taken Ⅱ [jason mccann]

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[ J A S O N ]

I swallowed the burning liquid, cringing my face together and shaking my head while the alcohol traveled down my throat and into my stomach. I sat next to Carter and Fredo at a bar counter while they took a shot themselves too. Carter had dragged me out, stating he was tired of seeing me mope around the house

I was not a mope. Ok, maybe I was but you understand my situation. I just-I just miss her.

I wiped the rest of the alcohol that was left on my face and sighed while Carter shook his head with large eyes. He slammed the shot glass against the wooden counter and panted out "That was a strong one."

Fredo chuckled and waved the bartender over to us. "We'll take four more!" Fredo announced and nodded his head to the bartender.

"Four more? I can barely handle one." my voice was weak. So was I. Ever since Aubrey left, I've become this totally different person. I use to be strong, I use to be the one to take charge and handle everything in the snap of a finger but now, I'm so weak I can't even get out of bed in the morning.

My heart clenches in pain every day, every minute, every second without her. Nothing can make me happy except for three things. One; Caleb, Cameron and Cassie's baby. Two; Aubrey, the love of my life. Three; knowing Aubrey is safe and out of harms way. Of course, Aubrey being with me would make me so happy. Beyond happy actually. But knowing she's safe, makes me even more happier.

"Man it feels so nice to be away from Carla. Don't get me wrong. I love her and all but sometimes a guy just needs a break from his woman." Fredo shook his head.

Carter's mouth opened up, about to agree with Fredo until I shot a glare at him. He should know better then to talk badly when I'm right next to him and could kick his ass in a second. Carter's mouth fell into a thin line and brought another shot to his lips. "I can't say I agree with you man." he said before downing the shot away.

Alfredo and I chuckled before Alfredo downed the other shot. I sat in my stool staring at the shot before me. The brown liquid floated in the bottle and I felt my mouth water at the sight. I've become addicted to alcohol ever since Aubrey left. It's like alcohol is the only thing that numbs my pain. It's the only thing that helps me.

I've tried to stop myself from drinking for awhile because I never realized how much I was consuming, how unhealthy it was for me. That shot I had just took, I was forced to take by Alfredo. He and Carter both think that's it's good for me to stay drunk, having fun and acting dumb instead of crying over Aubrey. But what they don't realize is that drinking isn't going to help me get over her. I need to face reality and realize she's gone. There is nothing I could do about it.

Sweat began to drip down my forehead and my temptation to down the shot grew even more. My throat became dry and my mouth watered. I shook my head and stood up from my stool. "I'm sorry guys, I need a breather." I cleared my throat and walked away before they could say a word.

I struggled to walk out of the crowded bar filled with guys and chicks and made my way outside, into the downtown sidewalk. I let out a deep breath of air and sighed, feeling calm. and relaxed. My nerves settled and I felt like I could breathe again.

Girls checked me out while they walked by and I stood there with my hands in my pockets. They smirked and waved hi, twisting their dead hair around their finger. I cringed and gave each one of them a dirty look before I heard a familiar voice exclaim "Ah!" and a body fall on top of me.

I grabbed the girl with my arms while another girl fell into another guys arms. The girl I caught fell into my arms, causing her long brown hair to fall in front of her face. I felt her let out a deep breath and breath furiously once I caught her. Sparks went all over my arms and hands as I held her in my arms. My body shook at the sensation and I felt my arms become weak at how good it felt to have this random good in my arms.