Unbreakable

“Hello Laci,” Aiden purs. “Long time, no see.” He looks at me with the cool demeanor of a sociopath. Everything about him makes me want to run for cover. But sadly, I can't.

“Hello Aiden,” I do my best to keep a clinical composure, but I can feel my skin quivering.

Stephen puts a protective arm around my shoulders, and pulls me closer. “You're not supposed to be here,” he growls.

“Oh hush Stephen,” Gran sings. “I brought him here so he’s most definitely supposed to be here.”

Uncle Derek says something, but I can’t make it out. It sounds like I’m hearing everyone through water. I can’t take it anymore. “I’m going to make some tea,” my feet scamper out of the room and into the kitchen.

Once I’m in the other room, the tears begin to fall. I’m breathless and numb all over. Why is he here? Why did she bring him here? I get out the tea kettle and fill it with water to boil. My hands grip the counter’s edge with a vice grip. “Need some help?” Aiden’s cool voice makes all of the painful memories come back. I’m suddenly fifteen again, he’s smashing my face into a coffee table because I didn’t want to have sex with him. A year later I woke up in a hospital bed after he had another episode. Then I’m seventeen and fleeing to America in the dead of night. This man robbed me of what was supposed to be some of the best years of my life, and his hold on me is still strong.

“No it’s okay, i can handle it,” I say politely. But luck is not on my side, and I manage to rip the tea box.

“And you’re doing such a good job with it,” Aiden is behind me in seconds. His hands find my waist, and his head finds the crook of my neck. His body weight pins me to the counter. “I’ve really missed you Laci. I miss having you in my bed. I miss being inside of you,” he groans. “You’re quite the little spitfire in bed.”

“Get off of me,” I whisper. I’m paralysed by my fear. Aiden has that effect on people.

“I know you don’t want that,” he coos. “I know you want this just as much as I do. I know my Little Laci.”

“You don’t know anything,” I choke. “You only know how to scare me.”

“Oh no,” Aiden brushes his chin against my jaw, and my tears fall harder. “I love you Laci. I would never want to hurt you.”

“Yeah tell that to the doctors at the hospital you kept putting me in,” I snap, feeling braver than I should.

“I only did that because I cared about you,” he replies. “I didn’t want you to leave me. You were getting distant, withholding your love.”
“With holding me love? I scoff. “Aiden you would beat me for not kissing you long enough.”

“You didn’t love me enough!” He exclaims. I hear footsteps coming in our direction, and I silently plead for them to get here faster. “I had to remind you of your feelings, just like I have to now.” Out of nowhere AIden reaches a hand around my neck, and squeezes.

Notes

Hey guys, sorry it's short, and I'm sorry I haven't updated in awhile. It's been kinda shitty for me lately, but you guys help me more than you could ever know. You inspire me to keep writing even when I think it's crap, and your comments bring me so much joy. I can't thank you enough, I love you all so much.