Vulnerable

Chapter 9

"How are you feeling Audrey, hope he did not hurt you physically?" Derrick asked

And I blinked

As, I was called back from my reverie

The thoughts of how disgusting the guy's lip travelled around my body, kissing me in all the wrong places

It made me want to puke and I felt disgusted of myself.

Those gross hands travelling all over my body, touching all the wrong places

I feel disgusted.

How I found the strength to come up with a quick escape?

I don't know

Why would he want to even do anything with someone like me

I'm not desirable

I'm the blood sucked anti social nerd

The quiet library prefect

My sanctuary in school was the library but now I feel scared to go back in there

What if the r****t had succeeded?

What if he had his way with me?

What if he took my virginity?

Oh my God

My hands flew to my lips as my eyes turned blurry and I began crying again

I almost got r***d.

"Audrey..." Derrick called and walked towards me, engulfing me in his embrace again

I cried in his arms,

The only place that felt safe and I just don't know why.

"It's okay, Audrey" Derrick consoled

And I cried even more

He began stroking my back softly and slowly I sucked in my tears.

"Was he caught?" I spoke for the first time since we arrived my home.

"Yes and we have handed him over to the law" Derrick replied.

"Thank God" I said, feeling a bit relieved.

"What would you like to eat?"Derrick asked

"I'm not hungry" I replied

"That's what you've been saying since we arrived here. Did you take breakfast today?" He asked

"Not really"I said silently

"You need to eat, at least to regain some strength"he said

"Derrick, I'm fine and you need to go home. I can take care of myself. My father would soon be back and I don't want to start explaining who you are when he arrives" I said, suddenly feeling the urge to be alone.

"I can't leave you alone, I would stay till one of your family member comes home." Derrick sounded

"Please Derri" I pleaded and he groaned.

"Okay, I would leave, just eat first. Please?" He pleaded

"There is nothing to eat at home, I can't prepare something" I said

"Tomiwa and Ayo went to purchase something from Benny's Place. They would soon be back and I would only leave when I've seen you eat. Okay?" He commanded more than requested.

"Okay" I agreed

In no time, Tomiwa and a guy who I believe must be Ayo drove in.

Derrick's car was parked in front of our house.

Our compound is large with a short fence towering the house in a circle.

The houses are not furnished in a modern state but the brown and beige painting isn't that bad.

After eating the meal, Derrick and Ayo left in their separate cars while Tomiwa stayed with me.

"Are you okay?" Tomiwa asked

"I'm fine"I answered

"Just know I'm here for you in case you need anything, okay?" Tomiwa consoled.

And I nodded my head

"And if it makes you feel any better? You were a total badass to have successfully found a way to escape the library before he could do anything serious" Tomiwa consoled

And I nodded.

"Just tell me when you need something, okay?" She said

And I nodded.

Just then, My brother came in. He's back early today.

It's just... 6pm

Wow! How time flies

"Andy"Tomiwa greeted with a snare

"Tomiwa"Andy greeted back in disgust.

Andy looked at me and his previous facial expression faltered

"Audrey? What's wrong? You seem pale" he asked.

But I said nothing

I have no strength to speak.

"Audrey? Talk to me!" He commanded but I had no strength to be scared of his commanding tone and no strength to speak a word.

Andy faced Tomiwa with a glint of annoyance

"What did you do to my sister?" He shouted at her and I still did not flinch

I had no strength to feel or do anything

I just want to lay on my bed and try to escape the haunting memories.

"Hey! Take it easy scrunching pigazus" Tomiwa said in annoyance, I have no idea what that two last words mean.

"I'm not the one who almost r***d her in school!" Tomiwa added, barking back at him

"What!!! r***d? Why am I just hearing this? Why was there no call from the school and who tried to r**e her? No! Don't tell me, I know it's that scoundrel called, Derrick! Right? Audrey, I warned you to stay away from him and this is what happens when you don't listen to me." Andy said as he paced around.

I felt nothing, said nothing

"What the hell is wrong with you?" Tomiwa asked as she stood up and faced him, eye to eye. As they both sent deathly glares to each other.

"Your sister almost got r***d and what you have to say, is she was at fault!!! And whoever gave you the impression that Derrick is some s*x deprived hormonal teenager who can't contain his s****l urges!!! You stand there trying to cast blames and you wonder why you are the most broke elder brother in the entire universe. How about this? SHUT THE HELL UP! And try to console your little sister who must be detoriating mentally. And also a little thank you to Derrick for catching the freaking guy who almost got your sister r***d and for bringing her back home safely with something to take in her hungry and exhausted system. And well! A piece of advise? Keep on blaming people for your misfortunes and end up like your DRUNK father!!!" Tomiwa said as anger seemed to boil all over her.

Andy raised his hands almost in an attempt to hit her but his hands fell tightly on her shoulder as he glared at her.

"You want to hit me? Go ahead? Let's see if you got the guts." Tomiwa spat and gave the tiniest hiss that could aggravate a boiling volcano.

And in all this...

I said nothing

This fight ain't clearly about me.