I felt like I went back in time and I was just that fragile little girl again. I started to hear people whispering and looking in my direction. This video maybe five years old, but you can tell clear as day that the girl in the video is me. I felt like I was going to past out, so I turned to get myself away from everyone until I bumped into the one person I wish I never had to see again.
“Now do you see what happens when you don’t listen. I tried warning you countless times to stay away from Jude, but after his stunt this is what you made me do. I was there for him all school year and he still chooses you over me! He was the one behind the photos, the rumors, me tossing you into the pool, and even this little video I got my hands on.” Her wicked smile widen and my heart started to break a little more.
“You’re lying! I believe the other stuff, but he doesn’t even know about the video.” I could believe all the other things he did to me out of his anger from the past, but he would never go this far. Why even do it now when we are starting over?
“Alright now you’re just being dumb. Think about it, Delilah is who you stay with, but is also your caseworker. Your caseworker gets access to any evidence of child abuse that you went through. I’m pretty sure Jude stayed with you during Thanksgiving which is in Delilah’s house. So to make it more simple for you, Delilah had the tape which Jude found and gave to me to humiliate you so bad to the point you now have no choice but to leave. Him pretending to forgive you and like you was a complete act to trick you into coming here tonight. Now bye bitch.” The rest of her sorority sisters were smiling and waving to the door. Most started to laugh at how I was dismissed. I did what I only knew and that was to run and never look back.
I tried my hardest to keep a brave face on against all the whispers and laughter, but I was human. The tears were pouring down my face by the time I got outside. I took off my heels and started to walk back to my house when a loud crack of thunder hit. It would be my luck for a storm to start. I guess when it rains it pours, literally. I started to run in the pouring rain towards my house before any one saw me. I needed to get in my bed and just lock out the world for a while. I don’t even know how I’m ever going to show my face again.
I was only running for a few minutes when a car pulled up to me. “Madison, honey is that you?” I froze in shock to see Mrs. Montgomery speaking to me out her window.
“I, uh, yes. Hi Mrs. Montgomery.” Something didn’t feel right. Out of all nights, it was shocking to see her. The last time we saw each other was when she kicked me out for crashing her car into the porch.
“What are you doing in this storm? Come on, I’ll give you a ride.”
“I’m alright, thank you.” I waved her off, but she refuse to take that as an answer.
“Don’t be silly and get in. I’m not leaving you out here in this.” She was stubborn and I was desperate to get in my bed. I reluctantly got in and the feeling I had in my stomach grew worst.
We drove the next ten minutes and pulled up to my house. I went to get out, but paused with my hand on the door handle. How did she know where I lived? We hardly talked on the way over, so I turned to her and said, “How did you know this is where I lived?”
“You told me on the way over.” Honestly, my head isn’t exactly clear right now. Maybe I did tell her and I’m just being paranoid.
“Sorry, it’s been a long night. Thank you for the ride. I’m sure I’ll see you around, goodnight.” I got out and headed for my front door. I felt rude not inviting her in, but who could blame me. After everything that happened to night, I really didn’t need a night of catching up with Mrs. Montgomery. I stuck my key in the door and felt something cold touch the back of my head. The familiar touch has the memories racing back and everything fades to darkness.
Chapter Thirty Two
Madison
I have had terrible nightmares since my father killed my mama, but this one was in the top five of the worst. From everyone seeing the video of Mr. Montgomery raping me to being held hostage by Mrs. Montgomery, I am going to need a session with Doc to get over this one. My head is even pounding and it’s taking everything in me to open my eyes. Did I drink tonight?
When I finally was able to open my eyes, I realized it wasn’t a nightmare but my reality. I’m tied to my kitchen chair and across from me is the bitch who did it. “Awh, someone is finally awake.” Mrs. Montgomery said while she downs a shot of vodka. From the looks of it, she’s already had half the bottle.
“Let me go and I won’t call the police! Stella or Jude will be here any minute, you still have time to get out of here.” Mrs. Montgomery started to laugh and the fear that she did something to them made me start fighting for my life. I started to rock the chair back and forth, hoping to
