The Truth Always Hurts

Chapter 2

TRIGGER WARNING - ABUSE, non descriptive RAPE, small descriptions of blood in the last paragraph

6 months later

They had moved to London, Chloe had no friends or family nearby and Evan limited the contact she had with her mum, brother and old friends. She truly was isolated and had no way of escaping because he controlled all her money and she could only use her phone and laptop when with him so he knew she wasn't searching for how to get away. He wasn't a very physical abuser, he did it emotionally by almost constantly blackmailing her in some way. However tonight was the night Chloe had managed to work out her escape to freedom. The suitcase was packed and she was sat eating some food when Evan came back home from work and the pub, he was drunk.

"Hey, want me to do you some dinner?? Sorry I didn't wait I just didn't know how long you'd be..." Chloe knew that could set him off so she braced herself

"I don't want food, I want you now no excuses" his speech was slightly slurred, but Chloe knew that it wouldn't stop him kicking off

"Oh I'm not in the mood right now Evan...maybe after dinner" Chloe hoped he'd do reasonable tonight, but it was unlikely with the state he was in already

"I don't care what 'mood' you're in, I want sex now" Evan often did this, wouldn't accept Chloe saying no and she'd eventually give in because that was easiest

"I'm cooking dinner! After we've eaten we can it won't be long" Chloe snapped, she was sick and tired of Evan and his manipulation

"Don't you dare shout at me you pathetic, frigid little girl" he stood up and switched the stove off, grabbing Chloe's wrist tightly so she couldn't get away

"P-please stop...just wait until after dinner and I'll make sure the sex is good I promise" the panic was setting into Chloe and seeping out.

He managed to get full control and got her down to the floor. From there it was easy.

Afterwards Chloe was curled up on the kitchen floor, tears running down her cheeks along with her mascara. Now she understood what it was like for Ange. Evan had gone to the bathroom quickly. Chloe got a surge of adrenaline and slipped her shoes on, she grabbed her phone and was about to leave when Evan came back down.

"Where the fuck do you think you're going!?!" he was mad now

"I'm leaving I don't deserve any of this" this was so brave for Chloe, she was terrified on the inside though

Evan grabbed an empty beer bottle and smashed it on the kitchen counter before trying to attack Chloe. He managed to cut her scalp and shoulder quite deeply. Chloe however managed to push him away, she grabbed her bag and ran as much as she physically could. Evan didn't try to chase her. She felt so free although she looked a mess, blood dripping down her.