5

*Haven*

I don’t want to betray Ruby, she has never done anything to me. In fact she was the nicest person I have ever met. I love her more than I have ever loved anyone, including my crazy family. They blame Ruby for our family’s downfall. I don’t think she would ever intentionally hurt anyone. Fuck! I hear him coming over here.

“Mmmm something new to play with, come here and I’ll make sure it won’t hurt so bad.” He smells like he’s been down here forever.

“Stay away from me!” I had accidentally backed into a corner. His smile was evil and his eyes were soulless.

He was closing in on me, I have nowhere to hide. I’m trapped. Should I fight back or just go limp and let whatever happens happen. He’s close enough I can smell his stagnant breath. He reached for my throat and I ducked out of the way and ran. I didn’t get far, maybe ten feet.

“Haven, didn’t you miss me? We used to have so much fun. Don’t you remember?” He was on top of me now. I felt sick, memories from when I was fourteen came flooding back.

“Stop! No!” He was ripping my clothes off. I started crying. I remember Ruby talking about going for an attackers eyes. I reached up pushing at him as I felt my way to his face. I could feel his neck, his hand was in my pants. My heart was racing so fast I couldn’t hear anything. Stay calm, focus. Go for his eyes. I feel his nose. A little farther, yes! I shoved my thumbs into his eye sockets! He dreamed in pain and jumped back. His eyes were hanging, I can’t believe that worked. I need to get out of here.