1.10 Don't let it ruin your life

Kirsten finally had the place to herself. She was excited about Darren coming over she'd never met a man quite like him before. Her instinct was telling her that he could be the one her Mr right. One thing was sure she couldn't wait and find out. There was a knock at the door and Kirsten had butterflies in her stomach when she opened the door and saw Darren standing there.

"Hay there. You look...beautiful."

Kirsten was blushing but replied, "Thanks. Go through." Darren got closer to her and asked, "You know seen as we have the place to ourselves, why not umm...have dessert if you know what I mean."

Estevan was not impressed Matt was late, "What time do you call this?"

"Sorry we were shooting hoops. Uncle Estevan this is Jake and Andrew."

"Hi boys, take a seat. Mathew tell me what happened."

"I told you this asshole approached me, knew my name and then told me to give you a message something about deals and then gave me these black eyes. Uncle Estevan what is going on?"

Estevan made his answer simple without going into detail, "I've made choices that some would not agree with. I've had many reasons as to why I did what I did. Unfortunately you leaving home meant you became an easy target but I will sort it out."

Matt maybe young but he wasn't stupid either, "You mean drugs don't you. And this is the reason for my black eyes."

Estevan was taken aback that Matt was blunt with him, "I under estimated you. Yes you are right but I'm done with it. This just a loose end I need to tie up."

"And Dad?"

"He was never part of it. I kept that promise to your Aunt Heather."

"Let's see the place you are staying at."

They walked home talking about family mostly. Matt asked after everyone especially his cousin Art. They approached the beginning of the boardwalk which wasn't far from the house. As Matt pointed out the house to Estevan they heard a scream coming from the house. Jake ran towards the house because it was Kirsten's voice followed by the others.

Kirsten was screaming at Darren, "Get off me."

"I don't think so. Where's your boyfriend, Matt?"

"He's not my boyfriend. Now get off." Darren had pinned her to the bed and his grip was getting tighter. Kirsten started to cry with the pain as the grip tightened around her wrists.

"Scream all you like but we are going to have some fun. After all this is what you like isn't it?"

Kirsten was now in pain and terrified, "Please get off me." Darren was getting more angry at her and was about to undo his trousers when Jake grabbed him and threw him on the floor. He was about to beat the guy up when he heard Kirsten crying and running away in the other room.

He was now torn go after his sister or get this guy. Andrew was full of rage and told him to go and look after Kirsten. Darren got up and went for Andrew but he got in first. 

He punched Darren sending him flying but Andrew wasn't done he wanted this guy to pay for what he did. 

Estevan grabbed him and quietly said, "I know your secret Andrew now go and see if she's ok and I'll deal with him. This is the guy causing trouble." He put Andrew down and he walked away angry.

"Matt go with your friends. Darren and I have business to discuss." He dragged him outside and threw him to the wall. "How dare you go after Matt?"

"Fuck you." Darren spat as a grin came across his face.

Estevan grabbed him, "You shouldn't be laughing, Darren. You hurt an innocent young girl as well. You are one sick guy. I think its lunch time."

"Yeah well I'll skip lunch if you don't mind."

"I wasn't asking, Darren. Did I forget to mention you are the lunch?"

Kirsten just cuddled into her brother, "Sis its ok. You are safe now."

Andrew was by her side, "Is there anything I can get you?"

"I just want Jakey."

Holding her he replied, "I'm here sis."

Andrew was enraged and walked out of the room where he banged his fist on the wall. Matt followed him and quietly said, "Kirsten is fine."

Through gritted teeth he replied, "Look at the state of her. I don't think she will ever recover." Estevan walked back in and stated, "It's all sorted."

Andrew was angry, "Where is that bastard?"

Estevan firmly said, "Look I've dealt with the situation and he won't be hurting anyone anymore."

Estevan went to the room where Jake and Kirsten were sitting together. He crouched down by Kirsten and asked, "Are you ok?" Kirsten just looked at him and nodded.

"Listen to me. He won't hurt you again I promise. Just so you know your Mr Right is out there and he's closer than you think so don't give up and let that excuse of a guy ruin your life. I'll stay a day or two to make sure you guys are alright."

Kirsten finally spoke, "Thank you." Hazel ran to Kirsten side and told her that she got a phone call from Matt who told her what happened. "Come on Kirst you need to rest and I'll stay with you."

When they got upstairs Kirsten went and changed in her PJ's and laying on Hazel's bed said, "Matt's Uncle said something strange. He told me Mr Right is closer than you think. What does he mean?"

Hazel looked puzzled but said, "I honestly don't know Kirst but what I know is you need to rest."