In The Dark

Chapter 41

~ Jocelyn's P.O.V. ~

I wake up in a jolt. I heard a noise downstairs. I feel Niall's arms around mine, he's still asleep.

I carefully climb out of his arms, not wanting to wake him. I grab my phone off the bedside table to check the time.

1:30a.m.

Damn, I was hoping we'd be farther through the night than that. BAM.

I heard a small crashing noise coming from below, again. BAM BAM.

I quickly head out of Niall's room and head down the stairs. I try to go as quietly as possible. I don't want to wake anyone else, especially if there's someone downstairs.

I head around our corner that heads to the kitchen. I peak around the corner and see a woman. I instantly whip my head back.

My heart rate speeds up quickly. My mother is back already. I run back to the stairs in horror. I dial 911 on my phone.

"9-1-1 what is your emergency?" a man picks up the line.

"Help me. My mother is here. I need help. She's going to kill me," I whisper out of breath.

"We're sending someone your way. Please stay on the line until our officers arrive," he informs me. I answer in agreement, as I am too scared to sit here alone.

"Are there others in the house?" he asks for more information.

"Yes, there are five others. One is my boyfriend, and the other four are very close friends of ours."

"Please get everyone to a safe place inside the house. Do you have a lock on bedroom doors?"

"Only on my bedroom door," I inform him.

"Get everyone into your room and lock the door. Okay?" he asks.

"On it," I say, standing up and heading back towards Niall's room. My hands and body are shaking to no extent.

I walk into Niall's room and shake him. He groans slightly. "Ni, babe. Please get up. You need to get up."

"What's going on?" he asks me.

"My mother is here," I cover my hand over his mouth and calm him. "Go to room and close the door behind you. The other boys will be in soon."

He does as I say, as I head to Louis' room next. He's awake on his bed, crying.

"Lou, you need to go into my room. Niall is in there waiting."

He refuses at first, but then finally agrees and walks slowly into my room. I couldn't tell him she was here. He would freak.

I then head to Liam's room. Then Harry's. And then Zayn's. After I finally get them all into my room I walk in myself, locking the door behind me.

They're all sitting on my bed. "Okay, we're all in here. What now?"

"Just be patient. Our officers are almost to your destination."

"Okay thank you officer, can I hang up now?" I ask.

"Of course. Stay safe."

"Thank you. Bye."

I collapse onto my bed. All I want is to go back to bed. It was a struggle to get everyone awake.

"Those of you who want to, you can go back to sleep. I understand. Just be aware that we are in danger. And we aren't starting the fight. We wait. Officers will be here to arrest her, but in the meantime, we need to be patient and stay in here."

Everyone tenses as I speak about my mother. I have to calm myself, so I don't freak out myself. I need to stay strong.

I hear the police sirens get louder as they get closer to the house. My heart beat speeds up faster than ever. I run into Niall's arms and wrap my arms around his torso.

"Put your hands in the air!" we hear the cops yelling from downstairs.

They're here.

sorry that i missed a day! i decided not to upload on friday because i was SUPER busy. but i'm back!! hope you enjoy(: