Her Lawyer

It all started with a slap.



I was standing in the hallway of my own home. No, my own house.

I was stagnant. Stuck. Still.



If I could kill someone legally, I’d kill him. No higher morality and no one’s God could stop me.



Instead, I felt it again.



Another slap.

Another — till I stumbled back and looked at him with teary eyes. My breath was heavy, panting. I felt weak, and helpless.



“Suck it up before Lorelai sees you.”



His words were sharp, void of any emotion whatsoever. He felt nothing. His eyes didn’t even meet mine as his footsteps retreated into one of the rooms of the house.



Lorelai.

Right. Fuck this. I’m done with this shit, and I’m not going to be weak. That is not the example I want to set for you. I’m going to get justice, and I am going to send that man behind bars, no matter what it takes. I promise you this, Lore.