It was Thursday night. I had a long day and was finally ready to relax for the evening. As usual finished the final bits of housework, had a shower, got into my comfy clothes and had a well earned smoke.
It’s so quiet here, evenings almost feel atmospheric.
I now felt really floaty, that was a nice smoke. Usually of an evening I walk round and check I’ve locked up but tonight was different. I was so high I went straight to bed, taking off all my clothes bar a baggy t-shirt.
As I slowly crawled into bed, my head touching the pillow, I felt so tranquil.
I was vulnerable.
……
I twitched as I heard a sound. As I came around I recognized the sound of a belt buckle. My heart racing as I’m trying to comprehend what’s about to happen. Did I leave the door unlocked? Someone’s in my house! Someone’s in my bedroom!
Adrenaline started to fill my body, I could almost feel it move down me like a wave in the ocean, my breathing rapid …