Heaven or Hell (Sequel to "Love or Lust")

Chapter 18:

My eyes slowly fluttered open, stretching out a bit as they tried to refocus. The blurry images around me soon came into clear view, and my eyes trailed down next to me, causing a smile to creep up on my face. I took in all of her beauty as she nestled next to me, fast asleep in my solid embrace. I lightly kissed her cheek, laughing lightly as I watched her twitch in her sleep.

I silently slipped off of the bed, being careful enough to not make a sound as I stepped on the floor. Remembering that I had no clothes, I sent a quick text to Taylor asking for her to run by the small warehouse I was temporarily living in and to snatch my bag. With no response, I figured the lazy ass was still sleeping. She must've brought us back to Madison's house and fled after that.

Stretching my back, I roamed silently around the room. My fingers brushed along her dresser, looking around at the scattered bottles of perfume that lay on top of it. My fingers soon came to a stop as they reached the edge of a plate. The remains of what looked like a muffin lay on its side on the plate, a thin layer of mold covering it. I scrunched my nose in disgust as I looked to the side of it, noticing a few other plates with other remains of food scattered near it. She was right, she didn't eat.

I crossed over to the other side of the room, looking at her computer desk that had small pieces of paper scattered around it. I snatched one of them, flipping it over so I could read the words that were scribbled on it. "Hey baby girl, I promise it gets better! Stay strong beautiful XOXO Mom"  was written on one of the small notes. I picked up another one, reading "Madison, honey. Are you reading these? I promise it'll get better. XO Mom."

"Madison, you haven't come out in a few days. Please, baby girl. It gets better."

"Madison, I miss my bestfriend. Please come out, we all miss you! Answer my texts! I'm sorry for what happened and that I was on vacation when it did happen.. Please, stay strong for me. Love, Savanah."

Savanah was on vacation? So that's why Jennifer shifted into her. With Savanah out of the state, she wouldn't risk getting caught by her. I shook my head angrily and sighed, setting down the notes on the desk. I tapped my fingers softly on the wooden desk, continuing to look around on it until something shiny caught my eye.

I brushed my fingers against the cool metal as I slipped it out of its little hiding spot, setting it in the palm of my hand. Dry blood stained the silver razor that was once used for what seemed like sharpening pencils, and was now used to destroy the love of my life. Twirling it around inside of my hand, I could only imagine the pain that she had felt while doing it. It broke my heart. I glanced back at her, who was still silently asleep, and I slid it in my pocket before slipping out her door.

I tiptoed down the stairs, cautious with every step as I turned the corner, coming face to face with her mother. I swallowed hard, quickly putting the formal image of me inside her head before I spoke. "Hi Ms. Grey."

"Andrew," She replied sternly.

"What are you doing up so early?" I asked politely, trying to lighten the mood. She huffed and looked down at her suitcase, "I have a flight to Switzerland for work in an hour. Now, what are you doing in my home?"

I swallowed hard. "I, uh-"

"You hurt my daughter badly." Ms. Grey said angrily, but you could see the pain in her eyes at the mention of Madison. "I almost lost my baby girl.. Because of a boy!"

"Ms. Grey," I said hesitantly, trying to calm her down as best as I could. "I understand the pain I've put your daughter through-"

"And here you are again!" She shrieked, shaking her head angrily. "Like all men. They come into your lives, leave and find someone better, and if they can't? They come back and ruin your life once again."