Alex.
Mum walked into the precinct and signed the papers without a word.
She didn't even look at me.
"Mum?" I whispered when we were in the car.
Nothing.
"Mum please..." I pleaded with her.
"You've destroyed this family Alexandra."
What!
I destroyed this family!
He did it!
"He raped me!" I screamed at her.
She stopped the car.
I flung forward in my seat as the breaks squealed.
She turned to face me with her eyes flaming.
"You and your wild stories Alexandra! We both know that's not what happened."
My mouth hung down.
"Wild stories! Wild stories! Since when have I ever lied to you! YOU SAW HIM!"
"Enough Alexandra!"
She stuck the keys back into ignition and started the car as I began to cry.
"Now. I don't want you to mention it ever again. I don't want you filling Cathy's head with lies."
I didn't say anything.
I couldn't say anything.
I just wanted this to end...