Breaking Her Chains (Completed)

Chapter Seven

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Tinsley's Point of View:

Tinsley relaxed back onto the couch and giggled as Eva came out with snacks.

"So he wants to go to the zoo?" she asked as she handed Tinsley some popcorn.

Tinsley nodded. "Yes!"

"Are you excited?" Eva teased her.

"Yes. I haven't been on a date in forever!"

"Me either." Eva sighed.

Tinsley giggled. "One day, when things are better you can meet my brother. Ya know, since I am dating yours."

"You have a brother?"

"Yes, he is in China, but he will be coming to the states in right months."

"but... Your chart doesn't say you have any other family." Eva stated.

"He is not related to my mother. He is my half brother. He was my dad's son, but not my mom's."

"Does Bryten know about him?"

"Hmmm, I don't think so."

"Have you told anyone about him?"

Tinsley nodded. "I told Lisa."

"I guess I am just surprised he hasn't taken medical leave or something." Eva said gently.

"Why would he take medical leave?" Tinsley asked.

"The army would give him leave because of..." Eva said trailing off. She was unsure if how to approach the topic of Tinsley's rape.

"He isn't in the army. He is a pastor and he is on a three year mission trip. He doesn't know what happened. We only talk through e-mail and I didn't tell him that my mom remarried or about any of this."

Eva was surprised. "Tinsley, why wouldn't you tell him?"

"Because he would come home and that's dumb. I would love to have his support, but he is spreading the news if Jesus in areas that may never have another chance to hear the gospel. I can't take that way from those people. Plus, God already took care of me. He sent me ya'll."

Eva couldn't properly express her emotions, so she did the only thing she could think of- reaching over and smushed Tinsley into the biggest hug she could give her.  

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Bryten smiled to himself as he filled his paper work. He had been having a great day! Tinsley had agreed to go out with him on Friday! He had new doctors coming in today for training! It was a great day!! "Thank you Lord, today has been wonderful." he prayed as he continued to file.

"Bryten?" his mother called over the intercom.

"Yes ma'am."

"I have someone who wishes to speak with you."

"Send them in please."

"I don't want to."

"What?" Bryten asked as he stopped filling.

"It's her."

"It's who?"

"Mrs. Dexter." his mother said.

"Send her in."

"Bryten....."

"Momma..."

"Fine." she sighed.