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"I can't," was all I said.
"Can't get it up? That happens, and it's okay. We can just cuddle."
"Oh, it's up," I reassured her. "But I'm not. I just can't do this. Not with you, Chris."
Now it looked like it might just be her turn to cry at last. "Jack, I've told you again and again how sorry I am! I'm not the little bitch I was then! Not anymore!"
"I know you're not," I said, forcing a gentle smile. "But I am the same person I was then, and I still bear the scars of what you and your friends put me through. I still remember being tormented and abused day after day after day for all that time and never being able to do a damn thing about it no matter how hard I tried. I still remember the joys of childhood and how you took those away from me just for the fun of it! I still get uptight when people talk about wonderful innocent childhood memories, because stuff like that makes me think of wishing I could shoot myself in the head when I was twelve. And I still remember how miserable it was to have holiday cheer shoved down our throats constantly at this time of year when I was so unhappy all the time. "
"Sweetie, I'm so, so sorry!" She still wasn't crying, and for all my anger at her, I always will respect her for that. Growing up on the wrong side of the tracks toughened us both up in certain ways, and just for a moment I thought once again we must be birds of a feather.
But I stood my ground. "I guess I'm not much good, Christine, because I can't accept your apology. I've tried, but I can't. Sorry. Have a nice life, and take my advice and get away from here as soon as you can, okay?" I picked up my coat and gloves to go.
"I understand," Christine said, her voice now even. While I was talking she had wrapped herself in the bedsheet, and I was relieved she had. Her body really was beautiful and barely resistible, and I preferred not to have to look at it while I rejected her. "Jack, I accept everything you've said. Really. Best of luck to you too, I guess."
"Thank you."
She stood up, still wrapped in the sheet. "Can I give you one last hug? Just for a peace offering?"
I looked in her hopeful eyes, and then at the door. "No." Without another word or another look, I opened the door and left.
- COMMENTS
JJMemaw0623over 7 years agoSo glad he didn't stay with her! I was so afraid he would believe her. Please keep writing!!
HansTrimbleover 11 years agoA very powerful story, brilliantly plotted and masterfully written. You foreshadowed the climax clearly, but I still couldn't quite believe it. And then it was over and I realized I'd been breathing very shallowly ever since the hot tub scene, and it was a relief to take a deep breath again.
That took a lot out of me! It was wonderful and yet sort of eerie as you took me through the taunting and bullying of schoolkids. It's going to be a relief to pet my dog and let him lick me to show me his unconditional love.
Really, you did a job on me with that story. If you ever doubt your ability to weave an aura with words, just pull out this comment and re-read it. You are one brilliant writer!
MRSheaover 11 years agoThere were a couple places where things were repeated, but I am glad he didnt go through with it. Im glad he saw that the old Chris was still there under it all. And I agree I would like to see a sequel where he finds a woman who deserves him. Well done, bravo.
redirish77over 11 years agoIt was a very true to heart portrayal of how a bully makes you feel & how, even YEARS later those feelings can still bubble up and get you. I DO think Christine was TRYING to be a better person but it takes A LOT of work; and hanging out with old buddies wasn't a good choice. I LOVE that Jack had the intestinal fortitude to be honest and stand his ground with her!!! That was WONDERFUL!!
A good read, thanks!!!
Anonymousover 11 years agoAs a target of bullying in my own high school days, I found this story very poingant. I would love to see a sequel for no other reason that he gets the woman who deserves him. As far as the Story goes, very well done. With maybe a hiccup or to with some small grammer, it did not detract from the story.
