The Ruined: Memories Of Alix

Warning:

Warning: This book contains sexual violence and rape that may trigger some things for sensitive readers. It contains graphic abuse and paedophiles. Sex scenes are described rather visibly so please read responsibly,

*Monitor Beeping*

Alix... I heard voices, worried voices... Laura, no... not just Laura, Tina and Marvin... Is that Ash- Ugh... I reek...

Wait... it is coming back to me... Ash help I screamed but no one was answering... My voice sounded silent despite my screams.

I feel weak... please don't I whimper, I think he is carrying me from one room to another, music bustling, people dancing... I was dancing, was I dancing? Cara and Kat were there... They were saying something.

I think they slipped something into my drink... my heart was buzzing but that wasn't scary... Bran had picked me up.

Oh no! He was going to have his way. It finally dawned on me. I fought with him last week, and he threatened to get back at me. "This was his way of getting back".

He's entered another room now, I think farther from the noise of music. I can hear the music but faintly. Too tired to move, too weak yet I struggled.

He's placed me on a couch or bed now, I felt the softness... Open your eyes damn it, but I couldn't, not completely... I heard him now.

Not so cocky now, he chuckled devilishly... More voices now, I heard them say...She is a pretty one, Bran, no wonder you were smitten.

You get to go first, another one said.

No oo, I screamed or tried to scream but my voice was silent... then, I felt him on me. Over me; he tore my clothes with a knife... I know because I felt the nick on my stomach.

It hurt so much that my eyes that had been heavy flew open and I watched in tears as Bran had his way with me...

Ah "... I screamed in horror but I was helpless, he was tearing through me, they were laughing... He was mocking me...

Annoyed at my weakness I struggled again but he struck me hard, I think a blow to the head, another to my stomach, I cower now; not in fear but in pain...

Tired--"I wanted to close my eyes... but he was already pounding... I was a virgin but now it's useless... Another came in as Bran slid off me...

It's terrible but I must fight it... please stop it, I sob now silently.. no one's coming, I might as well close my eyes and let it all go...

But someone did come, Ash... my love, my life, my anchor, I gave in at last...

He was here, I am safe.

NINE MONTHS AGO

Alix... Laura called her from the door. Her cold face glared down at her as she stirred something in the pot.

What for? Alix asked in annoyance. "She'd tolerate her uncle's constant abuse but not her cousin's who is her age mate. "Something about accommodation for the school".

Oh! Alix nodded... In two years she would have access to her inheritance but her trust fund will be fully managed by her in two months when she turns eighteen.

Laura would have hers as well because her father had provided that haven for them both. Her trust fund comes from the money her parents had kept for her since she was given birth too and her uncle had no access to that money to her luck.

He had no access to hers and Laura's just the house, the companies and the cars till she came of age. Being orphaned at the tender age of five.

Parents dying mysteriously, left in the care of an uncle who was supposed to fill the void but ended up being the villain.

Her aunt Clara who was her uncle's wife had been a mother to them both till she died of late-stage cancer two years ago and since then hell had been what she had seen.

Yes, Uncle Trevor, she said immediately she got to him. Laura walked towards her father nonchalantly and sat a distance from him.

I called you to discuss your admission to the university. Okay! she thought. Sit down he offered making her look at him in trepidation. "she hopes this won't end up in her getting beaten again.

Relax "he chuckled making me sit on edge again. Have you thought of your accommodation? He asked. "Ahh... at a loss for words, she looked at Laura who stared at her blankly.

I think you should stay at your father's house. The one close to the school, that way you wouldn't be far from home and I can be assured you girls are safe.

Since when did her uncle start caring about her? "Was her coming of age finally changing things". Because no matter what she was willing to fight tooth and nail to get her inheritance from him.

Don't you have a mouth to speak? He snapped making her flinch... God! He raised his finely trimmed eyebrow at her... It is hard being nice to you.

I,,, am,, so,,, sorry... she stutter... "I prefer to stay in the dormitory uncle... she watched Laura from the corner of her eyes and saw her smile at her a little which was strange.

She had begged her to refuse the house and stay on campus before they left the kitchen and honestly staying on campus would also give her the needed freedom, from them both.

But his next word made her freeze in her seat and she saw the annoyance but relief on Laura's face.

Then you two will be staying together on campus.

Okay," they said reluctantly.... "But I will be staying at the house close to the campus instead to watch over you two".

What! They whipped their heads at him in shock.