Changing The Future

Chapter 11

             It's now around 6:30 pm when there's a knock on my door. I go to answer it and it's Jamie's dad and Jeremy. "Uh hey guys. Everything okay?" I ask. Jeremy's dad says, "You need to come with us." I just nod my head and put on some shoes and a cardigan. It's kind of chilly outside. We hop in the car and it's silent ride on the way to the police station. Jeremy looks at me before we get out of the car. "Listen, Braelynn. They found the guy. He turned himself in an hour ago." He says rather slowly. Why does he seem so nervous? "Jeremy, it's okay. At least you guys know who it is." I respond while getting out of the car and following his dad inside. They take me into the room where you can watch the interrogation. I stop in my tracks as soon as I see the person on the other side of the glass. Jeremy comes in right behind me. "Braelynn." I hear Jeremy whisper. Everything goes blurry. I just start crying. No not crying, I'm balling my eyes out. I start pacing back and forth. I run out of the room and into the interrogation room. I walk up to him and slap him. "How could you do this?! I thought you were my friend!! I trusted you, Justin." I shout while being dragged out of the room. They take me to another interrogation room. Jeremy comes in there and hugs me and tries to comfort me. I can't believe he's been doing this. I knew I recognized his eyes and his voice, but I just couldn't put a finger on it. Just wait till Alex finds out. I turn to face Jeremy. "Call Alex, Xavier, and Jamie. They need to be here." He nods his head and starts walking out. "Jeremy?" He turns around and says, "Yeah?" "Um can I please watch the interrogation? I promise I won't hit him again." He stands there squinting his eyes. He gives in and sighs. "Sure." I get up and walk into the other room. Jeremy's dad, Matt, is asking him questions. Matt asks, "So Justin, what I don't understand is that you threatened Braelynn Evans, but you murdered someone else. Why is that?" Justin looks at the window. It's like he can see me through the glass. "I didn't hurt Braelynn, because I started liking her. Like more than a sister. I honestly don't know. Like I was going to but I just couldn't bring myself to do it. If I did, I wouldn't be able to live with myself. Plus Alex would probably shoot me in the face." I snicker to myself. He's right. When Alex gets here, there better be really huge bodyguards at the door so he can't get in to beat Justin. I hear commotion outside. Jeremy and I walk out to see Jamie, Xavier, and Alex. Jamie is the first one to see me. "Braelynn!" She runs to me and pulls me in for a hug. "I'm sorry!" she says while crying. "Alex doesn't know yet. We didn't tell him." she whispers to me. I just nod my head and hug Xavier. Jeremy and them walk off. I pull Alex to Matt's office. "Braelynn, what's wrong?" He asks. "Alex, they know who's been threatening me and they know who killed that girl." I sigh. Before I start talking again, I start crying again. "It's Justin, Alex. Justin is the one who's been doing this." I fall to my knees and keep crying. He's just standing there. Why won't he react? "Alex, say something please! I don't know what to do. I just want to go home." He slowly walks over to me and helps me off the ground to hug me. He's really tense. I can tell he's mad. "Alex? Please don't do anything stupid that will send you to jail too." I whisper to him. He sighs and nods his head. After a few minutes, we walk outside and see them taking Justin out of the interrogation room. We all stand there watching him being taken away. I don't know why, but I felt myself moving towards him. I walk in front of them to stop them. "Braelynn, get out of the way." Matt says. I don't listen. I just walk up to Justin and put my hand on his face. "I'll miss you, Justin. Behave in there. I'll come visit when I get the chance. I love you." I whisper while starting to cry again. I can see his eyes starting water. So I hug. I hug for about a good 5 minutes. I move out of the way and they take him out of the building. We all just stand there watching him go.

Six years later

I stand on the back porch drinking a cup of coffee. Four years ago, Alex and I got married. We have 2 kids. I had a girl just 9 months ago. Three years ago, we adopted a little boy that was left to fend for himself. He was only 2 then. Alex walks up behind me and places a kiss on the side of my head. "Hello, Sweetie." He mumbles. "Good morning to you, happy butt." I say while laughing. "Shut up. Why do I have to get up at 7 in the morning so the kids can play?" He asks while groaning. "Because they want you to play with them." As soon as I said that, Benjamin runs and grabs Alex's hand. "Daddy! Come play with us! Melody needs help building her sandcastle!" He says excitedly. Alex smiles and runs outside with him. I just smile and thank God for my beautiful little family.

All done!😊 thank you all for the support! It's really encouraging. Hope you guys enjoy this!
~Kyri