The Shattered Ride

Chapter 11

    I haven't seen Erica for three weeks. Summer was starting to end and I was finally allowed to go home. I wish I could see her. I wanted to tell her why I couldn't see her. Going back to school would be so bad. I mean, I actually really like her. But now that's all ruined.

    I just stayed in bed for most of the holiday. I can start walking but sometimes it's too painful. My mom told me that Erica did call to say she hopes I get better soon. And that was it. I wanted to walk to her house by myself and ask her to say it in person. But Caleb told me to keep the distance. He did in fact come for a visit from time to time. It felt good to still have someone on my side. Sam also came the other day. She couldn't stop saying how sorry she was that she didn't do anything. And I just kept telling her how grateful I was that she actually tried to do something. Penny also came with some of the guys. Sometimes we laughed a lot and when they left, I couldn't move. I would be in so much pain. But it was worth it. I had to start to do physical therapy to strengthen myself again. it was hard and tough, but I started to heal much better.

    Almost near the end of summer break, I sat by the TV watching Comedy Channel, when the doorbell rang. I stood up slowly, and made my way to the door. I undid the lock, and opened the door. Amy was standing on the doorstep. I sighed and opened the door wider, indicating that she can come in. She walked into the living room and turned to face me. She looked just as amazing as she did when we dated. She wore a short, yellow summer dress with orange flowers on. She had a pair of white pumps on, and looked quite elegant in them. Her hair was tied into a bun and she smiled at me. I just looked down, standing in the room arch. Leaning against the inside.

    After a while of silence, she finally noted, "I'm glad to see you're finally back on your feet." She gave me a grin. I shrugged and went to sit down on one of the couches. I turned off the TV and we were silent again. Then she started again, "I'm really sorry for what happened-"

    "So you had something to do with this?" I interrupted. My dad always said never to interrupt a girl, but Amy didn't earn my respect if she couldn't respect me.

    "Not completely... I just wanted you to leave Erica alone and so did Jay. But I didn't think he would actually hurt you this bad! Maybe a punch, but not broken ribs," she said in her sweet voice. I couldn't believe what I was hearing.

    "Well, you got what you wanted. I haven't seen her since the day school closed." I stopped for a moment, then looked at her. "You know what Amy? I never thought so low of you to do something like this! I thought you were still the sweet girl I dated. The one who would never do something as stupid as this. And why on earth would I cheat on you? Tell me Amy! I cared a lot about you! I even thought that maybe we could still be something after school. But you clearly thought different." She opened her mouth to say something, but I stopped her. "I was practicing for the dance. I didn't want to make you look weird on the dance floor. I didn't even know her! She's a grade seven who's good in dancing. She gives dancing lessons, like someone tutoring someone else! But you just had to hurt me didn't you? Well Amy Hudson, you've done it again. You've hurt me and disappointed me!" I finally stayed quiet, closed my eyes, and sighed. I was tired, in pain, and not in the mood to fight. But she hurt me. And it was time she knew how I felt.

    I could see out the corner of my eye that she was about to cry. The old Amy didn't mind to cry at all. Now she was hiding her tears. Why? Something inside of me wanted to give her a hug and say sorry, but I couldn't do that... She just sat straight up. Eyes wide open. Face turning red, because she focused so much on not crying, she forgot to breath.

    "Amy, I'm sorry-"

    "It's okay Jordan. I needed to hear that. And I'm supposed to be the one saying sorry. Sorry for accusing you falsely. Sorry for making things between you and Erica worse. And sorry for being so selfish... I'm going to leave now..." She stood up, and walked to the door. I was a bit late but finally caught up to her. She was already in the parking lot, but I made it just in time to grab her hand. Her skin was soft like it always was. I turned her around, and grabbed her in for a kiss. I couldn't believe I was doing this. She didn't let go at all. In fact, she got quite comfortable, and put her arms around my neck. It wasn't the best kiss, but if I was going to forget Erica and move on, I had to do it this way.

    After a while, I pulled away, but she came back for more. I had to stop this before she couldn't stop. I pulled away and exclaimed, "Whoa! Uhm...I'm kind of in pain from running after you and standing up so quickly. See you again?" She just smiled and walked away in a very dreamy way. I shook my head and went inside. I was actually in a lot of pain. I was going to drink a nice cup of tea, and go to sleep. Hopefully I'll get the taste of the kiss out of my mouth!

***

    This was precious! I didn't think he'd fall for her so easily! Hehe! Freak! At least I know he's staying away from Erica. The fight taught him something. Hehe. My thoughts were interrupted by two text messages sent to my phone.

    From: Amy

Hey Jay 

He kissed me! Tnx man!

Xxx

    From: Caleb

Don't play games you can't win.

    I didn't reply to either. I just laughed. The girl was love struck and Caleb was 'the boss' again. Erik was awesome, but I never liked Caleb and he never liked me. And that's how it's going to stay forever.

***

    I haven't seen Jordan in weeks and school was going to start in a few days. I didn't do much this holiday. Even since Sam kept having plans, Caleb was unavailable most of the time, and Penny was on vacation in Australia somewhere with her cousin. So I decided Jordan and I have given each other enough space, and I wanted to know how he was. I called his mom, and she said he was home alone today. Perfect. I got dressed and walked over to his house.

    I knocked on the door, and had to wait a moment. After a minute or two, I heard the lock and then the door went open. Jordan looked up to see me and he froze. I hesitated, and finally asked, "May I come in?"

    He came back to reality and nodded. I walked in and waited for him to close the door. He showed me to the living room, and then asked, "Want anything to drink?"

    I shook my head and sat down. He took a seat on the other couch and we were quiet. Both of us started to talk, but were quiet again. He showed by the movement of his hand that I could speak first. "How have you been, these past couple of weeks?"

    "I've been better." He kept looking down. Not once looking me in the eye. Was it something I was wearing?

    "Are you going back to school next week?" I asked.

    "Yeah, but I won't be walking around. Mrs. Edward arranged for me to sit in the gym and do my work. She told me to get someone to bring my homework to me." He went quiet.

    "I'll do it for you?"

    "Actually, I've already asked Amy. Amy Hudson." I looked down. I felt disappointed. Why didn't he choose me? What did I do wrong?

    After a while of just silence, his phone beeped. "Can I quickly get this? It might be my mom?"

    "No prob. I'm just gonna quickly pop in next door." And I stood up and walked away.

***

    It was a text from an unknown number. I opened it to see the message.

U gotta keep yur end of the deal.

No talkin, seein, or even touchin...

Hands off man

J

    It was from Jay... Great, now he is stalking me... How am I going to keep Erica away if she lives three houses from me and we're in the same class? This is going to be hard, and Jay doesn't understand that. I wish there were another way. But I can't seem to think of one...

    Erica came back, and it looked as if she's been crying. I opened my mouth to ask what's wrong, when she suddenly said, "I have to go. My mom called. See you at school. Hope you feel better." And she left. I didn't even get the chance to say bye, or open the door. It all happened so fast. I was so confused and in so much pain. But not pain concerning my body, but my heart. It hurt to know I made her cry. I wish she understood.