Reborn- His Scarlett Moon

I left Ryan behind and walked into my room and locked the door behind me with a bang. That feeling of safety in my own little haven was so fulfilling. But as soon as I sat down, all the memories flooded back, hitting me like a ton of bricks. The trauma I had faced was too much to bear, and I felt like I was suffocating.

My heart was racing, and I could feel the tears starting to well up in my eyes. The memories were like a never-ending loop, replaying in my mind over and over again. I tried to push them away, to distract myself, but it was like trying to ignore a storm raging inside my head. The way they had manhandled me, their lewd touch and stares, their vulgar words and the exploitation that I barely escaped.

I felt helpless and trapped, like there was no way out of the darkness that had consumed me. The fear, the pain, the sadness – it was all too overwhelming. My hands were shaking, and I could feel my whole body trembling.

It was like I was reliving the trauma all over again, and I didn’t know how to escape it. The turmoil inside me was like a whirlpool, dragging me down into a dark, bottomless abyss. I felt like I was losing myself, like I was drowning in my own emotions.

All I could do was curl up into a ball on my bed and pray that the memories would fade away, that I could find some peace and solace.

As Sherry, I feel an overwhelming mix of emotions upon learning about Ryan and his father’s involvement in the exploitation and trafficking of women. I am deeply disturbed and saddened by the plight of the women who have been victimized by their actions.

And then I sat up .

The memories of the girls that were with me in that dark pit, made me instantly forget my own regrets. I was back home, on a warm bed but where were they?

I felt a chill, thinking about the fear and pain that they were going through. I could imagine the trauma they have experienced, and how their lives have been irreparably damaged.

And then I started feeling the anger too, knowing that Ryan and his father have knowingly engaged in such heinous activities. Ryan was arrogant and bossy and rude but I never thought he lacked this much of character? And his father as well? Did their hearts not tremble in fear to even touch this blood money? The money they earned by selling the soul of their women And feeding their flesh to the hounds? How many of their screams and curses were they willing to bear?

I felt a sense of helplessness. What could I do to help these women? Could I prevent such atrocities from happening in the future?

As I tried to process my emotions I got more and more upset.

Just then someone knocked on the door.

” Who is it? Just go away! I am not in the mood!”

I didn’t know how I would react the next time I saw Ryan, with all these questions, running in my mind.

But the knock went on. Apparently, whoever was on the other side, didn’t want to listen to me.

I got up with a start to fight as I yanked the door open but then, my lips, immediately parted into a smile.

” Bellow? What are you doing here? ”

But I guess, I already knew the answer.

He had brought in some food for me along with some juice and drinks.

He put the tray aside and hugged me tight. I found myself instantly relaxed. He looked up at me, touching my face and cheeks as if asking whether I was alright.

” I am fine, Bellow. Ummm, let’s sit and eat. I am starving. Thank you for the food. ”

I brought him inside and made him sit beside me as I sipped.

As I munched, I suddenly blurted,

” Do you have any idea what sort of things Ryan and his father are engaged in? ”

I asked him, knowing very well that he wouldn’t know the answer and perhaps he was too small to grasp the gravity of the matter. But I found talking to a trusted friend about my feelings felt so relaxing.

“Those poor women, they were so scared and alone. How could anyone do something like that? I wonder where they are now? It felt so repulsive to even think that the one who rescued me was the reason for their turmoil. ”

Bellow held my hand and nodded sympathetically. “I know, it’s horrible. But you know what? We can make a difference. We can speak out against anyone who engages in such activities, and demand that they be held accountable for their actions.”

Bellow moved away from me so fast as if I had asked him to accompany me in murder.

He shook his head so hard to let me know that what I said wasn’t doable. At Least not from his end.

” It’s alright. I know how you feel about him. I am not asking you to betray him and side with me. I am just stating immorality from wrong…. Never mind… You are too young for that…. Just come and sit beside me. Let us enjoy these flower biscuits that you have baked.

His eyes relaxed as he fed me one of his creations. His little hands had done wonders and I smiled to return him favor.

” Bellow, will you come and sit for a little while with me? I just want to hug you and get some sleep. You can leave after I doze off. ”

He nodded and then placed the tray aside.

He helped me lay down and then took my head on his lap. His hands stroked me to sleep as he hummed a distinct lullaby.

I felt like I had heard it before. But I couldn’t quite remember where. As my mind drifted off to the land of sleep, Bellow’s lullaby took me to the woods with earthy smell back again, the land that I had left behind in my previous vision, while sinking in those sands of time.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!