You Saved Me Once Book 1 novel Chapter 20

Before more “lies”, or “truths” come out, I decide to head home.

After what Hayes said, I felt even worse. I do have a lot of secrets. The ride home reminded me of all the unwanted dirt, and secrets I have buried.

When I pull into our driveway, Jake’s right there. I’m reminded again of.

Another secret

He’s blasting music, from his car. When I pull into the garage, he starts to laugh. I get out of my car and slam my door.

“Screw off Jake before I tell Rochelle you’re obsessed with her.” I say.

For the rest of the weekend I avoid everyone and stay in my room. It was just me, and ice cream.

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I knew what waited for me at school. I knew I had work. I knew Rochelle was going to be pissed all day. I knew Jeff was going to look down at me for how I treated him the other day. I didn’t want that, not today. I couldn’t handle it.

I decided to ditch, I’m a senior. It was my right to ditch, right?

I’ve never done it before alone, but I needed time away.

For the day, I drive around town, and take photos. It took my mind off things enough, for me to breathe. Enough for me to, catch my breath.

However, doing so, I start to notice a bad habit creep its way back into my life.

Before I could subside it, I drive back home. It was an hour be-fore school got out. I thought I’d be home alone.

As soon as I open the back door there, there’s Adam, the scowl-er that could.

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“First you call the cops on Hayes. Now you think he’s cheating. Alex what, why are you doing this? Are you trying to ruin his life?” He only laughs.

“I heard you say it Adam. What is this a game or something?” I ask.

“So, you were eavesdropping too? Are you fucking stalking Hayes now, or something?” He asks.

“Ha. No. I just overheard.” I say.