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Christian's POV

I remained with her the whole night. I didn't quite sleep. She kept waking up every half an hour round the clock. I calmed her down but her sleep was very light… she didn't leave my hand, and I was glad that at least she was holding to me. Ana was a wreck herself. She kept dealing with the reporters. I was in no state of doing so. I would have ended up in trouble for sure.

As mum and dad discharged her the following morning and gave us the detailed lists of what we should do, we all headed for home. I decided that for now it's best to remain at Escala, till I deal with the lawyers and everything that is harassing my daughter. As we got out of the hospital, reporters were already outside waiting for us. She hid behind us and tried keeping a down low. However Taylor took her from us and decided to get her out of the back door. It would have made things easier for her. At least no reporter would get some picture of her. I was glad that Taylor was still honouring his dutiful job.

I drove straight ahead however I couldn't help wondering how quiet she was being. I couldn't even hear her breath. Ana gave me worried looks, and every few minutes I had to check on her to make sure that she is still with us. After few minutes of more driving we arrived home. She hid behind Ana, and didn't want to be seen from anyone. She was almost ashamed of everything. The only good thing I could see now is that she's finally home in our arms, where we can take care of her. We entered the living room, and for the first time she said something.

'Can I go to my room?' She asked Ana barely audible.

'Yes honey…' She replied. 'Do you want me with you?' She asked her.

'No…'

'Ok… Just… don't shut your door close… ok?'

'Mhmm…'

We both decided to give her a minute or so. It's no use hovering over her, because we both know she won't cooperate. We moved to the kitchen and Ana gasped at all the printed evidence there was. I asked Sawyer to get me everything that was harassing my daughter. She took a quick look and soon turned the pages down.

'I can't do it Christian…' She replied. 'Why? I don't understand why!'

'Neither do I Ana…' I replied as I moved forward to her and hugged her. '…but I won't let anyone hurt our daughter and get away with it.'

Sera's POV

I was getting more worried for my parents. They had to deal with everything… they shouldn't have their lives this hard. They kept giving me these worried looks, as if I'm going to kill myself in front of them. If I have to do it, I'll do it alone, not when someone is watching… lesson learnt… never try to kill yourself in a hospital… it doesn't work…

I went straight to my laptop and switched it on. I logged on, on my account, and I think I've never received that many notifications in my life. I started browsing onto my wall, and things weren't looking good. There were more rumours… a slideshow video was posted… I clicked play…but after few seconds I regretted it. I kept reading the comments.

James Anderson 15.30 - 'Such a loser.'

Chris Jefferson 15.45 - 'Attention seeker…'

Monica Perry 15.47 - 'DIE BITCH!'

Natalie Taylor 15.50 - 'The truth is finally out…. Such a WHORE… and to think I was her best friend.'

Christian's POV

I was getting worried. She had been in her room for a good half an hour, and yet, there was no sound of her. I decided to go to her, and maybe talk to her… I went up, and there she was in front of her laptop… scratching her fingers, and her leg shaking nervously. She was sniffling and it broke my heart seeing her in that state.

'Sera…' I called her from behind causing her to jump. 'What are you doing?' I asked gently as I went beside her and held her from her shoulders. I looked towards the screen and realised she was reading. 'Sera… shut it down…'

'Dad…'

'Sera… these will only make you worse… shut it down…' I insisted again as another beep showed another comment.

'Oh… look dad…' She said chokingly. 'Another comment…' She replied crying as she moved from the chair leaving me to read it. She went straight to the bathroom, and I could hear her cry.

Dave Matthews 19.56 – 'Someone give me her number… I'd love to get some good time.'

Samantha Wardocks 19.56 – 'It's 555696325… :p have fun! :D'

I felt more hatred. Not only they're abusing her emotionally, but now they're even exposing her this way. I browsed few posts earlier and the slideshow was there. I went beside her, and slide down to the floor. I held her close to me and took her phone away. The texts she was receiving weren't helping. I switched it off immediately. I held her tight to me and tried comforting her the best I could.

'Why dad? What did I do wrong?'

'You did nothing wrong peanut…' I tried gently. '…people can be hurtful…'

'Dad… these are not people… this was my best friend… that is what she's referring to me… I'm the school slut… and whore…

'You know you are not that!...'

'It's not what everybody is saying…' She cried again as another notification brought her to her feet. I followed her and read the new comment… they were getting more hateful by the minute. I knew this wasn't going to stop. She couldn't help it. She wanted to know what they are saying about her. I switched off her laptop and closed it. I took it off from the plug.

'Dad…' She started chokingly.

'Sera… I don't want you to read these. I know you won't be able to stop… it's understandable…' I explained gently. '…and even your phone…' I replied as I handed her the new one. 'I got you a new one… new number everything… I know you prefer Windows Phone… I got you the latest Nokia model.' I explained. 'I've already asked Sawyer to block Facebook usage…' I continued as she was about to say something. 'Don't say anything Sera…' I smiled as I moved to her bedside table and filled a glass of water. I handed to her, and gave her the medicine.

'What's this?' She asked.

'It's a mild tranquilizer… It will make you sleepy… but it's better like this for now…' I smiled.

'Dad… I don't need it…' She replied as she placed her new phone and the glass of water on the table and moved to her bed.

'Sera… don't fight this… you need it…' I reasoned. 'Sera… Don't do this to me!'

'Dad… I don't some damn tranquilizer! I'm not a horse! Horses and dogs take those stuff when they're out of control… I don't…'

'Sera… you have to take these… even if I have to shove them down your throat…' I insisted. 'Sera… Take them now…' I ordered sternly. I had to get her to take them. 'Please… just take them!' I begged. 'At least do it for me and your mother… We're afraid you are going to do it again…'

'I regret…' She started slowly, as she looked down.

'What do you regret peanut?' I asked her gently as I held her close to my chest.

'Nothing dad…' She replied slowly as she hid her face into my chest.

'Sera… please…' I begged. I couldn't hold my tears any longer. She was scaring me to death. She already tried on killing herself twice. I was afraid she was going to try it again… and this time she'll succeed. I knew she had the guts… she had more guts to do things more than I did… 'Sera… please… for me… take them…' I begged again, as finally I managed to change her mind. She let go of my embrace and went forward to take the glass of water. I handed her one tablet, and in few seconds she swallowed it.

'I'm off to shower…' She said slowly as she avoided my eyes.

'Don't lock the door…' I instructed gently. 'Your mother will be here shortly…' I smiled as she got out a towel and new clean clothes.

'Ok…' She replied back as I left to give her some privacy.

'Ana…' I started as I joined her in the kitchen while she was having some dinner.

'How is she?' She asked as I placed her laptop beside all the evidence I gathered.

'Not good…' I replied as I sat down. 'She's showering…'

'I'll keep an eye on her…' She said again as she left her almost finished dish in the sink. I was glad that at least she was eating. I realized that Sera hadn't eaten anything all day. She skipped breakfast and lunch… and I doubt she's in the mood for dinner. I could force her… but I don't think that that would make things any better. I had to talk to someone about this. I had no idea how to handle it.

I sat down at the large stack of evidence that there was. I had to sort it out, and view everything. The comments kept increasing… and they never stopped. My father was right. Cyberbullying is worse than bullying. It's constantly there.

Ana's POV

I kept holding her and trying to comfort her. Everything was weighing down on her, and I couldn't stand seeing her in that much pain. I tucked her in bed gently and held her close to me. She sobbed… and I cried with her.

'Honey… you're making yourself sick…' I tried.

'Mum… I can't take this anymore… I want to end it… Please…' She begged. She was scaring me to death. She was depressed… and I wanted to hold her close to me as much as possible.

'Honey… do you remember when you were younger? We used to walk in the countryside… along the lake…' I tried. 'Do you remember all those times we kept dreaming on what we'll do together when you grow up?' I continued while she nodded. 'I still want to do those stuff with you… but I need you here baby girl… You are my only daughter… I cannot lose you too… Please don't leave me alone…' I begged as I held her closer to me.

'Mum… I'm tired…' She said. 'I'm tired of this…'

'I know baby girl… but your father and I will always be here for you… no matter what happens…' I tried again as I ran smooth circles over her face. 'You know… I still remember the first time I held you in my arms. You were so small… you wrapped your tiny hands to my index finger. That day I promised myself that you'll be my princess. You've changed us Sera… You don't realise it… but since you've came… your father managed to overcome his demons. He became a more loving man… and it's only because your innocence… your love… you made us a family… I wish you can realise that Sera…' I chocked, as her sobs subsided. I rubbed her back gently and after some time, her breath evened out, and she was finally asleep. I got up slowly, making sure not to wake her up. I took one last look at her before I closed her door. I wanted to make sure she was at least a little close to be ok, but I knew we had a long way to go.

I went down to the kitchen, and made my way straight to fridge. I brought out a bottle of wine. I was a mess myself, and only thing that I felt useful right now was a glass of wine. It would get me to calm down.

'Is she asleep?' Christian asked slowly as I filled the glass wine.

'Yeah she finally is…' I replied exhausted while he stared at me. 'I'll check on her later…'

'These people are one sick fuck…' He replied in spite as he continued with the papers.

'Christian… I'm so worried about her… I've never seen her like this… not even when she was raped…' I replied as I moved towards the counter. 'It's just… destroyed her Christian…' I cried.

'A guy sent her a picture of his dick Ana…' He replied still focused on his task.

'Ok… stop…' I said again as I moved forward and closed the books and papers. He was consumed into this while he tried to stop me. 'Stop with this shit.'

'What are you doing?' He asked as he tried to stop me.

'What the fuck are you doing?' I challenged. 'Why are you down here when you should be up there with her! You think finding the source of all of this and getting revenge is more important… that it's going to make her better? Do you…' He cut me off.

'It might… or it might show other things…'

'I want these kids out of my house… I want this all to get out of here Christian!' I said again desperately as with one move I cleared the table and shoved everything to the floor.

'You want me to go up there and talk to her?' He shouted. 'I've tried… she won't fucking talk to me…'

'Christian shut up! Shut the fuck up!' I shouted back. 'She finally… fell… asleep!' I replied in tears. 'You would fucking know that if you were up there with her… It's… Sera… She is in pain… she needs you… and you just … you're sitting there doing nothing…' I cried as he kept staring at me hurt. I went down to the floor and picked up all the papers I've dropped. 'Here… here you go…' I replied as I handed them back to him and left the room.

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