Nylans House

Tina opened her eyes slowly, she balanced herself on one elbow as she stared a Nylan who was lying on her stomach; she began to trace her finger over Nylans body from her ***** to her face where she noticed a scar on her temple. Nylan jumped as Tina traced her finger over the scar; she settled when she realized that it was just Tina.

Im sorry I didnt mean towhat happened Tina blurted out, I shouldnt have asked that you dont have to answer that. Nylan was going through her own turmoil wondering how she would explain it to anyone, only two people knew about that scar, Shane being one of them; even though the scar had been there for seven years it still hurt Nylan mentally. She sat up thinking about that night over seven years ago.


Seven Years Ago – NY

HE threw the duffel bag to Nylan and Shane; Shane caught the bag and they turned to leave hoping this would be their last time having to do this.

Dont you two get greedy or ***** me over because if you doIll kill you to two ***** their objective was to get this money to its destination safely and there was always a risk of being robbed or worsekilled. How did I ever get mixed up in this ***** Nylan thought; since her Dad had gotten hooked on drugs a couple of years ago it was the only way to survive; Shane went through the same thing with her mother both of them had keep roofs over their families head.

You know I really hate that fat ***** Shane swerved a little laughing at Nylans comment.

This is it our last timewe saved enough to start over and find a job wherever we choose Nylan nodded, her and Shane had planned to leave right after graduating from high school.

Ive been thinking you know my mom is always talking about how she used sing back up for Kit Porter and all, maybe we could go to LA and she could help me get a record deal Shane pulled the car over to the curb and parked the car.

Yeah and you could hire me as your personal hair stylist they pounded their fist together thinking it was the greatest idea theyd ever thought of. Nylan hopped out of the car and tossed the bag to Shane who had just lit a cigarette. They looked around unsure if this was the right place, it was extremely dark. Shane started down the alleyway glancing from side to side, suddenly a hand reached around covering Shanes mouth. Nylan continued to walk unaware that Shane had been attacked; she felt a strange twinge in her stomach as she began to turn around a bottle was smashed into her templedarkness.

Nylan awoke feeling like *****, she looked around all that could be heard was beeping; she realized it was a hospital room. Her door opened and a young black woman walked towards Nylan.

Hi Nylan, my name is Dr. Rachel Henderson, do you know where you are she nodded.

How did I get here Nylan said her voice straining.

Your friendShane brought you in last nightdo you remember anything from last night Nylan shook her head no. The doctor took Nylans hand in her own before she began speaking.

Well you were attacked by someoneit was a bottle because we found glass when you were brought inare you remembering anything Nylan answered no, and well you wereraped. Nylan sat up and snatched her hand away from the doctor.

No I wasnt, she yelled.

We did a full exam when you were brought in the doctor spoke low and calm.

Get out Nylan screamed. The doctor stood up to leave. It was a shame that this young girl had to endure this much pain alone. She thought about her own daughter, Kayla, if this happened to her what would she do to get through it; counseling rape victims was had been her job for six years and it never got any easier to see young girls having their innocence stolen from them. Rachel reached the door thinking this is only the beginning for her.

Your friend Shane has been waiting since last night to see youIll send her in Shane appeared in front of the door making Nylan smile these ***** doctors are crazy. She saw the doctor speaking to Shane before she let her enter the room. Shane sat down in the chair next to Nylans bed; the doctor had told her to try to talk to Nylan.

How are you feeling? she asked trying to make small talk.

Can you believe these doctorsshe tried to tell me I was raped like I wouldnt remember something like that come on Shane just looked down at the floor not able to Nylan in the eyes.

Its truethey took the bag with the money and theyraped you Shane said her words soon forming into sobs as she looked at Nylan who now had tears in her eyes. Shane was a lot of things but she knew she was not a liar. She got up and sat on the bed holding Nylan close to her heart as they cried together.
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Nylan Tina put her hand on her shoulder trying to shake her daze. A tear dropped from her eye; she wiped it away before Tina saw it. Her rape was something Nylan would never forget but with the help of Shane and Dr Henderson she had learned to deal with it day by dayshe was still dealing with it. Nylan wanted to explain it to Tina but she was afraid she would look at her different.

I was the phone rang interrupting what she was about to say; she searched for the phone and picking it up, she looked at the caller id Ambrosia. Nylan got up and threw on her underwear and shirt as she stepped out into the hall.

Yeah look this really isnt a good timecan I meet you later Nylan had barely gotten out her last word before Ambrosia had hung up the phone; she leaned against the wall sighing. She walked back into the room where Tina was getting dressed.

Look TeeI Tina brushed past Nylan as she walked out the door. Nylan followed her down the hallway grabbing her arm before she reached the guestroom.

You dont owe me any explanation about your past or about that phone call because I knew what I was getting myself into before we had sexdont worry I wont crowd you Nylan she said snatching her limb out of Nylans grasp. Nylan didnt give up trying to explain as she walked through Tinas bedroom door; she walked up to her and sat her down on the edge of the bed, kneeling in front of Tina as she spoke.

No I want to, she paused, that was someone I had something going on with but it was never serious and I never felt for her what I feel for you, Tina turned and looked at the wall; Nylan cupped her chin, moving it to look into her eyes, and this, she pointed to the scar, I was raped, Tina eyes became wide as Nylans eyes welled up with fresh tears.

And I didnt want to tell you because I dont want scare you away Nylan lost control as tears came pouring from her eyes just like it was seven years ago again. Tina invited her into her embrace, holding her close just like she was a newborn. Seeing Nylan like this scared Tina but she wouldnt admit it to Nylan; scared that she might fall in love againwith Nylan.