Untrustworthy

eight ; the joy, the heartache, the tension, the pain

Molly's POV

After I'd woken up a little more, I told Grace everything. I told her about the money, the guy in the black hoodie, the kiss. She was a little shocked at first but I think she understood. As I told her, her face was fixed on the wall so I couldn't tell what emotions she had. After having a conversation  about everything with Grace I decided I had to go and talk to Joy.

As I'm walking to Calums house, I thought about everything that has happened these last few months. How I've fallen for Calum and how I never thought that would happen. This was all just a deal. A deal made to make money but it turned into something more.

As I walk up to the door of the 'Hoods', Jenna comes walking out the door, pushing me out of her way as she storms down the path. I see Joy in the doorway and she welcomes me in.

'Molly, Calum's not home.' She says.
'Actually, I'm here to speak to you.'
'Me? What's up.'

We sit down on the couch in the living room. She makes me a cuppa tea just how a like it, milky with 1 sugar.

'These last few weeks I have started to develop feelings for Calum and it feels wrong that your still paying me. I think I love him.' Joy's face is frozen. She takes a sip of her tea and then speaks.

'How do I know that your not just going to ditch him.'
'I promise you that I will never let him go.' She hugs me and then sees me out of her house.

Calum POV

Being at football practise is really boring when I would rather be with Molly. I decide the leave the park and walk to Molly's. I try ringing Molly but it goes straight to answering machine.

The walk is long and painful as I've twisted my ankle trying to tackle someone. I try ringing again but still going to answering machine. I leave a message hoping she will ring me back.

When I turn up at Molly's house her car is gone but I'm going to surprise her. I know where she keeps the spare key. I let myself in and sit on the sofa. Waiting.

Molly's POV

I stop by the corner shop before I head home to pick up some bread. While in the shop i reach into my pocket to get my phone. It reveals 2 missed calls and a voicemail of Calum. The voicemail says 'hey baby doll, I'm at yours so we can watch movies and stuff. Just ring me when you get this. I love you.' I check my messages to find a text from Joy.

'Hey Molly, dropping off the last of the money.' Shit. Calum's going to be there when she drops off the money. I drop the items I was willing to buy onto the floor and run out of the shop, hoping I get home in time.

Calum's POV

I hear something pop through the letter box and I go to look. Next to the door is a white envelope with 'Molly' written on the front. I recognise the handwriting. It feels quite heavy and I decide to open it. I know it's not right but this envelope is not right.

I open to find around £100 with a small paper note. It reads 'Molly, I would like to thank you for everything you've done. Calum finally has friend, a girlfriend. I can't thank you enough. To see him happy is the best thing ever. Calum is a good kid, so are you. Thank you again.
Joy.'

Molly's POV

I'm beginning to run out of breath as I'm running but I finally turn up at my front door. I open the door to find a Calum on my sofa. His face is fixed on the wall in front of him and the letter is on the floor.

'Cal..'
'You have some explaining to do.'
I go and join him on the couch.