Twist of Fate - 10. Facing Reality

This chapter does discuss rape, and kidnap. IF this chapter offends you in anyway, please feel free to not continue reading… I want my readers to feel comfortable while reading.

Chapter 10

Facing Reality

I hugged Courtney long and hard. My body shook, god it hurt, it hurt so bad. I can’t believe this has happened to me. What’s to come? How do I get over the fact that these monsters beat me, raped me, and drugged me?

“Shh,” Courts voice sounded like she was holding back from crying. I know this is killing her. If I had any other option I would have chose it. “It… It will be okay Aiden. We will get past this.” She started to rub my back, it felt nice. But I just couldn’t stop crying. I think my brain decided that I needed this.

Releasing her from the death grip, I wipe my eyes and stare at the ground. I couldn’t bring myself to look at her. I’m tainted now. I’m damaged goods. Who will want me now? Fuck! What about Jason? Will he still want to be with me after this? I couldn’t take it if he didn’t. But I would however understand that I’m not perfect anymore…

“Don’t you be thinking all stupid over there, Aiden James! Jason will still want to be with you after this. I just know it. And if he decides not to, well, let’s just say that he won’t be having any kids for a long time…” she said in an all too serious tone. Almost making me laugh, almost. But I did however, smirk at the idea.

“Do you maybe want to call him?” She asks hesitantly. I can’t really blame her for how she’s acting. I would most likely act the same way. I nodded my head yes, “Alright, come inside. I don’t want you disappearing again.”

When she closed the door behind us, I jumped and started to cry again. I feel fucking pathetic.

“Come here baby boy. It will be alright. You’ll see.” Again we hug, again make her cry. Again I feel like shit.

“Court?” Her father called out, making us jump apart. “Is everything alright?” He asks, as he descends the stairs.

When he came into view he stood looking at us. I think it took him a moment to take in the scene. With both of us having tear streaked faces, and me looking down at the floor. I have to say lately I have been staring at floors more than I have people. My mother would be so disappointed in me. “Aiden?!” He quietly says. Without missing a beat he flew down the rest of the stairs and grabs me up, hugging me tightly.

“Oh god, I didn’t think we would ever see you again…” he started to cry making me start up once more. “It will be alright son, let it out now.” He strokes my back. My dad would never have done this. He’s much too conservative. Now that I think about it, how will my family react to their brother/son, being beaten and raped? How will they treat me? That made my already fragile mind worry.

Clearing his throat Mr. Rodriguez asked his daughter, “Court go get Aiden some tissue. And call his boyfriend. I think that will best for right now.” Looking over at Court, he face showed worry. “He will be right here when you get back. I swear. Oh and go get your mother I know that she has been worried sick about him.” As he was talking, he lead me over the couch. When Court disappeared around the corner to the bathroom, my heart panicked. But Mr. Rodriguez stroked my arm and kept me from losing it completely.

“You know I am serious when I said that we didn’t know if we’d ever see you again. You were gone for a while there. No body had any clue as to where you went.” He got quiet for a moment, “Even you boyfriend, oh what’s his name,” he pauses to think, “Jason… Jason. That’s his name.” He laughs

Leaning into him, my eyes start to drift close. Making me jerk back awake. Freaking out, I look around me. Putting my head into my hands, I rub my face and stared at the floor. “This is going to be a long night.” I thought

“It will take some time getting back to normal Aiden. This something isn’t happens everyday. Well not to the people that I know and care about…” The conversation paused there leaving a awkward silence in its wake. Mr. Rodriguez did try to explain it to the best he could. I understood sort of. My brain is still trying to wrap itself around the fact that I was kidnapped, abused, and raped. Oh, can’t forget drugged. How else do you explain waking up in a strange place?

“Hey Aiden?” Courtney called out, making us both jump a little bit. Looking towards the doorway, I spotted not only Courtney, but Jason as well. He stood behind her, like shield. Maybe he’s afraid that if he gets too close that I’ll freak out, start screaming and crying. I’ll probably most likely cry. Ignoring Courtney for a moment, I stare at Jason. Remembering the kiss, that perfect kiss. How soft his lips felt. How he slowly, softly petted my back. How everything seemed to click. I remember also thinking that it was like a puzzle, how everything fit. But there was still that nagging question mark, about how it wasn’t complete. I got to feel Jason’s body up close and personal. Got to his tight muscles. God, how I wish I could just go back there in that moment. Instead of in this reality.

When I came back from dream land, I blinked my eyes and Jason is kneeling on the floor in front of me. With tears coming down his face. I couldn’t take the sight. It literally had my heart crying. Telling me to make it better. That your prince shouldn’t be crying.

With my hand I place it on his cheek and stroke away the tears. Jason he smirks. Falling to the ground, I crush my body against his. This is my place. Right here in the arms of the guy I love… Whoa, whoa, whoa… Hold on there brain. I do not love him, I like him a lot. However, I could see myself loving such a guy.

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry…” I said while crying

“Shhh… shhh… It’ll be alright. No need to feel sorry.” His voice cracked. I know he’s trying to be strong and put on a brave front.

“I didn’t mean to…” I cry harder

“Aiden… Aiden… babe. It’s not your fault. You have to believe that.” He pleads with me

Easier said than done… “It is my fault. Because I allowed you to kiss me. Was I asking for this?”

“Aiden!” IT certainly is not your fault for kissing Jason and then being kidnapped. It certainly isn’t your fault that whatever happened, happened.” Mrs. Rodriguez spoke. Her voice carried sadness. “Further more, you shouldn’t have to hide what you are. You’re allowed to be happy. To show your affection for the guy that you like…” When she came closer, the little boy in me, screamed out to go hug a mom. Kissing Jason on the cheek, I got up and walked over to her. With a huge sigh, I wrapped my arms around her and nestled my face into between her shoulder and neck. This felt like home, I needed this. Not that I didn’t need Jason. I’ve waited for him for four years.

“It will be alright. But I think we need to call some people Aiden. They need to know what happened to you. You need to tell it.” She said softly

Shaking my head no. I didn’t want to face my family nor the police. It’s too embarrassing. How do you tell the one’s that you love that you kidnapped, abused, raped, and drugged? Just how?

“I think mom is right, Aiden. I know this isn’t something that you want to go public with, but you need to get justice. You need to tell the police, so they can find the people responsible for kidnapping you.” Courtney said, but she didn’t know all the details they didn’t know.. “It’s a lot worse than being kidnapped Courtney. A lot worse. How can I tell anyone? Will they believe me? I feel like I’m tainted. I feel all nasty, and disgusting.” i thought

“I love you Court, but they did a lot more than just kidnap me.” I look at her, with tears pooling my eyes. Courtney shook her head, denying what I said.

“i… I can’t accept that.. How… How can people… Why would… Aiden!?”

I look towards Jason, and he’s looking down at the floor. He isn’t making a sound, but I know he is crying. I’m hurting him more. This was supposed to be a happy time for us. However now it’s terrible, horrible, how can we fix this? How can we get passed this?

“I think it’s time to have the police involved. Along with your parents Aiden. I know this isn’t something that you want but it has got to be done. I’m sorry.” As Mr. Rodriguez spoke, my world began to spin. The sounds faded and I sat there. Numb to it all.

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Jason

I can’t believe this happened to my Aiden. Why would anyone want to cause him pain? He’s the most gentle, caring, kind person that we know. He would do anything to help another person.

I know that he’s supposed to be popular. At least from my perspective. He has great friends, family that loves him, and grades that never fail. But, how is he going to continue? This is going to be challenging for both of us. I have loved him from the moment that I kissed him on the of that pool that fateful day.

“Jason?” Courtney whispers. Bringing me out of my thoughts. I look towards her with uncertainty. I don’t know what will come of this.

“Yea?” I clear my throat, “Yea, Court. What’s up?”

We are outside, while Aiden was taken to the kitchen with her parents. I’m thankful for the distraction. My brain couldn’t take anymore heavy flashbacks of how Aiden used to be. Now I have a boyfriend that has lost his innocence in a way. I know a lot of people will regard this as me not caring, but believe me when I say, that I love that boy in there with all my heart and maybe more.

“How are we going to get through this with Aiden, Jason? How are we going to continue on from here? I don’t want to lose Aiden because savages decided to make an example out of him. Fucking homophobic assholes.” She broke down crying after that. Laying her head on my shoulder, I wrap an arm around her, and rubbed her side.

“We will be there for him Court. We will not give up on him. We just can’t.” I kissed her head and continued rocking the swing. Even though my heart is breaking inside my chest because I cannot do anything to solve this issue. I can’t make the pain go away or what they did to him. My baby Aiden, I promise that I will not let you suffer alone in this.

“Excuse us?” Someone said, making both Courtney and I jump a little.

“What can I do for you officers?” I said

“We got a phone call stating that a young man…” He couldn’t continue

“Yes, we know. We all have been waiting for you.” With that, I got up and opened the door for the officers. This can only go one of two ways. I hope they help us find the people responsible.

“Mr. and Mrs. Smith! I didn’t know my parents called you yet. Let’s go inside.” I heard Courtney say from behind me. Looking behind me, I noticed that Mrs. Smith is the only one that had any emotion playing out on her face. This must be very difficult for her.

“Hello, Mrs. Smith. I’m Jason, Jason James.”

“Hello there young man, can you show me where my son is, please?” She asked, but her voice cracked. You can clearly tell that she has been crying.

“Surely, right this way.” On the way to the kitchen. I took a deep breath, and got ready for the scene.

“But I didn’t want my parents to find out this way, I didn’t want the police to be here either. I wanted this all too just go away.” I heard Aiden’s voice. He’s still crying, and fighting letting anyone in.

“Aiden?” His mother said

“Mom?” Aiden looked up at her, with tears running down his perfect face.

“Aiden, what is this all about?” Mrs. Smith asked

“Please have a seat. We have got a problem here. And the only person that can remotely tell you anything is Aiden Smith.” Mrs. Rodriguez says

“Mr. and Mrs. Smith, My name is Detective Rogers, this is my partner Detective Holmes. I wish this was under better circumstances. Aiden, please whenever you’re ready. We may need to call some other people to come out and get more information from you.”

“Mom ... Dad.” Aiden started, but he got choked up by emotion.

“It’s alright, son. Just take a deep breath and continue.” Detective Rogers said

“I don’t know how long ago this was, but when I went to a party that a good friend was throwing. We were drinking and having fun, you know. Well I went outside for some fresh air. And Jason followed me. We chatted for a bit. Everything was going so great. I didn’t want the night to end. After a bit, Jason went inside to get some drinks for me and him. That’s when out of nowhere…” Aiden again pauses, he broke down crying. I know this is hurting him, and it’s hurting me to just hear it. I didn’t want to know what they did to him.

“Son is everything alright?” Mrs. Smith spoke. You could tell that she was crying, while her husband stood there like a statue. No emotion, nothing.

He didn’t respond verbally, only a nod of the head. “Aiden, please continue.” Mr. Rodriguez asks

“Out of nowhere, a pair of hands grabbed me, holding my arms behind my back. Another pair of hands grabbed my legs. And then another set of hands put something over my face, and that’s when everything started to turn black…” He paused again. This is killing him… My baby is hurting and I can’t make it go away.

You can clearly hear Mrs. Smith silently crying at this point. I think she knows what it is to come. I’m silently crying with her and Aiden. With all these people in this kitchen, it felt closed off, like the room is getting smaller by the second. Looking over at Courtney, you can see tears dripping from her eyes, as she hugged herself. Leaning her head on the door frame to the kitchen. Walking over to her, I wrap my arm around her. This is most likely hurting her as well.

“Aiden, please continue. I know this is difficult to discuss, but we have to have all the information.” Detective Rogers spoke again. Nodding his head, he looked at me with a sad smile. Nodding my head I hope I got the message across to continue. “I love you” I lipped to him. Making him open his eyes wide.

“When I awoke… I was in a place. That smelled like rust, mold, and chemicals. Looking around, it looked like a rundown building of some sort. I didn’t see anyone in the room with me, and I didn’t hear anyone from outside the room…” He stops, bowing his head. Taking a moment to collect himself, “I realize that I am tied up, my hands are tied together with thin rope, my ankles were tied together with the same kind of rope. My mouth had duct tape on it. My body felt broken. It hurt so bad. I didn’t know it at the time, but they…” he started to cry again. It’s getting to the extremely difficult part. “They.. They raped me, broke a few of my ribs, I have some lacerations where I had to cut off the rope and from jumping out a window. I later realized that it was a school, a high school. I can’t remember which one though, it has got to be one of two. East or west. Those are the only two high schools in this town that has their doors closed.” When he finished speaking, the room stood in silence. The sounds of muffled crying and sniffling could be heard. My baby Aiden, sat there with his head in his hands, sobbing. It couldn’t have been easy telling the story and remembering what they did him. I don’t think that I could have done it. I wouldn’t have the courage.

“I think that’s all we need for now. Aiden, here’s my card. Call me if you remember anything else. I need to call some other people, they have to come out and take pictures of you. While we wait, don’t clean yourself. It’s best if all the evidence is left how it is.” Detective Rogers said as he and his partner walked from the room to call people.

Walking over to Aiden, I knelt down beside him. Hesitantly I place my hand on his thigh, making him jump. I snatched back my hand as if it had been burned. Looking up at Aiden, he wasn’t ready to be touched you could see that. “I’m sorry Jason. I can’t. Not right now. I’m sorry.” God it hurt, he doesn’t want to touch him?

“Don’t take this personally Jason, he just got telling the police about his rape and abuse. It will take him some time to get comfortable with people again.”

“Aiden?” Mrs. Smith spoke in a shaky voice. He looks up at her with red puffy eyes.