“Of course, not Tessa I promised you!” she sounded a little upset with a hint of hurt. “I think you should tell him, Tessa. He will help you. Please Tessa.” she begged me. I just shook my head and went back to picking at my food.
I needed to go home today and pick up more clothes. My whole being began protesting. The very idea of facing more of his shit.
What next? Him sitting in my room waiting? My underwear missing? I really need to check that last one. Feeling my stomach protest just thinking of Trevor pawing through my delicate panties makes me sick.
Or maybe more notes and pictures. I feel a sob coming on and fight it with all my might. My body shakes slightly before I find some control.
I looked up when I felt someone sit down a crossed from me. My eyes meet Axels fierce ones. I watch as his eyes scan my face and his darken slightly in anger? Rage? Not wanting to stick around and find out I all but run out of the cafeteria.
I can hear feet pounding behind me and I feel fear slither up my spine as I quicken my pace. What if its Trevor?
That thought alone was enough to send me all but flying a crossed the floor and slamming into the bathroom. I’m honestly surprised I didn’t leave a smoke trail behind me.
Then it hits me. If that is Trevor the girls' bathroom won’t stop him. All I’ve done is back myself in a corner. Wow, just look at me! Running like a coward and hiding like a little bitch. All my training. Everything I have been through goes away just like that?
Even when the principal attacked me. I didn’t run. I stood up and kicked his balls up into his throat. But then again, his attack was a few days after Trevor’s. Must have been a delayed reaction to Trevor. Maybe it was the combination of both.
Yet here I am sitting in a stall. On a toilet. My knees pressed to my chest. Damn near not breathing. Hoping beyond hope that whoever it was chasing me. Won’t find me here.
The door opens and my breath becomes nonexistent. Feet start moving then I hear the most beautiful sound ever “Tessa? Are you in here? Are you okay Tessa?” Ella whisper’s. Almost like she’s afraid I might scream like a banshee if she’s too loud.
Fuck, maybe I will. This is a whole new side of me. One I don't know and don't know how to handle.
“Tessa?” she whispers again. This time closer. I feel the breath leave my body as I sag a little. Placing my feet on the floor. I slowly slide the lock and open the door. My feet shuffle out.
“Oh Tessa” she whispers. I feel her arms come around me. It’s only then that I realize I was crying. My body shaking in both fear and relief.
“When Axel came back saying you ran like the hounds of hell were nipping at your heels. I had to come see if you were okay. I could tell from the look on Axel's face that he’s really worried about you Tessa.” she says gently
“I think you should tell him, Tessa.” she says firmly. I start to shake my head no. But she cuts me off “If you don't Tessa. I will. You got me. I won’t lose you too. Not like my parents. Please tell me you understand. You’re like my sister. Please let him help. I know he will.” lifting my head I nod.
“I’ll tell him. Just not right now. Tonight. Okay. I’ll tell him tonight. I think I’m going to head home and grab a few things. I’ll meet you at yours okay.” I smile at her. Well, I tried. I can tell by the look on her face, it fell short. She nods and gives me a squeeze before letting go.
Turning around I walk or more like run out of there to my car.
Chapter 21
Ella
When Axel came back and looked at me. I knew something was wrong. Really wrong. I head to the girl’s bathroom where he said she ran to.
Slowly stepping inside, I whispered out her name. The sight that greeted me. Broke my heart. My fierce friend was crying. She was hunched in on herself and shaking.
She promised to tell Axel tonight and I’m going to make sure she does. I promised her. I know my brother well. He’s going to kill this sick bastard. I just know he will.
Slowly walking out of the bathroom. I make my way to my brother’s locker.
Looking at him. Taking in the look on his face. If I was anyone else. I would have turned tail and run like my life depended on it. And it might well have been. But I’m not someone else. I’m his sister. Boy, does he look pissed.
“What the fuck is going on Ella? And don’t even think about lying to me.” He demanded. He’s really not going to like my answer.
“I can’t tell you that Axel. It’s her story to tell.” I say
“Bullshit, Ella. I don’t give a flying fuck if it’s her story or not. I want answers and I want them now.” he all but roared at me.
“Just what I fucking said Axel. I can’t tell you, but she promised to tell you tonight. If she doesn’t. I promise. I will tell you tomorrow, okay!” I demand
I watch his shoulders relax a little as he nods his head. “Where is she?” he asks “She went home to get some more clothes. She said she'll meet us at home. But I mean it Axel you give her time to tell you tonight. You let her come to you. You got me!” I say fiercely once again he nods. Heading off to god knows where.
Chapter 22
Tessa
Pulling up to my house I take a deep breath, “I can do this” I whisper to myself. Straightening my spine. And pulling my shoulders back. I force my chin high. I walk to the front door. Scanning everything out of the corner of my eyes.
Walking inside I feel the tension in my body ease slightly. Then, I remember he may have been here and just like that my body is drawn tight like a bowstring.
Walking stiffly up the steps. I feel like my feet are made of lead. My mind is screaming turn around and leave you don’t want to see this. Like it already knows something it wrong.
I push forward. I won’t let him beat me. I just won’t. I can do this. I say it like a mantra in my head. On repeat. I'm better than this. I'm stronger.
Walking into my room, I look around and see nothing out of place. Relaxing a little I quickly fill a duffel bag with clothes. Not bothering to look. I reach into my underwear drawer only to come up empty.
My head snaps around I look down. My eyes can see what my brain already knows. He’s been here in my house. In my room. In my drawer and he took all my underwear. I mean all of it. Bras and panties.
I feel the blood drain from my face. If he did this, what else could he have done. With renewed eyes, I scan my room looking at every detail. My eyes go back to my wrinkled bed.
Forcing my feet to move. I make my way over to it and look down... There were a pair of my underwear sitting in the middle of the bed. How I missed it is beyond me.
My black lace panties were covered in dried white stains. I didn’t need to think too hard. I didn’t really want to know what he did with those panties. But I already knew.
Diverting my eyes, I notice a white envelope on the bed. With shaking hands, I slowly open it. Pictures spill out onto my bed. Some of me at school. At the store. On my way to Ella's house.
Then there are pictures of a man's hand holding my underwear, a man’s hand stroking a cock and holding my panties in the other, and some of me sleeping in my bed. The first two disgusted me to no end and that last one scared me to no end. My knees almost give out the fear was that strong.
The one where he’s jacking off made my stomach protest and lurch. Turning in a circle I quickly, yet blindly scan my room. Fear has taken control of my body. I snatch my bag and bolt out the door. Then out of the house like it was on fire.
Getting into my car I quickly speed off. Reaching for my phone. I didn’t want to stop. Not even for a second. Calling Ella. I feel panic's grip tighten as it rings. What if she doesn't answer? What would I do?
“Tessa, are you there?” I hear Ella’s sweet voice. I feel some relief. Not much though. I'm not safe. Not yet. Not even a little.
“Tessa?” Shit, I haven’t answered her. “Ella! Are you home?” I breathe out. Almost as if he might hear me. “No,” she responded. She sounded concerned, and a little
confused. “I’m still at school.”
“Are you okay Tessa?” I let out a little sob in response. “I'm on my way Tessa. You meet me there okay. Don’t stop I think one of the guys is there he'll let you in.” Her voice sounded strained as if she were running.
I didn't tell her what was going on. She’s that good of a friend. She didn't ask. She knew I would tell her when I see her. “Okay,” I say weakly.
“Ella where the hell are you going and why are you running?” I hear Axel’s voice in the background. Shit, I can't deal with him right now. I just can't. He'll want to know what’s going on. I’m not ready to tell him.
“Home Axel. I’m going home okay?” Ella says a little breathless.
“What’s the rush?” Axel asked. You can hear it in his voice he knows something’s up.
“Forget it Axel.” Then to me. “I'll see you at the house okay. I’m headed there in a minute. I promise I’ll be quick.” Ella whispers fiercely before hanging up.
Pulling up in the driveway the gates open for me. I didn't even need to stop. Slamming on the brakes and grabbing my bag I make a run for it.
The door opens and some guy I think his name was Frank? Mike? Oh well, I don't give two shits right now. Holds it open. I just barge right in and head for Ella’s room.
I need to shower. I can't take it. I feel so dirty. So, violated. Used up. Dropping the bag on her bed. I pull out a pair of yoga pants and a Cami nothing else. No underwear. I shiver in revulsion at the thought of underwear on the bright side no pantie lining.
Pushing into the bathroom. I turn the water on as hot as it will go. Before stepping in. I scrub my skin pink and still don’t stop.
The sobs started coming. As I slid down the wall and collapsed in the tub, letting the blistering hot water pelt my body.
I have no idea how long I was in the shower. But I could hear voices in the other room, straining my ears, I could just make out Axel’s voice. “What the fuck is going on Ella?” he demands.
“Not right now Axel. Okay. Please just leave,” she started off fierce, but at the end. It sounded almost defeated
“You will tell me tonight do you understand?” he shouted the order.
“Yes! Now leave Axel.” I hear footsteps, then a door slamming.
“Tessa?” I hear knocking on the door. “I'll be right out” My voice sounded strained to my own ears.
Standing up I shut off the water. I dry off and get dressed slowly. Opening the door, I pop my head out a little and scan the room and only see Ella. I felt relief flood me.
“What happened Tessa?” She asks gently.
Taking a deep breath. Slowly I explain about going home to pack. Finding the empty drawer. Then dirty underwear and the photos.
“Oh, god Tessa.” she chokes out. Then she’s grabbing me. Pulling me into a hug. I let the tears flow freely and loudly. Not caring if anyone hears me at this point.
I think I may have been pushed over the deep end. Ella strokes my back gently. “We need to go to the store and get you some underwear okay? All new stuff” I just nod my head. More sobs rack my body.
I hear a crash as the door slams into the wall. I let out a scream of fright. I turn around and damn near crab walk backwards.
Looking at Axel holding a gun as he scans the room. “What the fuck is going on in here? I heard crying like someone was fucking dying” Axel demands loudly.
He scans my body, pausing on my ass and whoha. Where he can clearly see no underwear lines. His eyes snap to mine and takes in the tears running down my face. I watch his face soften a little.
“What’s going on Tessa? Don't fucking lie to me. I’ll know if you’re lying.” he gentled his voice a little at the end.
“Not right now Axel.” Ella says. “Did I ask you Ella? No then shut it. I'm tired of being left in the dark. Of feeling around blindly. I want fucking answers and I want them now!” I nod my head “Please not right now Axel.” I choke out in a strained voice.
His face softens a little more, and he nods “Tonight Tessa. You got me. You will fucking tell me everything tonight!” he says strongly, but quietly as if almost afraid I may clutch at him. While screaming like a mad woman.
The thought has my lips twitching. But it’s not enough to lighten the mood. I nod again “Tonight” I say before turning to Ella “Can we go now. I really want to go. No, I really need to go.” I say with a little strength at the end.
“Alright Tessa we can go now” I turn to Axel “Can Jesse come with us?” I ask
I watch his eyebrows come together in confusion. “Where are, you going?” Ella looks at me and then turns back to Axel “to the store we need some girl time.” I watch as frustration washes over his face but he nodded nonetheless.
Turning I grab my flip flops and follow Ella to the door. But Axel grabs my arm as I try to pass him. I turn to face him in confusion. “Yes?” I ask. He doesn’t respond.
Instead, he grabs my face in his hands and gently rubs my tears away. He places a gentle kiss on my forehead. I feel my heart skip a beat in my chest. I had no idea what to say. So, I said nothing. Turning I left. But not before giving him a small smile of thanks.
Chapter 23
Axel
I watch as the girls walk out the door. Jesse follows in their wake. I stop him. “Watch them closely. I want to know what they’re doing. Who they’re talking to and what they buy, do you understand?” I demanded of him.
Jesse just nods his head before quickly heading out the door to meet up with the girls.
I fucking hate being in the dark. What the fuck is going on. Seeing Tessa cry broke my heart. I reach up and rub the spot in question. Not wanting to look too closely at that.
I turn my thoughts to her sexy as fuck body. That ass with no panty lines. I feel my dick get thicker, harder. Letting out a groan, I head to my office and start making calls.
The shipment was late this week. I need to get a better estimated time of arrival. And fucking answers on why it was late to begin with. I call Brandon and tell him to look into it.
Chapter 24
Tessa
We head into Victoria Secret. I start grabbing panties, bras, lingerie, nightgowns, and silk short and Cami sets. All silk and lace. Ella slipped in some sheer items. I look at them like they might bite me. What the hell do I do with these?
I watch Jesse step out of the store. His phone to his ear. Shrugging my shoulders, I went to slide my card. Ella beat me to it. I raise an eyebrow.
“Axel said to get whatever you wanted or needed. Then put it on his card,” she says with a big smile. Caught off guard. I just stare with open mouth, confusion. Why the hell would he be paying for my stuff? And when the hell did he say that? I must have said that last part out loud because Ella laughs before saying “He sent me a text message.” all I could do was nod I mean what else was there to say to that?
Chapter 25
Jesse
Grabbing my phone, I step out of the store. “Yes” Axel answers.
“They went right to Victoria Secret. The girls bought a bunch of under garments. I think for Tessa only”
I inform him with confusion clear in my voice. “The girls are checking out now. I believe we’re going for food, then right home. I may be wrong about the food, though.”
“Got it boss eta fifteen minutes. All I was trying to say was I find it odd, she's not wearing any underwear and there at the store buying a shit ton of it right now. Why were none you know? Then go buy some.” I stated there was a pause on the other end.
“Just get here now!” he demanded before the line went dead. Turning back to the girls I head in their direction. Now how to get them home without a fight?
Chapter 26
Tessa
Grabbing the last bag, I turn and run right into Jesse. “We need to head home” Jesse says casually. OK…
I nod my head, then stop. I'm hungry and Ella wanted to stop and get food. “No, we're heading to the food court, you coming?” I stated before headin
g in that direction. Ella falls in step beside me.
I feel a hand circle my arm and pull me to a gentle but firm halt. Looking down at the hand, I slowly follow it to its owner Jesse.
“Tessa, we need to head to the house.” he said a little more firmly. I just shake my head and try to shake his hand off “We’re hungry” I whined.
When that didn’t get him to let go. I opened my mouth to yell at him. He beat me to it. “Tessa you're not wearing any...” he chokes for a minute trying to spit it out “Underwear and it’s, uh, noticeable in those clothes.” he spits out in a rush looking a little red with a hint of green.
His words finally sink in as my face goes scarlet. I take a peek around through my lashes. I take notice of a few men ogling my special places. Gross just gross! At a loss for words I just nod my head and let Jesse drag me to the car.
Ella follows close behind laughing at me! Some friend she is. Remember when I said our friendship was like that saying “A friend is someone who will keep you calm when you’re pissed. But a best friend will skip beside you swinging a bat singing someone’s going to get it.” yup that fit us perfectly. That is until this moment!
I was so lost in my thoughts. I didn't even notice we were already home. I mean Ella's house.
The door flies open and Axel comes storming over to us his face completely washed in anger.
I watch as he rips my door open. He leans down into my face “What the fuck were you thinking going out. Without shit under your clothes?!” he demands through gritted teeth.
At first I felt surprised that he was screaming at me. Then my next was confusion. Why does he care? I open my mouth “Why...” I started, but Axel's voice over powers mine.
“Why the hell did you need to go buy all this?” his hand waves to all my bags “Do you not own any underwear?” confusion clear in his voice.
Just like that panic set in. Before quickly turning to fear. My eyes scan everywhere before my brain catches up. My feet are in flight. Running up the stairs and closing Ella’s door behind me. I could still hear Axel’s voice as he yelled for me.
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