Chapter
9
I
woke up screaming. I was having vivid nightmares about my uncle.
Him coming up to me and putting his hand to my throat and
squeezing, and not letting go until I'd finally run out of
air. I was sweating and the duvet was on the floor due
to my constant tossing and turning. I had obviously been crying
in the night, as my pillow was soaked and my eyes were hurting.
Any reminder of that foul man seemed to bring me to tears.
Max ran in, alerted by my screams.
"Rhi, are you ok!? I heard screaming!" He said as he
rushed over to me.
"Yeah, I'm fine I think, I just had a bad dream
that's all..." I said sobbing slightly.
"About him?" He asked.
"Yes... I just can't get it out of my head." I
replied, upset.
"Don't worry, you're safe here with me." He
said.
" I know it's just...." I burst into tears before I
could finish my sentence.
"Nawh it's alright, it's ok Rhi I'm
here."
He came and sat on the bed next to me and cuddled me, hushing me
and comforting me like no one ever had before. He rocked me
gently in his arms, I felt so secure.
He held me for such a long time until I was nearly asleep again.
He gently rested my head on the pillow and put the
duvet on me.
"Everythings ok Rhi." He said.
As he was about to leave the room, I felt him kiss me on the lips
gently. His soft lips pressed against mine, it felt so good, like
a fire igniting deep inside of me, something sparked, and I felt
alive again. He smiled and crept out of the room, turning out the
lights.
I smiled, and fell asleep again, only this time, it would be him
in my thoughts. I didn't plan to feel like this, but,
I love Max...
