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“Now isn’t the time, Lauren,” hearing that voice makes my fists ball up and I feel my mom’s hands cover them to calm me down.
She whispers, “I know, baby,” in her motherly tone. I feel protected with her around. I slowly unclench my fists and exhale deeply, still not facing them. At least I now know where not to look.
“Why? I think it’s perfect, everyone is here! So, Knox and I decided to get back together. For good.” It feels like a freight train has hit me, showing no mercy.
“What?” The questioning tone of the voices behind me is loud, almost accusing. I feel my heart shatter into a million pieces, crumbling to the ground from her hand.
I close my eyes, trying to picture a place better than here. Anywhere but here. I don’t know why, but this feels worse than when I ended things with Drew. A million times worse.
Turning around, I kiss my mom’s cheek for the first time, aware of the eyes on me. “I’m going to sleep,” is all I manage to say before leaving the room, leaving behind the people who stayed up to ensure I made it home.
I push the door open and let it fall shut behind me with a thud. As I make my way up the stairs to my room, no one follows. I’m grateful for the space.
Once inside my room, I lock the door, peel off my clothes layer by layer, and drag myself into the shower. I turn up the heat, letting the hot water trickle down my body, turning my skin a shade of pink.
Dipping my head under the water, I wash my body with my favorite coconut-scented body wash. I scrub my hair thoroughly, ridding it of any grass or possible twigs.
After my shower, I step out into my room wrapped in a towel. Seeing his jersey on my bed makes me sick, so I toss it onto the floor and pull on my NYPD top again.
I wrap a towel around my hair to help it dry faster and glance at the messages on my phone.
Thirteen missed calls from Sam.
Six missed calls from Tyson.
Twenty-two missed calls from Mom.
Forty-seven missed calls from… him.
I read through everyone’s messages but his, until I finally give in and decide to read them.
Knox
Alex please answer.
Knox
I’m sorry baby doll. I hate myself.
Knox please let me know you’re alright.
Knox just one message Alex please.
Knox
Alex please!!
Knox
Let me know you’re safe baby doll.
Knox
I’ll be waiting for you when you come back!
Knox please don’t shut me out, you weren’t meant to see that.
Knox baby doll, I’m sorry
Knox
I hate when you’re upset with me Alex. Please talk to me.
Knox
I feel like an asshole, please come back, hit me, punch me, slap me, scream at me whatever just please come back and do something.
Knox tell me where you are! Alex please answer me. You’re driving me crazy with the silent treatment.
Knox you won’t understand I’m doing this to protect you.
Knox
I miss you.
Knox come back
There are plenty more messages where he’s begging me to forgive him. But not in a million years will I forgive him.
My head is pounding from all the crying I’ve done, and I feel dehydrated. Thank God I have a water bottle beside my bed. I twist the cap off and chug it down, hoping to soothe my throat and case my headache.
I sit up, resting my head against the headboard, and my heart jumps when I hear a soft tap on my door. It’s a light thump, like someone’s head hitting the door.
I ignore it and slide down into my sheets. But the knocking continues until I hear Sam’s voice outside.
“You’re a fucking asshole, Knox! I can’t believe you did that to her. To do that to my sister and then get back with that bitch!” she hisses, thinking I’m asleep.
But I’m awake, listening to them through the thin piece of wood separating us.
“I know, Sam! Do you think I don’t know that? Fuck! Can you get her to talk to me?”
“What? No! You fucked this up for yourself. You don’t even deserve her attention-“
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