Broken but not shattered

Chapter 5

Vivian's POV

Jamie was at the nursery today, so I took the time to clean up the house. But a few minutes in I hear my phone ring. I pick it up and it's an unknown number.

"Hello" I answered 

"Can you come over". Is that Siobhan?

"Siobhan is that you are you ok? How did you get my number?" I ask. What is going on? 

"I got it from Jamie's file. I need you. Can you come over?". She sounded so small. "send me the address I'm on my way." 

As I hung up I had already grabbed my keys and was headed out the door. I haven't stopped thinking about her since she came into the hospital the other night. I have been so worried for her ever since I watched her leave with that monster. What if she's hurt? What if he is still there? I have no clue what I'm about to walk into. All I know is I have to get to her. I can't quite explain it I just feel down to her.

I pull up in the driveway run to the front door and knock loudly "Siobhan it's Vivian let me in". When I don't hear any movement I try the handle and it's unlocked. I walk in and try again "Siobhan where are you?". I hear a faint "upstairs". 

I run upstairs quickly finding Siobhan sitting on the floor leaning against the wall. The first thing I notice is the fresh bruises. I kneel next to her but don't touch her not wanting to trigger her. "Siobhan, what happened?" 

Siobhan's POV

"Siobhan, what happened?". I looked into her eyes and there it was the freedom. The freedom to tell her anything and not be judged. The freedom to confide in her and her not push me away. The freedom to be my own person again. I want to give into this freedom so badly, but I can't bring myself to do it. I hide my face in my knees. "This was a mistake. I shouldn't have called you. I'm sorry for wasting your time," I said quietly with tears in my eyes.

"Siobhan look at me," She said gently. I left my head, but can't bring myself to look at her and I guess she knew that. Cause she gently placed her hand on my chin and turned my head to her. "Siobhan, you are not a waste of time and I don't think it was a mistake you called me. I think you are finally ready to ask for help, so please let me help you" she pleaded. And that was the last crack in my foundation. The dam finally broke. 

"He was so angry when I didn't come home. I couldn't stop him. And the worst part, he was enjoying the pain he was putting me through. I loved him I really did, I know people think it was for the money, but it's not true. I thought he loved me. Maybe I did something." the tears now running down my face.

"You did nothing wrong. Nothing in the world warrants what he did. That monster is incapable of love, but that doesn't mean you are not worthy of being loved." she paused putting her hand on my cheek and softly wiping my tears away "So what do you say ready to get out of here?" she held up her hand for me to take. I take a second and think about what she said, I am worthy of being loved. Is that true? Could I actually be loved by someone, could I be happy instead of constantly scared? I have to at least try. I take her hand and she helps me stand up. She helped me pack a few things and we headed to her car. 

Driving away I am happy to finally be leaving but I'm also terrified that I just made a deadly mistake. No turning back now. I told her to take me to Marjorie. She looks at me confused "Why? You are more than welcome to stay with me" 

"Vivian, you have a little boy to think about. I can't ask you to put him in danger for me" I explained. "Marjorie leaves Clear across the city and has already said I could stay with her" I continue. 

"Ok, but I am staying with you tonight I want to make sure you're ok. Jamie will stay with my mom"

We rode in silence till we pulled up to the house. I'm still having some trouble walking, so Vivian helped me walk up to the door.