Twist of Fate

Chapter 6 - The Silence

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Twist of fate

Chapter 6 - The silence

Tori's POV

To their rapt attention, I told them the story. How Jade and I met, the 2nd encounter and lunch. I did however, leave out one particular detail. I didn't mention that Jade was crying in the hallway. Somehow, I felt that was a very private moment for her. Though I can't say I have any reason to show loyalty to someone I just met, I more than understand her pain.

After that, they all seemed happy that someone my just be succeeding at bringing Jade out of her self-imposed isolation.

"I just ate lunch and she left early, so don't send out the wedding invitations quite yet." I joked. Jade's hot, I can dream can't I.

They all suddenly burst out laughing, but I noticed that Beck didn't seem to find it as funny as the rest. I wonder if they had a history.

Not wanting to dwell on Jade for the remainder of lunch I changed the subject and got to know them. They were all fun. I found out that Andre and I are in the same music theory class 7th hour and have many similar music tastes. Once I got to know Cat a bit, I found her to be very nice. I told them of course that I wanted to be a singer.

As I expected, asked me about my condition. The only one so far that didn't was Jade.

It was Cat who actually asked. "What happened to your legs?

I paused for a moment then with a sad look I answered. "It was a car accident." I could only pray they don't ask me more about it. I don't like telling the story. It's much too painful for me.

Cat nodded and followed up her question with another. "They won't get better?"

I shook my head. "No."

I think Beck sensed my discomfort and he quickly changed the subject. "You know Tori, we're going to Nozu for dinner tomorrow you should join us. It's got good food. Inside, I breathed a sigh of relief that I didn't have to go into any further detail about the accident. I was most grateful that he did.

By the end of lunch, I felt confident I had several new friends. On top of that, I found they were all in Sikowitz's class that was right after lunch.

As lunch ended, the group broke up but Beck seemed to stay behind with me. As the others went out of earshot, he turned to me as we moved to the school.

"I just want to thank you for at least helping to get through to Jade. Lord knows I've tried." He sounded frustrated, as he said it.

"You and her?"

He nodded. "Not any more. After she lost her sight, she grew very bitter and angry. I tried to help her cope. The more I tried, the more she seemed to resist. One day she said, I don't love you, I don't want your help, just stay away."

The next was a question I needed to ask. "You want her back?"

He sighed. "No, not anymore. Even before this, I sensed that her and I maybe weren't made for each other. I still care about her of course. I do appreciate your efforts. "

Even after getting dumped, he cares about her. Not many men would still care. He's a rare specimen indeed. But comparing the two; I'd say Jade was even rarer, if not one of a kind.

"Though, I'm not blind, I'm fully aware of how it feels to wake up in the hospital and find your entire world has been shattered. I thought we were having a decent lunch, but suddenly she just seemed to bolt"