Wrong Accusation

Chapter 3 "The Walls Have Ears"

October 12, 2012

Things at the mental home were quite nomal well, Anthony has to be checked every hour now for severely hurting his room mate. Chris has to room with me now because he couldn't handle his old room mate. Courtney still was gossiping but hasn't talked to Chris ever since the last incident. I, myself still planning to escape. They want to keep me in here for an extra 3 months. They want to make sure everything is normal. I had no choice but to agree to it, seriously is utter bullshit but it's whatever. The mental home is complete torture, we have to all eat breakfast lunch and dinner together, one hour for free time, we have to all sit together for two hours telling about our feelings, then we have to all watch a movie together, and then we have this thing it's like physical education, we go to the gym and play a game because they want us to be fit. 

"I'm still thinking of escaping"  I say, while running

"How are you going to escape the place is secured?"  Chris replies

"I'll find a way I can't stay here any longer"

"When you leaving?"

"Thinking maybe November, need to plan it all"  I answer

"Can I come?"

"Chris.. I can't risk you getting caught, if you get caught I get caught, it's a one man job"

Chris stops me from running, standing infront of me. "Listen man, I know they are just gonna send me to another mental home I'm tired of this shit, take me I'll show you where you can escape. I wanna be free"

"Chris I don't know.."

"I promise you won't get caught, I know a way out of here"

"I'll think about it.."

We continued running for our daily workout. I really hated how everything had to be in order, but the thing is I'd rather do it than going to jail anytime soon.  We now have our free leisure time instead of playing checkers with Chris, I decided to read one of my favorite book "To Kill a Mockingbird" only to be interrupted by Courtney. Courtney would only talk to me if I wasn't talking to Chris, she was afraid of him making another outburst leaving her in embarrasment. 

"What is it Courtney"  I say. focusing on my book

"I want in" 

My eyes opened wide for a moment but she couldn't of known only Chris knows, I continued reading my book pretending not knowing she she mean't in anyway.

"Want in on what exactly?"

"You escaping, I wanna leave too!"

A chuckle escapes from my mouth "You must be insane.."

"I overheard you and Chris' convo, I want to get out of here, I want to explore the world!" She exploded

Now realising she knows everything I immediatly throw my hand over her mouth I didn't want anyone else finding out. Countney is like an owl you never see her, but she hears everything. I don't remember seeing her behind me and Chris while we were jogging so how could she possibly know? Then it hit me, someone must of told her, the only person I talked to was Chris. I dragged Courtney to my room telling her to wait while I go fetch for Chris. Storming in the halls I see Chris watching TV. Pulling him by his collar I bring him back to my room where I left Courtney. I shut the door making sure no one can hear us.

"How the hell does Courtney know about the plan?!" I bursted

"Huh? I don't talk to gossip freak you ask her!" Chris replied

"Thanks Chris, such nice words! Im outta here.." Courtney says trying to leave

I don't let her leave, I need to get things straight either someone told her or shes an eavesdropper. Whatever it was I can't take the risk of anyone else finding out.

"Courtney just wait.. How did you find out?"

"I told you I heard your conversation with Chris...I want in Jack or I tell."

"Bullshit! She won't do shit! Don't bring her ass!"  Chris shouted

"Fine don't bring me, but remember I will go tell" 

After she told us she left the room and i couldn't take any chances. As much Chris didn't like her this wasn't the time to tempt someone who knows everything to spill out everything especially someone who can't even keep her mouth shut for a second. Before she could get half way down the hallway I go stop her to let her know what I decided.

"Courtney! Wait!"

She turned around walking back into the room, locking the door behind her

"Decided you can come with us.."

"ARE YOU KIDDING ME?" Chris hollered

"Thank you Jack and don't worry my lips will be sealed"  Courtney announced gleeful

Once she left the room I felt the negative energy in the room coming from Chris. I'm not happy with the decision but it's the only way I can shut her up.

"Well that's just perfect Jack fucking perfect! Now we have to bring loud mouth with us?! This is utter bullshit!"

"Listen when we enter the world that's it! Everyone will choose their own path! We can leave her it's not like she'll follow us everywhere we go. I got it perfectly under control"

"And how do you exactly know she won't spill her mouth now?"  Chris questioned

"She can't if she's coming plus they'll be under her watch too, she won't tell"

Once Chris and I settled everything we got out the room to see Anthony leaning against the wall across from my wall throwing a ball up in the air several of times. I know for a fact he didn't hear a thing but him leaning against the wall, grinning got me suspicious. When we arrived to the living room we saw everyone getting ready to watch a movie selection of "The Little Rascals". They only showed movies that were PG because it was suitable for everyone at the mental home. I took a seat next to Courtney only to make sure I can keep an eye on here so she won't spill a thing. The only seat that was available was right next to Courtney on the other side. Once Chris saw that only seat he slouched down in the empty seat in an angry form. During the movie I felt uncomfortable the whole time I turned around only to see Anthony staring at me in the back. 

"Courtney switch me seats"  I whisper

"Why? My favorite part is about to come on"

"Just switch me the damn seats" 

"Okay okay"

As soon as me as Courtney swithced I needed to talk to Chris. 

"Chris, Anthony is staring at me"  Chris turned around to see that he was still staring at the both of us.

"You think he knows?"  Chris asked

"I don't know.. Doubt it"

"Don't sweat it, I think he still hates you from the lunch thing"

During the whole movie Anthony would just stare I couldn't even watch the movie easily. After sitting for the whole movie it was time for dinner. I couldn't even sit in peace knowing Anthony was staring. I wanted to finish my dinner as quickly as possible. Once Chris and I were done eating we headed to our rooms to go sleep. As soon as me opened the door we were shocked to see what was left for us. A dead rat dripping blood with a note reading "You're not slick" on my dresser. Had to be Anthony he was the last person I saw outside my room. 

"Chris.."

"Yeah?.."

"I think he knows.."