The nerd Project 3

Chapter 22: Shay

Chapter 22

Shay's pov

I was right Jonah was not happy about this nerd project thing.

He said I didn't need school.

That we were going to get married and he would take care of me.

I didn't want to drop out.

I loved school, and I was making great friends.

All these months I was getting stronger, and he knew that.

He knew it was only a matter of time before I left him.

So he stopped hitting me, and started treating me better in hopes I would stay.

I have to admit I like this Jonah so much better.

I just don't know if it's enough to make me forget all the bad stuff.

I don't think I can forgive him.

He has hurt me way too much.

Everyone was right I deserved so much better than him.

I was tired of being his punching bag.

I was tired of letting him control me.

I was a lot stronger than I gave myself credit for.

I would survive on my own.

I knew what I had to do.

Was I scared to break up with Jonah?

Yes I was.

I mean yes he claims he has changed, but has he really?

Would he hurt me if I tried to leave?

Lea found me a place for girls that were in similar situations.

She wanted me to have a great support system for when I did leave.

I had everything set.

I packed everything up while he was at work.

I came back to get the last of my stuff when he showed up.

"Hey what's going on Shay?" He asked.

"I am moving out."

"Why I thought we got past all of that?"

"Jonah too much bad has happened between us to just move on. I'm sorry but it's over."

He looked at me, and I was scared.

The look in his eyes was so cold.

He was not the Jonah I knew.

Maybe I never really knew him.

I knew I had to get out now.

I quickly dialed 911 without him seeing me.

I was scared he was going to kill me.

"You are mine Shay no one can have you but me."

"Jonah please if you have ever loved me let me go."

"I can't."

"You need help Jonah."

He came up to me, and I backed away in fear.

I was trying to be strong but I was scared.

This man broke me over and over again.

"I am so sorry for everything Shay I never meant to hurt you."