Protection and Violence
Note:Here's another chapter. I hope you guys still like the story so far. Thanks again to those who have left Kudos. I was worried people didn't like they story. I'm glad people seem to like it. It motivates me to continue with it. Just a heads up there is some physical violence in this chapter. I hope you like the chapter, I'd like to know what you think.
I made it up to Magenta and Columbia's room in a panic. They both new something was wrong and showed concern. "There you are. We were beginning to wonder what was keeping you. What happened? You can tell us." I took some more breaths to calm myself down. "I ran into Frank on the way up here. He was trying to get me to sleep with him again. I know he knew I didn't want him anywhere near me. It's almost like he was enjoying my discomfort. I told him I wasn't interested in sleeping with him. That's when he told me he hadn't forgotten about the other night when I stood up to him. He said he normally would have punished me, but he had something better planned. He said I would find out what it was soon, and that he always gets what he wants. Even worse he knows I've never been with anyone. He said that he never takes no for an answer, that everyone says no at first, but they give in eventually. He's going to make me have sex with him, I just know it. Magenta, can't we do something? Surely all of us can stop one man." Magenta looked at me and shook her head in disappointment. "Unfortunately no. There is nothing we can do. Even with all of us together going against Frank is a bad idea. He will do want he wants anyway, and we will all suffer the consequences." I couldn't do anything but stay silent.
Just as Columbia was about to lighten the mood, Riff came running in and slammed the door behind him. "Riff! What are you doing here? We thought you were working in the lab with Frank." "I was, but when I was working on one of the Master's new drugs, I spilled one of the newly made batches onto the floor. Master is most displeased. I ran out before he could punish me. This was the only place I could think of to be away from him, and I may have put you all in the middle of this. Please forgive me." I reassured Riff that it wasn't his fault. "It's okay, Riff. You can hide here with us. We'll protect you. It's not your fault Frank is mean and has a bad temper." The girls nodded showing their support. Riff nodded. "Thank you." "Of course. Has Frank told you why he's making those drugs and how he plans to use them?" "Sadly, no. But it could be..." Just then we heard an angry, booming voice in the hallway. "Oh Riff Raff! Where are you? You ran off before I could have a discussion with you about ruining my projects." Oh shit! It was Frank! What were we going to do? He didn't sound happy at all. From the sound of his voice, I think it was safe to say that no one was safe. "Magenta, we have to hide him somewhere. We can't just throw him out and give him to that monster!" Magenta told him to go hide in the bathroom. He was reluctant at first, but did so. We heard heels getting closer. "Don't make me come and get you. Come on out, Riffy." His voice was softer now, but still had an edge of menace to it. The heels stopped at our door. All we could do is prepare for the worst.
The door opened and Frank walked in. "Well...how nice. All three girls spending time together. Magenta, I'm looking for Riff Raff. Have you seen him?" Magenta didn't answer, she just shared at him. "What about you, Columbia? Have you seen him?" She just looked down. "Come now, you know you can tell me. Be a good girl and tell Frankie where Riff Raff is hiding." She remained silent. "Well, then. Since they won't tell me, I suppose that leaves you, Daphne. Tell me, do you know where Riff Raff is?" I barely had the courage to speak up. "No, I haven't seen him." He started to walk toward us and we backed away. "Isn't that interesting. Riff Raff has ran off, and not one of you seems to know where he is." Shit. He knows we're lying. He walks closer to me. "Very well. Since none of you will tell me where he is, I'll just beat Daphne until I get answers!" Before I could react, Frank grabbed me by the hair and slapped me. He kicked me to the ground hard. It really hurt, I wouldn't have expected getting kicked by heels to hurt that much. As I was starting to get back up, I was horrified at what I saw. Frank took out a whip and was holding it in his right hand. Both Columbia and Magenta looked horrified. Just as Frank was getting ready to strike me, and I was preparing for the worst, Columbia cried out. "Frankie, no! Don't hit her with that!" He looked over at her then back at me. He growled and put the whip away. He grabbed me and dragged me over to the bed. He started beating my upper body. "Don't." *punch* "Ever." *punch* "Lie." *punch* "To." *punch* "Me." The beating seemed to go on forever. Both girls were screaming and begging him to stop. I didn't think someone that scrawny was that strong, that his punches could hurt so bad. I could tell he was going to leave several bruises. Just when Columbia was about to lose her composure and tell him where Riff was, he came out of the bathroom. Frank had me pinned at was about to deliver another blow to my side. When he saw Riff, he lowered his fist, and got off of me. "Riffy, there you are. See? All it takes is a little physical reinforcement." "Forgive me, Master. It won't happen again." "Of course it won't, Riffy dear. Normally, you would face dire consequences for your actions. But I no longer have the desire to punish you. Come with me we still have work to do in the lab." Riff nodded and went in front of Frank. As he walked out of the room he gave me a look of pity. Frank followed, but before he left he said, "Be grateful I didn't use the whip. That would have done more damage. Thankfully I didn't have to harm that lovely face of yours. Maybe next time you'll tell me the truth so you won't have to face the consequences. Girls, do make sure you look after her the next few days. I'm sure I did quite a number on her, surely some nasty bruises will be left. I'd imagine it would be hard for her to do much without pain." He smirked at walked off.
Soon after Frank and Riff left, Magenta and Columbia checked on me. I was so sore from the beating I could hardly move. Magenta lifted my shirt and Columbia looked upset. Her eyes grew wide and she covered her mouth. There were red marks all over my sides, stomach, and chest. There may have been a few on my back from when Frank kicked me. Magenta looked angry but she softened her demeanor softened when she looked at them. "This may be uncomfortable, but we need to check and make sure nothing is broken, okay?" I nodded. "Good. Now, off with the shirt." Magenta helped me take off my shirt. She started feeling around each area. Each place hurt, but my sides and back were especially tender. When she felt those areas I cried it hurt so bad. Columbia stroked my hair with reassurance. When it was finally over, they helped me put my shirt back on. "Well, thankfully nothing is broken, but there will be some bruises forming. What the hell is wrong with him? He could have broken her bones. There was no reason for him to be so violent with her. She did nothing wrong, damn him." Magenta didn't seem to be speaking to anyone, she was saying it out loud to herself. "Magenta, shouldn't we be cleaning the house? Frank will be mad if we don't do our chores." I could barely speak without causing pain. "Nonsense. I will take care of the chores while Columbia looks after you. And don't worry about Frank, I'll take care of it. You need rest. You won't be able to do much since you're hurt. I have to go and make dinner. I'll bring you a plate when everyone is finished. Columbia, make sure you get her some ice packs to bring down the swelling and some medicine for the pain. Do whatever you can to make her comfortable. I'll be back later." "Magenta?" She turned back and faced me. "Thanks. You're a real lifesaver." "Don't mention it. I've had to take care of Riff when he's suffered from Frank's abuse, so I'm a pro at it now." She left to go downstairs. Columbia helped me get comfortable with the ice packs, and we spent the next several hours talking. Magenta came back with food. I ate it and took a pain pill. Soon I feel asleep in their room. I felt safe as long as the girls were with me.