Malicia and I gaze at them in confusion as they keep screaming some hurtful words. “Kill her! She is a prosituta (prostitute). Kill her!” “What’s going on, Elara? Why are they at my house?” Fear written all over Malicia’s face, laced in her voice. “I wish I had an answer to this,” I responded. Three hefty men suddenly step forward, and storm toward us. I stretch my body to the side, standing right in front of Malicia to protect her from the men. I don’t know what it is that they want with her, but I need to protect my friend. I know she is innocent. Surprisingly, the first hefty stood right in front of me, and when I raised my face to speak. A hard slap descended on my cheek. My head banged on the wall, and my hair cascaded on my face as I held my cheek. Tears blur my sight. “How da