When I lived with the Camden's 12

Ruth's POV

I looked at Brian in horror as Zoë stopped suddenly as asked me "What's the hold up?"

Brian looked over at Zoë and sneered as Zoë gasped. I looked at the both of them. How did they know one another?

"So you really wanted to be friends with her?" Brian asked Zoë as he pulled her by the hair and dragged her closer to him before saying very softly "Once I'm through with Ruth, I'll remind you how it is with a real man"

"Zoë?" I asked her slightly confused as she turned to look at me with tears in her eyes.

"I'm sorry Ruth, at first I had agreed to help Brian and…"

"And then" Brian cut her off "This slut decided she wanted to be friends with you! Can you believe that? She left me high and dry and I had to search everywhere to find you. Luckily that receptionist at the front desk is a total ditz." Brian rolled his eyes slightly before looking at me and saying "You look wonderful Ruth. The only thing I don't like is that engagement ring on your finger. It shouldn't be there"

"What are you talking about Brian?" I asked him suddenly very angry.

"Ruth, you gave me your virginity. You belong to me"

"I didn't give you anything you sadistic jerk" I said hotly as Brian laughed "Oh big word, no wonder you skipped two grades"

As I moved closer, Brian looked at me with surprise in his eyes "Now let's not forget who's in control here Camden. I have a gun"

"That's only because you are a coward" I replied crossing my arms in front of my chest. Just then Zoë made a move to grab the gun and Brian slapped her across the cheek.

"Do you really think you are strong enough Zoë?" He threw her on the bed and said "Just sit tight and do what you know best."

"And what would that be?" Zoë asked angrily as she sat up.

Brian walked straight up to her and pointed the gun to her temple "lying on your back, legs spread open. Now shut up before I really hurt you"

Zoë looked at me, tears streaming down her face as she said quietly "I'm sorry Ruth"

"Later" I said as I turned my attention back to Brian who was watching me. He smiled slightly before saying "You know I have been watching you these past few days and something seems different, but I'm not sure what. It's almost as though you are confidant"

I grimly smiled and said "Well it took a long time for me to feel this way again"

"Don't make yourself out to be the victim" Brian warned harshly as placed the gun on his belt buckle and looked at me "You didn't spend time in juvenile custody"

"That's because I didn't commit a crime and I know I'm not a victim, I'm a survivor"

Brian laughed wickedly and said "And now ladies and gentlemen, Destiny's Child will come out to sing that powerful little ditty that Ruth has just stated"

I laughed slightly and asked "What do you think you are accomplishing here? The police are probably on the way right now"

"Well that's fine; because this will not be as tedious as last time. I'm sure Martin has been keeping it loose for me"

"And just what does that mean?" I asked him slightly confused.

"Ruth, why are you acting so dense, is it because of Zoë? She is stupid." then he turned to Zoe slapping her again "I told you to stay away from Ruth"

"Don't talk to her like that" I replied harshly as I walked up to him, my fists clenched.

"What are you doing?" he asked momentarily shocked that I had moved from my spot.

"What I should have done 30 minutes ago" I calmly replied as I grabbed his wrist and threw him on the floor. I then took his gun away from him as Zoë got up and helped me tie his hands together.

"Ruth" Brian cried out in anguish as the tears rolled down "Why would you do this? I love you; you should be marrying me, not Martin"

"I don't love you" I replied calmly as Brian struggled to get free as he said "It was always Martin. That's why you went out with me, to make him jealous. I took the one thing he wouldn't be able to have, and yet he still has you. You are mine"

"Say one more word and I will kill you" I heard a voice behind me as I saw Martin, Mac andMr. Brewer,along with Kevin.

"Martin" I said as I ran to him and he hugged me tightly.

"Are you okay?" he asked as he pulled away and began to look at me, checking for bruises.

"I'm fine" I replied moving closer as I hugged his waist.

Kevin took Brian's gun and picked him up as he read him his rights.

"It's not over Ruth" Brian yelled as Kevin said "It is for you. This time you will be charged as an adult"

Mac walked over to Zoë, who looked worried and shaken up. "Ruth?" she began as I smiled at her.

"Forget it, I forgive you. Just no more secrets from now on"

"Thanks" she said smiling through her tears.

"What was that about?" Martin asked me as I looked up at him and smiled "Later"

"Are you sure you are okay?" he asked the millionth time as Zoë laughed and said "You should be asking Brian that. Ruth flipped him so fast he didn't know what happened"

As Martin looked at me, his eyebrow raised I blushed and said "I was tired of being the victim. Lisa's words finally made sense when I saw him in front of me"

"Well I'm proud of you" Martin replied before bending over to kiss me on the lips. I pulled slightly away and whispered "Want to do something that would make me feel better?"

"Anything" he said seriously as he looked down on me. "Marry me tonight"

"Excuse me" he replied blinking as I smiled up at him. "Wouldn't you want to sleep tonight with your wife and not your fiancée?"

"Well as long as you are sleeping with me tonight, it doesn't really matter" Martin replied as I swatted his chest. "Martin, think about it. As your fiancée we will only go to sleep..."

"Exactly" he began as the realization dawned on him and he blushed scarlet red before saying "I don't think our parents will allow it and we need their permission"

"Dad is okay with it"

"Dad as in my dad?" Martin replied as I nodded happily.

"When did you talk to him?"

"This morning when you were in the shower"

"As much as I would like to Ruth, I don't know. It's not fair to your parents. I already feel horrible that you live at my house"

"I don't live there" I said as he looked at me and I blushed slightly and said "Okay so I spend more time there than at home"

At that moment my parents walked in and rushed over to me. "Ruth honey, are you okay? Bill called us"

"I'm fine mom" I said as Mr. Brewer walked over to us and said "You would have been so proud. Brian was all tied up when we got here"

"Ruth, my baby" My mom said as my dad hugged me first and then she hugged me and I hugged her back, holding on tighter than I had in the past three years. When we pulled apart, she caressed my cheek and I smiled before saying "Mommy? I want to get married tonight"

She looked at me in surprise and said "May I ask why tonight?"

"Because for the past three years I have lived with the shame and horror of being raped and tonight I was finally free. I want to remember this date as the night I gave my virginity to the man I love, my husband"

My mom nodded and as the tears rolled down her face said "You work on Martin and I'll work on your dad and Mr. Brewer"

"Dad is on board" I said as my mom looked at me and asked "Your dad?"

"No I mean Martin's dad"

"Okay" she replied and went over to speak to my dad. Martin came up and I said "My mom is speaking to my dad about it"

"Are you sure you want to do this before graduation?" Martin asked me again as I smiled and said "Yes, I'm sure"

My dad walked over to us and said smiling briefly "I heard there is going to be a wedding tonight" I looked at him and asked "Really Daddy?" before throwing myself at him and hugging him tightly.

My parents looked at one another and smiled. They had their daughter back and that was what they wanted all along.