had the strength to hold it together. Marie had told her about the scar on Sara's face but she hadn't seen her. When she opened the door, Sara was sleeping. She walked in sat the tray down and brushed the hair that fallen onto Sara's face away. She gasped in horror and had to pull herself together quickly when Sara opened her eyes.
Tears flooded her eyes immediately at the site of Emmy Jean. She sprung up and wrapped her arms around her and began crying hysterically. "Now, now, it’s ok, it’s over now, nobody is going to hurt you." Emmy Jean just held her.
Meanwhile, Rick, George and Marie sat at the table waiting for Emmy Jean to come back. They were beginning to wonder when to their astonishment both Emmy Jean and Sara came to sat at the table. Marie had to fight the urge to cry. Instead she simply started passing about food and making plates.
They sat there laughing and enjoying themselves. Who would have thought just a visit from their closest friend would allow laughter to echo in the house again? Afterwards, Sara excused herself to her room, the men retired to the study for Brandy, and the women cleaned up the kitchen.
Night came quickly and they could all feel themselves fighting off the exhaustion not trying to be rude but it simply couldn't wait. All of them desperately needed some rest.
The next morning Emmy Jean and Marie came down together and froze dead in their steps. Sara was up, she had showered, dressed, done her hair and make-up and even made breakfast. Sara caught them staring at her and knew Marie needed an explanation of why now, what had changed.
"Good morning Momma, I just want to forget it happened. I know it’s gonna take time. I have made an appointment with a counselor this morning after breakfast and I want to take myself."
"What changed your mind?"
"Well let's just say your friend had some convincing words of wisdom." Marie looked at Emmy Jean. Emmy Jean shrugged her shoulders and just smiled. After breakfast Sara took herself and left for the appointment. When she returned she checked the mail and went inside. She went through the house looking for everyone and found a letter.
Sara,
It’s been a long time since Emmy Jean and George have been here. We took them out on the town, trying to show them there is more out there than just ranch life. You know how they are. Be home later.
Momma
Sara smiled knowing how they all are. There was no doubt in her mind what was really happening was the men walking behind the women carrying multiple bags. She picked up the mail and began shuffling through it. There was an envelope that on had her name on it. No postage mark, no return address, just simply Sara. She opened it and read it dropping to her knees, she began crying and panicking. She heard the door open, she backed into the corner, knees drawn up to her chest, pale as a ghost, and she placed her hand over her mouth to keep quiet as she heard footsteps near.
"Sara, what is it?" Marie was down on the floor next to her. "RICK, RICK, RICK!” Marie was panicking. Rick, George and Emmy Jean came rushing in the door. Rick seen the piece of paper and picked it up.
YOU STUPID LITTLE BITCH DID YOU REALLY THINK I WAS GOING TO LET YOU GO. YOU WILL BE MINE. I WILL HAVE YOU. YOUR SWEET LITTLE VIRGINITY WILL BE MINE and MINE ALONE. I WANT TO TASTE YOU AGAIN. I WANT TO FEEL THE INSIDE OF YOU. I WANT TO HEAR YOU SCREAM FOR HELP WHILE I SQUEEZE MY HARD DICK INTO THAT TIGHT LITTLE PUSSY OF YOURS AND YOU SCREAM IN AGONY. OH IT WON'T BE EASY, OH NO, I WILL MAKE IT
Lee Strauss, Elle Strauss