Chenford discovering love

The bruise and fall out

The bruise that went all the way around her forearm. Angela gasped quietly and held Lucy's arm studying the bruise. She put her phone torch on mhm Lucy moaned and turned her head away clear as day there were finger marks she took a photo and sent it to Tim.

A- look finger marks. Do u think it's Chris?
T- WTF!!!!!
T- did she tell you???
A- no saw it when she's sleeping.
T- maybe ask her tomorrow. Get some rest.

Angela's eyes felt heavy. Heavy with genuine tiredness, motherhood, a busy day. She closed them. She rolled over her arm draping over her best friend. Somehow holding her meant she knew she was safe.

*Click* Lucy's eyes bolted open and she sat up. She turned to the clock 02:36. Chris. She looked down at Angela sleeping peacefully. She saw the kitchen light on. Carefully she manoeuvred out of the bed taking Angela's arm off her body. She moaned softly.
She tiptoed out. Chris she whispered. He turned and straight away she knew he was drunk.

Angela turned to find part of the bed cold. She sat up and saw the light on and no Lucy. She crept to the door that was ajar.

C- what's wrong with you.
L- sssh please Angela's sleeping here don't do this now.
C- why is she here
L- I tried calling you but it went to voicemail.

Her voice shaky. Angela's heart broke.

C- I didn't want to speak to you after our conversation earlier you bitch. You're so ungrateful and worthless

He moved towards her and grabbed her bruised wrist. Lucy let out a whimper And a noise. Chris pushed her back against the wall

C- shut the fuck up. I came over here because I wanted to get some but I'm looking at the state of you. Who the fuck would want you. You're disgusting.

His hand went over her stomach and rested there.

C- I don't even want this baby.

He pushed her face against the wall then left.
Lucy locked the door and placed her key in the lock so he couldn't get back in. She wept for a few minutes she's pregnant thought Angela. Fuck what must her head being going through
Angela was in two minds should she comfort her friend but then she's going to know that she was listening or fuck it she has to.

Angela walked out and Lucy turned to try and hide her face. She turned round all composed again. Hey she said what are you doing up? I could ask you the same thing Angela said. What's wrong?

Nothing said Lucy wiping her eyes. Knowing her friend won't accept that she added Chris was just here and we had an argument. Angela moved towards Lucy and she stepped back. Hey come here said Angela opening her arms. Lucy's mouth trembled and tears spilled over her eyes.

I'm pregnant she said Angela pulled her into an embrace. The two girls stayed like that for a while.

Morning came round and Lucy said nothing. Angela had to go. Embracing each other Lucy reassured Angela that she's fine. Angela rang Tim from the car. As she updated him his heart broke. He wanted to make it better for Lucy but didn't know how. Just as he was speaking gray called. Got to go ange he said. Gray had called Tim and Lucy in to help. Day shift had gone down with a bug.
Tim tried his best to make the shift as painless as possible he made her laugh and it was easy. Lucy was eternally grateful for Tim. As they went to leave she tried starting her car but it wouldn't work. Hop in I'll drop you he said Lucy agreed as he pulled up he noticed Lucy's body language change. Luce I can't do this he said. Lucy shifted her eyes staring into his.
Do what she said.
I know okay I know about the baby, and it doesn't take a genius to realise Chris is a twat who doesn't deserve you. You are my god you are spectacular and deserve someone who adores you and sees you. Please just let one of us in.
He looks over and saw her eyes ready to spill over with tears.
Luce you deserve to be loved every inch of you you are one of the best people I-i
He trailed off seeing her trying to take it in.
If you need anything day or night please call-
Before he could finish she pulled him in to a warm embrace she drank him in. He let out a long breath and placed a kiss onto her head. He cupped her face with his hands as she looked down. Hey come on he said running his hand over her cheek. Lucy felt a fire light in her his touch sent her over the edge. She placed a kiss on his cheek and left.

Walking up to the apartment she saw Chris in the window. Had he seen her and Tim in the truck.

The door opened. She said nothing and he charged at her like a bull grabbing her neck and squeezing.
It went black she felt her body throb and hit the floor. Darkness engulfed her.

What felt like an eternity later her eyes opened. Chris was watching the game. She sat up her throat felt dry. She stood her legs wobbly and vision slightly blurred.

C- where are you going
L- to bed
C- fuck no
L- please just let me go

Her voice was choked and she started shaking. Chris threw her to the ground and punched her face. Lucy winced and cried. They know she said weakly. What are you talking about he said. They know that you hurt me they're not stupid.
What the fuck did you tell them. Nothing I swear they just knew.
Well said Chris let's give them something to talk about I don't think we are ready to be parents. He stomped on her stomach. She yelled out in pain her arms trying to protect her unborn child. She winced in pain. Chris threw glasses and plates around the room Lucy lay in the foetal position crying.
Chris left.
Angela had spoken to Tim who had relayed the car journey and her emotion. They had agreed that Angela would texted Lucy so it didn't seem like too much after. Their journey in the car.
A- how's ur day
A- hope you're ok
A- can u just send a thumbs up so I know you're good

She rang Tim. I'm worried Lucy hasn't replied I'm going to go round I'm 5 mins away. I'll join said Tim.

Angela walked up to the door and knocked. Lucy was so zoned out she couldn't hear the Knock. Hello called Angela Tim came up behind. No answer he said ange shook her head.
Tim tried the door it was open. Lucy never left her door open. They walked in and saw spots of blood and shatter plates and glasses everywhere. Tim radioed for back up.
Angela called out for Lucy. she walked into the kitchen.

TIMMMMMM she screamed.