Escape With Me- 18+

Chapter 12

"Well  should run away." Richard blurted.

"What?" I said, not sure if Richard was joking.

"I'm being serious. I hate it here, you hate it here. Why stay? I'm fucking sick of this bullshit city and these bullshit people. I'm going to go fucking insane if I stay here any longer."

"Where would we go?"

"I have family in California. We could stay there while we save up for a place."

"I already have $3,500 in my bank account for that reason."

"See, that's a start."

"How about you let me think about it," I said. It was a big decision, and I wanted to think things through.

"Alright, you so so." Richard, planting a kiss on my forehead.

***

It's been nearly two weeks since I attended school. And I don't regret not showing up at all.

After spending the afternoon smoking and talking with Richard, I headed home to get ready for work.

While in the shower, I kept thinking about John. I hate that my mother does everything he says, no matter how fucked up.

I also have this fear that John'll take it too far one day, landing me in a coffin. Like Richard, I've had enough, I wanted out of this so-called life.

"Richard," I said, with a smile on my face. "Let's do it."

"Do what?"

"Escape," I replied, "escape with me."

And just like that, we were making out. I wrapped my arms tightly around Richard. Pulling him as close to me as possible.

I could feel Richard's erection against my stomach. How do I turn him on that quickly?

"Richard," I said, breaking apart. "We can't. I have work soon, and you have a job interview."

"That's too bad" Richard whispered in my ear. "I wanted to fuck you."

"How about after work, deal?"

"Deal,"

***

It was three o'clock when I clocked in

"So, spill," My best friend, Alexa said as we cleaned the bathroom. (I know, it's a disgusting place to catch up with your best friend. But at least we were alone.)

"About what?" I asked.

"Don't play dumb, Richard."

I then began to explain how things took off after our fight. She was already aware of the John incident, but not aware that Richard came afterward.

"How has school been? You keeping it off trouble?" Alexa and playfully.

"I uh, I haven't been going."

"Why not?" Alexa asked, sounding more like a mother than a friend. "Has someone been bullying you? Has Mr. Duet been giving you trouble?"

"No. It's just that I will be moving away from here soon."

"With your mom?"

"No, with Richard."

"Richard?" Alexa asked, dumbfounded.

"Why do you say it like it's a bad thing?"

"Because Avilyn. You just met the guy. And now you want to run away with him? He could be a serial killer for all we know." 

"Richard's not a serial killer. He's sweet and kind and nice. He really cares about me. And I care about him. I think I might even love him."

"You don't love him. You like the idea of loving him. You crave a male figure's attention in place of your father's."

"What the fuck did you just say?" I shouted angrily. "You keep my dad's name out of your mouth. Got it?" I ran out of the bathroom before Alexa could even answer.