ROSE It took me a minute to calm my racing heart after the door shut behind him when he left. I recalled the words that were exchanged between us and cringed when I thought back to the words I had thrown back at him. With the face like his and the bank account like his, I didn't think he had ever had a difficulty find a willing woman for his bed and still I said what I said when I panicked. I knew he would never force me, it wasn’t in him. And, I knew my words hurt him but what about the hurt that I was feeling. He took away my freedom. Looking around, I decided to get on with it as it will do me no good to unnecessary anger the monster anymore. For a second I contemplated donning back my dress but then remembered his cryptic comment, “I’ll know”, he probably had cameras in here somewher

