This is a continuation of my story... This is the truth, as best as I can remember it...
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The hot summer day was rejuvenating. Out of school, not yet having to go to college, the days were my own. I spent most of that Sunday in my room, coming out only to eat and use the bathroom. My mind reeled as I relived the night before. I cried some, partly from fear, partly from my break-up with Atal, but also because I came to one inescapable conclusion: I loved sex! I was a bit at a loss, however. I couldn't bring myself to go out and see friends and neighbors. I was too embarrassed, like I thought everyone else in the whole world knew what happened.
I knew it was just bad to start having the entire neighborhood over for my satisfaction, but every time I thought of having a man inside me, it made me wet. As the next several days wore on, I touched myself often, fantasizing about being with a man, wondering if sex would be that way when I got married. I was initially afraid of pregnancy. My Daddy would be so angry when he found out. I knew he would, it was just a matter of time. But in the mean time, I figured to just let things happen. Somehow I was more afraid of telling Daddy than his confronting me when he did find out. Overall, I was still very nervous, though.
Finally, I didn't have a choice. I had to go down the street, past the house where the guy lived. Mom had a bunch of papers she wanted delivered to her friend's house down the block, and since she and Dad were at work, a simple phone call from her solved her problem. That phone call may have been the change of my life forever...
I put it off as long as I could, but it was mid-afternoon, and I knew if I didn't go, I wouldn't get it done, then Mom would tell Dad, and then I'd get busted for disobeying Mom. So I got dressed, this time in shorts, crop top, and sandals, and ran the errand.
I walked up the street, my head turning, my eyes roving, looking to see everyone's eyes, to try and see what they were thinking. The young kids just ignored me, of just said "Hi!" Mrs. Allen waved hi as she was watering the grass, and hosing down the kids at the same time. She smiled and said it was a warm day, and that was it! No snide remarks, no side glances, no knowing looks. It seemed like I was holding my breath as I passed her, but once it downed on me she didn't know about my attack, it was like a gigantic weight was lifted of my shoulders! Maybe I would be able to keep this terrible secret!
I made the trip uneventfully, past the house of the guy who stole my virginity. The garage was open, and I could hear music playing loudly inside, but no one was out front as I walked by, my sandals making smacking noises with every step. I reached Mrs. Ryan's house, and smiled as she accepted the pile of papers I was carrying. Relieved of my burden, both the papers and the emotional one I was carrying as nobody seemed to make note what happened to me, I began the short trek home.
On the way back, I again passed the house with the loud music. Only this time, the garage was not empty. He was there, wearing a black tank top and long black shorts, a gold chain hanging from his neck. I don't know why, but I froze, just looking at him as he was putting something on a shelf. He then turned and saw me, our eyes meeting, mine locked on his. All he said was "Hey!"
He approached me, and I was able to finally move a muscle, my head looking to see who was watching us. Like before, I was being ignored by the whole neighborhood, who were wrapped up in their own things, like kids or watering the lawn. When his hand touched my arm, it was almost like I was jolted by electricity. "I knew it!" his words smiling at me as he spoke.