Mental

Chapter 18- Face to Face

"Hey mom, I'm going out. I'll be back later!" I yelled and walked out the front door.

I hadn't told my mom... yet. It'd only been a week since it's happened and I've been feeling fine. I mean I haven't really left the house much and I've barely seen the group but that's mostly cause they just ask me if I'm okay.

But on the upside I passed my drivers test and got a mini cooper. A cute little blue one. Every night I just like to go out and drive, maybe head downtown and walk around to get some fresh air. I saw Zayn one night but I just gave him a little smile, no conversation.

As I approached downtown tonight there were a lot of people. Mostly drunk, it was a friday night. I parked my car and walked along the street. Ah right the parade was today which means everyone parties tonight. I liked walking around with a lot of people, it made me feel good. Like yeah I've got a lot going on and it's not all good but there are people out there that are good. I liked to know that.

I walked past a family that was sat down in front of the ice cream shop a little ways away from all the bars. Two little boys with ice cream smeared all over their faces. I smiled at them and he waved back, it was the little things. Seeing little kids enjoying ice cream that much. For them, that was the highlight of their week.

I walked a little more down the street into the less raunchy area, groups of kids heading past me towards the bars. I walked close to the buildings out of everyones way when someone bumped me and knocked me into the ally. I rubbed at my elbow after it hit the ground hard. I panicked for a second hoping it wasn't broken, thinking back to my broken arm and how much of a pain it was getting the cast off after Christmas.

"Get over here." Someone pulled my arm and dragged me back to a darker area. Out of view from everyone. "Don't you dare scream." Evan pulled me up and we were face to face. He held my chin tight in his hand. "Now listen to me, and listen closely."

"Plea-"

"Shut up and listen. I don't know what you did or what you're going to do but I swear to god if you say anything you'll really regret it. My family has so much money and they'll hire the best fucking Lawyer in florida and they'll make you look like an idiot. They'll make you look fucking crazy. So don't even think about doing anything. I don't need you messing up my future with a rape accusation, got it?"

I stared at him and his eyes the ones I once thought were so warm and gooey and full of love are now just full of hate and violence.

"Got it?" He pushed harder against me, my arms scraping the wall. "You don't want to look crazy do you? Oh wait... you are. Yeah, I found a little something out about you Madeline. Long branch ring a bell? Did some digging to get some black mail. So you're not going to snitch right?"

I just stared at him. He had all the power right now.

"Nah, you're gonna be a good girl. Just like that night, you were so good. After you passed out that is. Oh, that reminds me. Tell your boy Harry to watch his back. He ruined the money maker." He moved his head side to side and I saw all the cuts and bruises on his face. Harry's looked the same. Although, Evan looked way worse. "All i'm saying is, keep your mouth shut and you'll be fine. If not, well a few secrets come out, Harry gets a visit and I think we'll replay that night of your birthday. Don't lie, you know you liked that."

"No I didn-"

"Shut up!" He slammed me against the wall and backed up. "Don't do anything stupid Madeline, I'll ruin you." He walked away and back onto the street. I stood there against the wall a little while longer.

My body was shaking and I didn't know what to do. I pulled out Jess' card and then saw that other ladies card, Detective Kelly Blanchette. It had an address on it as well. Jess was right, he needed to pay for what he did. It was worth the risk. I mean, Jess said he would come after me and he obviously followed me around to over here. The thought of him doing it all again terrified me.