Crash Landing

That night, my dad and I spent a lot of time talking about random things after I put Lexi to sleep. It was real nice chatting with him for a change. For once I felt like I had my best buddy back in my life.

"Hey dad?"

"Yes pumpkin?" he said.

I sighed, "I have a question…has anyone you trusted deeply ever hurt you before?"

He shrugged, "A few people…why?"

I looked down at my lap and then responded, "Well, let's just say someone did that to me, and I was wondering…how long should it take for me to forgive that person."

"That depends on your own heart Kitty. Everyone is different…did someone hurt you?"

I looked up at him, "Huh? Oh no…I was just curious."

"Are you sure? I don't want to have to put my foot up someone's ass."

I giggled imagining my father actually fighting Mark. Mark was so much bigger and more muscular than my dad so I didn't think my dad would last too long against him.

"No dad really…I'm ok." I said.

He moved closer to me and placed his arm around my shoulder, "Listen Kat, I know I haven't been there for you in the past but I want you to know that no matter what happens…I will always love you. Ok?"

I nodded, "Ok dad,"

"Another thing, don't be afraid to tell me if something is bothering you. I may not be able to give good advice, but I will do what I can to make sure you are smiling."

I laughed, "Thanks dad."

"No problem sweetie." He said before kissing my forehead. "You better go get some rest, I'm going to need your help tomorrow."

I sighed, "Do you have to have this party? I mean we can always cancel it and then watch movies all night."

He laughed, "Katrina, I already had the party planned a month ago, I can't just cancel it."

"Sure you can dad, you're just afraid of ruining your rep." I said.

"Kat, I'm not afraid of anything ok. Now go get some sleep." He said.

I sighed, "Ok."

I kissed his cheek and then headed upstairs to go to sleep. I had a real bad feeling about this party but I wasn't sure what it was. I was so bothered by my thoughts that I got up and decided to read the letters Mark had written me. I never actually got past the first letter though. It brought tears to my eyes.

"Dear Katrina,

I know you don't want to talk to me or have me part of your life anymore but I need to get this off of my chest. When I first met you, the first thing I thought about was how much you reminded me of your mother. As I told you before I liked your mother a whole lot but there was never anything between us. You're beautiful like her, and nearly have the same personality. Basically, you are the perfect woman…any guy would be so lucky to have someone like you. Anyways, I'm sorry for what I did and said to you. That wasn't right of me at all. Even flirting with you from the very beginning wasn't right. I should have known better. Another thing, I'm sorry for what I said about your mother. I'll admit, she did get around a lot Katrina, but it wasn't my place to call her out of her name or compare her to you. I was the one who led you on, and I know I shouldn't have. I feel like a predator now…it tears me apart to look at myself in the mirror after that night. In honesty, I really enjoyed that night….you're a very beautiful young lady Katrina. I haven't seen anyone more beautiful than you. I'm not going to lie, I would love to do it again. Making love to you was like unlike anything I ever experienced with anyone. Anyways…I really hope we can get back on good terms but if you chose to stay away from me I understand. Keep your head up and keep that beautiful smile on your face. I love you so much and it would kill me to know you wouldn't speak to me ever again. –Mark"

I read his letter a few more times to myself before putting it under my pillow. I wasn't sure how to feel about it at all. I mean Mark seemed like he was real sorry but how was I supposed to know how serious he was about it?

That next morning my dad got me up bright and early so I could make a few runs with him to buy food, decorations, and other supplies for his party. In some ways I felt like his mother getting ready for a sweet 16…damn would this man just grow up? When we got home I helped him put up the decorations and then he started cooking. By time the party started, we had the place completely nice and ready to go.

There were at least twenty people in our house at first; most of them were men which had me more scared than anything. About two hours into the party, a whole bunch of other girls and guys showed up. I was so pissed when they started passing Lexi around as if she was a doll. I ended up taking Lexi upstairs and putting her to sleep and then decided to go to bed myself. Sure it was early but I didn't want to be involved with the madness of the party. As I was getting myself changed, I heard my door open from behind me. I looked in my mirror and saw my dad's friend Kevin Nash standing in my doorway.

"What are you doing in here?" I asked as I quickly put on my shirt.

He looked at me and licked his lips, "I was coming up here to where the real party is."

"Excuse me?" I asked. "There is no party going on in here, get out of my room!"

He laughed and shut my door and locked it before taking a few steps towards my bed. "Come on Katrina, big sexy here will be very gentle with you…besides…your dad said it would be alright since he owes me a lot of cash."

I gasped not believing my ears, "Mr. Nash please. I'm not doing anything with you so please get out of my room or else I'll have my dad come up here and kick your ass!"

"Ooo I like my women to be feisty, I wonder how feisty you can be when the lights are off." He said before reaching for my lamp and then shutting it off.

I gasped and then went for my window, hoping to be able to climb out of it but he had grabbed me and tossed me to the bed.

"No please!" I screamed, "Please don't do this!"

He laughed and pinned my arms to the bed. "Come on Kat, give big sexy a kiss,"

"Stop!" I yelled, "I'm not kissing you!"

He squeezed my wrists and then brought his lips roughly to mine. I struggled against him until my knee accidently came up between his legs. Once my wrist was free I reached for my lamp and then cracked him over the head with it. He rolled off of me so I got up and ran for my door. I forgot he had locked it so I kept trying to turn the handle. By time I remembered he had locked it, he was up and trying to choke me. He pulled me towards my dresser and pressed me against it as I began to lose consciousness.

"Now Kitty…be a good girl and give big daddy what he wants." He said.

I felt so weak against him and I wasn't sure if I was going to live. That's when I decided to dig my nails into his eyes. He screamed in pain before taking my small body and throwing me at my window. The window shattered, sending me onto the roof. I rolled all the way off of it and landed in my front yard on my back. I had heard some girl scream at the top of her lungs, before I passed out….