Dream or reality

Christi and I met at our favorite spot for lunch. The little known restaurant sitting at the end of LaGuna pier.

"So, have you heard from Dick lately? What about child support, did he finally start paying?"

Christi asked.

I replied, "oh Gawd no! I never hear from him."

I could feel someone looking at me. I looked around and scanned the crowd. I didn't see anyone looking at me, but man I sure could feel it.

"Yeah, we finally get a little bit of money each month."

Just then the hairs on my neck stood up. It felt like someone breathing on my neck. My stomach began to ache. That's when I recognized what it was. It was him. My ex. I could feel his presence, but I did not see him. I tried to ignore it and continued talking, "are you and Amber going to be able to make it to Aaron and Lynn's wed-...." I felt a hand on my neck and is fist grabbed my hair. I turned and no one was there. My heart was racing. My stomach in knots, my breathing rapid.

All of a sudden he grabbed my shoulders and yanked me out of that booth. I started kicking and screaming, "LEAVE ME ALONE! Leave me alone!!!!"

Robert shook me, "Kay, Kay! Are you ok? Are you having a nightmare?"

I caught my breath, shook my head and whispered "yes." As he held me tighter.

It's been a over year, yet I'm still haunted by my abuser, and his spirit still intimidates me.