I took a step backwards as I stared at his dark frightening eyes, he was well built and pretty tall,everyone considered him handsome and I agree. He took a step towards me and i took a step backwards and felt my back to the wall,he grabbed my neck and i gasped "Do you wish to die?" He tighten his grip on my throat. "Am....sorry.... please" I pleaded but he threw me to the floor and i landed with a thud,i quickly turned to stare at him.He brought out his belt. "Stop! don't hurt her".We both looked up,it was my baby brother Barry. He was asleep minutes ago, I shut my eyes and prayed for him to go back to sleep but knowing Barry he wouldn't. I watched as he ran down the stairs and stood in front of him." Let my sister be,you're always hurting her" He lifted his arm but i grabbed his right leg "Please don't hit him dad" I turned to glance at Barry "Upstairs now!" I yelled at him. Barry clenched his hands "No,his's a coward,go beat up your nasty friends instead,leave my sister alone". Dad roughly shook me off and ran up the stairs after Barry. I stood up and ran after them, dad hates Barry, he's gonna kill him. I heard Barry screaming and I ran towards the direction of our room. Barry kept yelling " Monster " and was throwing pillows and stuffs at dad,I ran inside and hugged him and stroked his hair, he kept crying. Dad came towards us " I'll show you how a monster acts "I quickly turned my back to him and felt a sharp pain on my back. Barry struggled to be free but I thighted my hold on him and clenched my teeth to subdue the pain.His shirt was wet due to my tears. I have to endure, for Barry i have to. My name is Vanessa and this is my story. WARNING ; This novel might be a trigger for some as it contains rape, assault and violence, read at your own risk. Don't plagiarize my Novel or i will take legal action.