Chapter 4 The itallians

*sexual assault warning*

AVA POV

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Just like that, a whole week passed in a flash. June made it a mission to see that I took contraceptives and some other drugs that were supposed to help prevent diseases like aids other than that I have been on bed rest, she practically takes care of me as any mother would,

Although the marks on my body and the pain I still feel reminded me of what happened that night, my strong-willed self did not let me fall deep into depression. June helped me take a sick leave from work since we both worked at the same place, and since then, I have been taking a rest at home wallowing in the sorrow of my mistake and newfound attraction to a certain man.

Recently my mind has been clouded by the thought of that same man who covered me up with his suit jacket. I know it sounds stupid taking a fancy to a man who saved me in my time of distress. Maybe it's because I am stupid enough not to have learned a lesson from my last encounter or maybe it's because I am broken and yawning for love and attention. I still don't know which one yet.

I was lying down lost in space as the mesmerizing face of the dashing young man resurfaced in my memory. His voice echoed in my voice. His words have been all I could think of lately.

I didn't know that June had returned until she cleared her throat drove me out of my thought, I was shocked seeing her standing beside the bed

"Oh, you're back?" I exclaimed briskly after sitting up on the bed and adjusting my face I was curled up in a smile due to my intense thoughts

"Yes I am, but do you mind telling me what got you deep in thought? Or wait let me rephrase that by asking who has got your little mind running wild again?" June asked with a wink earning a blush from me, she always sees right through

"Oh it's nothing," I replied, scratching my head nervously as I wasn't ready to admit

"I have known you well enough to know when you are lying, so commonly speak up." June urged but I fell silent

"Look Ava I know you have been through a lot lately, and I really care and worry about you, so if you ever need a listening ear then you've got mine, if you need a shoulder mine has always been available, and if you need someone to confide in I am right here. so don't ever think you are alone Okay?" June urged and her words consoled me

" Of course, I know that," I responded as tears flooded my eyes in joy I thought losing my parents would be the end for me and my want for love and attention had landed me in serious relationship mishaps but maybe I was busy looking for love when it is right here in front of me

"I believe it was fate that brought us together that day," I said with June nodding in confirmation.

"Oh, our first meeting!" I exclaimed "I can't believe it's been that long," I added with a sigh.

" And surprisingly you kept the promise you made to me then. Protecting me, even though I did most of the work."June teased and we both laughed again.

" Oh common I have the mouth, not the power, my strength is restricted in my words, even though now I have finally realized that it hasn't protected me much, talk less of someone else," I added sighing

" Don't worry, I am right here for you." June consoled me.

"I think I am ready to talk about what happened that night," I said taking June by surprise maybe she never really expected that from me

" You don't have to if you don't want to Ava." She countered

" It's my choice. You need to know, I don't want to keep any secrets from you since you don't keep any from me. Well, at least until you regain your memories." I said and for a brief moment I could have sworn that I saw her face fall in guilt but I didn't think much about it as I hurled her over to the seat beside me on the bed making sure to recant every moment of that night

FLASHBACK

"I got into the club that night with maximum excitement. I met Leon in all of his glamors. He invited me to the private room where he claims he wanted to introduce me to his friends. They all looked nice and accommodating. We exchanged pleasantries and they offered me a drink. Little did I know the drink was drugged." I paused my explanation and struggled to stop my tears from pouring, the memories of that night haunted me. It stung more than the pain of seeing my parent's dead bodies.

"You can stop now if you want to," June suggested but I wasn't ready to stop. I wanted her to know all about that night. She was my friend and I hold her in high regard. I wanted to fill her in on all the details. I shook my head disapprovingly and continued my explanation.

" I felt jabbed and dizzy, I couldn't make out my environment. Their crazy sinister laugh brought me back to reality and that was when I realized just what I have gotten myself into, I tried to run to the door, but Leon shut it almost immediately.

"Oh my angel, where do you think you are going to?" He asked, his voice now irritating me. I can't believe I had a crush on a guy like him before, I just can't believe how blind I was.

"I should have her second after you Leon." one of the men suggested.

" That won't be fun. How about we all have her at once, all five of us at once, I believe she has more than just one hole available to contain us all." He suggested and they all laughed. I was terrified and weak.

"I lay there with my body not being able to move, I was weak and helpless but I had to seize the opportunity of their little distraction to send a little message across to you since you wouldn't take my calls while they delineated on how to share their dinner for the night," I said this time chuckling darkly, as the thought of it forced tears to my eyes.

"Please don't do this to me" I tried pleading with my slurred speech, but a slap and crazy laugh were all I got in response. The slaps and the feeling of their leather belt were all my skin kept receiving. Not forgetting the hard thrust that came non-stop. I was aching all over. I passed out a few times, I tried to beg, and I cried nonstop but those monsters seemed like sadists who only enjoyed my pain. I didn't know how long it lasted but it felt like forever." I explained further as my vision blurred with tears my voice now hoarse, it took me a while trying to regain my voice before I continued

"That was until the door broke open an unknown man walked in looking all mighty, he looked at me and for a while, his eyes flashed a hint of pity, which jarred off my system, and at this point, I was very much wary of my environment I used my shaky hands to cover my vital organs in shame not letting my pouring tears to stop.

" A Cosa Devo questa visita senza preavviso (to what do I owe this unannounced visit?). Mi hai appena rovinato il divertimento per la notte

(you just ruined my fun for the night)" I heard Leon say, but the man ignored him not shortly after a bunch of guys came in, at this point, I felt it was all over I thought maybe they came to do the same thing to me.

"Se vuoi mantenere in tutti I tuoi bulbs ocular, assicurati di non guardarla(if you want to keep your eyeballs intact then make sure you don't look at her). He rasped as he took off his suit jacket. Placing it over my n*ked body. He earned a confused look from me. Shortly Leon and his friends were bundled out of the room by those men.

"Bambina stai attenta a non cadere vittima di Nuovo (little girl be careful not to fall victim again), "Devi imparare a proteggerti." (you've got to learn how to protect yourself). The man said before exiting the room, and not long before that, you came in. I finally finished explaining the feeling of relief washed over me and it felt like a big load was lifted off my shoulder

"I am sorry Ava for not being there for you." June apologized and I immediately countered her apologies.

"It wasn't your fault so I don't blame you at all. If anything I should be blamed. I saw the red flags but I missed them even when you had your doubts I ignored them.

"Oh common Ava..."

"So do you by any chance know the meaning of what the mystery knight in a shining armor said," June asked and I nodded responding with a yes

"I never knew you were this vast in a foreign language?"

"Oh I'm not but my retentive memory sure came in handy. I memorized his words and googled the translation, turns out it was Italian. I suspected it to be at first but goggled confirmed." I explained beaming with excitement

"So erm what do those words mean?" June asked and I stared at her confused.

"It's a private girl I sure as hell can't tell you." I retorted sinking back into bed as a smile dances on June's lips ', so much for sharing secrets ' she muttered and I laughed

"In general every single event of that night, even the tiniest of all details, is stuck like glue in my memory. At that time I only wished he didn't have to wait for those scumbags to put on their clothes first before dragging them out, that would have in a way served Justice to me." I raged

"I must admit you are strong, not many would go through what you went through and come out acting as if nothing happened. Thank you so much for trusting me and sharing this with me, now get some rest, tomorrow is a brand new day and you have to be healthy to live it," June told me before putting me to bed, covering me properly with my duvet and in no time I was long gone into the abyss of darkness I guess I was really tired from all those thinking