It was Monday, 10:30. I woke up and yawned. Despite going to bed early, I was still exhausted. I shivered as the cold air hit my skin. I walked throughout the house surveying who was home and where. My dad was asleep on the couch and JJ was gone. I have to leave for work by 11:30ish in order to arrive by 12, so that means I have about an hour. I went into the kitchen to get some breakfast and shocker... no food. I finally found some bread and was going to make toast but the storm knocked out the electricity. So bread it. Then I brushed my hair and put it into a half up-half down so it was out of my face. I put on my locket and got dressed.
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After I had gotten ready, I grabbed my MP3 player and headphones and put on my white converse. I got on my bike and headed to work. I pulled my bike behind the shed right at 11:55 and ran in. I clipped my MP3 played to jean shorts and wrapped my headphones around my neck as I walked through the house looking for Mrs. Thornton. Their house actually wasn't that bad. There was some debris in the pool, their decor was messed up and the windows were broken but otherwise it was ok. I finally found Mrs. Thornton talking to some workers by the pool. She noticed me and walked over. "Hello Beth, how are you?" she asked plainly looking at her phone. "Fine thank you, and you?" I asked. "Yes good, here" she said, handing me a list. There were about 15 different things I had to do. "Just get them done by the end of the week, ok?" she asked. "Yes Ma'am" I said quietly. I decided to start sweeping, and mopping then the kitchen. I had to clean out the fridge and pantry and then restock it. Once I cleaned, I went to refill it.
TOPPER'S POV
It was only 6:30 pm when Rafe, Reed and I got back from golf...not completely sober. We haven't stopped talking about the gun from last night and revenge. It's become a project of ours, getting back at them. When we got back, I saw my mom and my dad dressed nice. Time to act chill. "Topper, we are going to a meeting to discuss the damage control, we won't be back until late." my father said as they walked out. "Oh and dear, Beth is out getting supplies please make sure she gets her money from last week before she leaves" my mom said as she shut the car door. The second we heard Beth's name we all looked at eachother. "Oh shit, I forgot that she works for you" Reed said. "Yeah, I hate pogues but at least she is hot" I said laughing. "Wait JJ pulled the gun and Beth is JJ's sister..." I said trailing off. "So?" Reed asked. "Why don't we have a little fun?" Rafe said. "I don't know guys, she doesn't have anything to do with this" he said. We all laughed at. "Don't be a pussy Reed" I said. "We aren't going to hurt her, just scare her a little to send a message right?" Rafe said. I nodded. "Whatever" he said. "Let's go," I said and we went up to my room.
BETH'S POV
By the time I got back and had unloaded all the groceries it was 7. I had my headphones on and was listening to my favorite music when I felt the fridge door slam just as I put the milk away. Someone ripped my MP3 player and headphones off and threw them on the table. Before I could even process what had happened, I felt 2 bodies grab both my arms. A hand grabbed my throat and I looked up and saw Topper. "Topper What are you-" I stammered, trying to get away. I looked back and saw Rafe and Reed holding my arms. "Please stop?" I asked. There was a lump in my throat and my arms hurt from their grip. Topper began walking upstairs and they followed. As much as I fought, They dragged me up each step like it was nothing. We got to Topper's dad's study and they locked the door. Reed and Rafe let go and plopped down sitting on some chairs. "You see this is our newest project, revenge for what your brother did" Topper said walking towards me. With every step he took towards me, I took one back until I felt my back press against the cold wall. "What did JJ do?" I asked. "He pulled a gun on me," he said, grabbing my chin and forcing me to face him. I froze. I tried to speak but I didn't know what to say. "I'm sorry but I'm sure there was a reason right?" I said quietly. Topper's jaw clenched as he grabbed my wrists pinning them to my sides. He towered over me and his body crushed my chest. "Don't talk back you little bitch" he snapped. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, can I please just go now?" I said trying to move but Topper's grip just tightened. "Can I please go?" Rafe said, mocking me as he stood up and walked over as Topper stepped back. His eyes raked over me and I felt my skin crawl. "You can go when we get what we want" Rafe snapped. They all sat down in chairs and stared at me. "What do you want?" I said my voice becoming shaky. Rafe whispered something in Topper's ear and he laughed and nodded. "Strip" Topper said and they laughed. "What?" I said and my voice cracked. My eyes watered and I felt my heart stop. "Hold on, I thought we were just going to scare her bro" Reed said to Rafe. He turned and rolled his eyes. "She doesn't look scared to me," he said. "Today Pogue" Topper yelled and I flinched at his voice. My hands shook as I looked down at my green t-shirt. I grabbed the bottom and lifted it over my head holding it in front of my chest. "Cute...she's shy" Rafe laughed as he stood up grabbing the shirt from me. The tears fell as I attempted to cover my bra and stomach with my arms. I watched Reed look away as he clenched his fists. Please say something Reed, I thought to myself. "Now your shorts," Rafe spat. I looked in their eyes for any sense of kindness but there was nothing. "Dude-" Reed started standing up, but Topper cut him off. now "We are just having fun, relax" Topper said pushing him back in the chair. "Do it!" Rafe yelled. My hands shook so hard I could barely unbutton my shorts. I pulled them down and kicked them to the side. I tried to cover up as much as I could. My whole body was shaking in fear. Reeds lips pressed together in a thin line. His knuckles were white and he wouldn't meet my eyes. Topper watched me and I saw him lick his lips. Then there was Rafe. He stood in front of me looking me up and down. I stared at the floor as I felt his breath on my skin. "Don't be shy" he said dragging his hand down my body. I closed my eyes while he stared at my breasts. Then I heard Reed stand up and push Rafe off me. "Enough Bro! Come on she didn't do anything" Reed said. "Why are you defending a dirty pogue?" Topper yelled. "I'm not. But Her brother has a gun and if he finds out about this I am guessing he will use it. Now, give her the clothes back" he said. He grabbed my shorts and shirt from Rafe and handed them to me slowly and I took them. He left so I could get dressed and then Topper pushed me against the wall. "Not a word of this or you lose your job. Got it?" he snapped. I nodded. He pulled out a wad of cash and held it out. "I'm supposed to give you $500 for last week but I think I will keep half of it as restitution" he said. He flipped through the bills separating it in half. Then he took $250 and slipped his hand under my shirt. He groped my chest as he slipped the money into my bra. Then he laughed and walked out. I got dressed and put the money in my pocket and ran to my bike and rode off. I rode and rode until I couldn't move.
REED'S POV
After I sat by and watched Rafe and Topper force Beth to strip in front of them, I felt sick to my stomach. I told them I was drunk and was leaving. As I was walking out, I saw her MP3 player sitting on the table. I grabbed it and walked to my car. I needed to apologize and this gave me the perfect opportunity to see her.
