Just that Sinner

7

Overnight, Meagan has unknowingly become the talk of the town, and not for good reasons. The internet has been having a field day with Meagan's story, more like rumors about her. She wasn't very well known so she didn't expect this, only one person could've sold this story to the press. Ryan, Ryan was the only person who could stoop to this level. All across gossip pages and youtube channels, everyone has been using Meagan's name for views and money,

"There has been talk of the newest hottest star Meagan Stanford going missing."

"Meagan Stanford, did shame take her out of the business?"

"Meagan Stanford, Is she dead, kidnapped, or in rehab?"
These are the questions that have been on every gossip page, magazine, YouTube conspiracy channel, and even on a couple of news channels.
Life for Meagan is complicated, to say the least,
Within a matter of months, her life has been flipped upside down and inside out.
Amethyst has been trying to help her but it's harder than it was when they were kids, no one was prepared for changes like these but at least it couldn't get any worse, right? Meagan's upbringing was full of abuse from her parents, and then Ryan. So, as you could probably imagine, these rumors are the last thing she needs, but it's almost like she expected something like this to happen. Meagan just wanted to scream the truth and let everyone know what's been happening but is held back by the shame and the underlying thought that no one will believe her.

"What if they do believe me but are ashamed of me?"

"What if they think it's my fault for not fighting back?"

"Don't be silly you were a minor"

"Is me being a minor even a big deal in the outside world?"
are the thoughts that keep recurring and keeping her from saying anything.
"I'm going to try my best I fix this," Amethyst says, breaking the very awkward silence from scrolling through all the different articles. They are both slouched up against the headboard of Amethyst's bed. "I think I'm going to be sick!" Meagan exclaims and runs to the bathroom. Amethyst isn't far behind, she makes it in time to keep Meagan's hair out of her face as she throws up. "I hate morning sickness," Meagan says before whipping her face with a towel. "
"Yeah, It seems like it would be horrible," Amethyst says while flushing the toilet for her.
Meagan makes her way back to the bed and lays down dramatically. "Do you need me to get you anything?" Amethyst asks. She's silent for a moment then says, "How about mental stability."Amethyst chuckles and runs her hands through her jet-black hair, "I don't think that's a possibility right now but I can hold you?" She says and sits down next to her. "Yeah, that would be great," Meagan says still curled up in the fetal position.
So, that's what she does and it doesn't take long for Amethyst to help Meagan fall back to sleep. She takes this as an opportunity to call her lawyers about Meagan's court case and then call Ryan. "Hello is this Ryan? It's me, Amethyst Richardson." She asks once the phone is answered. "Yes it is, it's good to hear from you Ms. Richardson!" Ryan says.
The sound of his voice makes her want to vomit knowing what he did to Meagan, she tries to hold back her gagging. "I'm just letting you know that after finding out about accusations made by a former client of yours, I won't be doing business with you. Don't act stupid, I know what you did and who you hurt in the process. Lawyers have been contacted." Amethyst tells him and all she hears is the dial tone in response. Amethyst sighs, and steps outside to get some fresh air.
"He is messing with the wrong person." She thinks to herself. There was no way Amethyst was going let Meagan be unprotected once more. She wasn't going to fail her or let the system fail her again. She knew it wasn't going to be easy but she knew it would be worth it. Before she goes inside she feels the need to let off some steam so, she goes for a jog. It's been a while since she's done anything physical to relieve tension, "This is nice." She thinks to herself. Her mind wanders to Meagan, wondering when the last time Meagan has done anything physical to relieve stress. "Stop thinking like that!" She mentally tells herself. She doesn't stop though, she runs with a smirk on her face hoping someday she could show Meagan ways to relieve pent-up stress. Amethyst smiles as her mind is filled with dirty thoughts, the neighbors probably think Amethyst is a psychopath for smiling and running at the same time. She just shakes her head and continues her run around the block, she's out of breath and sweaty as she goes back inside.