I didn't know what to do. I comforted Poppy and she begged to not inform about all this to mum and dad. It was my responsibility as an elder sister to do the right thing but Poppy's vulnerable state made me seal my mouth and not utter a word to my parents.

"What's his address?" I heard Ted ask Poppy. I rubbed her back and she glanced at Ted.

"Twenty - one, Charles Street," Poppy mumbled and my eyebrows knotted in confusion. Ted grabbed some money which was kept over the drawer and without any warning, he left.

"Shit, Ted! Don't go, wait!" I yelled and gently pushed Poppy away.

"Oh, shit. Why did you tell him the address Poppy? I don't know what is going to happen next," I rushed through the words and yanked open the drawer. I quickly retrieved my car  keys.

"You wait here. I - I should go after Ted," I said and Poppy shook her head.

"No, please don't leave me here. I want to come along," Poppy insisted and I sighed.

"It's not a picnic! Anyway, fine," I gave in since I didn't wanted to waste more time. I dragged Poppy behind me and without informing my parents, we left.

We sat in the car and I drove to Phar's house. I prayed that Ted didn't do anything stupid. It came off as a surprise how Ted reacted to the entire situation. His actions were spontaneous but not intelligent maybe.

"What exactly happened, Poppy? How did Phar er..." My voice trailed and I knew the topic was uncomfortable. But I had to know the events so that when later Poppy has to narrate it to the police officer, she doesn't get stuck because of emotions.

"He called me to his room since Aunt Katherine was in the dining area. I was just helping her with pudding but then I went up. I didn't think he would..." She croaked and I squeezed her hand in reassurance.

"It's okay, I'm your sister. It's not your fault," I whispered.

She nodded and wiped her tears. She continued in a shaky voice, "He said that he - he always loved me. We kissed for a while and then suddenly he tugged at my skirt. He touched me in the most unappropriate places. I refused but then he reached for the buttons of my shirt. I pushed him away but he didn't stop."

"What happened then, supergirl? Take your time and tell me," I said softly. I passed her the water bottle and she choked on it. I rubbed her back and soothed her.

"When I knew that things went out of my hand, I screamed. I tried to bite him, pinch him and even scratch him. I tried all that was taught to us during self defence campaign but all my efforts were in vain," She murmured and I nodded.

"When I finally screamed, he got frightened that Aunt Katherine might hear me, so he let me go," She said and I thanked God that my little sister could escape through his claws.

Poppy unbuttoned her top three buttons of her shirt and I gasped. There were red marks everywhere.
"Shit, is it paining? Do you want to bandaid this?" I asked worriedly.

"Not now," She muttered and looked out of the window. She smiled and I pulled over the car. My eyes widened at the sight in front of me as I quickly unbuckled the seatbelt and ran towards Ted.