If Only You Knew

part 14

Erica

When I woke up it was 1 am.  It hurt to get up and walk.  I crawled to my bathroom. Using the counter to help me stand up.

I looked in the mirror.  I didn't look like myself. My eye was swollen , lip busted. Bruise after bruise. I couldn't help but cry.

I decided to take a shower. So the hot water could hit my sore body. It stung so bad,  but I didn't care.

I wrapped myself in a towel and looked at my beaten up body in the mirror

Why me, falling to the floor.  Why me?   I couldn't stop shaking. I kept getting flashbacks of what happened.  Michael beating me. I cried harder and harder. 

Baby,  are you okay.  My ma ran in my room. I quickly covered my face. Erica,  what happened to you? Tears in her eyes. I felt like a kid again.

My mama picked me up and carried me to the bed.  Rocking me back and forth.  While rubbing my hair. 

   I have to leave north carolina mama,  I got to.  Trying to get up.  Just lay there baby , get some rest. I'll start packing your stuff.      

I love you mama. Starting to close my eyes.  It's gonna be okay baby.  It's gonna be okay.  I heard my mama say.

   I really hope She was right.