Lisa’s dad walked in and closed the door softly. I could see him because I had slept with the light on –I was scared of darkness. He came to sit on top of my bed next to me.

“I have helped you, now it’s time for you to help me.” he said with an evil smirk on his face.

“H-how?” I asked shaking, feeling uncomfortable with the conversation.

“You will pay rent. I’ll show you how,” he said as he touched my breasts on top of my nightie then kissed my cheek. I was trembling, tears threatening my eyes.

“Please… s-stop,” I said with my shaky voice.

“Sshhh… if you make a sound – you’re dead!” he hissed.

He pulled out a black pistol; it looked like the one I saw in my dream. He pointed it to my head. I jumped in shock and held my breath with my eyes tightly closed. I prayed silently as tears pricked my eyes then warmed my cold face.

“If you tell anyone about little session, I will put an end to your life. Are we clear?” I nodded quickly, still shaking.

He touched my thighs under my nightie. Then I felt him stand up and walk away. The door closed softly behind him. I breathed out loud, shaking and sobbing silently. I tried to fall asleep but I couldn’t. I kept tossing and turning and having nightmares. So I just lay on my back and started counting. Soon I drifted off and fell asleep.

I woke up the following morning, took a bath and got dressed. I was scared to go and face everyone, especially Lisa’s dad. So I decided to stay in the room just a little while longer. The door swung open and Lisa walked in. I jumped, scared as hell.

“Whoaw! It’s me, geez girl!” Lisa said in stitches of laughter.

“Errr… w-what do you want?” I asked trying to keep calm.

“Mom and dad left early for business so I suggest we go shopping.”

“When are they coming back?”

“Two or three weeks from now,” she said dancing in excitement.

I was relieved that I wouldn’t have to face that evil man for at least two weeks.

A week had passed and Lisa and I were enjoying ourselves. It was holidays so we didn’t have to worry about school.

“I’m going to a sleepover at my friend’s house, I asked dad and he agreed. Will you be okay?” Lisa said as we were preparing food for ourselves in the kitchen.

“No prob, I’ll be fine,” I faked a smile. I didn’t want to ruin her happiness or make her feel like I was crowding her. So I let her go even though I was scared.

“Thank you pal,” she said hugging me and then she left.

I went to bed early and fell asleep almost immediately.

As I was sleeping peacefully, the door opened again…

I froze!

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