Finding a Way to You (Book One of The Finding Series, going through revision)

Chapter 17

Jamie's POV

I held onto Becca's hand tightly as we pulled into the 24 hour diner, that I had told her about. All I wanted right now was to be with her.. After my dad had slapped me, all I wanted to do was have Becca in my arms. "This place is great. They have the best hamburgers." I told her, as the gripped on my hand tightened.  "Becca, why are you cutting off my circulation." I teased.  

She glared at me. "Sorry Jamie. I guess I am just nervous." 

"Becca. There is no need to be nervous. Look at me." I pulled her chin, so that her eyes were locked on mine. "Tomorrow is going to be fine. God has everything in control. Got it?" She nodded. I quickly pressed my lips to hers, wanting to taste her once more. "Come on. Let's eat." 

I pulled her into a booth and we waited for someone to take our orders. 

Minutes passed and a girl probably around  17 or 18 came up in the skimpiest waitress outfit I have ever seen. Her red hair is curled to a tee, and the tiny blouse she has on, barely covers anything. "So..." She spoke seductively. My skin crawled. I could see Becca's glare and knew she didn't like this one bit. "What can I get you cutie? Want a helping of me and a little fun for desert?" She said suggestively. "We would like two hamburgers and two cokes, thank you." Becca spoke with anger in her voice.

A glare was sent her way, as the waitress, known as Addy left. "Becca, did you have to be so harsh?" I asked.

She just rolled her eyes. "I didn't like the way she was looking at you.. She was raping you with her eyes. I didn't like it." She fumed. I snickered. "Becc's are you jealous?" Her cheeks flamed a hot crimson color. "Why would I be jealous, Jamie? I am not jealous."

"If you're not jealous, then why are you blushing?" She glared at me again, making me laugh.. "Okay. I'll drop it. It does't matter.."

"Good." She smiled. 

"Are you okay?" I pondered. "You sounded upset when you called me.. You had me worried. Wanna talk about it?" She nodded a bit and she moved the loose hair that was failing in a curl in front of her face. "Well, after you dropped me off, I went up to Rachel's room and we talked about what happened at the service. Then we hugged and I cried some more. I went back to my room and I was immediately hit with bad thoughts. Negative ones. I knew it was Satan. I prayed that God would reveal himself again." She wiped a stray tear away. 

"Baby, God is going to protect you. You know that right?" She nodded. "Then why are you scared?"

A huffed sigh left her voice and her shoulders slumped. "I don't know what is going to happen tomorrow. I mean, I know God has a plan, but to be honest, I am scared, Jamie." I pulled her hands to my lips. "Sweetheart, God does not give us a spirit of fear, but of Love and a Sound Mind. Do not worry." A smile stretched across her lips. 

"Okay. Now. What is wrong Jamie? I can see something is wrong all over your face. The way you kissed me earlier. What is wrong, Jamie.." She looked closer at my face, crap. I forgot. The slap. 

"What happened Jamie? How did that mark get on your face? Did someone slap you?"  I turned my gaze, so she couldn't see the truth in my eyes...

Our food arrived shortly after that, and Becca didn't press the issue again.

After our food came, Becca and I ate in peace. 

"Becca?" A deep voice proclaimed. She froze, like she remembered the voice.

A guy, in his early twenties, stood looking at Becca like she was a prize.. 

She turned to look at him. "D..Daniel?" 

This dude, was dressed in all black, tattoos covered his body, and the piercings were ridiculous. How would Becca know someone like him?

"Becca? You know how much I have missed you?" The creep said, drool coming from his mouth.

"Daniel, what are you doing here?" The guy known as Daniel chuckled... "Well I am here to find me someone to have for the night.." Becca shuddered, must be remembering something. He walked closer to our booth, and gestured to me.. "Who's this, Becca Boo?" Her face twitched up in disgust.

I saw the fear on her face. So I spoke up instead. "I am her boyfriend, Jamie. Who are you?" I spat. I didn't like how he was looking at my girl.

His brow rose. "Boyfriend? Really, Becca? Parents finally let you have one.. Did you get over me fast enough?" My brows rose, and I turned to look at Becca confused. Did she date this guy? 

"He's not you, Daniel.. HE treats me better.." His face hardened.. "He treats you better? I don't think I like this Becca.. You were supposed to be mine, and mine only. But no then you had to go and blab.. Which I told you never to do.. Come Becca we need to talk. Now." 

She shakes her head, Daniel doesn't like that, so he walks over closer and grabs her upper arm. "Let's go Becca."

"No, Daniel let me go, Now!" I get up from my seat and walk over to Daniel and pull him off of her. As I turn back to Becca, I feel a large punch to my face. I feel myself hit the floor, and I see stars.. I hear Becca screaming, but I can't do anything about it. My head is spinning, and I can feel the blood pouring out of my mouth...

I can finally get up, and when I do, Becca is no where in sight. 

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Becca's POV

I am screaming. A lot. Daniel has me hung over his shoulder, me pounding on his back. "Daniel, please set me down.. Please let me go!!" I yelled..

He set me on the ground, and threw a punch that landed smoothly on my jaw. I can't believe he is back. I thought he would never be back. I thought that the police report Rachel filed, was enough to put him away. 

I was with Daniel a few years back, and yes he abused me, sexually and physically. It's terrible I know. But God took all that pain away, at the service a few hours ago. I tried to get away from him, he told me not to tell anyone. But one day I went to Rachel's when we dated, and she saw the bruises and questioned me.. I had hesitated, but told her and she called the cops with out hesitation. 

There was a trail and they told me that Daniel would be put away, but he's here and I don't know how he came back.

"Where are you taking me?" A sly grin approached his face. This one word made me shudder.. I didn't want to visit this place again... "Basement."

I closed my eyes, when he picked me back up. I prayed silently. 'Lord, please protect me. I know you will. Lord, let Jamie find me. Let Daniel let me go. Cover my body. Don't let him harm me. Amen'

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Jamie's POV

"Rachel, I don't know where she is... I told you, he punched me and I blacked out." I sighed, greatly. It had been a little over an hour, since Becca had been taken.

I called the police first then called Rachel, who I am talking to now, and she is frantic as ever. I am freaking out inside, but I am trying not to show it..

How could I be so carless and let someone I possibly love, slip from my finger tips.

"Jamie, you don't know how dangerous Daniel is.. I'm serious.. He abused her bad. Very bad. I'll give you details later, but now come to the house, we will work this thing out together.." 

I let out a breath, I didn't know I was holding. "Yeah, I am on my way."

"Jamie, don't worry. We will find her and God is protecting her."

I was thankful for Rachel reasuring me that God is taking care of my angel...