Page 47 of Scared Love

be alright”. She nods her head slowly, still looking worried.

I can’t help but feel guilty that she’s worrying about me

when she’s been through so much pain and trauma. I gently

take her hand in mine and look into her eyes, “I’m fine,

Emma. Please don’t worry about me. I just want you to be

safe and happy”. She nods again and softly smiles, “I’ll try

not to worry too much. But I’m just glad you’re back”. She

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leans her head on my shoulder and I can feel my heart swell

with love for this girl. I need to find a way to protect her

and take down the people who are responsible for her pain.

With the help of my family, I know we can do it.

I wrap my arm around her and hold her close, cherishing

this moment of peace with the girl that has captured my

heart. No matter what happens, I’ll always be here for her.

I’ll always protect her and love her. This is my promise to

her.

Eleven

Emma

I can’t believe how relaxed I was with Vince last night. I

was so relieved when he got home. He made me feel so

safe. I loved the conversation we had. It made me feel like

I’m a real person.

Is that coffee? Do I smell coffee?

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I’m slowly waking up and peering under my lashes to see

that I was in a huge bed with white sheets. I’m in a white

t-shirt that isn’t my own.

What the actual fuck? What the fuck happened? Did

he undress me? Did he have sex with me?

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