Little girl, Big city

Short story

My name is Melanie Carter.I'm 24 years old and I'm from New York.I'm the main editor in Vogue.I'll tell you my story.

* 9 years ago *

I was 15 years old when I met a boy, called Jacob.He was everything a girl could wants.He had that deep blue eyes and messy brown hair.

I met him in my French classes.We were very close, we spent every day together.There wasn't a day without seeing each other, texting, talking on the phone.

* 4 years later *

One day, we went in the new club in New York.The music was loud, there was a crowd of people, waiting for the security guards to let them in.Jacob and I got into the club.We drank a lot of cocktails, we met new friends and we danced a lot.I was tired and it was very hot so I decided to go to the toilet to wash my face with some cold water.I washed my face and then somebody hit my head with a baseball bat and took me outside.

When I woke up, my head was hurting me, my eyes were blurry and I was very scared.I didn't know where I am.It was really cold.When I slowly realized what had happened, my tears ran out of my eyes.Suddenly, somebody came, I was shaking.Soon, I saw that my kidnapper was a man.I heard his evil laugh when he grabbed me and threw me against the wall.I was bleeding.

"Get up, bitch!" - he said through clenched teeth.

I obeyed.I didn't know what he was going to do next.The only thing I was whispering to myself was "Jacob, please take me home.Save me, Jacob, Jacob, Jacob." I felt a kick into my stomach.Soon, my nose met his fist.There was blood everywhere around us.I begged him to stop but he didn't care.Later, he went in front of me, tied my hands with a rope and slapped me hard.

"Now it's time to play with you." - he said and pushed me to the ground.He unzipped his jeans and undressed me.Every time I screamed, he slapped me.It passed a lot of time when he got finished, then he left.I was laying on the ground naked, crying, bleeding.It was dark and cold.Soon, I fell asleep.

When I woke up, I saw the sunlight.I realized that I was laying on a street.My body filled with hope that somebody could find me and help me.I, shakingly, got on my feet, put my clothes on and ran as fast as my legs were allowing me.

I got home and saw Jacob crying on my bed with our photos around him.When he saw me, he quickly jumped out of the bed and hugged me tight.I was waiting for this moment in ages.After an hour, I finished my story.He was mad, anxious, shocked.I saw tears coming down from his eyes.Jacob holded me so tight.I took a shower, he made me a ham sandwich (my favourite), I ate it and rested my head on his chest.He fell asleep but I couldn't stop thinking what had happened and what am I going to do now.Should I go to the police?Well, I guess I have to go but I'm scared.

* 5 years later *

Jacob and I are engaged.The past is left behind.My kidnapper was arrested and went in prison for 35 years.What a luck.We're happy now.I became the main editor in Vogue.We're expecting a baby soon.The doctor said that it will be a girl.

* 1 year later *

Nowadays, I don't take the life for granted.I'll never forget that night but I'm trying not to think about it.
We have a beautiful baby girl, called Anna Carter.She's our happiness.
Jacob and I are still so in love.Even now, when he kiss me, I have goosebumps.They're my angels and I love them so much!