Best Friend's Brother - Alejandro Rosario

Chapter Seven - The Past

TRIGGER WARNING// ABUSE

Chelsea POV

As the movie is going on Alejandro whisper in my ear. "I like your hair by the way." That made my heart melt. I'm surprised he even noticed.

"Shut up and watch the movie," I said while stuffing my face in buttered popcorn. He just laughed and turned his attention towards the television.

This movie was all about a toxic relationship and I felt Sevanah look at me a couple of times throughout the movie but I just ignored her. In a particular scene, the boyfriend became violent and I immediately left the room and went to the kitchen. I can't be reminded of what has happened in the past year and three months. I seriously think I need to tell someone the details.

"You okay?" Mattia came in and I was actually grateful. I miss him so much.

I shook my head no and he hugged me while I started crying.

"It sucks, I thought New York would be different for us but it wasn't..." I took a deep breath and thought about everything that happened.

Flashback

Walking into school half exhausted, I just don't want to be here. I looked at Alejandro across the hallway and he gave me the perfect smile. His smile was contagious but my attention was no longer on Alejandro, not when a hot senior walked in through the double doors. Everyone knew who he was, Valentino Bolton.

Valentino, the hottest guy in school took my breath away. His blonde hair and blue eyes are what makes him so attractive. His body is perfect, he has the perfect muscles, I can just imagine his six-pack. His leather jacket is what completes the bad boy look.

"Take a picture it will last longer." He said while giving me a wink. I never knew that phrase would be what started the whole toxic relationship.

After talking online and receiving a bunch of topless selfies on Snapchat, I had agreed to go on a date with Valentino and he took me to the movies. I never knew how fast I fell for him until I went back to his apartment after the first date and that's when he took the most important thing, my virginity.

That's when everything turned for the worst.

He was verbally abusing me and right before we left for New York he laid his hands on me for the first time.

"Why are you talking to him?" He screamed at me. While I was lying on our bed.

"He was just wishing me a safe trip," I screamed back.

With that, he took my phone and slammed it against the wall. The glass shattered everywhere and I needed to repair my phone in New York.

"Why are you so mad?" I asked him a bit shaken

"I know you will fucking cheat." He said as he pushed me on the bed.

My mouth was immediately dry, how could he think of me like that? I didn't answer so he yelled in my face.

"Say, something bitch."  I looked at him with tears forming in my eyes. What could I say?

You're an asshole and you can burn in hell!

What did I ever do to you?

I thought you trusted me, why would you say that.

But instead of saying anything, I was just frozen not being able to talk. He clenched his fist so hard his knuckles turned white and with that, he punched me in the leg and I told everyone at school that I fell down the stairs. After he punched me, he stared outside the window behind me and then he decided to leave so I managed to let out my sobs.

He didn't only punch me, he threw a glass at me when I was wearing a tube top because he didn't want other boys to 'see my body.' That's why I have scars on my stomach. The very last time was three days ago, he grabbed my arms when I tried to go to the shops alone but he wouldn't let me. I ended up getting out of his grip and ran to the car and drive off before he could catch up to me.

I should've left him but I fell too deep and I was scared of what he was going to do. I decided to let him come to New York with me because I didn't want to go alone. I should've taken the risk to take... no, I'm stupid. I thought of taking Sevanah but she didn't want to leave her parents which were understandable. Valentino found himself a job and everything was fine until he took his anger from his job out on me and started becoming violent. After him punching me, throwing a glass at me, pushing me and grabbing me multiple times, I knew I had to get out of this relationship.

One day when he was in the shower I grabbed his phone and took a photo of his work schedule. He was working twice a week Monday and Wednesday, so on Monday I booked a plane ticket back to New Jersey and messaged Sevanah that I was coming back home and I will tell her the reason when I see her. On Wednesday, when he left I had four hours to myself.  I had a quick shower and began to pack everything I bought with me from New Jersey and once I was all packed I decided to write him a letter. I caught the plane home and now I'm here away from Valentino. Yes I know I was running away from my problems but I needed to. 

A/N

Thank you so much for the 80 reads! I appreciate it. I'm working hard on this book and I hope you are enjoying it as much as I'm enjoying writing it.