Back-alley left to dumpsters, syringes and rats. Entering, Jed had been in a world of hitting first and leaving fast. That was before; when he still had a tenacious hold on the iron-pipe; weapon by chance; not by choice.
He recalled the lure of her voice; sounding different now:
“I want you to remember — two years ago”
He shivered slightly, oily tarmac on his skin; she said no, and no again; NO; just teasing he thought. But he had proved himself; not giving in. She had been perfectly silent when he left her.
He whispered:
“Brenda”
“Good — time to leave” – he heard the click-clack of stiletto heels departing.
Then through blurry eyes; the menace of steel enforced workman’s boots — approaching.
“Hi Jed, I’m Brenda’s brother — I will be your teacher tonight”,
“No, no, NO” — Only dumpsters listening; too late Jed finally learned what NO means.
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It’s been a very long time since I wrote for Angela Geoff’s Visdare prompt. If your taste is for great black-and-white photo, this is the place to go.
Björn Rudbergs writings 
too bad that not all girls who are violated have a big brother to “educate” the rapist…
Too bad they never understand it before the damage is done.
that is even more true!
What a story!! Very true to life too. My son punched a guy who was too pushy with his sister when they were teens and broke his nose.
Ah.. yes defending your sister is consider an honorable thing to do.
This was so heavy. I was taken aback
I don’t know how I feel about this but this poem was so powerful. Just wow.
When my daughter was born, my 9 year old son, was very apprehensive about the nurses taking her out of the room to finish checking her vitals and to give her first bath. After 30 minutes he said, “They should have already brought her back!” LOL! Brothers are very protective.. My daughter will never be able to have a boyfriend! But that can be a good thing! Nice take on the prompt by the way! No really does mean NO!
Would those who do not respect “no” don’t always gt their justice!
… an intense story.
ugh….our sins tend to catch up to us…you know….
Too bad the brother didn’t show up sooner. I would guess he’s learned a valuable lesson . Good story and well written, Byorn. — Suzanne
Brilliant flash fiction piece.
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