How could you? (Third book in Life series)

Breaking Point

Shelby had been her about two and a half months. She has her eye on a really nice place at the moment but has to pay first months, last months rent, and not to mention a deposit. I didn't mind her staying, she cooks, cleans, and pays part of the bills here even though I told her she didn't have to. I was just glad to have the company

We decided to have a pool party since we leave in a two weeks. Thankfully Shel is here to get my mail and watch the place while I was gone. Like my house was just going to get up and run away.

So far the pool party was amazing. Ricky was relaxing and smoking a cigarette. Balz was splashing Ash and the dogs. Ghost and Ryan were talking about something and I was cooking at the grill.

"Chris!".

Shally came walking up. "Oh hey, how was work". She shrugged her shoulders. "It was shit. Guess who called while I was working". I already knew who. "Spencer. I answered it and yelled at him". Yup I was right. "You would think he would give up already". "I know! About ready to change my number". "Do what you have to". She smiled. "Alright well I'm going to change"

Some of the guys came to grab food while to girls were tanning. "It's fucking hot out". Balz whined as he chugged his drink. "Man up cry baby"

I heard a ear piercing scream. Balz and I looked at each other for a moment. "Shel?". "CHRIS! HELP".

We both got up and ran inside to the kitchen were a very scared Shelby stood with Megan holding a knife to her throat.

We stopped dead in our tracks.

"Megan what the fuck are you doing!". Her eyes were red like she had been crying for hours. "Why her! Tell me Chris tell why does everyone want her! She isn't special!". "What do you have against her, what has she done to you Megan". I tried keeping my voice soft as to not tigger her. "She got engaged to my ex boyfriend and I thought maybe sleeping with him would get him back but no, he wants her just like you do. I can't have you or Spencer because everyone wants HER!". "It's not her fault, none of it. I'm sorry Megan I am but look at what your doing!". She closed her eyes and sighed before opening them again . "Do you love her?"

I looked at her and I couldn't say it. Of course I do but telling Megan wouldn't help. She started to cry and instantly got pissed. "Well now you don't get to. Say goodbye!". She quickly shoved the knife into her ribs, pulled out and stuck her again in the side of the stomach. Shelby screamed in agony as she turned the knife. She let go of Shelby and Balz slammed her into the kitchen floor as I grabbed Shelby.

The knife was still stuck in her and she was bleeding everywhere. I pushed my hands on the wound trying to stop the bleeding. I looked at Megan who was laying face first down to the floor. Ricky managed to find a zip tie and they tied her arms up while Balz had her tackled.

"Please wake up please". I held her tight as Ricky was calling 911. I could feel the tears build up in my eyes. I pushed the hair out of her face, trying not to get blood on her face as I stared at her. I swear if I don't get to look at her smile again, I'll be heartbroken. Her glow that she had to her was gone.

I couldn't focus on anything around me. All the sounds of others talking has blended into wordless noise. Someone ripped her from my arms as I looked up to see the EMT placing an oxygen mask on her face and starting an IV. "Chris go with them!". I snapped out of it to hear Balz yelling at me. I stood up and jumped in the back of the ambulance as the police were taking away Megan.

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They instantly took her away from me and into surgery as soon as we got to the hospital. I was left with panic and my horrible thoughts until I felt someone's hand touch my shoulder. I looked up from the chair to see Balz. "It will be ok man. How is she?". I shook. "Won't know for awhile. They took her to surgery as soon as we got here". He sat down next to me. "Alright man well I'll stay by your side. Ricky is coming soon as well. He stayed behind to talk to the cops. I'm sure they will want to talk to you sometime as well".

Ricky POV

I had just got to the hospital after talking to the cops when I saw Balz sitting by himself. "Where's Chris?". He point over to him talking to someone I assumed was a nurse or a doctor. I watched his facial expression go from miserable to blank. His face was flat as he said something to the other person. I couldn't make it out but they finished talking and the person walked out. Chris still stood were he was, not moving a muscle. I was about to go talk to him when I saw him finally moving and heading back toward us.

"Hey man, how is she?". He ran his fingers threw his hair and sighed. "Yes is out of surgery. She lost a lot of blood but she will be fine. They will discharge her in the morning". That was great news. "If she is ok then why do you look like you were just hit by a train? "Because Ricky this is fucking scary. She could have died. Megan was brought into the picture because of me and she hurt Shelby". He took a deep breath. "Sorry man I just got a lot on my mind".

*****

Chris POV

We were discharged and on the way back to my place. Shelby has been ok, just tired and I assume in quite a bit of pain. "You can have my room, my bed is more comfortable then the guest room". "Thanks". She quietly spoke. "How about we get Rex from Balz and have him here?". She seemed to peak up a little. "I thought you didn't want a dog in your house?". I shrugged my shoulders. "I'd feel better if he was here when I'm gone, he could make you feel safer". "True, Rex is an trained to attack". "Alright well I wanted Ricky and Balz to come over anyways. I'll have him bring Rex". "Good, I missed my baby. But I think I'm going to skip hanging out tonight and go lay down". I nodded as she walked up the stairs. "Night".

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Ricky and Balz came over for dinner and hung out for a while. It sucked when they left because once again I was left my thoughts. I knew we needed to talk but just didn't know how to bring all of this up to her. I sighed as I headed up to the bedroom.

I walked into Rex sleeping at the foot of the bed at Shelby's feet. He woke when I opened the door. Dipping his head down and lowly growling at me. "Hush boy". He stopped growling, still watching my every move. I stared down at Shelby sound asleep. She was in a yoga pants and a tank top.

I shook her lightly as I looked down at her

"Shelby we need to talk..."