Venom

6

The day droned on as Ezra cleaned Ryders house. He had given her a list of chores meant to be done by the end of the day. At first, she wasn't going to do them. After not having anything to do the entire day, she decided to clean. She began dusting Ryders office when she saw a file open on his desk. The file was a picture of a young girl, around Ezras age.

Reading the blurb under the picture, Ezra saw the girls name was Riley Jain. Facts about her physical appearance were listed below with something that stood out to Ezra. 'Virgin.'

Flipping to the next page, she saw another paper with the same information, only a differnt girl. Going through the rest of the files she saw girls from the ages of 18 to 30. Ezras breath caught in her throat as she realized what was happening.

Hearing the front door open, Ezra grabbed the file from the desk and hurried down the stairs. Seeing Ryder taking off his shoes, she held the paper up in front of his face.

"What the fuck is this?" She questioned.

"Why were you in my office?" He growled.

"Why are you trafficking girls?!" Ezra screamed.

Ryder tried to grab the papers, but Ezra pulled them back. When he tried again she threw them across the room. Papers scattered in the living room.

"Venom isn't the only gang that traffics girls," Ryder said menisingly. "You're gang has sold girls to me."

Ezras mouth fell open. "We don't involve ourselves in that. Daniel and I agreed it was disgusting."

"Daniel has been selling girls to me and other gangs for years."

Ezra felt bile rise in her stomach. "You're lying!" She yelled.

A stinging feeling was left on her cheek as Ryder smacked her. She was getting deja vu from the night before. This time she wouldn't back down.

"My brother would never sell girls to a scum like you." She spat as she swung at Ryder.

Her fist hit his cheek, making him take a step back. Ryders eyes narrows as he lunged at Ezra. Grabbing her by the neck, he pushed her into the nearest wall. She held onto his wrist as he choked her.

Ezras usual uncaring fasad had been cracked while being in the Venom home. Her emotions were overpowering her.

As Ryder choked her all she could do was wonder if she wanted to live. Ezra didn't know what she would live for.

Falling to the floor, Ezra came to realize she would live another day. Looking up at Ryder she saw his foot go out to kick her. Her face stayed blank as she took the beating. After he was finished he left her bruised on the floor.

Staying there for a moment, Ezra regained her breath. Her entire stomach ached as well as parts of her back. Uncurling herself from the fetal position, she pulled herself up. Going to the nearest bathroom mirror Ezra examined the damage.

The entire front of her stomach was bruised. Even though she couldn't see her back she could feel brusies forming. Around her throat were red hand marks.

Staying in the bathroom until dark, Ezra plotted her escape. She couldn't stay in Venom any longer. Quietly, Ezra walked around the house. She checked every door, seeing that most were locked with a panel to put in a code.

Not having seen much of the house, Ezra walked through a random door. Without the lights on it was hard to see, but she could tell the room was a lounge. The room looked like it was rarely used. Looking towards the window Ezra almost gasped from joy. The window had been opened a crack and someone forgot to shut it.