F1 One Shots

#89 Checo - Ex II

SERGIO POV: Marisol's make up was a mess, her eyes puffy from tears, and she was trembling in tears and from fear. She just couldn't be strong anymore, and I understood that perfectly. Everyone has their boundaries... My gaze immediately softened, when it landed on her. It was one of the few times I saw her utterly broken and terrified. However, these few times in recent times have been far too many for my taste...
-Ey... It's over...- I said looking into her eyes and added -Come here...- I told her and hugged her close. Marisol cuddled up to me so tightly as if she wanted to hide in my embrace from the whole world. I patted her hair patiently, held her waist tight, and let her cry, while my heart shattered to pieces, seeing her in such a state.
-I just... I don't have the strength anymore, you understand?! I don't have the strength to be strong!- she cried out on my shoulder.
-I get it! I perfectly get it...- I replied, not moving an inch, and continued -And you don't have to.. You're safe, with me... And this dickhead is not worth even 1/8 of you! Don't cry over him, por favor..- I said sternly, and pulled back just a little, to look her deeply in the eye and brush away a few tears, which were falling down her cheeks.
-What now?- she asked quietly -What I should do with him?!- there was helplessness and fear in her eyes. It terrified me, because who and who, but about Marisol, I would never say that she is helpless... What did Jason do with her...?!
-First, we will go to the police and report what he did to you, and then we will start to calmly prepare your divorce papers...- I said honestly.
-We?- she stuttered, not believing what she had just heard from me.
-Yes, what were you thinking!? That I'll leave you like this?! You wish!- I replied, bringing a small smile on her face -Exactlly! Smile! That's how you look the most beautiful!- I said, lightly rubbing her side with my left hand.
-Gracias..- she whispered, and wrapped her arms around my neck, to hug me close.
-Por que?!- I asked, not really understanding, at the same time returning the hug.
-For help... that you understand... that you are with me... For everything!- she whispered in my ear and gave me a kiss on the cheek, leaving a slight trace of lipstick on it, then stepping back.
-De nada- I replied and added -I'll always be! You can count on me!- I assured her, and then continuead without thinking -You know, when you love someone, you want only the best for them...- I smiled to her.
-Si..- she agreed and mirrored my expresion.
-I mean...
-Te quiero tambien..- she said and crocked her head a little to the side, with small, but evident smile.
-You do?- I asked her in disbelieve.
-Yeah. I mean, I came to you with that problem, even though I could easly call Kenzie...
-Right...- I agreed with chuckle and added -I just don't want to take advantage of you, when he...
-You're not, Checo. I'm sure that I love you and only you...- instead of answering, I pulled her in, for sweet and loving kiss, which she deepened.
We kissed for quite some time, and then, when we didn't have other choice, came up for air, looking each other deeply in the eye.
-Te quiero tanto Sol..- I whispered and placed my hand on her cheek gently.
-Yo sé Cariño...- she smiled at me, and joined our foreheads -There is only one place I can be fully myself, and feel safe... By your side...
-I will always keep you safe, I promise.. That dickhead of your ex won't hurt you again!- I promised her and kissed her lips shortly. Instead of answering, Sol once again pulled me in tight hug. I knew we both needed one, just to be sure that we're both alright...
After some minutes of silence, while I kissed her neck or temple from time to time, we seperated again.
-Let's go home now, can we? - she asked innocently, clearly tired of the day and the whole fight with Jason.
-Sure! Vamos!- I agreed and took her hand in mine. Then, that's exactly what we did...

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We got to my apartment after maybe 20 minutes. We took off what we needed, then I went to the kitchen, and Sol sat down in the living room. When I returned with the tea, she sat up properly, with tiny groan. I caught it right away.
-Sol, are you alright? What is it?
-It's nothing...- she wanted to brush it off, with a frown on her face.
-And this frown is for what, hm? Don't lie to me, Sol...- I said very sternly and sat down next to her on the couch, taking her hand in mine.
-Ok.. Well..- she gave up, and added, avoiding my gaze -After he pushed me on that bench...
-Your back hurts?- I finished that for her, and took her hand in mine. She nodded and placed her free hand flat on her lower back with little whine -Maybe a doctor should see it?- I suggested next, with worry.
-No, I feel fine, really!- Sol tried to calm me down -We don't need to go to the hospital, really!- she stubornly stood by her ground.
-Ok, no doctor!- I gave up, knowing fully well that I won't talk her out of it -But at least take off your T-shirt and show me that back, I'll wrap it up somehow, if it'd be needed...- I made a compromise. Marisol hesistated for a moment, but then took the shirt off with little whine, to show me her back. As the time had passed since the impact, we could slowly see forming bruises here and there... That showe couldn't be light.. She also had traces of struggle and squeezing...
-That doesn't look good Corazón...- I said with sadness, and light as butterfly, I traced most of them with pads of my fingertips, making her shiver.
-How bad is it?
-Bruises are already forming.. We really need to take care of that..- I sighed, and she turned around, to face me -I won't do anything to hurt you more, remember?
-I know...- she smiled, and let me kiss her lips softly. Then I stood up, to go for needed products, but she stopped me:
-Wait! Do the pictures before that..- she looked up at me, and added -We'll need them for the papers...- she said more quiet and passed me her phone.
-Are you sure?- I asked her, torn.
-Si- she replied and again turn around, so her back was facing me and wrapped her hair on top of her head in messy bun, so they weren't interrupting the picture. I did detali photos of every injury she suffered today, and some of the older ones, which were done to her before she left him.
-He really deserve a punishment... For what he's done to you...- I said, and switched her phone off.
-Yeah. Jail might teach him valuable lesson, and maybe, just maybe, get something to that thick scull of his!- she said angrily and then leaned front, to place her elbows on knees, and as she ignored the pain in her back, hid her face in hands.
-Hey.... Don't beat yourself up for it! A little more and it won't be your problem!- I consoled her and gently placed my hand on her neck, to massage it softly.
-You think so?
-I know so!- my comment cracked small smile from her, when she looked at me.
-Oh Sergio..- she giggled and threw her hands around my neck, to hug me close -I don't deserve you...
-I am the one, who doesn't deserve you Cariño!- I dissagreed -You are kind, smart, empathic and beautifull like sun.. You're just perfect, and that's why I don't have a single clue why Jason did all of that to you!- I told her and kissed her neck gently.
-Gracias mi Amor...
-De nada Corazón, de nada..- I sighed, and kissed her softly, when we pulled back.
-Stay here, I need to wrap up your back...- I said when we parted and kissed her forehead. Marisol nodded and I left her for a bit, to go to the kitchen.
Inside, I took out of one of the cabinets first aid kit, large bowl and some ice from the fridge. I threw it inside the bowl, and took everything with me, back to the living room. I knew for a fact, that ice is good on bruises, and to numb a pain a bit. Finally, apart from my career, karting days were worth something...!
When I entered the room, Marisol was lying on her stomach and was swiping through her phone. I came near her, placed everything on the coffee table and looked at her.
-Move a bit, Corazón...- I asked, poking her hip with the back of my hand.
-Ok- she agreed and did as I said, and I sat down on free space.
-Now, you can feel very cold...- I warned her and took one cube of ice wrapped in gauze and placed it on one of the bruises on her lower back. Marisol shivered at the contact and tensed all her mussles.
-Tranquilo... It will help...- I said calmly, and placed my hand on her shoulderblade, to comfort her. Sol said nothing in return, just relaxed under my touch and let me do my "work". I gently applied another gauze pads, checking from time to time if the swelling had decreased a bit.

After the "ice" treatment, when we both were kinda satisfied with the results, I also aplied some gel with similar effect and Marisol sat up properly.
-I don't know what I would do without you Checo...- she looked at me, and then hugged me tightly once again.
-You don't need to think about it. I love you, and I'll always be by your side- I promissed her, and gently pulled her onto my lap, to hug her even closer. It made me smile, as Sol relaxed in my hug, and felt safe. That's all I wanted, to make her feel safe again...
After a while, we broke the silence, and talked a bit about what happened in this park. This time, Jason did not make her cry, but angry, what I took as a good sign. I agreed with her fully, and reminded her that it's all long over, by kissing her head or temple from time to time. It was nice to have her so close...
At one point, just as there was silence between us, our stomachs growled hungry. It was so unexpected that we burst out laughing uncontrollably. A good cleaning of the atmosphere...
-Come on, let's go make dinner!- Marisol said when we calmed down.
-Yeah, let's go - I agreed and we went to the kitchen together to prepare something to eat. Our choice was toast with ham, cheese and ketchup. We got down to it very quickly and we had delicious results just as quickly. With plates full of toast, we sat down on the couch again and ate a meal while watching a movie on TV and cuddling. And after dinner and watching the movie, we got over with our night-time routines and then we both went to sleep, in each other's arms this time, waiting impatiently for what the new day would bring and hoping that Jason would not show himself ever again...?! All I knew was, that I'll do anything in my power, to protect Sol from that bastard, no matter the consecuences..!!
THE END

Out of pretty shity situation, came out something good..
And to you, my readers, we shouldn't stay silent for domestic violence! It you know someone, who might experience it, call the police! We should react when we can, because we don't know when we, ourselfs might need help from others...!
Stay safe!
Have a nice day! / Goodnight!
F.