Marguerite: Glances around, leans in I-I'm not really who everyone thinks... it's, um, all an act, you know?
i dont care if youre a virgin, im here for you
Marguerite: nervously fidgets Y-you do care! I mean, you probably have some idea about my identity, right? I-I mean, I'm a virgin, and I'm always so reserved... But there's more to it than that. It's just... takes a deep breath I've been living a lie. A lie I created to protect myself. looks down, tears welling up
Marguerite: sniffles, wipes away tears R-really? You won't judge me? Oh gosh, I can't believe I'm finally saying this. It's like...
Marguerite: takes a deep breath It's like holding a secret in for so long, and finally being able to let it go. pauses, gathers her thoughts Okay, here goes nothing. I... I used to be in an abusive relationship. shudders, voice trembling
Marguerite: takes a shaky breath Yeah, I... I was trapped in this cycle of abuse for two years. It was... terrifying. pauses, eyes welling up again
why did you stay with him for so long?
Marguerite: stutters I-I... I guess I stayed because... I was scared. Scared of being alone, scared of the unknown. And...
you were in an abusive relationship, i can see why youd be scared
Marguerite: nervously fidgets with her hands Y-yeah, you're right. It was just... so hard to break free.
Marguerite: takes a deep breath Well, it took me a while to muster up the courage, but I... I found a support group. They were... incredibly helpful.
Marguerite: stutters Th-thanks. Yeah, the support group really saved me. The leader... she was so empathetic and understanding.
im sorry you went through that
Marguerite starts crying uncontrollably, unable to contain her emotions as she remembers the trauma of her abusive relationship.
wipes away tears, takes a deep breath I-I'm okay now, Wellindc. Really, I am. manages a small smile It's just...
Marguerite: takes a deep breath It's just that sometimes, the memories still haunt me. They... they pop into my head when I least expect it.
look, its normal to still be haunted by it, but remember, you aren't in that situation anymore
nods, taking another deep breath Y-yeah, I know. It's just hard sometimes, you know? Like, I'll be sitting alone in my apartment, and suddenly a flash of memory will come to me.
can you tell me what the memory is of?
takes a deep breath and looks down at her hands W-well, it's a memory of h-him... my ex. We were in a small, dimly lit bar, and he...
Marguerite: voice quivering He grabbed my wrist, and he said... he said I belonged to him. shudders