Finding Love In The Unseen

Chapter 6:Silent Echoes

"Hello everyone! It's been a while, and I apologize for not updating sooner. I had some issues with my phone and wasn't able to log in on another device. But I'm back now, and I'm excited to make up for the lost time. If possible I'll be posting two chapters today. And today's my birthday making it more special so I'll try and make it longer Thank you all for your patience and support❤️❤️🥰!"

The night air was cold, bitting at Sophie's skin as she lay motionless at the outskirts of town. Her breath was shallow, almost imperceptible, and her body felt heavy, as if the weight of the world had settled upon her chest. The men who had thrown her from the car sped off into the distance, not caring if she lived or died. She hit the ground hard, pain rippling through her body, for all she could feel was emptiness.

A single car drove by, its headlight briefly illuminating a fragile form lying on the roadside. The driver didn't stop, but moments later, another car came to a halt. A woman stepped out, her heels clicking softly against the pavement as she approached Sophie's lifeless figure.

Dear God..." the woman whispered as she knelt beside Sophie, her heart pounding in her chest. She was a doctor running a small clinic not far from where Sophie had been abandoned. Without wasting time, she carefully lifted Sophie's limp body into her car and rushed her to the clinic.

Hours passed. Sophie remained unconscious, unaware of the doctor's quiet movements as she ran tests and checked her injuries. The doctor's face tightened as she looked at the result. Sophie had be raped. The result made her stomach churn, but she remained calm as she continued her work.

When Sophie finally stirred, it was already late into the morning. She blinked slowly, her vision blurred, her body aching from head to toe. Panic rushed through her as she realized where she was. A wave of memories crashed into her. What had been done to her, the pain, the helplessness. Tears welled up in her eyes.

"You are safe here," the doctor said softly, sitting beside her bed. "My name is Dr Grace, I found you on the roadside and brought you here. We have done a few tests. I want you to know that I have been through a terrible trauma."

Sophie didn't respond. She stared blankly at the ceiling, her mind refusing to process what had happened. Dr. Grace continued, "I know this is difficult, but we should try to report this to the police. They can help."

"No," Sophie whispered, her voice hoarse. "Please... No police".

Dr. Grace hesitated. "But Sophie, they need to know. It's important for your safety, and for-"

"No one can find out". sophie cut her off, tears slipping down her cheek. "Please, I can't handle everyone knowing.... being labelled as the girl who.... I just can't."

The Doctor sighed heavily,her heart breaking for the young girl before her. "Sophie, I understand, but keeping this secret wouldn't make it go away. You deserve justice".

"I don't care." Sophie sobbed. "I just want it to be over."

After a long pause, Dr. Grace reluctantIy agreed. "I won't report it, but I insist on treating and monitor you. You have gone through a lot. You need proper care."

Sophie nofded weakly, thankful for the doctor's understanding, but she still felt lost in the darkness of what has happened.

Meanwhile, back at home,Sophie's family remained unaware of the horrors she had just endured. Her father, Mr. Anderson, paced back and forth in front of her bedroom door. It was 7 p.m. and Sophie still hadn't returned home. He sighed, remembering that it was her birthday, how could I have forgotten? He thought, guilt weighing him down. They had been caught up in the day's routines assuming Sophie would return home soon.