Love Is Sweeter The Second Time Around

Love Is Sweeter The Second Time Around - Chapter 4

Chapter 4

I sat in that dark room for the rest of the school day, I couldn't face anyone right now.I didn't want them to see what a mess I am. I know they'd ask why I wasn't in classes but I'd just have to make up an excuse later. As soon as the last bell rang I jumped up from my spot on the floor and ran all the way home.

 I prayed my mother and sister would be gone for a while so I could get a grip on myself. Thankfully when I got home there was a note on the kitchen counter, it read:

Rose-Marie,                                                                                            Lee and I are out of town for about a week. I'm taking her on a little vacation because we're going to visit her father. He's going away to Alberta for a job transfer so I wanted Lee to spend sometime with him berfore he left. We'll be away from home for a bit. Left money for food on the table. Be good. Love you.                                                              , Mom.

Well at least I have a week to get myself together. I ran up to my room to change into some jogging clothes; I think best when I'm out for a run. Grabbing my house key and stuffing it into my pocket I turn on my heel and head out the door. At first I take small strides, but as I get more used to it I start picking up the pace. It's the perfect time of day for a jog; warmish for fall with a bit of a breeze and sunny. I was starting to enjoy it untill all of todays events came into mind. How could I forget my breakdown in the bathroom or almost getting killed by Justin?! ''I'll jog into town and visit Amanda, mabye she can help me?'' I asked myself.

 I was halfway to town, I just stepped onto the bridge but I stopped dead in my tracks. Max was looking over the river on the sidewalk of the bridge. He looked deep in thought. My brain told my feet to start jogging again, my feet just wouldn't listen. After a few seconds I started heading over to Max, I didn't know what I would say when I got to him, I felt like I had to at least be there even if he did hate me. That's the kind of girl I am, I care for everyone no matter what they've done to me. I'm there for anyone that needs me.

Without even noticing I was standing next to Max looking out over the sparkling river. ''Congrats'' Max was the one break the silence, ''On what?'' I was confused. ''I heard that you and Justin are back together. Congratulations'' ''It's no big deal. He always gets what he wants'' I could see Max looking at me werid from the corner of my eye. ''Aren't you happy? I mean I thought like every girl wanted to be with him?'' he asked still looking at me, I decided to ignore the first question but I did answer the second one with a simple ''Almost every girl''.

When I looked up at Max I saw that he was angry. Why? Then I felt an arm go around my waist, I turn around to see Justin with a defensive look on his face; He was jealous I was talking to Max. Typical.

''Why are you talking to MY girlfriend Cinderman?'' Justin asked tightening his grip on me. ''She walked over to me, I started a conversation to be polite'' Max answered, ''Why would she walk over to a loser like you? She's got better things to do then waste her breath talking to you'' And with that Justin started dragging me away and in the direction of his house. Before we got off the bridge I heard Max say something, ''Like waste her breath doing something disgusting with you in the janitors closet!'' Did he really think I'd do something like that? Did he think of me as some kind of slut?! That killed my last nerve; I broke away from Justin and walked up to Max untill I was super close to his face. ''What the fuck is your problem Max? You pretty much just called me a slut! Is that how you see me, as a slut? Well you're wrong! I've got self-respect. You're just jealous that you ruined your own chance to be with me!'' I screamed and just in case that didn't sink into his tiny brain I slapped him as hard as I could across the face. Justin must have enjoyed that beacuse he walked over to me smiling and intertwined our fingers. ''Good job babe!'' he sounded proud.

 Justin lead me to his house, the whole walk I was silent. When we got inside he walked me over to a couch. As I sat down I broke down and cried. ''I..I'm not..a..a...slut'' I whispered to myself. 

For once Justin looked like he actually cared about me, because he scooted closer to me and held me untill the tears stopped. ''Awe Rose, you're not a slut, you're my baby girl'' he cooed in my ear. Was he actually trying to make me feel better? I looked up at him with sadness and confusion in my eyes, he looked down at me just smiling and whispering soothing words. Was it working? Yeah it was working. 

''I need to go...My mom's probably worried about me by now'' I lied. I had been with Justin for almost an hour and no matter how much he made me feel better, I couldn't help but still be scared of him. Scared of being alone with him. I go to stand up and walk away but he grabs my wrist and pulls me back, making me fall onto his lap. ''How dumb do you think I am? I know your mom and sister are out of town. You've got your house to yourself for a while'' when he said that I held my breath; How did he know that?! ''Wha...How did you...Um I really have to go now'' trying my best I pulled away from Justin, but of course he has more strength than I do and he pulled me right back. 'Rose I'm not a complete idiot. After what happened with us today in the classroom, I knew I couldn't leave you by yourself just in case you decide to tell someone, so I've followed you all day. When you left your house to go jogging you left the door unlocked and I went in to check your phone in case you called someone, after I did that I found the note from your mom. I know a lot about you Rose, so don't get me angry or I might tell some of your secrets. Now you can leave but I'll be watching you. Do yourself a favor and don't do anything stupid''. 

Justin drove me home and told me he'll be watching, so I better not leave the house. God stalker much? Before I could get out of the car Justin leaned over and forcefully kissed me, as soon as he was finished I jumped out of the car and ran for the safety of my home.