Orchards and Moonlight - a Mialotte story (TNN)

Screaming and crying

TW for mentions of rape, child assault, assault and blood

Charlotte had left the hospital after fighting with everyone close to her. She had to get home.

She was just glad that her keys and phone were at the hospital. It must have been Mia.

Mia. Oh god, she probably thinks Charlotte hates her. She sighs as she gets into the cab and gives her address. Her thoughts are consumed by Mia, Charlie and the baby. Oh, the baby. She didn't even know, but her heart feels shattered at the life that has been lost. The life she couldn't protect.

She almost didn't even realise that they were pulling up to her street until she saw Charlie's car in her driveway. Her heart fell, and her hands started to tremble. She quickly paid the driver and made her way to the front door. Just as she was about to open the door, it swung open revealing a fuming Charlie.

"You little bitch. You told the police. They showed up at my door. Luckily my parents wanted to see the kids. You are going to pay."

He grabs Charlotte's hair and pulls her into the house. He slams the door closed but doesn't let go of her hair. Her legs are still weak, and her body still aches from what he did on Sunday. 

"Please, Charlie, can we talk about this, I didn't tell anyone."

"Shut up! Then why did they come to me?! I warned you what would happen. When I am done with you I am going to my parents, and then I am going to keep that promise I made you."

"NO! You leave them alone! They are just kids!"

"You snitched. Whatever happens to them is your fault!"

Before Charlotte could say anything, she felt his hand slapping her across the face so hard, she fell to the floor. She let out a small yelp as she landed on the floor. Her eyes fill with fear as she looks at the man she once loved.

"Please." She begs him, but the look in his eyes shows that he does not care what she says, she is probably going to die tonight. She tries to get up to run away, but he kicks her to the ground again.

She tries crawling backwards to get any type of distance between them, but with every move she makes, he is right there. 

when he finally has enough of playing this little game he grabs her leg and pulls her forward, she yelps. 

"Please, please no, please" All she can do is beg him not to do it because she knows what he is doing.

He shoves her against her chest, forcing her back against the floor. She could hear her phone ringing from her bag. That's when she finally thought that maybe screaming could actually help her. So when he grabbed the hem of her pants, she let out a scream.

Unfortunately, all it got was another slap through the face. This time her lip gets split and she can taste the metal from her blood. With tears in her eyes, she can't do anything but watch as he pulls down her pants. She tries to wiggle free, but she doesn't stand a chance. 

She is just not strong enough.

Just as she is about to give up and let it happen, the front door swings open.

"Charlotte?!" She hears Mia yell. Charlotte's eyes shoot open.

"Mia! No! Please leave." She yells to Mia, but it's too late, Charlie is already making his way to her.

"You asshole. You did this to her, and now you are going to pay" Mia tells the man in front of her. He has a good 4 or 5 inches on her, but she doesn't back down. She throws a punch that lands straight on his jaw.  His head swings to the side, and his hand covers the place where her hand met his face. 

"You bitch." He spits at her

"Oh, I am just starting. No one lays a hand on Char." Mia's eyes are dark with anger.

Just as he tries to get to Mia, she dodges him, and kicks him in the leg, causing him to fall.

"Let's see how you like it." She says before kicking him in the face, knocking him out completely.

Mia didn't even give the unconscious man on the floor a second look. She grabbed a blanket from the couch and covered Charlotte in it. She sat down on the floor next to her, wrapping her arms around the scared woman.

"It's okay Char. I got you, you're safe. I'm here now." Mia whispers in her ear. That is all Charlotte needed to break down. She buried her face in Mia's neck and started sobbing. All the fear and pain, she cried it all out in the arms of the woman she loves.

Just then another car came to a stop in the driveway. And rushing in came Marjorie and Reece. They could hear Charlotte sobbing and followed the sound. Finding Mia holding Char and Charlie still unconscious on the floor. 

Charlotte didn't notice them, but Mia did and mouthed to Reece to call the police. He nodded and walked out to call 911.

"Charlotte," Marjorie said, barely a whisper. Char's eyes shot up and met the woman's. No one said a word and the three made their way to Char's bathroom. Mia drew Char a bath, while Marjorie got her some more comfy clothes.

Mia helped Char into the bathroom while Marjorie went to talk to Reece. 

"Do you want me to leave?" Mia asked the woman, as they approached the bath. She was nervous for the answer.

"Stay, please," Charlotte whispered. Mia just nodded and helped the woman out of her shirt and get into the bath. No words were spoken as Mia helped Char wash her body, being extra careful of any bruises.

They heard the sirens approaching, and Char nearly jumped out of her skin.

"It's okay, you're safe. They are here for him. He will never hurt you, not while I'm here." Mia told her and placed a kiss on the top of Char's head. 

Mia helped Char out and left her to get dressed. When she got to the living room, the police were already cuffing the semi-conscious Charlie. She watched as they took him to the car outside.

"Mrs King, can we have a word please?" The officer talked to Char who had come up behind Mia.CHar took Mia's hand in hers.

"Only if Mia is there." The cop nodded his head, and they all made their way to the living room and gave their statement.

It was finally over...