I'm Here

chapter 5

Aaron pov
I got back to the house and walked in. I set the groceries on the table and ran upstairs. I walked in and tears were on her cheeks. She saw my hands behind my back and tensed up. I walked over to her and took out what was behind my back. Flowers. A bundle of roses. Red and white roses. She gave me a weird look
"Are you sure you're standing next to the right person?" She asked.
"I'm sure," I smiled, "hold on to these. I'll be back in a bit."
I handed her the roses and went back down the stairs. I started putting the groceries away and my dad walked in.
"Let's go!" He grabbed my neck.
He dragged me down the basement. He chained my hands and feet to the wall. He started to hit me with the leather straps that he had. After a good hour or two he made me leave. It was hard to walk at first but I had too. I fell a few times going up the stairs. I got to my door and fell into it. That probably scared her. I squeezed my eyes shut and went to stand back up. I turned the nob and fell in. She gasped and went back against the wall. I got on my knees and shut the door. I made sure that it was locked. I laid back down on the floor and she stood up. She ran over to me and knelt down.
"Oh my god," she said, "what happened?"
She grabbed my arm and helped me up. She set me on my bed and looked at me.
"Where is your bathroom?" She asked.
"To the left of my room," I winced, "and if my dad sees you, make it sound like I'm threatening you to help me."
She nodded and ran out the door. I decided to take off my shirt. I did. A few minutes later she came back in. She turned and shut the door behind her. She walked over to me.
Emma pov
I heard a big thud on the door. A tear fell down my cheek but I stayed where I was. He opened the door and fell in. I gasped and went back against the wall. He got onto his knees and shut the door and locked it. He fell back to the ground. He was hurt. I knew how he felt but he looked worse. There was blood all over his face, stomach and back. I ran to him and helped him up. I set him on his bed and then saw the full extent of his injuries.
"Oh my god," I said, "what happened? Where is the bathroom?"
"To the left of my room," he winced, "and if my dad see you, make it sound like I threatened you to help me."
I nodded and ran out. I went to his bathroom and shut the door. I grabbed some towels and wetted them with hot water. It didn't really bother me. Not after what my dad did to me.
Does he really care about me?
Is he just acting like it?
After they got all hot I rung them out and started to go back. His dad saw me.
"He told me that if I didn't help then he would kill me," I shook.
His dad laughed, "that's my boy."
I ran back into his room and shut the door. I walked over to him and wiped all the blood away. After that I laid the towels in different spots. One on his forehead, another on his neck. The others on his chest, legs and stomach. No wonder he couldn't walk. There were cuts all over.
I'm sorry if I scared you," he sighed.
"I'll be fine," I smiled, "you just relax."
"Why are you helping me?" He winced, "us..usually the other girls would just try to run."
"Well im not like other girls," I smiled.
"I can tell," he chuckled.
I sat down besides him. Not on the bed though, on the floor.
"Why down there?" He rolled over.
"That's your space," I sighed, "you need it. I'm used to a floor anyways."
"No," he moved against the wall, "i won't have it. Come on. The bed is better than the floor."
I laughed and stood up. It's been awhile since I laughed. He made me smile. I sat down on the bed.
"Lay down," he said, "right here."
He put his hand down.
"No thanks," I shook.
"Emma I won't hurt you," he begged, "please just lay down. You need the rest too. I won't hurt you, I promise."
I didn't want to but I took his word. I laid down and closed my eyes. my heart rate picked up and I felt a hand hit my stomach. I tensed up.
"Easy," he whispered, "just relax. I won't do anything. You're safe."
I breathed out slowly and yawned.
"Just go to sleep," he whispered again, "I'll be right here when you wake up."
I smiled and felt his lips touch my forehead. At first I was scared but after he pulled away I smiled. Maybe this was real. Maybe he really did care. I don't know yet. The last time this happened jack ran in and raped me. Twice. I fell asleep.
I woke up. It was bright and it took my eyes a few minutes to adjust. I looked over and saw my mom.
"Mom?" I asked.
She turned around and smiled. It was her. I ran to her and flew into her arms.
"Oh Emma," she smiled, "I'm so glad you're OK. I've seen what your father has done. When he gets up here I will certainly have a talk with him but let's talk about you. I know you're scared. I know you are. But this boy. This boy has good in him. A good heart. Trust me. I can see the past and future of him. You're in his future but just know that he really cares about you. He went hurt you. Ever."
"Im just so scared to open up," tears rushed, "the last time I did that I got hurt."
"i know sweetie,' she smiled, "I know but he isn't like that. I promise you."
I smiled and kept my arms around her.
"It's time for me to go," she pulled away.
"No mom please," I cried, "don't go. Don't leave me again. I can't stand not seeing you. Please don't leave me."
"I'll never leave," she came closer, "I'll always be with you."
She put her hand over my heart and the other cupped my cheek. Her hands. I Remember them. I miss their soft touch. Gentleness. I miss her.
"Oh and what happened to me was never your fault," she said, "none of it. I was drunk Emma. Don't worry baby girl. Now I love you."
"I love you too mommy," I cried.
I watches her disappear.
I woke up in tears. Aaron was looking at me confused.
"What's wrong," he asked.