I'm here. (Tim Bradford)

18

Maya Jackson.

Tw/ abuse, assault, hinted SA

I was hyperventilating, the oxygen not filling my lungs fast enough. Tim was trying his best to help me calm down, but I knew he couldn't. I sat on the floor shaking. My vision turning black as I gasped for air. I knew how this was going to go, I knew how this fucked up situation was gonna go.

The people I love are all gonna die or be extremely hurt, and I'll have no way of stopping it. My only choice is to go back with Aaron, or let everyone I know be hurt.

This wasn't a decision I wanted to make, but I can't sit back and do nothing. I'm gonna give in to him, let him destroy me piece by piece just to protect the people I love most.

I slowly calmed down, breathing normal again. I knew what I had to do.

"Tim, I need to go somewhere for a little bit. I love you" I kissed him, wrapping my arms around his neck. I knew this was goodbye, I'll savor this last moment with him.

He pulled back, looking down at me. "Please be careful my love." He kissed me again, I could see the worry in his eyes and hear it in his voice.

I'm about to ruin him, but at least he will live.

"I will be honey." I gave him a smile.

I walked out of the room, putting on my shoes and grabbing my bag and car keys.

I walked out the door, looking over my shoulder to see our home one last time.

I got in my car. I turned the engine on before texting Aaron.

Aaron, I'll come back to you. Meet me at the cafe by sunset road.

He answered me immediately. Telling me I picked the right decision.

I know I did, it's what is for the best.

I drove to the cafe, looking at my surroundings knowing it'd be the last time I saw them.

I'm so sorry Tim. I texted him. It was too late, he wouldn't be able to make it to me in time.

I arrived at the cafe, Noticing Aaron standing by a car. I got out of my car, and walked over to him.

"Hi Mon chéri. I'm glad you chose the right choice, it would've still been fun to kill that little boyfriend of yours." His smirk lit up his face as he pulled me in by the hips. Our chests were touching, causing me to cringe internally.

"Hello Aaron." I gave a short response before getting into the passenger seat of his car. I knew what was going to happen, but I've given up fighting. I can deal with the sexual abuse and the physical as long as my people are safe.

He got into the drivers seat, grabbing onto my thigh before starting the engine. I sat in the passenger seat silent while he rambled on and on. This is how it'll be for god knows how long.

I just have to keep my mouth shut and do as he says.

The worst part about this is going to be his minions, they are cruel and useless. They've hurt me more than Aaron ever has.

He began rubbing circles on my upper thigh, chuckling when I flinched. This is going to be a long ride.

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It took two hours to get to his new warehouse. He took me inside and led me to the basement. I've done this all before, there's nothing left to scare me.

He tugged on my body, forcing me into a cell before chaining me up against a wall. A collar hung tightly against my throat. I sat on the floor, staring at all the scratch marks and old blood.

Aaron grabbed my jaw forcefully, leaving moon shapes on my face.

"You'll regret ever leaving me Mon Chéri." He growled before slamming me against the floor harshly, a whimper escapes my lips amongst the impact.

He slammed me multiple times until I stopped moving. His minions came in to have fun with me too. I was kicked, punched, touched and so much more.

They left me on the floor, my blood now splattered against it and the walls. I chose this I chose this I chose this, I repeated to my self over and over until unconsciousness flooded my body, leaving me limp on the floor.

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