Lost (Rewrite)

Chapter 11- Injuries

Recap...

I wasn't prepared for what I was about to hear.

Vincenzo:

"She has a multitude of injuries throughout her body. Starting with the mouth she has bruising in her soft palate, judging by the rest of her injuries and it's severity I've come to the conclusion that it occurred through sexual assault."

I clench my fists.

She pauses for a moment before continuing.

"Moving down on her neck she has some light bruising likely from a hickey. She has some bruises on her breasts as well as her abdominal area and arms. She also has cuts and whip marks across her back, on her abdomen, on her arms, and on her thighs. They appear to be healing well despite her circumstances."

"She has 2 broken ribs and 2 fractured ribs as well as a stress fracture in her right wrist."

She seems to finish and takes a sip of water.

"How could she be walking with all of her injuries?"

"My guess is she's been treating herself. She already had bandaged her injuries so she might've had access to pain killers as well but there is something you should also be aware of."

"Hm, what else?"

"Many of her bruising on her breast and lower body appear to be from hand prints. I also examined her vaginal area and she has clearly been sexually abused. She has bruising in that area as well as swelling and redness. Some cuts are visible and there seems to be a lot of pain in that area. I suggest getting her to a gynecologist to further examine her."

I nod with my jaw clenched. I don't know what kind of person you have to be to harm someone in that way. I'll never understand it.

I do understand one thing though. It doesn't feel good to be on the receiving end of someone like that.

I take a deep breath and ask "Is there anything else I need to be aware of? Did you prescribe medications?"

"Yes, you have to be sure she eats full meals. Not big meals but enough to raise her appetite. For example if you make a sandwich give her one instead of two. I've written a dietary goal for her."

She hands me a piece of paper and I glance over it.

"I've prescribed her antibiotics that she'll take twice a day for 2 weeks, pain killers to take as needed for 3 weeks and some vitamins."

"Thank you Mrs. Garcia."

"No problem Vincenzo, it was good to see you again I wish it could've been under better circumstances."

I walk her to the elevator.

Once she leaves I go to the kitchen and make lunch for Ariana and I.

I still can't believe what she's been going through for who knows how long. I wish she would've just said something.

Like she would say anything to you.

I sigh. I kidnapped her but still.

There should've been signs. Weaknesses shown.

It's hard to hide pain.

Ariana:

I stay in the hot shower until it starts to go cold before I leave. I feel so fresh after that.

Like a new person.

I dry myself off gently with a fluffy towel and apply ointment on some cuts before bandaging myself.