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?"

"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: 839

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.