Changing The Future

Chapter 9

February 16th. Alex and Justin have tried to convince me to stay with them tonight to make sure nothing will happen. I have a plan and I know it'll work. My phone starts ringing and I pull it out of my purse. "Hello?" "Hey, Brae! Our plan still a go?" Jamie says through the phone. "Yep. But Alex and Justin still won't give up on trying to make me stay with them." I chuckle slightly. It's really sweet and cute that they're all over-protective. Jamie laughs. "Yea I can see why. They're just worried about you. They want you to he safe." I sigh. "I know...you have your dad on standby for tonight?" "Just like you asked. Anything else I can do for you?" She asks. "Yes...keep Alex and Justin away from Mr. Miller and Bradley." I say with a sigh. "Roger that." And with that, we ended our call. I finish checking out the snacks and drinks, then head home. This is going to be a long night.

I'm supposed to be at Mr. Miller's at 5:30. It's now 4:00 so I open the fridge to find some leftover pizza. I put some on a plate and pop it into the microwave. I hear the ding and go to take it out when my phone dings. I look on the counter but realize it's not my phone. It's the phone. I pick it up and unlock it. The text reads, You know, Sweets? Pizza is really bad for you. I just roll my eyes and start texting back. Oh please. It still won't stop me from eating it. I'll see you tonight. I hit send and wait for his reply. Yes..I'll see you then. Xoxo. I didn't even bother responding. After 4 slices of pizza and a few cartoons later, it's 5:00 so I start getting ready. I'm done getting ready around 5:15 when there's a knock on my door. No, scratch that. It's more like banging. It could only be one thing. Alex and Justin. I make my way downstairs and open the door to see two very angry guys. "Whoops! Must have the wrong house!" I shout while trying to shut the door. Justin puts his foot out to stop the door. "Let us in." Alex demands. I sigh and finally give in. My phone rings and it's Jamie. "Hello?" "Brae! I tried to stop them. They're on their way to your house!" Jamie says in between breaths. "They're already here." I respond. She gasps. "Are you serious?! Dude! They're fast when they're really angry!" Jamie exclaims. "I'll talk to you later, Jamie." "Okie dokie." She says then hangs up. "Can I help you guys?" I ask. I look at Alex and he's wearing dark wash jeans with a red plaid button up with a gray shirt underneath it. The sleeves are rolled up and he's setting it all off with black converse. Hmm nice. I turn towards Justin to see what he's wearing. He's wearing light wash jeans with a navy blue and white shirt. Setting it all off with white converse. I approve. Alex starts pacing and yelling at the same time. "What is wrong with you?! Do you think we're actually going to let you walk out of this house?! Braelynn, listen to me and listen very clear. There is a maniac out there that wants to hurt you. You need to stay home." His yelling turns to whispers. "Please just don't go." I walk up to him and kiss his cheek. "Braelynn, please." Justin begs. "Don't do this." He says. I've never seen two guys more upset than these two are. I don't say anything, grab my bag, and walk out the door. I say a silent prayer before leaving the driveway asking God to not let this be the last time I see those guys. I send a quick text to Jamie and tell her that I'm on my way and to be ready. She's going go help me babysit tonight. God, I hope this plans works.

As I drive towards Mr. Miller's house, I can't stop thinking about Alex. The way he begged me to stay, the way he looked at me, the way he says my name. I just can't get over it. This is my last year of high school. I hope it's not my last one with him. I pull into Mr. Miller's driveway to see that Jamie is already here. The Miller kids all rush outside to greet me. "Hey, Braelynn!" Little Blake exclaims. "Hey, little man!" I say while giving him a hug. Isabella waddles her little fat self over to give me big hug and kiss. "We've missed you!" Blake says. "Aww I've missed you guys too!" I grab my stuff and they drag me inside. Blake is the spitting image of Mr. Miller. Brown hair and bright green eyes. Isabelle looks just like her mom. Curly, brown hair and big brown eyes. They're such a cute family. I hear Mrs. Miller talking to Jamie. "Hey, guys." I say to them. "Hey, Braelynn!" Mr. Miller says. "How ya doing?" He asks. "I'm doing good. How about yourself?" "Oh I'm doing great! Today is our anniversary and I can't wait to spend it with her." He says while looking at her. She blushes and smiles at him. Then they head upstairs to get ready. As soon as they're out of sight, Jamie turns to me. "There's no way it's Mr. Miller. He's too sweet. Has too much to lose." she whispers. "I agree. But he did say he was just a regular guy. That he's someone people wouldn't notice." I respond. Maybe he isn't the one. But we can never be too safe.

7:00 rolls around pretty quickly. The kids are starving. Jamie orders the kids a pizza and is Japanese. Yummy! My fav! "Okay. Our food is on the way!" Jamie says. "YAAYYY!" The kids shout. We turn on disney channel and watch some shows while waiting for dinner. The phone dings. Jamie and I both look towards it. I pick it up and read it aloud for only her to hear. It's February 16th. Just a few more hours until 12am. You excited, Sweets? I respond saying, Yea thrilled. He quickly responds with, Hey now. I don't tolerate sassiness." I just roll my eyes and don't respond. A few minutes later, my phone dings. I look at it and it's a text from Alex and then one from Justin. Alex's says, Hey, Brae. Please be okay. I smile and send a response. I read Justin's and his says, "I still can't believe you're doing this. You are insane. Be good, lil sis. Love you. I laugh a little. These guys are the best. A few minutes later, I receive texts from Xavier and Jeremy saying almost the same thing. Then the phone dings one more time. On second thought, your little attitude is making me mad. I'm changing it tonight. I'll see you soon, Sweets. Xoxo. I show the text to Jamie and she quickly gets out her phone and calls her dad. This is going to be a long night.

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~Kyri