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Life isn't always fair and we can't predict to prevent what happens. We just have to take it as it comes and try like hell to get through whatever life throws at us.

Brielle S.

 Broken.Shattered.Used..Just some of the things I feel after what just happened. If you're wondering what I'm talking about. I'm talking about my rape. I never imagined something like this happening to me. You hear about stuff like this happening to other people and it never dawns on you that, you could be the one in one of those situations. 46.7 % of rapes are by someone you know and that's exactly what happened to me...here's my story

"Alright one more point and we win the game. We got this guys!"

Ignoring the sounds of everybody cheering me on, I took my place at the home plate and got ready to swing.

Pock, one hit and I knew it was a home run as I took off towards first base.

"Go, Go, Go, Run!"

“Keep going, don’t stop!”

“You’re almost there bre!”

"Ayeee" I yelled as I slid into the home plate.

Easy hit and home run like I thought as i got up smirking. We had won the game thanks to me. Things like this came natural to me and It's one reason i enjoyed playing but damn if it didn't make me so tired afterward.

"Guys, im gonna go ahead and head home. I'm too tired to stay this time.", I yelled over my shoulder as i grabbed a gatorade and my bag.

"Aww you sure boo?" Keya pouted. "This is the second time you've bailed on us."

"I know, I know." Brielle chuckled. "I've just been tired plus I still have a ton of school work to do before tomorrow."

"Okay i see you, somebody got their priorities in order"

"Yes mam, i got to but i'll hit you up sometime later though"

I waved bye to everyone and proceeded to walk off towards my car.

"Aye brielle!" somebody called from behind me as I closed my trunk and turned around.

"Um demarcus?"

"Wassup girl. You don't hit a n***a up no more, what's up with that?"  He asked

"Honestly, i've just been busy and I'm not really all that interested to tell you the truth." I told him straight up.

"Oh, word?" He questioned as he grabbed my arm

I looked at him like he was out of his mind, because he had to be to be grabbing on me like that. I knew some people didn’t take rejection well but damn it’s not that serious.

"Let me go." I stated as i tried to remain calm

"Nah shawty you coming with me, we got some things to talk about."

"What makes you think i would do that."

"This." he gritted as he pointed something in my back.

All i could think about was what the hell had i gotten myself into as i mentally rolled my eyes and prayed that he wouldn't try anything crazy.

Author's Note

ignore grammar and punctuation errors

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Rape is a crime and women must be careful. I have three daughters and six sisters. I taught them. Never go to a bar alone. Know you surroundings and trust no-one. Your words strong and honest. Thank you for sharing the powerful story.
Coyote

[Tay]

no thank you for reading.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome. I enjoyed your work.

[Tony Jordan]

I was a bit put off by the use of the 'N' word but that's purely a cultural thing on my part. I can see why it is included.
Good story.

[Tay]

thank you.