Beautifully scarred

The Unexpected

I sat at my study table typing away furiously on my computer, I had to complete this project assigned to me by my Biology teacher. So much for wanting to become a doctor in future
there was a lot of work to be done. I checked my time and it stated 8:30
Oh no I groaned I was supposed to get to the party by ten. I knew that I wasn't allowed to attend parties as my dad is so strict with his laid down rules. Does he think I am a baby? I'm seventeen and almost an adult,he can't lock me in forever. I got up from my table and headed for the shower Jeff would be here any moment I quickly took my bath and got out. I settled for a skin tight gown that ended a little above the knee, i wore pearl earrings and applied light makeup, I topped it with black heels and I was ready to go. I stayed in the sitting room anxiously waiting for Jeff and scrolling through my phone. Few minutes later the door bell rang
  "coming" I said while heading to the door. I opened the door and there he stood in all his glory.
  "Hey"
   "Hey you ready to go"
  "yeah" I replied
Jeff was gorgeous he wore blue ripped jeans, with a white tee and leather jacket and black Nike canvas.
He led me to his car and opened the door for me.
"Thank you" I muttered
He went round and slid into the driver seat beside me he closed the door and examined me properly with a mischievous grin on his face.
"You look beautiful Ari"
"You clean up nicely too Mr Rostov"
"Let's get going" He said
  And off we went. All throughout the ride I caught Jeff stealing glances at me and it made me very uncomfortable. Although we have been friends for three years now I was not accustomed to his stares he hardly does that because he knew that I didn't like it. My body was giving me signals like something bad was about to happen but I ignored it. We got to the hotel and we came down, we were led to the disco hall were the party was being held. We entered into the hall it was filled with a lot of people dancing to very loud music, this place reeked of alcohol and smoke from cigarettes.
"wait here I'll go get some drinks"
"okay"
  And Jeff was gone I stood for up to ten minutes until a guy approached me.
"Hey babe care to dance" he said in a husky voice
"no thank you"
"what's a preety girl like you doing here alone"
"Back off she's mine" I heard Jeff say
The guy raised his hand up in surrender and left without another word
"Here"
"Jeff I don't drink alcohol"
"it doesn't hurt just take a few shots trust me you'll like it"
"But my dad"
"yes your dad I forgot, the control guy
Who determines your every move. When would you grow up Ari and stop letting him control you"
I looked down staring at the floor. It was true I can't let my dad control me forever.
"just relax Ari. I brought you here so you can loosen up"
"okay" I said taking the drink I downed one shot and the liquid had a burning effect on my throat
"see not bad" Jeff continued
I took more and more at the fifth glass I became dizzy
"Jeff" I called out
"I'm here darling" I felt large hands carrying me up
"wherre are weeee goingg" I slurred
"you'll see" he said I felt weak and I blacked out.
I woke up and saw myself in an unfamiliar room then I remembered I was at the party, but if I was at the party then why am I here. I removed the sheets and saw that I was naked. There was blood on the sheets. I gasped what happened I looked around the room and no one was with me. But how? Then I remembered Jeff giving me alcohol me becoming dizzy, Jeff carrying me up the stairs. Then it dawned on me I had been raped. I felt weak and I burst out crying. How could he do this to me? I trusted him he acted like a true gentleman all this years. No no I felt pain in my heart my dignity has just been stolen. I dressed up quickly and left the room I took a cab to my house. I came down and paid him. I unlocked the door and my dad hadn't come back from work it was better because I didn't need company at this time. I rushed to the shower and took a warm bath washing myself of every filth from the rape but I felt dirtier and worse I cried continously for hours in the shower until I heard the door opening
"Ariel I'm home". He knocked on my door
"I'm in the shower" I answered weakly
"okay darling please come down when you're done"
"Okay"
I got out of the shower and dried myself how was I going to hide this from my dad I thought. I got dressed and suppressed the tears that threatened to fall. I went downstairs and met my dad in the kitchen making waffles.
"Hey baby"
"hi dad"
"how have you been"
  "fine"
"Why the short replies and you don't look okay tell me what happened"
"nothing serious I just didn't get enough sleep due to my project"
He smiled"i'm so proud of you and guess what I got promoted "
" really daddy that's wonderful congratulations" I said hugging him
I joined him in taking the meal to the table. He said grace and we dug into the food. I found my dad staring at me from time to time.
"Dad is anything wrong"
"not really just that you seem quiet and you kinda look different I don't know"
I looked down not knowing what to say.
"Ariella you know you can tell me anything"
I stood up
"I know dad but I feel very tired right now can I go up and rest"
"yes of course"
I headed back to my room and safely locked the door I sat on my bed crying
I felt horrible and I didn't know what to do. I felt worthless. I stayed in my room all day doing nothing.
My dad knocked on my door. I opened up "um Ari I'm so sorry I got a call at the office and I have to be there ASAP. But I promise I'll be back tomorrow and I'll make sure we go out okay"
"okay" I replied hugging him
"I'll miss you"
"me too darling"
I let go of him and followed him to the door I locked the door as he left. This has been the usual since mom died dad immersed himself in his work. He is still grieving although he doesn't show it much and now I have broken his rules and see where it has landed me I understood now that he was only trying to protect me from all this. I went back to my room and called Yvonne my female friend she had always helped me since middleschool we were close but not as close as I and Jeff.
"Hello Ari"
"Hey von please can you come to my house today"
"yeah is anything wrong?"
"yes but I can't explain it on the phone"
"okay I'll be on my way now"
"thanks" I said. I hope I would be able to open up to her because this burden is too much for me to bear.