Hidden Secrets (Jelena)

Chapter 23

As soon I got to my dorm, I got my laptop and plugged in the USB.

Soon enough, images of me laying naked on Justin's couch popped up.

Anger raged inside me and I felt so embarrassed to know that there was a high chance Luke had shown these pictures with Justin.

This is so embarrassing. Never in my life did I think I would see these types of pictures of me.

I looked at about three pictures until I felt sick from the inside. I can't look at this anymore. I shut down my laptop and unplug the USB.

I want to destroy it before anyone else can see it. I threw the USB onto the floor and jumped on it until it was shattered into many pieces. It provided me a release of my anger and I felt somewhat calmer as I started at the broken pieces of the USB.

There.

I smiled to myself.

I am so glad Justin gave me this. But I can't help but wonder if he has more flash drives with pictures of me in it.

I hope not.

It was obvious Justin had proved himself to be untrustworthy. I remember the genuine look on his face as he apologized. I want to believe that maybe he does truly feel bad but a part of me felt scared to ever get close to him again.

But... he did give me the USB and if this truly is the only copy remaining, then maybe, just maybe... he does care somewhat.

After picking up the pieces of the USB from the floor, I threw them in the garbage.

I took a glance at the clock that read 5:45

This day had been a disaster. It's almost evening and I refuse to waste more of it.

Maybe it'd be a good idea to apply for some jobs, it would give me a distraction from life, and I could use the extra money.

I grabbed my red coat and headed out of my room.

As I walked into the parking lot, I spotted Justin's car. He was sitting in the driver's seat with his window rolled down and music blared from his speakers.

Great.

"Going somewhere?" He called out as he looked at me.

"Yeah, I'm heading out to look for a job," I responded, trying to remain calm.

"Need a ride?" He asked.

"No, I'm okay. Thank you," I stated.

"I heard that Starbucks was hiring" Justin spoke.

"Really? I would love to work there" I answered

"Yeah, which girl wouldn't" He laughed "So up for a ride?"

I shook my head.

"Think of it as a benefit to you. I know a few places that are looking to hire, my parents are friends with many owners, and they know me well. I could put in a great word for you."

That would be convenient.

"Okay, only because you owe me," I finally accepted his offer.

I felt defeated but I needed a job and if he could help me get one easily, so be it.

I walked over to the passenger seat and made myself comfortable with the leather seat. It was freezing.

Justin, realizing my coldness and shivering, he turned up the heat.

I hugged my knees, waiting for my body to heat up.

"Here, take my jacket," He said, holding the steering wheel with his left hand, with his right he struggled to get his leather jacket off.