Grace's dream was a career in the fashion industry. But while she's finally pursuing that dream, her personal life remains a nightmare. Will she be able to escape an abusive relationship? And will she be able to find happiness and maybe true love?
On the day of the interview, I wake up after a restless night feeling extremely anxious about what might happen today. Abel is still fast asleep, so I put on some sports clothes and go out.
"Out for a run. Will be back for breakfast ❤️", I leave on a note.
I've never been the fittest but working out empties my mind and I love that. There are few times when I feel freer than after doing some exercise. The adrenaline running through my body...I need that high energy for today.
I don't really have time for a longer run, but these 40 minutes have done wonders for my mood. So I make my way back home to get ready with a smile on my face.
"Hi, how was the run?"
"Great! Just what I needed to get rid of some of the nerves".
"I could have helped you with that", says Abel, grabbing my hips to push me against him.
"Stop", I giggle, "I'm sweaty".
"You're so fucking hot. That's what you are", he says, now kissing my neck and putting one of his hands under my sports bra.
"Abel, stop. I don't have time", I say, separating myself from him and looking at the clock. I need to leave in less than an hour and I'm not even showered.
His response is turning me to face him and looking me up and down. Whenever he looks at me like that I...I don't like it. I guess I should feel desired but there is something in his look that makes me want to hide from him. I know it's not great to feel so little sexual desire towards your partner but that's what happens to most long-term relationships, right? Though he seems to be doing fine being turned on for the both of us.
"Gracie, you can't look like that and then tell me I can't enjoy you. Maybe we can shower together".
He's now pushing me against the fridge and I close my eyes when I feel him against me. "I don't really have the time for sex right now, Abel. Maybe when I come back later? Hopefully to celebrate?"
"Well, at least sort me out after teasing me this early in the morning", he says, annoyed. And I guess out of all of the options I have, that's the least bad. Also, probably the quickest.
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I take some deep breaths before entering the office.
"Miss Wells? Good morning, I'm Amirah. Please take a seat".
I do so after shaking her hand. "It's very nice meeting you".
"Pleasure is mine", says Amirah with a smile. "I've been reading your email again and I adore your story. I can tell you really want to work in this industry".
"I do. It's all I've ever wanted".
"Did you have an idea of what you wanted to do now, post-university?"
