Leave him, Find Another

Chapter 1

               " It was exhausting, waking up everyday being treated so small by someone you believed you loved. Then one day, I grew tired of the constant abuse and I came to the conclusion I will leave, and never let another man treat me like that again. And that I HATE all men. " 

"So are you a lesbian now then?" Ruth crosses her legs, slowly moving her skirt up exposing her thighs.

"In you're dreams princess. I'm going to grow old with little old rose." Rolling my eyes I sip the frappe she just made me.

"You're cat can't sexually satisfy you, you better go buy some toys if you wont get with a woman." She leans in towards me, turning my face to glare into my eyes. "Or I can be your toy."

"You really don't give up do you." She shows off her perfect white teeth and sticks out her tongue pierced tongue jokingly. 

"I'm great at what I do, what can I say? What are you going to do about all your stuff at that piece of shits house though? Isn't all you're photos of your car still there?" She has a point,  but the thought of going there still makes me uncomfortable on my own. I don't want cops involved, it'll chance him losing his job because I don't know how angry he will be.

"I left, blocked him on everything, maybe I'll just get it towed." She didn't look happy in the slightest at my response.

"Did he do more than your telling me? He didn't lay a hand on you did he?" I smiled shaking my head.

"He would never hurt me ruth." Liar.

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         The taxi dropped me off up the road from the apartment complex. It's dark and creeping me out. Okay, I just need to grab the keys, if he's off I'll just grab them quickly and run. Super easy Ella, its no big deal! We got this! Leading my way up the snowy steps to the lobby I take deep breathes, replaying the plan in my head over and over. 

"Welcome miss Scar!" The lobby security smiled as he opened the door for me. 

"Hello mister Lindsey.  How have you been?"

"I've been swell! My wife just made some upside down cake and save you and nick a slice, come by tomorrow and I'll give it to you." That hurts. 

"I'm sorry mister Lindsey, but me and nick actually just broke up. I'm just here to get my keys and my car. I'm really sorry." He nodded and touched my shoulder saying "Are you okay? It's not my business but you're like a daughter to me." Smiling I give him a hug thanking him. 

"You and you're wife will always be welcome over to visit my moms for the holidays still. We adore you two." He nodded and motioned me to the elevator. I waved goodbye and went in the elevator pushing the fourth floor. One by one, I shook my leg in nerves as each floor changed. The loud ding rung my ears, making me want to puke. Step by step I walked to 410, feeling like my heart was going to jump out my chest. One last deep breathe, I put in the code and held my breath as the door clicked and opened. The lights were on, he was home. My keys were visible on the table across the room. Slowly I closed the door, but no matter how quiet I closed it, it made a loud shutting noise. Tiptoeing my way to the end of the entrance, I stop and peak my head around the corner to find him asleep on the sofa that was facing towards me. Okay, we should be okay. Looking away from him I concentrate on my footsteps to as quiet as possible. Once I reach the table I hear a squeak.

"So, you miss me already? Ready to get back on track?" My body freezes, it hurts to breath. 

"Cat got your tongue baby girl?" I turn my head towards him, he is inching closer to me. 

"Don't, we are done. I'm just getting my car and you'll never have to see me again." The moment I put the keys lanyard around my neck he had his hand grabbing my face, my back pushed against the table. He breathed heavy in my ear before saying "You'll never leave me again bitch. You'll be dead before you try this shit again." His hand trailed down to the back of my hair. He pulled it pushing his whole body on mine. My scalp felt like it was on fire, then my face. He used his other hand, and punched me. One, two, three, four...I lost count. My body feels so weak. I need to get out of here, now. His hands trailed down to my chest, yanking buttons open. No, I won't let you do this to me anymore. I take a deep breath, and use all my energy to lift my knee in between his legs. He scuffed, and fell back holding his man parts. Now is my chance, I bolt to the door and swing the door open. I don't look back, but I don't hear the door close behind me. He's going to chase me, fuck. I open the door to the staircase, running down the steps. I could hear his steps following behind me and the "I'm going to fucking kill you." confirmed he was. Am I going to be able to make it to the car and drive off with him so close to my trail? What do I do? WHAT DO I DO? I get the garage door and open it, slamming face fist into some ones chest, and the steps behind me stop and the door that separated us closed. Taking a moment I breathed heavy. 

"Can you get off me-" He stopped midsentence looking down at me. Tall, long brown hair that reached past his shoulders, and was right out of an action movie. This man is beyond hot. I stare into his hazel eyes and for a moment forgot what I just went through. But the pain from my face reminded me, I zipped my jacket all the way up and tucked my red curls under my hoodie. looking away.

"I'm sorry-" Before I could finish saying anything, I looked over his shoulder to find nick coming from the elevator. He hasn't made eye contact with me yet. This stranger turns his head to what I was staring at. Before nick looks my way, I pull the man back through the door I originally came out of and pushed him against the wall, tip toes high I cover his mouth and say "Please." He looks at me surprised, and nods his head in agreement. He motions his hand to the stairs, I nod. We walk up to the second floor and sit down and sat in silence for a few minutes. I just need to wait long enough for nick to think I made it out. Leaning my head against the railing I sigh deeply. I let this happen to myself again, I told myself I wouldn't let it happen again .

"My names Tamlin by the way." His voice was deep.

"I'm sorry I'm using you right now I just-"

"You don't need to explain, the state you're in right now shows me you need help." I stay silent for a moment and change the subject.

"State I'm in? Am I not sexy anymore? Darn, my best friend would be disappointed I didn't even try flirting with someone as hot as you." I smile teasingly. He smirked at my comment running his hand through his hair showing parts of a skull tattoo under his neck.

"How about we touch base on that subject over coffee a different day, I'm sure we both are tired." Nodding I stand up and start to head down the stairs, him following behind me. Nick was gone, and the coast was clear. He walked me over to my little green kia, and opened the door for me. After turning the car on I roll the window down, "Thank you. I wont forget about that coffee date you promised me." Smiling he hands me his phone, "Give me you're number and we can make it sooner than later." I laugh, and put my number in and save it.

"My names scar by the way." I say handing it back to him. He nods, "See you later baby doll. Stay tough."

Once I hit the main road, everything I held in, came out like a waterfall. I'm free.