The Secrets Behind the Heart

Chapter 44

Both of our heads turn to see my mother. She had on one hand t her stomach and one hand to her mouth. Simon quickly moved next to his guitar's display case.

"Mom, what are you doing here?", I sat up straight in bed. She glanced at Simon and then back at me.

"What were you two doing?"

"That's none of your business."

"Look, I know you guys love each other; but you can't be together."

My body grew with rage. I glanced at Simon to see his eyes widen. "That is IT!"

I stood up and did what no child would ever do to a mother; I slapped her across the face. I had no idea what the hell I was doing, but I did it. Mom placed her hand on her face and dropped her jaw. I could see the red marks of my hand on her cheek. I could see tears come down to her now bruised cheek. What have I done?

I ran out of Simon's house, leaving Simon, my mother, and my bags behind. I ran to the only person who truly understands me - Max.

I banged on his door, nearly knocking it down. When I saw him open the door, I couldn't believe my eyes. I threw my arms over him, hugging him tightly. I broke into tears and sobbed. I saw some tears land on his shirt.

I was truly hurt.

"I knew you'd come back.", he whispered. I sobbed some more and felt his hands hug my waist.

***

As i finished telling Max the "story of my life", he began to tell me his.

"About a year before you left, Samantha broke out of jail - or juvy in this case. She said she wanted 'revenge' but not on you. It sounds pretty complicated but thats kinda how things are these days.", Max gave me some coffee and sat down next to me. I shrugged and took a sip.

"Max, you know you're like a brother to me; right?", I gave him a keen stare. I saw his perfect smile as he nodded. Now that he got his braces off, his teeth were better than ever.

"I know.", he gave me a grin. I laughed, put my cup down, and leaned my head against his shoulder. Somehow, I felt his body relax. I just giggled.

"Um, Brynn.", he began.

"Yeah?"

"Hope your life gets better than it is now."

I hugged his waist. "I hope so too."