Chapter 9
Aslyn awoke early the next morning to the sounds of Spot snoring lightly. She kissed a smooth patch of skin on his neck, and he moaned softly and snuggled closer to the warmth of Aslyn's aching body. She watched him sleep as her thoughts flowed freely through her mind.
Matthew. His name echoed throughout her head, reminding her of the pain he had caused her. "You gave that stupid newsboy what he wanted, now give me what I want." She could feel his hands on her, groping at her breasts and gliding over her tender skin. She cried out in pain at the memory of him forcing himself into her body.
"Aslyn!" Spot awoke with a start upon hearing Aslyn's cry. "Aslyn, are you alright?" He asked, rubbing the small of her back.
"No," she murmured.
"Listen," he said, kissing her lightly and caressing her cheek, "I'm sorry, but I gotta' sell today. I can't miss another day. You stay here wid' (*with) Books, and I'll be back when I'm done. Okay?"
"Alright," Aslyn said, nodding slowly.
She sighed as Spot climbed from the bed, leaving her cold and alone. Soon Spot was kissing her goodbye and leaving to sell his papers. Aslyn felt abandoned, but she knew Spot couldn't be by her side twenty-four hours a day.
I cannot attach myself to him so much. He deserves to be free to live his life without having to worry about me; he's only seventeen. I can't continue to be a constant burden to him. Aslyn lay in bed, thinking of what had to be done. There's only one way to free Spot of the worry I'm causing him.
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Damn it, Spot cursed as he thought of what Matthew had done to Aslyn. Damn him ta' Hell. How could he do 'dat ta' her? How could anyone hurt such a beautiful creature? I can't believe I let 'dat happen ta' her. I'm screwin' up wid' (*with) her just like I screwed up wid' Emma.
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"How's she doin'?" Spot asked Mr. Booker when he entered the lodging house that afternoon.
"She's been asleep all day," Books answered.
Spot ascended the stairs swiftly, and entered his room. He was got off guard by the scene before his eyes. Damn it, he cursed again as he rushed to Aslyn's side.