His words stung deeply, like an emotional slap to the face. And they reminded her of how she felt when her father yelled at her as a child. His insults pierced her soul like a knife.
No one had every implied she was tasteless or sexually provocative. This man was a liar. When his friends laughed at her, her heart ached even more. His words were filled with deceit, but the culture and tradition of her people would not allow her to speak out. Her father and brothers would react strongly if she did so. She could not afford the risk of more pain.
She did not have a place to stand up and defend herself. She was strong and full of life, but she felt helpless. His reckless insults were hurled with such ease. Oh, how they hurt! She walked away ashamed, even though she had done nothing wrong. She felt alone.
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