Chapter 28

　　I was out of that horrific place, tears streaming down my face as my being was overpowered by humiliation.

　　My emotions were raging, fear, anxiety, embarrassment, anger all rolled into one.

　　I tried to block out the stares people were giving me as I ran along on the brick pavement, trying to cover myself up with the now torn blouse, trying to preserve that last shred of dignity.

　　I kept walking until my feet carried me off to an abandoned back alley. The dam burst as I broke down crying, unable to stop myself.

　　I'd never been so humiliated in my entire life, I leaned against the rough wall of the alley as my legs sank down, my head rested on my knees as I cried my heart out.

　　I hated myself, my body, my own skin disgusted me now. Wishing I could crawl out of my body, I wiped my eyes as I sniffled.

　　My legs felt so rubbery but I still stood up, stumbling a bit as I tried to stand straight.

　　The cloud of emotions looming in my mind cleared a bit as I made my way to the telephon