Bleeding Rose

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Rose's POV...

My name is Rose Richards wife of Keith Richards a prominent business man, to many I am called the trophy wife and Keith Richards eye candy and I have lived up to that name day after day

Smiling and waving by his side at big events but no one knew what is behind those perfect smile and expensive looks was a miserable woman

They said money is the answer to all things but why haven't it given me the one thing I so hoped for

Peace...

I could shout to the rooftop , telling everyone about how miserable my life is but no one would believe me because I am

Rose Richards , wife of Keith Richards

Every women out there wants to be in my shoes because they all see the outward appearance and not the real misery

"You won't believe me until I tell you the whole story

So this is my life....

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"Don't you dare run away from me, " I heard him scream as I ran swiftly up the stairs as fast as my legs could carry me

With my heart screaming to me not to stop for the fear that I wouldn't see another day if I did

As I hide in the attic, my heart beating out of control , I internally prayed to the heavens that he won't find me here

But the universe was definitely not aligned in my favour

"Bang..... Bang

I suddenly heard a loud sound coming from the door, making me shiver in an uncontrollable fear as tears rolled down my eyes none stop

Roses! He screamed my name from the other end of the door, threatening to break it down

"Rose, I know you are in there, open the door sweetie I just want to talk, " He said quite calmly with a hint of anger in his voice as he continued to slam on the door

Terrified to my bones, I needed to find a way out of here, needed a place to hide from this monster

I look around eager to find an escape but there was none, so I screamed at the top of my lungs for someone to help me

Help me.... Someone help me ," I screamed hoping that someone would hear me

I continued to scream endlessly , my voice slowly becoming hoarse as I prayed to the universe to save me ,but the realization dawned on me soon enough, that no matter how much I tried no one was coming to my aid because Keith owns every one around me

Still drowning in my own pool of despair and anguish, the door busted open allowing the devil in, with that same look of satisfaction in his eyes , a smirk came to play so casually onto his face, whilst he made his way to me

"Baby..... Do you think you can hide from me, " he asked mocking me with each words he made

"Keith please let me go,"I begged him as tears flowed down my eyes just like a river

Laughing at the top of his lung, he soon grabbed me by the arm digging his fingers dip into my skin pulling me onto his chest

"Please.... Keith, you are hurting me ," I cried out struggling to set myself free from him

Remember Rose you are my wife, so you are my property to use as I please, " He said smacking me to the floor as he hovered over me looking at me with disdain

"Don't you know, you have been a naughty little girl, so I'm going to teach you a lesson to always obey me, " He said smirking bringing out his belt, sending strokes after strokes onto my skin

No please Keith stop......" I screamed over and over in an intractable pain as I begged him to set me free

"Shut the fuck up!" He screamed as a smile crept onto his face...

He was clearly enjoying watching my suffer

"You know baby, you look even sexier with the way you scream my name and I'm going to make you scream my name even more, " he said as he tied me up to the beam with the belt he had in his hand, ripping off my clothes hysterically as I stood there exposed in front of him

Keith, please don't do this, " I begged him but all my pled fall on deaf ears ,as he hits me even harder shutting me up

"I own you, Rose , remember that," he said as he thrust his length into me over and over again, engulfing me with every movement his body made on mine

Reaching his peak, he left me there vulnerable and in the dark , the silence and despair became my new home as I could barely move or breathe, with the tears from my eyes and the blood from my skin soaked me as I shivered in pain

I allowed the pain and sorrow take me on an endless journey, as I wondered how the hell I got to this point

To a point where life meant nothing to me anymore, and all I see were sorrow and pain which has become like a second skin to me, a skin I could easily put on effortlessly

This brought me to the realization that I couldn't live like this anymore, I couldn't continue to mask the pain and sorrow I was passing through each day

I had become a shadow of myself, and the light in my life has been dimmed for a long time

8 years...

8 years of marks, I desperately tried to cover from the world

8 years of lies, I kept telling myself trying to justify his actions, trying to be the perfect wife to please him

8 years of scars ,he tortured me with both physically and mentally, he broke me completely making me feel I deserved all the hurt and pain he inflicted

8 years of watching the man I once loved turn into a monster, I now hate

8 years of me not knowing if maybe the next day would be my last

Keith was never always like this, although rich and influential, he was gentle, kind and caring, a loving man who always took care of me and supported me with everything, but it all changed two years after our marriage, and I began to see the monster behind the mask

As my love for him gradually turned into hate, the hate that threatens day and night to consume me

Constantly fighting a battle within me, trying my best not to allow the hate and darkness within me win, struggling not to allow the hate that rises day by day to consume me

Striving not to allow it to take the little part of me I had left

But that part of me, that tiny part of me that still had a little hope , of getting my husband back , unfortunately I lost that night

As weak and terrified as I was, I knew I had to make a change once and for all, knowing I had to leave because of the uncertainty of not knowing if tomorrow would be my last

So I called up the only person that could help me escape this nightmare that was now my life

Hey, it's me... I need your help...

"I think I'm ready to be set free," I said with my heart thumping in uncertainty

Rose's POV...

I was finally ready for my nightmare to be over,to leave this misery once and for all and for me to break free from these chains, to finally beat the devil at his own game

But I knew my rebirth wouldn't just happen just like that, so spontaneously

Because knowing fully well, Keith wouldn't give up the hold he has over me without a fight

I couldn't ask for a divorce because knowing him he would rather have me killed than let people know I left him

Keith was one to always keep up a fake facade

So I decided to kill two birds with one stone

I decided to fake my death and frame, my dear husband, for it

It would destroy his reputation and that is just what I craved for

But despite that I knew it was the only way, I could free myself from these chains of bondage.

"Are you really sure you want to do this," my sister Zena asked me as she looked at me searching for some kind of confirmation

Yes..." I sheepishly nodded

Zena is a cop, she had tired so many times to arrest Keith for everything he had done to me , but each time he walked away a free man

so knowing my dilemma and her hate for Keith ,she was the perfect person to make me disappear without a trace and I trusted her completely

"Listen carefully Rose, doing this wouldn't be easy, cause as you know your husband is a very powerful man and having him go down for your murder might be near to impossible

"But i must try to get you as far away from him as quick as possible," Zena said with a hint of tension in her voice

Nodding my head looking straight at her with the feeling of uncertainty thumping loudly in my head

"Zena, you are my sister and I trust you, " I said with full conviction in my heart.

She looked straight at me and I could see her trying to hold back the tears from falling, as she desperately tried to find her composure , I always felt she blames herself for not being able to protect me from him

"Great, let's get to work..." She nodded smiling back at me holding my hand tightly in hers, as she suddenly switched to a more serious tone

So this is how is going to go down, a month from now you must go with Keith to his beach house for a little weekend getaway, he might prove adamant but you have to insist on going to that house causes that would be your only chance of freedom. Then you just have to leave the rest up to me

You are going to be free and have a new life Rose, I promise, " Zena assured me with a smile on her.

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The period leading up to my escape was the most horrible time of my life as Keith attitude and maltreatment towards me became even most intense, as I continued to assure myself it would soon be over

But my only problem was how to get Keith to that beach house to execute my escape plan

Keith Darling..." I said nervously trying so hard to keep my composure

Keith turned around grinning devilishly at me as he moved closer running his fingers gently down my face exploring every angle of it

I just love the way you say my name so smooth and divine, " he said smirking as his fingers moved quickly from my face down to the under of my skirt as he tries to fondle me

Please stop okay, " I said carefully removing his hand, but noticing he was gradual getting mad, so I hurriedly brought my lips to his, kissing him softly in order to calm his already raging emotions

"Darling... Don't get like that okay, I want you just as much as you want me, "I said hating every word that came out of my mouth

But you know... I'm just so tired of doing the same thing here over and over again on the same bed and in the same house

"So I came up with an awesome idea, "I mumbled trying so hard not to look as nervous as I feel

Keith glared at me for what looked like forever as he tried really hard to read me

"Ok then... let me give you the benefit of the doubt and listen to the idea you have." He said making air quote with his emphasis on idea

"Ok....." I said fidgeting with my hands, so I have been thinking why don't we just go away for the weekend to our beach house, just the two of us alone making love on the sand or just sitting and watching the ocean waves, " I said putting my hands around his neck smiling as I internally pray he buys my act and agrees

No, I wouldn't..." Keith let out angrily, I have a lot to do at the moment, and a getaway is the last thing on my mind," he said pushing me away, walking pass me straight for our bedroom

"But it would be good for us Keith, please just think about and we could leave in 3 weeks time given you enough time to finish up at the company, " I said with the most convincing voice I could come up with

Keith just looked at me, with distrust evident in his eyes as he moved closer to me closing the space between us, bending down and whispering into my ear

" I could have you anyhow I please ,even here right now moaning to the heavens ,so I don't freaking need the sands or the waves of the beach to help me do that, " He murmured into my ear as his words made me fidget so profusely just by hearing it

And with a swift movement, he suddenly ripped my dress off pushing me to the bed

I think I have to show you rather than tell you," he smirked

Please Keith not like this again, " I begged shivering in fear as I tried to set myself free from his hold, but as always he was stronger as he overcame me hitting me really hard as I fell back down onto the bed with tears and blood flowing down my face swiftly

Keith laughed devilishly with a look of satisfaction and joy in his eyes as if he enjoyed seeing me like this , as if he fed off my pain, despair, and sadness

As always he devoured me like a hungry lion, devouring its prey as I closed my eyes allowing the darkness to be my new found comfort

Asking myself just one question.

" Would I ever be free...

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Rose's POV...

You know that all so familiar feeling that takes over you with so much intensity not given you space to breathe making you feel all the emotions at once, and some other time you feel nothing at all because you are numb from the pain and agony, making you wonder what is worse

Is it drowning beneath the waves or dying from the thirst

Because after yesterday , my bed and the darkness were all I knew, as they give me peace I so craved for in my troubled times

I pleaded with the darkness to hold me much longer in it arms as I didn't want to encounter the demon that lurks in the light

But luck wasn't on my side because the darkness gave me back to the light willing as I opened my eyes slowly welcoming in the light and in an instant an unwanted pain shot through my spine making me remember what the demon did to me again

I slowly stood up and walked over to the mirror, I couldn't recognize the person staring back at me

This wasn't me , this isn't Rose ," I said to myself as I tried to treat and conceal the bruises on my face and arms as much as possible flinching at every touch my hand made to my skin

Seeing the fresh bruises on my skin, it felt like my skin were slowly becoming the devil's Canvas , marking and painting it so effortlessly as he please

The soreness of my skin and the misery in thought brought tears to my eyes

I couldn't continue like this,I couldn't continue masking and concealing my pain , I needed to find a way out," I said to myself as picked up my phone to call Zena

But as I was about to dial her number the door all of a sudden bursted open with Keith rushing in

I was so scared out of my mind,by the sight of him that my phone dropped from my hand as I looked up at him in fear

"What... Why do you look as if you just saw a ghost," Keith asked smirking as his eyes were mocking me where I stood

I.... I wasn't expecting you to be back so early," I stuttered through my words in fright as I struggled to keep my composure

"Well dear wife , I am back as you can see so go and make yourself useful , and prepare something for me to eat for lunch ," he said walking pass me and into the closet

"Lunch...." I turned confused and surprised wondering why he would ask me to do that

"But we have people for that , why don't I tell one of the chef to prepare you a meal," I said as I hurriedly starting walking towards the door

Stop !"He screamed loudly and the tension in the air heightened immediately which made me stop in my track

"Were you deaf or you are just trying to make me angry today," he said as I heard his footsteps walking up towards me

My back was still turned against him,as I was too afriad to even look at him right now

"Damn .... You fucking look at me when I'm taking to you," he yelled as he swung me around forcefully , making me look at him in an instant

I asked you to make me something and not the chef," he said with anger evident in his eyes

But....." I tried to protest but my words were caught in my mouth when he hit me hard sending me to the floor in an instant

"Shut the hell up woman, when I tell you to do something you do it immediately, don't forget your place," he shouted to my shaky form on the ground

"You are just useless, you can't do anything right , not even to give me an heir

" I'm sure you are just waking up from sleep by this time , and to make me your husband something to eat is problem for you," he yelled even more kicking me where I laid

After lot's of yelling and kicking from him, he left angrily slamming the door hard behind him

I laid there shaking as tears from my eyes flowed freely for what felt like an eternity, it felt like my body knew no other way to feel than this ,so I stayed still closing my eyes as I allowed in the darkness , which was the only comfort I knew

I was oblivious to everything and everyone, I didn't know what to do or how to feel anymore , it was like the universe had subjected me to a life of misery and pain, leaving me with only one option

Accept my fate or die trying to get out of it ...

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After the ordeal with Keith , he didn't come home for 3 days straight and those were the most peaceful 3 days of my life

I could finally sleep with the little peace I could find and my bruises were slowly healing

"I heard a knock at my room door and I froze asking myself if the devil was back

But you know he would never knock," my subconscious yelled at me

"who is it ," I asked with shaky voice

Rose , it's me Zena ," I heard Zena say from the other end of the door

Quickly I rushed to the door, opening it as I draw my sister closer hugging her tightly

I'm so happy to see you ," I said as my voice was been muffled by her hair

Rose, how are you," Zena asked with concern in her eyes

I'm better than yesterday," I said ushering her to the bed

He hasn't been home for 3 days and it has been peaceful," I said swallowing a huge lump in my throat

Zena didn't say a word, but he look spoke louder than words

I knew she still blames herself for my dilemma

Z, it's not your fault , no one would have known it would all turn out this way

Remember Keith wasn't always like this," I said trying to believe every word

But I should have done something , I should have protected you better, it is my duty as your elder sister to do so ," she whispered yelled and I could see the tears rolling down her eyes

But you are doing just that right now , helping me escape and I would be forever grateful," I said pulling her into a hug

Rose how about the plan of going to the beach house, remember it is your only way of escape," she said now looking directly at me

But as I was about to respond, the door open and Keith walked in

I froze in an instant , hoping he didn't hear any of our plans...