He approaches her like a prison guard approaches a wounded inmate. He is slow and cautious but posturing, believing that she is faking. He is ready to break his baton over her pale exposed neck if she moves the wrong way.
He tells her that he is sorry for the way he treated her the day before. He kneels and pushes her hair away from her face. Strands are stuck to her cheek from her inability to stop crying. He puts an arm around her and she melts into him. Hey, he whispers, I don't want for this to happen. It's just easy because you're worthless. I wish I could make you something more than nothing, but I cant. I wish I could pretend that you're worth loving, but you...I cant even bring myself to talk to you. You know how stupid you are right, babe? Do you understand, babe?
She nods her head yes.
Okay, he says. He removes her clothes and covers her mouth. You have to be quiet he reminds her. No one can know. No one would understand why I'm with you, okay.
She nods her head yes.
I'm going to keep you right here okay, he asks her. That way I can come see you when I'm free. You stay here. You'll be safe here. Nobody on the outside wants you. They'll only hurt you. So you stay right here, and I'll come see you and I'll be your whole world. Well pretend you're pretty, okay? Okay, babe? We'll pretend you're smart. And you can be important for a few minutes with me , okay?
She nods her head yes
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