Can Not Decide

Part 9

I heard Dylan yelling, "WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING?!"

That was the first time I saw them being that angry. I started to panic even I didn't have a reason to.

Dylan grabbed my wrist and started to drag me to car.

"I thought you were a smart girl. I can't believe you left and went to one of the most dangerous parts of the city. ". He wasn't yelling anymore but the anger in the sentences was impossible not to see.

" Dylan, no, stop..! I'm not going anywhere...!".

I tried to pull myself but his grip was too tight.

"You didn't even say goodbye to me. ". Cole? Was he sad about it?

" Owww...! Dylan it hurts..! "

He held my wrist tighter and mumbled, " I will punish you so... Bad. Just wait until we get home. "

Then I heard some footsteps running to us.

" HEY! WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING..! "

Andrew dropped our cups full of hot chocolate and ran towards us.

" Ah damn, not the hot chocolate. ". I mumbled in disappointment.

Cole pulled me to himself and embraced me while Dylan took a step in front of me.

Cole whispered, " Do you know this guy..? "

" Y... Yeah, he saved me. "

Dylan turned to me and started yelling again, " YOU WERE SAVED?! WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED?! YOU COULDN'T EVEN SURVIVE FOR HOURS BY YOURSELF..?! "

Cole embraced me tighter and whispered calming words. Feeling Cole that close to me burned my cheeks.

" Let the girl go. ". Andrew's words were clear.

" I don't know who you are but she's none of your business. "

Andrew showed his NYPD ID and said, " I won't say it again... Let the girl go. "

Cole's arms let me go unwillingly but Dylan was still standing in front of me.

" Betty, come here. ". Andrew's voice was confident.

I was slowly walking to Andrew but Dylan's hand grabbed my wrist again and I looked at him with a surprise.

" There's nothing to discuss. She was staying with us and will continue staying with us. ". Cole was trying to stay calm but I could see his fists.

Andrew held my other wrist and I was too afraid to step in.

" She left there for a reason. And that reason is why she's not going back. "

I was between two men and both were holding my wrists tight. Cole went behind me and put his hands on my shoulders.

" Betty, tell that man to stop bothering us. ". Dylan glared at me.

" I.. Y.. You didn't even want me there. You always treated me like I was a headache. What changed now..? "

" Do you know how long we have been searching the streets to find you..?! "

" Hey! Remain calm.". Andrew stepped in to stop Dylan.

I was pulled from Cole's hands and found myself in different arms. But Dylan didn't let my wrist go.

"B-but I told you I was leaving..! You said, alright. Even you laughed at me?! "

Dylan closed his eyes and let my wrist go, " I didn't even consider you'd actually leave... I thought you were joking and went to market or something . Then I saw your packed luggages. Cole and I have been searching for you since then. "

I felt Andrew's breath on my hair and felt my body heating up.

" Frankly I don't think you should go with them. They look abusive and try to control you. They didn't even ask if you wanted to go back. ". Andrew put his arm around my waist.

I looked up to see Andrew's eyes.

" What else I can do..? You said it, that motel is dangerous. ". I don't know why we were whispering.

" You're going too forward. Stop hugging her. ". Cole and Dylan glared at us but Andrew didn't even mind.

" You don't have to stay with them. You can stick to me. I promise I won't let you get in danger. I just want to see you safe... ". He smiled gently at me and his face was getting closer to me.

I pushed him softly but another hands had already saved me. Suddenly I was next to Dylan.

" Why are we even arguing? She's coming with us. ". Dylan seemed inpatient.

" No, she can make a decision. Do you want to go back to those guys? "

All eyes were turned to me, waiting for an answer.