HELLO BROOKLYN

|CHAPTER SIX - NIGHTMARES|

Monday, April 28th, 2014
2:44 pm

I was in the car with Sade because she thought it was gonna be a good idea to pick me up from school after her honeymoon. She was talking about how she enjoyed her honeymoon but I really didn't care. I was busy thinking about Marcus. Ever since I saw him again, I started having nightmares way more than usual. I don't even know why he was there. Did Sade invite him? Did he sneak in? Was it all a bad dream? I was scared that he actually lived in the town.

"Adamma," I turned to look at Sade, "Are you okay?" Instead of answering her question, I walked out of her car and headed to my room.

I walked to the dresser and opened the drawer with the note. I pulled it out and read it.

'please text me, marcus'
                555-382-3758

I can't believe I'm about to do this.

I grabbed my phone and typed in his number. I took a deep breath before sending a message.

Me: This is Brooklyn. Why did you want me to text you?

I put my phone down and started changing my clothes. While putting on my bonnet, my phone vibrated. I picked it up and read the message.

Marcus: I wanted to talk to you.

Me: About?

Marcus: I have to tell you in person.

I didn't know what to say to that. In person? Is he gonna kidnap me? Rape me again? I regret texting him after reading this. My therapist said I needed closure.

Me: Okay, meet me at the starbucks near Sade's place at 3:30

Marcus: Thank you.

4:08 pm

I was walking to Starbucks and my heart was beating out of my chest. I needed the nightmares to go away. I can't go another night waking up in sweat and tears. I need to do this. I walked into the shop and started looking around for Marcus. I saw that he was sitting in the back of the shop on his phone. I took a deep breath and started walking towards him. When I sat down, he looked up from his phone and smiled at me.

"Hey, I didn't think you were coming." He said looking at his watch. It was Versace. I wonder what he does for work.

"Sorry, I was busy." Finding an outfit. "What did you wanna talk about?" I said as I sat down.

"Over the past few years, I've been thinking about you." Does he feel bad about what he did? "I would see you in magazines and all I could think about is how I need you in my life." Nevermind. "Sleeping without you by my side hurts. I need you in my life." He reached into his pocket and pulled out a red velvet box. He opened it and revealed a diamond ring. I shook my head at the sight. "Brooklyn, please." I tried getting up to walk away but he grabbed my arm. "You don't have a choice."

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Tuesday, April 29th, 2014
5:30 am

I woke up with my shirt drenched in sweat. My alarm was going off. I threw my phone at the wall.

"Shut the hell up!" I yelled while crying. I couldn't take it anymore. The nightmares were eating me alive. The longer I stayed in this house and in this town, the crazier it made me. I have to get out of here.

3:16 pm

I was at a burger place near Sade's place. She offered to drive me but I needed time to myself. I was drinking my milkshake while texting my dad. I was talking to him about how I wasn't getting along with Justin and how Mary was annoying the fuck out of me. I didn't tell him how I saw Marcus cause I didn't want to stress him since his tour was starting soon. I went to get up to throw my cup when I finished my milkshake and ended up bumping into someone.

"Sorry." I said just above a whisper.

"It's fine." The voice sounded familiar to me but I ignored it until he called out my name. I looked up to see Marcus. "Hey beautiful, how are you doing?"

I didn't say anything.

"Are you alone?" He said.

"I have to go." I said walking away.

8:23 pm

I walked around the room pacing around. I can't keep on seeing him everywhere I go. I need to leave this town soon before I go crazy. I grabbed my phone and called my dad.

"Hey Brook, how are you doing?" My dad said.

"Hey dad, I need to get out of here and I mean now." I rushed out.

"Okay calm down, what is going on?" He asked, concerned.

"I don't know if this is some sort of set up but I keep on seeing this guy and-" I started to say but ended up crying.

"What guy Brooklyn?" He asked but I didn't respond. "What guy?"

"The one who raped me."

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Word Count: 845

I got writes block writing this chapter but I think I'm doing better now. Imma try to catch up on my writing schedule so I don't get behind again.