the twisted truth C.B

25

Chapter twenty-five

"Come in.." Her voice already comforted me as usual, she was probably so tired of picking me up after all these years, all of his bullshit that made me run to her door. I slowly entered her apartment and made my way to her bedroom, it felt more home than my own, I chuckled to myself sadly at that depressing thought. "Did he touch you again?" She asked me in a serious tone as she sat with me.
"No. I broke up with him, like for good.." I looked into her eyes and she smiled, wiping a tear from my cheek, "Then why are you crying?" She asked.
"Because I feel like an idiot for letting myself be trapped in that relationship for so long, after everything he did..after that one fucked up night, how did I fucking stay Cass?" I practically shouted, tears fell from my eyes like a god damn waterfall, and she shrugged, pulling me in for a hug.
"I know what you're thinking, I told you so, but please Cass-"
"I'm not Iris. I'm just glad you've finally realized it for yourself..you deserve to put yourself first. He never ever deserved you." We both pulled away and I smiled, "I don't deserve you."
"You do. Shut up. Fuck, I'm so happy he's out of the picture, if I could murder anyone and get away with it, it would be him.." I chuckled, wiping my face,
"Me too Cassie.."

My phone chimed with many messages as the night progressed, I was too busy to look at it, with all the catching up Cassie and I were doing, but once she fell asleep, I did and I felt disgusted.

@Wrenhillz: she fucking cheated on me.

My eyes widened at this tweet that had so much recognition, after everything he did...I was going to be the bad guy? I looked at my messages and Colby had texted me.

Colby: how did he find out?! Iris, answer me.
What's going on?

Iris: sorry Colby, rough night...Wren and I broke up.

Colby: Good. But I'm worried about my image right now, I'm sorry..he could hurt my career. Not only mine but Sams.

Iris: he won't. I promise.

Colby: Please make sure he doesn't. Are you okay? Did he hurt you?

Iris: No. I just couldn't do it anymore Colbs.

Colby: Good. Are you somewhere safe?

Iris: the safest.

Colby: you and me, that flight to a country, it's still on the table. Whenever you want.

Iris: Colby...
typing..

Colby: don't say anything, it's just a reminder.
And you know, you have my house if you ever need it, we're all here for you.

Iris: thank you.

Colby: I'll text you in the morning okay?
Sweet dreams

Iris: sweet dreams

I looked over at Cassie who was now asleep, I couldn't wake her up and bother her with this, my eyes looked over at my phone again, and I picked it up with doubt.

Iris: hey Colby?

Colby: yea?

Iris: Can I come over now?

Colby: of course you can. The door is unlocked

Iris: see you soon.

I put my phone down and grabbed my favourite hoodie, rushing out of her apartment with my keys. Colby was my safe place..as much as Cass' apartment was.

Once at his house I crept inside quietly, making my way up to his bedroom. I opened the door to find him in bed, he put down his phone and sat up, his arms opening wide, I immediately jumped into them, allowing myself to be comforted by the man who was once my one night stand, every aspect of our relationship had changed, in only a short amount of time, and it was so much better than I expected. He pets my hair softly, "Colby?" I mumbled, "mhm?" He replied as he continued to pet me.
"Thank you.."
"You don't have to say that.." He whispered, I shut my eyes tightly and let myself enjoy the moment.
But I couldn't be calm for much longer, before Wren released more information about what we did, I had to stop him from telling anyone.
"Colby," I said sternly as I pulled myself from his embrace,
his eyes met mine a panic, "What's wrong?"
"I have an idea on how to stop him from telling people about us, and messing up your names..and mine.." Colby nodded, "What's the idea?"
I picked up my phone and opened up Snapchat, my eyes only, which were only photos of every bruise, cut, and video I recorded of Wren mentally abusing me. "I have these clips..and these photos of some things he did to me in the past. I think I could blackmail him into shutting his mouth..." I mumbled uncertainly. Colby reached out to my arm holding it in a comforting way, his eyes met mine, ''You know you don't have to do this right? Wouldnt you rather bring this into a police report, have him arrested for abuse and make the world see who he truly is. This is your time to take control Iris, end his torture to you.'' Colby's words brought more hope into my mind, he was right, I could take control of this chapter ending, I could be finally heard. I took a deep breath and shook my head, "No, I just want to move on from this..it's been holding me down for years, years Colby, I just want to look ahead." Colby kissed my forehead and pet my arm softly,
"What you want is the only thing that matters."