The Truth of the Matter

Is This the End?

Trigger Warning: I'm not really sure if this really needs one, but just in case, I want to put one up here. (I'd rather put it up and it not need it, than not put it up and it does). There is a mention of rape and physical abuse.

Emma Present Day

Well...he was right. He did come back. And not just once, but multiple times throughout the week. He'd hit me, kick me, emotionally abuse me, and he even sexually abused me. Not that I should be surprised. He is a total ass. He was back when we were dating. I mean, come on, what did I ever see in him?

I was giving up hope.

My body was slowly giving up. I could hardly keep any food down anymore and my ribs were visible and I was ready to give in.
I've been through a lot in my life, but I can honestly say this was the worst. I thought I was used to being physically abused and emotionally scarred, but these three weeks have proved otherwise.

Suddenly, I heard clattering noises outside my dark room. It unconsciously made me flinch, but I couldn't help but wonder what was going on. It was never this loud.

I wanted to move closer, but my body was too weak to do so. I lay in the corner, my broken body laying still as the dead when the door opens...