Just A Step Away

Chapter 21

Katherine's POV:

I struggled to keep my eyes open but they became so heavy that I had to force them to open.

I blinked my eyelashes rapidly to adjust to the light. I was in my hotel room. But I didn't remember coming here from the party. Wait. Party! Something happened there. Something that I didn't like. I tried to remember what happened but all in vain.

I took a deep breath before sitting up. I felt confused when my eyes landed on Darwin. He was sitting on the ground, with his arms resting on the mattress of the bed and sleeping peacefully on his hands.

Why was he sleeping over here? God! Why couldn't I remember anything. All of a sudden, an intense pain gave me an unbearable headache.

"Ugghh." I held my head with my hands and screamed in pain.

"Katherine! Hey relax. I'm here." Darwin rushed towards me and said. As he placed his hand on my shoulders to relax me, my brain cells alerted me to move away.

I quickly brushed his hands off from my shoulders.

"Please stay away from me." I didn't know from where this was coming from but I said it anyway.

"Sunshine, it's me. Darwin." he pleaded and again placed his hand on my hand.

In mere seconds, all the images of last night flashed before my eyes. All the images concluded one thing. Jacob! He tried to take advantage of me.

I again brushed off Darwin's hand and quickly stepped out of the bed. Tears started streaming out of my eyes. Jacob offered me a drink and I'm sure that he spiked that drink. I don't remember everything but I remember him taking me in a room and throwing me on the bed. And it is damn clear that what would have happened after that.

I slapped my palms on my mouth while imagining the possibilities. Why did he do that to me? I felt disgusted. How could I be so naive, I shouldn't have let him do that. I can't even remember if I'm still virgin or not.

"Katherine listen to me. Everything is fine. You are safe here." he looked depressed. My heart ached from the pain he was suffering from, only because of me. I was meant to be his and look what I've got myself into. I felt dirty and disgusted.

"Sunshine look at me. Please." he literally pleaded but I ignored everything and ran inside the bathroom.

Without bothering to lock the door, I stepped in and sat under the shower. As soon as the warm water fell on my dress, I realized that I was wearing the same dress from last night.

The dress was all worn out. I started crying even more. I hate you Jacob! I will never ever go to any party. But what will I do now? Darwin will never think of me the same. Why would he love me now?

"Katherine what are you doing?" Darwin came in and said.

"Please go away. I want to stay alone." I said softly and placed my face in my hands.

I felt his steps coming near me. I slowly looked up and met with the most beautiful pair of eyes. His eyes were softer than usual, he was also wearing the same clothes which he was wearing last night. His hair was sticking here and there and I could imagine him brushing his hair again and again because of the frustration. Looking at him made me even sadder. This perfect creature is not mine anymore. I want to look at him, touch him, be with him for the rest of my life but it is not possible now. Not after I've been raped by some stranger.

"You don't deserve me now Darwin. I-I don't know what to say but I'm feeling so dirty. I'm so stupid that I let this happen to me. I ruined my life Darwin. I've ruined everything." I hugged myself tightly and cried.