I woke up the next morning at like 8. I was so sore that it was hard for me to even sit up. I had to get Lauren to help me. We both got our stuff together and checked out of the hotel. “Do you want me to drive?” Lauren asked as we walked out. “Please.” i said handing her the keys. We got in the car and drove away. We passed by the House of Blues. I remembered what happened last night. “Lauren i need you to do me a favor.” i said. “Anything.” she replied. “Don’t drive home. Drive by the police station. I need to report the asshole who attacked me last night.” i explained. She agreed and we took a turn onto the freeway headed toward the police station.
I stuffed my hands in the pockets of my jeans. i felt something. i took it out. it was the paper Andy had given me with his number on it. I had almost forgotten that these were the jeans i wore to the concert. I grabbed my phone and texted him. Andy, its Virginia. Im going to the police station to report the guy who attacked me. Ask Jon if he could talk to security and pull up the security tapes from the House of Blues. Please do it ASAP. I sent the text message and got a reply almost instantly. Of course! I was actually talking to Jon about it when you texted me. We will be at the police station to support you soon. I texted back saying thanks and then stuffed my phone in my pocket.
We pulled up to the police station. “Do you need some help inside?” Lauren asked me. “Yeah i think so. It really hurts to walk.” i said. Lauren got out of the car and walked around to the passenger side to help me out, then we walked in. I was really nervous. I never thought that Devonte would actually try and kill me. And he would have if Andy hadn’t come along.
When we walked in, we were immediately approached by a police officer. “Do you girls need help?” she asked us. “Yeah, my friend was attacked last night at the House of Blues. And she knows who it is.” Lauren told to officer. “Oh goodness! well come with me ill help you. My name is Officer Collins.” she said. We followed her into her office and we sat down. The police officer pulled out some papers. “Whats your name young lady?” the police officer asked me. “Virginia Ryan.” i responded. “How come you didnt report this last night?” she asked me. “My boyfriend found me while after i was attacked, he cleaned my cuts, and he wanted me to get some rest before i came down here.” i explained. When Lauren heard me say “boyfriend” she looked at me like “say what?!”. Officer Collins wrote down what i told her in the papers she pulled out. “Where is your boyfriend now?” she asked me. “At the House of Blues talking to security to get the security footage of my attack.” i explained. “And you said you knew who your attacker was?” Officer Collins asked. i nodded, “His name is Devonte Greene.” i told her. She wrote down his name.
Just then Andy and Jon walked in. “I got it!” Andy said holding up a disk. I turned around and smiled at him. “You must be the boyfriend.” Officer Collins said. “Yes ma’am i am.” Andy said. He handed her the disk. “This has the footage of her attack with a clear view of the attackers face.” he explained. Officer Collins put the disk in her computer. She turned the screen of her computer toward us. We all watched. Me being dragged into the ally, and Devonte pulling out the knife to cut me. I started to tear up. I couldnt believe i had to relive this. Andy stood next to me and held my hand tight.
Officer Collins pulled out the disk. “Alright, I will bring this disk to evidence. That kid has actually had complaints against him before, so we will pick him up immediately.” she told us. I breathed a breathe of relief. That bastard was going to get what he deserved. “Thank you.” i said. She got up and shook our hands. “Its our pleasure, and im sorry we had to meet like this. I will call you and tell you if Devonte plans to go to court with this, although it would be a waste of time if he did.” she said. We all walked out of her office.
It still hurt for me to walk, and Andy noticed. “Hey, let me help you.” he said. I gladly agreed and put my arm around his shoulder and he picked me up and carried me out of the police station. When we were all out Jon went in his car and drove off. Me Lauren and Andy went to my car. “So tell me,” Lauren began, “when were you going to tell me that you two were boyfriend and girlfriend?” she asked. “You didnt tell her?” Andy asked me. “Dude, do you know how tired i was after last night? I just forgot. Im sorry Lauren.” i said. “Its ok,” she said, “I know now, and im so happy for you!” she said excitedly.
