Chapter 9

• Brandi
• “Your cousin?” Giovanni whispers. 
• “Yes,” I reply, still annoyed we were interrupted and by that asshole no less. 
• “Brandi, get out here now!” 
• “You fucked your cousin?” He asked wide-eyed as if it’s a sin. I frown. I had no intention of telling him or Brandi, but since he already knows, I might as well explain myself. 
• “He forced himself on me when I lived with my grandmother; it continued until left for college.” This the first time I’ve told anyone, Jameis and my therapist, but I’m not ashamed; it happened. The only one who should be ashamed was that monster on the other side of the door.