This chapter is short. I know that don't have the right to post a short chapter since I took so long to update but I think this make up for it. Ya'll still with me?
The Truth: Part II
Beep, Beep, Beep. Before she even opened her eyes were she was. The smell of a hospital was strong. She slowly opened her and took in her surroundings. Like she predicted she was in a hospital room. The events of that night came back to her. Going to meet Frank's parent, Tyson, passing out; it was all coming back to her. "Rachel, baby," Alison said holding Rachel's hand. "Momma," Rachel said, her voice hoarse. "Oh my baby girl," Alison said, a tear going down her face. "Mommy, where's Daddy and Nikki?" she asked. "They are in the cafeteria. Your sister thought you would want a chocolate muffin when you wake up," her mom answered, "Do you remember what happen?" Rachel nodded. "What do you remember?" "I was going to see Frank and," she paused, "Oh God, where's my Frank?" "Calm down, him and his parents are in the waiting room, he found you. He said someone was choking you but he didn't see you it was. Do you remember who it was?" Alison asked. She nodded. "It was Tyson," she answered then panicked, "Oh my God, he didn't-" "No, Frank got there before he did anything. We are going to the police tomorrow and file a report. Don't worry." Rachel sighed in relief. "Hey, she awake," Fletcher said walking in with Nikki. "How are you feeling?" Nikki asked. "I've been better," Rachel said. "We got you a muffin," Nikki said. "Thanks," Rachel looked around, only one person was missing, "I want my Frank."
Frank and his parents were in the waiting room. He was violently shaking and trying not to cry but tears kept falling down his face. "If something happens to her," he whispered. "Son, everything is going to be fine," Herb assured him. "You said the same thing about Josie. If I lost Rachel too, I would die," he said. "Honey, calm down or you're going to hurt yourself," Katherine said rubbing his back. He started rocking back and forth. The thought of life without Rachel was so unpleasant. "God let her be okay," he prayed. God works very quickly. "Franklin, her dad is coming," Herb said. Fletcher came through the doors and smiled at them. "I didn't have a chance to formally introduce myself," he said, "I'm Fletcher." "I'm Herb and this is my wife Katherine." "How's Rachel?" Frank spoke up. "She wants to see you," Fletcher told him. Frank didn't have to hear that twice. He sped down the hall looking for Rachel's room.
He found it and went in. "Hi doll face," Rachel smiled at him. If he wasn't in a room full of people, Frank would have kneeled down and cried tears of joy. "Hey," he said. "Well come here, you don't get to save my life and not get a kiss," Rachel said holding her arms out. Frank chuckled and walked over to her and gave her a peck on the lips. "You okay?" he asked sitting in the chair next to her bed. "I've been better, how about you? Have you been crying?" Rachel asked. "A little bit. I was worried," he admitted. "Aww," Nikki said, reminding them that they weren't alone. "You guys are so cute," Alison said. "A little too cute," Fletcher said walking in with Frank's parents. "Can you guys give us a moment?" Rachel asked. "But we just got in here," Fletcher complained. "Come on, Fletch. They need a little time together," Alison said pulling her husband with her out the door.
Once they were alone Rachel scooted to make room for Frank. He sat down and wrapped his arms around her and buried his face in her hair. "Don't you ever scare me like that again," he whispered. She snuggled up to him. "I try my best." The room was silent but Rachel could see her mom trying to peek in. She gave her mom a 'Stop being nosy' look. "Rachel, who was it?" Frank asked. Rachel sighed. "Tyson," she whimpered out. She felt Frank's grip on her get tighter and his body get tense. "I knew he was off, but why would he target you?" he said. Rachel didn't say anything. The way the energy changed from love to fear and worry Frank knew something was wrong. "This isn't the first time he's tried something like this, is it?" he asked. He felt his shirt get damp. "Rachel, it's my job to protect you but I can't do that if you aren't honest with me," he said. Rachel was still quiet. She didn't want to be weak to him but she had to. "Okay, I'll tell you," she whispered.
Last year
Tyson and Rachel were driving back to her house after going to a movie. His hands kept going to her thigh and trying to go up her dress but she swatted his hands away. "Rachel, do you love me?" Tyson asked out of the blue. "What?" she asked. "Do you love me?" he repeated. Rachel let out a sigh. "Answer me, Rachel," he said harshly. "No Ty, I don't love you," she answered. Tyson started gripping the steering wheel. "Why not?" he asked. "Because, we just started dating a few weeks ago, I don't know you well enough to love you," she explained. Tyson's breathing started getting louder and he sped up the car. "I'm sorry Ty, I didn't want to hurt your feelings," Rachel said sweetly, "I like you but let's just take things slow." Rachel didn't get a response. Tyson was really going fast and it started to scare Rachel. "Tyson, slow down," she said. "Shut up," he growled. His tone stunned Rachel. "Excuse me, don't talk to me like that, I know you're hurt but-" "I said shut up!" He yelled and slapped her in her mouth. She whimpered from the pain. "See what happens when you piss me off?" he snapped. Rachel could taste blood and started sobbing. "You need to learn who you belong to Chelly," he whispered. He pulled on the side of the road and turned the car off. "You are mine," he took off his seatbelt and moved toward Rachel. "Tyson stop, I want to go home," she choked out . He didn't listen to her and move to her side of the car. "Tyson, get off me!" she yelled. "Shut up bitch," he hissed in her ear. "Stop it!" she tried to push him off but failed. He started sliding his hands under her blouse and pulled off her bra, then something clicked in Rachel's head. This wasn't her, she isn't the damsel in distress. She scooted up and kneed him in his crotch. He immediately jumped back to his seat cried out, "You bitch." Rachel shot out the car and ran as fast as she could. She didn't know what direction she was going but she had to get away from him.
