The Missing Monroe

Ch. 14 - 1 2 3 4

I looked into this man's eyes, feeling my chest tighten.

'How long has zhis been happening?'

'Since I was seven sir.' I mumbled.

'You don't have to call me sir frau. Ok, and how many people have been involved?'

'Nine.'

'And, how?'

'Pardon?'

'How have zhey hurt you? You can just give general descriptions.'

'Physical, Emotional, Neglect, Sexual... and trafficking.' I whispered.

'Mein gott...' Gilbert murmured from where he was scribbling furiously.

'May ve see?' I looked back into Ludwig's concerned face, confusion evident on my own.

'Your bruises. Do you have any of zhem, or scars, or burns?'

'Yes. On my torso.' I replied.

'May ve see them?'

I immediately heard furious whispers from the band, but slipped from Ashley's loosened grasp. 'Where?'

Ludwig took my hand and led me from the room and into another. A woman looked up, with green eyes and long brown hair.

'Oh hello! Ludwig, who's this?'

'Zhis is Roxie. Ve need you to check her for abuse.' Ludwig stated.

She nodded, and motioned for me to take a seat. 'Let's have a look then...'

Ashley's P.O.V

'I never knew.' Jinxx murmured.

'None of us did.' Said Andy, from where he was currently uploading the video that we had got of that sick, twisted bastard. Gilbert was watching it as it uploaded, and was looking rather green. 'She hid it so well. Fear of God he must of put in her.'

I was staring at my hands, my stomach currently twisting and untwisting as I thought of her frozen body, her terrified expression, they way she had clutched me like a little girl who was scared of the dark.

'It is not uncommon.' We all looked at Gilbert. 'A victim of abuse, if it goes on long enough, vill start to subconsciously blame zhemselves. Zhey zhink it iz zheir fault. And vith sexually abuse, zhey see it as shameful, zhat if zhey tell, zhey vill be rejected from zheir friends and family.'

'Nine years...' Jake muttered from next to me.

I looked back down at the floor, trying to comprehend what I had heard so fast in a short space of time.

'Ashes?' I looked up to see CC.

'Why?' was all I whispered.

That's all CC seemed to need to hear. 'No one knows. But Roxie is a strong girl. She's survive.'

Roxie's P.O.V

'How bad iz it?' Ludwig asked as I pulled my shirt on.

Elizabeta, the nice nurse, sighed as she looked at Ludwig.

'Where to begin?' she murmured.

'From zhe top.'

She took a breath. 'Bruises, scars, burns, fractures, bones that are either incorrectly healed or not at all, evidence of forced entrance, no sight out of right eye, still underweight... it is safe to say this girl has had it tough.'

'Frau, are you still living vith any of zhese men vho have caused you harm?' Ludwig asked.

I immediately shook my head. 'No. I live with my brother now, and his boyfriend, and his band mate.'

The thought struck then that he had no idea where I was.

'I need to call him.' I mumbled, whipping my phone out my pocket.

I selected his number, and tentatively held the phone to my ear.

'Roxie?' Jayy almost immediately answered. 'How's the album going?'

'Thing is, I don't know Jayy. I'm at the police station.'

'WHAT?!'

'We ran into one of my old owners...'

'OH GOD, ARE YOU OK?! ARE YOU HURT?! IF HE HAS DONE ANYTHING RIGHT NOW I WILL MARCH DOWN THERE AND -!' I had to hold the phone from my ear.

'Jayy, Jayy! I'm fine! I'm ok, he didn't do anything. I'm just giving a statement...' I said.

'Ok baby... thanks for letting me know. I'll see you when I get home.' He sighed.

'Ok. Bye Jayy.' I said.

'Bye sweetie.'

'Protective, isn't he?' Elizabeta smiled.

'Just a tad, yeah.' I mumbled.

'Vith zhis evidence, ve zhall be able to put him avay for a very long time. Ve better get you back - your boyfriend is probably going nuts.' Ludwig said.

I blushed as I realised he meant Ashley. 'He's not my boyfriend.'

'Really? Could of fooled me.'

'Ha ha.' I muttered, hopping from the stool.

He lead me back and Ashley looked up as we entered.

'How'd it go?' he asked softly, getting up to walk over.

I gave him a grin. 'He's going down.'

Ashley's smile grew and he scooped me up under my arms, spinning me round. 'That's brilliant!' he laughed, bringing me closer into a hug.

I threw my arms round his neck.

Ashley's P.O.V

'Thanks for it all guys.' Roxie said when we dropped her back.

'No probs Roxie.' Said Andy.

'Yeah, don't thank us.' Jake said.

'Stay safe lil' bat.' I grinned.

She smiled, and suddenly threw her arms round my neck. Surprised by the sudden display of affection, but happy none the less, I hugged her back.

Letting go, she gave another grin, before heading back to her house, being scooped into a massive hug by Jayy as soon as she had reached the door.

'Hey Ash, you got something on your back.' Said Jinxx suddenly.

'Huh?' I reached round and found a small sticky note. Pulling it off my shirt, I read the smooth cursive on it.

"There's only 1 thing

2 do

3 words

4 you

I <3 you."

I smiled softly at it - damn that girl.

I folded up the note so Kina wouldn't see, before placing it in my inside jacket pocket.

Right on my heart.

A/N: Yeah yeah, soppy ends for chapters are soppy. Sorry if this is short, but there is a reason for starting the next chapter where I will.

Anyway guys, here's the new update! Y'know what I said last update, or maybe 2 ago, about never having to do another chemistry lesson?

Me lied.

It appears I am rubbish at A-Level Physics, so I've moved to BTEC Science. And guess what that involves?

Yup, Chemistry (goddamit!)

And who's my new teacher?

My Chemistry teacher from last year.

Double drat.

What are the odds?

On the bright side, there is nothing better than seeing on of your stories on the Recommended bar!!! Squeee, that has made me so happy!

~Hasta La Pasta!

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