******Incidences of rape mentioned, if you are not comfortable, skip this chapter and the next one ***
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We end up shopping from Prada, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Versace, Chanel, Burberry, Calvin Klein, and Victoria's Secret. Once we get our bags into the car, Ryan proceeds to my apartment. Fifteen minutes later after hearing them flirt over and over again and me fake gagging we get to my place.
I kiss her cheek and wave goodbye
to Ryan as they pull away to go on their business. I smile as I unlock my door, closing it behind me and walking directly to my bedroom. I put the shopping bags into my closet.
"Oh, God. My feet!" I let out a sigh as I take off my heels and rub my feet. Tired I decide to take a nap.
I wake up to the sound of my phone buzzing endlessly. I groan getting it from my purse. I check the caller ID and I see it's Natalie's number.
"Hello." I greet.
"Hey, sorry for bothering you sweetheart but I just wanted to notify you that the art exhibition is moved to this Saturday. Can you pass by the gallery tomorrow around ten in the morning?" She requests making me giddy.
"Yes, I can," I respond.
"Alright. See you." She says before hanging up.
I check the time and see it is already seven. I close the curtains and walk to the bathroom. I finish my business and wash my hands.
I opt to take a bubble bath. I pour in my body soap, a spoonful of honey, and egg white. I turn the water on and I strip while it fills the tab. I turn the water off and walk to the kitchen taking a bottle of wine and a glass. I strip off and get in the tab. I sip on my wine as I enjoy the warm water surrounding me.
My phone rings and I pick it up seeing it is Hazel.
"Get dressed!" She orders making me chuckle.
"Good evening to you too," I say sarcastically raising my legs above the water.
"Am not playing Kay. Colin just invited me for dinner at his mother's house. I want you there. Please..." She states making me frown.
"That woman hates me. I don't want to see her in my life. Like ever!" I exclaim hearing shuffling from the end of the line.
"I know. But do this for me." She begs and I sigh.
"Okay. I will take you, but if she is disrespectful towards me, don't expect me to just sit there." I state.
"Thank you. See you in twenty." She says hanging up.
I get out of the bathtub, grabbing my red towel I dry myself. I slip on my white robe picking up the glass and bottle of wine taking it to the kitchen after brushing my teeth and popping some mints into my mouth.
I pick a white pencil dress and black heels. I put on my undergarments before slipping on the dress and shoes. I apply light makeup and finish off with my clear shining lip gloss. I put on my gold hoop earring and an old Calvin Klein watch. I decide to have my locks in a tight high bun.
Taking my black purse I put on my stuff just in time for Hazel to arrive. I take my keys and exit locking them before me.
"Looking fine baby. " A deep familiar voice says behind me and I roll my eyes.
"I am not your baby. Excuse me." I say passing Eddy.
Eddy happens to be my neighbor. Since the first day we met, he's been making passes at me which I always turn down.
"One day, I will tap that ass. Damn it gets bigger and bigger every day!" He whistles.
I get out of the apartment main doors and spot Hazel's car. I get in and kiss her cheek.
"Let me guess, Eddy came at you again?" She asks to scowl and I nod.
"I told you to move from this place. I don't trust that guy, it is not safe here." She says pulling away from the driveway and to the Crawford estate.
"You know even if I want I can't leave," I say lowering my voice.
"In which I said you come stay with me before things work out." She says.
"I don't want to feel like a charity case, Hazel. I love you but I just can't." I tell her for the billionth time.
"Good news is I got a contract with Theo's company for my art," I say jumping up and down my seat.
"Ooh yes! I knew you'd make it!" Hazel joins me and I have to remind her she's the driver.
"Thanks for believing in me though. You are all I got. Reminds me the art show is on Saturday. Don't dare miss it." I say to her putting on my stern face.
"I wouldn't miss it for the world," She says assures me.
Thirty minutes later we arrive at the Crawford mansion and security lets us in. Hazel parks her car next to the others. We get out and walk to the front door. Ringing the bell, Helen opens the door with a huge scowl on her face and Hazel turns to me.
I shrug.
She lets us in and walks us to the living room to meet Colin's dad, Alexander, Colin, Theo, and Mia.
Mia turns to me and hugs me real tight making me more nervous as the room is so quiet you could almost hear a pin drop.
"What are you doing here?" She asks making me turn my attention to her.
"Mother, she is a friend of my girlfriend," Colin says glaring at his mother.
"Girlfriend?" Hazel, Theo, and Alexander ask at once.
"If she is a friend of that whore, then she must leave!" Mrs. Crawford exclaims.
I turn and walk out of the room and into the cold night. I hear people arguing and I continue walking towards the gate so I can hail a taxi to take me home.
"Kaylee! Get in, it's freezing out here." Theo calls to me to get into his car and I shake my head no continuing to walk.
"Please. Come on.!" He speaks out loud and I look at him. I sigh and get in the car.
"I am s..." He begins to apologize but I have heard it all before. He doesn't have to apologize to his mother. It's all useless that woman will never like me.
"Don't. Take me home please." I state and look out the window not feeling in the mood to talk.
"Thank you," I say before shutting the door and walking towards my building. I run up the stairs and I finally reach my floor. Getting the keys out of my purse something catches my eyes making me turn. I could feel my heart thumping as I rush to open the door but to no avail he grabs me.
"Finally I have you all to myself. Hurry up. Open the door and don't dare scream or this knife goes into your body." He threatens and I nod, my palms sweaty.
Talking my keys in my trembling hands I unlock the door and he shoves me inside. Not caring to close the door he pushes me to the floor. I could feel myself getting drowsy but no way in cats hell would I be unconscious and let this idiot have his way with me.
He laughs at me struggling to get away from him. He yanks me by my locks and leading me to the living area. I let out a sharp scream and he utters words of profanities hitting me in my stomach.
"The woman told me you are a whore. Don't play hard to get here. . She permitted me to fuck you senseless!" He shouts and I freeze.
He starts to push my legs open but I hold them together, I will never go down without a fight. I spot my baseball bat and I try to reach for it but it is far. He slaps me then pulls out his knife. He cuts my dress open and I try to cover my body.
"Let us begin," He chuckles.
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