As always, Carl arrived home drunk that day ...
I'll confess something, since I was a little girl, I always dreamed that one day when I had a boyfriend, I would love to cook him all kinds of food. Although I would have a job and take care of myself with my own money. I think I would be a good housewife. And I really would not mind having to cook for the man I love. But I didn't love Carl, and even cooking dinner for him was torture for me. One day, when I was preparing a stew of meat, I thought of putting rat poison as an ingredient. He was making me become someone I was not. After thinking about it a little bit, I gave up the idea immediately. That was not me, Emma would never do that!
When Carl arrived home, I was lying on my bed reading the Bible. I heard him mumbling something and grabbing a beer from the fridge. A few minutes later, Carl appeared at the door of my room, I could smell the alcohol right away. He watched me for a few seconds, with his hands resting on the doorway. This time, he was calm, but there was something in his eyes, something sinister.
-What are you doing, Emma?
-Reading the Bible. You should also read, Carl.
The dentist took two steps forward, closing the door behind him.
-You know, Em... I read the Bible ... Carl locked the door and put the key in his pants pocket. He started to approach the guidance counselor, unbuttoning his shirt buttons. Emma's eyes widened. At each step, Emma shrank more and more, her heart pounding in her chest.
-On-Cor 7:3-4 says: "Let the husband render to his wife what is due him, and likewise the wife to her husband ..." Carl threw his shirt on the floor and began removing the belt of his trousers. He smelled of alcohol and sweat. Emma began to panic.
-C-carl, what are you doing?
-I'm just demanding what is rightfully mine. He climbed onto the bed, crawling on top of her. Emma shrugged her legs covering them with a blanket.
-N-no! Please, Carl ... Her voice came out very weak and shaky.
-What is it, honey? Why are you shaking so much?
He pulled her legs and the guidance counselor screamed hysterically, desperately trying to flee the clutches of him, but he grabbed her by her small of her waist, causing her to fall back into bed. Emma cried, begging for help.
-Shut up! He yelled.
Carl slapped her face, her head turned to the other side. The dentist took advantage that Emma was dazed and helpless, and started to get rid of his pants. Once done, pulled her knees, fitting in between your legs. -You will be mine, Emma! Carl ripped her nightdress voraciously, licking and sucking her bare skin. When consciousness returned her, she started screaming again shaking her legs and her arms.
-N-no ... no! Stop, C-carl! Help! Help!
-I told you to shut up, bitch! Carl grabbed Emma's throat with both hands, pressing on it tightly.
-C-C-ca-r-l ... Emma tried desperately to push him away, but her body was trapped under the strong body of Carl. For her, winning that battle was almost impossible. The dentist's fingers tightened on her neck harder, causing her to suffocate. Emma began to choke and lose consciousness, and at that moment, Emma thought she was dying. Everything started getting blurred in front of her eyes; she could not see anything. Her ears could no longer capture sounds clearly, everything seemed to be going in slow motion and was confusing.
With her eyes half-closed and with little awareness that she still had left, Emma saw a kind of shadow smudged red and white into the room. Soon after, another shadow appeared, only that this was bigger than the other, and it was blue. Emma thought they were angels sent by God to take her to heaven. Suddenly, it started to get dark, but could still hear voices screaming for a few seconds her name and Carl's, sounds of feet running around the bed and even sirens coming from far away.
I felt my body being pulled up, and then I fainted.
Four hours before...
-Come on, Finn. Are you giving up now?
Puck and Finn were running side by side in football training. The previous day, they went to the trainer's room to tell Shannon about what they were planning to do to help Miss. Pillsbury. The coach wanted badly to help her friend, but after listening to the boys, totally disagreed on what they wanted to do. It was a nonsense! She wanted no part of it. They came out of her room a little disappointed, but Puckzilla was determined, and he convinced Finn to help him.
-Are you sure you want to continue with this? Said Finn.
-It's the only way! Come on, man! We must be "convincing"! Finn swallowed dry without looking around. The boy sighed and said:
-I'm sorry, Puck ...
Finn gave a nice punch right in your friend's eye, causing him to fall to the ground. Finn jumped on him, punching him and kicking him. They rolled on the grass beating until Coach Shannon put a stop to.
-ENOUGH! she shouted. -I WANT TO SEE YOU TWO IN FIGGIN'S ROOM! NOW!
Puck sat holding a bag of ice on his nose, Finn sat next to him with his arms crossed, Shannon was sitting on the couch wanting to kill them only with her eyes.
-I do not want to know who started the fight! I've made my decision, you are expelled from the football team for two months!, Figgins said.
The coach stood up screaming.
-Are you crazy?! You can not evict them from the football team! Puck and Finn are great players, We will not win the championship without them!
-Then find new players ... Figgins said noting something in his notebook showing no importance. Shannon put her hands on her hips sighing.
-Please, Mr. Figgins. There is another option?
Finn squinted at Puck and mentally saying, "-I told you that this plan would not work! Now we will be expelled from the team because of you!" Puck stared back at him mentally answering: "Do not worry, I have everything under control." Noah raised his hand slowly.
-What Noah? Figgins said.
-Mr. Figgins ... Can we make another deal? The principal rested his hands under his chin, raising an eyebrow. He squeezed his eyes watching the boy curiously and said:
-I'm listening.
The plan was almost ruined, but in the end everything worked out. Noah got what he wanted, instead of being expelled from the team, Puck and Finn had to do volunteer service in the school and the best part, go talk with Miss Pillsbury.
As much as he endeavored not to notice, it was impossible. Emma was wearing a salmon-sleeved cardigan 3/4 sleeves and Noah stared at the bruise hidden beneath her wrist. -I'm so sorry, Miss Pillsbury ... the boy thought. He noticed that Emma was thinner than the last time he saw her. And by her expression, her tired eyes and the tone of her voice, he would say she had a very high level of depression.
-So, why did you get into a fight?
-It was Finn who provoked me first!
-No, it was Puck!
If they were acting the boys were doing a great job. Now all Puck needed was to put into practice the second part of the plan. Puck gave a wink to his friend, giving him the signal.
-Oh ... oh, my head hurts! I'm getting dizzy... Finn put a hand on his head, leaning forward. Emma's eyes widened opening. The boy fell to the ground pretending to faint. Instinctively the redhead rushed to help him, kneeling beside him.
-Noah, call the nurse now!
-Yes, ma'am!
Puckzilla wasted no time and moving so his back was against the desk, but instead of calling the infirmary, Noah pulled out a pen from his jacket and placed it inside of Emma's purse. -This is gonna to work! he thought positively. The pen was able to shoot for about 24 hours and still send the images via wifi to any computer, since that was configured to receive signals. There was only one problem, the signals were sent to the computer five minutes after capturing the images.
Finn suddenly opened his eyes, blinking a few times.
-Uhmm ... what happened?
-Oh my god, Finn! How do you feel? Emma asked, holding the boy's head. Finn leaned his elbows on the ground rising slowly.
-I'm fine, I'm fine ...
-No, Finn! You fainted! You may have suffered a serious injury to the skull and ...
RINNNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGG!
-I'm sorry, Miss Pillsbury. But now we have to go! See you soon! E. .. thanks for your advice! Puck said as he held his friend by the shoulders. Emma gasped watching the boys leaving the room.
-But, but, we haven't talk yet...
After school, Finn told his mother that he was meeting some friends at Breadstix, but in fact, he and Puck were going to Emma's apartment. Once Finn parked his car in front of her apartment, Puck took his laptop from his bag.
-Is the software working? Finn asked looking for the small screen.
-Yes. But it's all black! I think Miss Pillsbury has not yet found our little "gift".
-We need to be patient ... Finn said crossing his arms.
A few minutes later, Carl appeared driving his Hyundai Azera. The boys went down on the seats. Puck raised his head slightly and saw him entering the garage of the building.
-He's already gone. Noah said. Finn looked back at the laptop screen and patted the arm of his partner spy.
-Hey, hey! Look at that! Said pointing to the screen. The software was capturing images from inside the room of Emma. The guidance counselor was searching for her anxiety medicine inside her purse, and by chance ended up finding a pen that Noah had placed inside. She did not realize that the pen was not hers, and placed it on top of the nightstand beside the bed. The angle was perfect. They could see half of the bed and a small part of the door up ahead. The images were captured in black and white, and occasionally the images froze, like a Web cam.
When Emma started taking off their clothes, Puck and Finn's eyes widened and then they put their hands over their eyes. The boys did not want to see Emma naked. This had nothing to do with "sexual imagination" or something like that, it was more out of respect and consideration for her. After placing on her nightdress, Emma pulled the nightstand drawer open and took out her Bible.
What happened next, you know ...
When Carl pulled out the first slap, Puck and Finn wasted no time and called the police immediately. The boys were afraid for Emma, so they ran as fast as they could to her apartment. The attendant tried to keep them from running, panting, Puck explained the situation. Then the attendant allowed the boys to enter. Emma lived on the third floor, and unfortunately the only elevator in the building was being repaired. There was no other way, they would have to use the stairs.
Finally, they reached the third floor. She lived at number 34, Puck and Finn were at 26. The boys rushed: 27 ... 29 ... each passing second was precious. 30 ... 31 ... god only knows what Carl could be doing with Emma now! 32 ... 34. Finn knocked on the door three, four, five times, and nobody came. They felt that something bad was happening inside. Puck pushed his colleague to the side, and began trying to break down the door with the side of his body. Finn joined his friend. After several frustrated attempts, finally they broke the lock and the door opened.
The boys were faced with another problem. The Emma's bedroom door was locked too. Puck and Finn were sweaty and exhausted, but had to open that door anyway! They took a deep breath, restoring forces, and started to push the door again. Finn's shoulders were already sore, and every time he hit his body hard on the wood, it hurt even more. Puck also started to get tired.
We can not give up! Puck said as he clashed against the door.
Then, a miracle happened...
Some officers entered the apartment of Emma. One of them asked for Puck and Finn to step aside. They were taller and stronger than the boys and managed to break the door down easily. When the men broke down the door, Carl turned his head, eyes wide. The police caught him red-handed with his hands on her neck. Puck and Finn entered the room shortly after. Their heart froze when he saw her unconscious on the bed.
-Is she... Puck thought to himself.
After the ambulance came, Emma was also taken to the hospital unconscious and Carl was handcuffed and arrested.
The worst part of it all was the humiliation and shame.
For a long time, I felt ashamed to face my parents, my students, and myself. You have no idea how it was so humiliating to do those sexual medical examinations. I think if it were not for the help of the boys, Carl would have been able to take from me what he thought was rightfully his. And that's what happened ...
Will held hands firmly to Emma. Now, it all made sense, irrational fear of the dark, anxiety ... He swallowed hard looking at her with eyes red and full of tears, not wanting to believe that story, No, this can not have happened to her ...he thought. How could this guy hurt the sweetest, loving and beautiful woman I've ever met? This ... Carl, How could he have dared to slap my angel? If I had a time machine, I would go back in the past and would provide a way to meet her before him, I would do anything to see her happy. Every day, I would give her hundreds of tender kisses and not get tired of saying "I love you." I would nestle Emma in my arms until she fell asleep, then gently take her to bed and give a chaste kiss on her forehead saying: "Good night, ginger princess." Unlike that ... monster, I would give all my love and more. If I could give my heart to her, I would.
-Emma ... I-I'm sorry ... His voice came out weak and distaff. A tear rolled down her cheek. She wiped a bead with her little thumb, Will closed his eyes, sighing.
-I do not know what to say, Em, I-I ... what happened to you was ... was ... Will said squinting, Emma held his face with her hands, stroking it gently.
-It's all right now, sweetie. I never told anyone this before, not even to my parents or with my therapist. I am feeling lighter now. You were the only person who really listened to me, the one that left me totally comfortable ...
The two smiled. William pulled his girlfriend to a warm hug, she rested her head on his chest and closed her eyes for a few seconds, feeling the familiar scent, the smell of Will. He was stroking her hair, feeling the threads slipping between his fingers.
-That's soo good ... The redhead said with her eyes still closed.
-Do you like it?
-U-uhm ...
Will continued stroking her hair until she fell asleep on his shoulder. He felt her body was more relaxed, and even the color pink on her cheeks had returned. Her tiny mouth was slightly open, her chest rising and falling slowly. The Spanish teacher looked at her and had to laugh to himself.
-Emma, you're the cutest thing I've ever seen in my life.
Realizing that his girlfriend had fallen asleep beside him, Will carefully wrapped an arm around her back and the other arm under her knees. She mumbled something meaningless.
-Shh, shh ... I'm taking you to bed. Will whispered.
After placing the redhead on the bed, he laid down beside her giving Emma a goodnight kiss on her cheek. -Sleep well, my princess. Will said whispering in her ear. Will turned and put his hands behind his head, staring blankly at the ceiling. His thoughts would not let him sleep, his head was spinning. How could a simple joke between friends could have such an effect on me? he thought. Will have to tell the whole truth to Emma,he wanted to be honest with her.
I had planned to talk to her about it tonight, but how could I after everything that happened to her? What Carl did with Emma is not even close to what I did, but ... I'm feeling guilty and bad! My biggest fear is that she will be angry with me, and break with me ... No, I do not even want to think about this possibility! Emma is everything to me! She has brightened up my life! She is my sunlight, my soul-mate, the air I breathe! I can not lose her, I can not ...
Will rolled back to the other side, leaning an elbow on the pillow. watching his lovely Emma asleep.
-Tomorrow I'll tell her everything ...
