Perri and I- The sequel to romantic 'Perri and me' about Perri Kiely

Chapter 1 Part 9

I run as fast as I can, till I'm out of sight. I can see Freddie's Mum from afar. She picks up the knife. I can't make out any emotion on her face but this can't be good. I think I might just cry. What has Freddie turned himself into? Where is the boy that could dance like it was nobody's business? Where's that sweet, innocent little boy? What will I tell Lucy?

I swear that was the scariest moment in my life. Him holding that knife, threatening to kill himself. I put my hands to my heart at the thought of it.

"Please make him stop..." I say to myself, as tears prickle in my eyes.

I have to stop thinking about this. I have to think about my routine. But how can I concentrate? And...I'm still thinking about Mitch and Kim. I think it's my fault. I put the car in drive because I can see their door close. I have to think about where I'm going for a second. Oh right...the studio. When I finally arrive there, I can't stop getting messages from Lucy.

Is Freddie okay? How's his diabetes? Is he emotional about it? I don't know what to say so I just ignore it. Maybe I'll ask Perri what I should do...

I try and make up my routine but there's still so much on my mind. I finally have something to the track Pel made me. I wish he was here...

I'm actually done for the day, but Perri's not free. It's like our schedules never match. I grab my bag and head to my car-again. This would be a good time to use that spa card. I see it pinned to the side of my 'planner file". It can be used anytime up to the end of May so why not go now? It's not a long drive and when I get there the receptionist is nice and friendly.

"I saw your Mum last week. She booked this V.I.P spa treatment for you..." She says.

V.I.P?

"Are you dating Mitchell or Perri or who? Sorry...it's none of my business.." She says.

"Perri." I say firmly. "I'm dating Perri..."

"I wouldn't be suprised if people were confused." I hear a voice behind me.

Kim? Kim!

I turn around to see her. She looks relaxed- fresh from a facial or something.

"Are you sure you're not seeing Mitch?" She asks.

"Kim. What are you talking about?" I say.

She flips a magazine to an article. I almost grab it from her.

"This is rubbish. What do they mean I'm confused?" I say.

"It's Mitch. He's telling everyone you're totally in love with him..." Kim says.

She's trying to sound relaxed, but I know she's hurt about this too.

"Kim, he told me he was lost without you..." I say.

"Yeah. So you could fall straight into his pityful arms..." She says. "I wouldn't play with fire, Amber. He's pure fire- don't start anything you can't finish..."

WHAT?!?!

"Kim...Mitch doesn't like me!" I almost yell.

"Then why is he trying to kiss you?" She shouts. "I've known him for years. Years! And all he does is treat me like he never notices me! I freakin love the guy, okay? I love his smile...his ability to make me laugh...his.."

She looks up at me.

"But he's in love with you!" She exclaims, before bursting into tears.

She walks up to the receptionist.

"Just put this on my bill..." She says, before leaving.

I think I almost swear at her as she walks out of the door. The receptionist eyes me.