Keep Holding On

Chapter 35

Chapter 35

*Erika's POV*

"Zach!" His dad clenched his hand into a fist. He stood up and banged it against the table.

Zach stood up and made eye contact with his dad while we all stayed quiet.

I took a quick look at mom, she gave me a nod, telling me it's going to be ok.

"What?..isn't it true?" Zach finally spits out.

"What had got into you?" His dad pinched the bridge of his nose.

Zach looked at me and back at his dad "the truth hurts doesn't it?"

Eyes widening, I gasped under my breath, making sure no one heard them.

"Get in the fucking car!" Mr John pointed out of the room "now!"

Without hesitation, Mrs John gets up and walked towards the door and gave us a polite smile before she left.

Zach turned to me and pets my hand. He gave me the 'everything-will-be-fine' face.

Clenching his fist, he stump his way out of the room.

"I'm really sorry about tonight..let's just say, things get out of hand. Ya know?..You can't hold onto big problems, they'll end up spilling onto the ground" Mr John said smiling at mom and nodded his head at dad. He stopped and starred at me, pinching his forehead "just stop..ok" he looked up and left.

'Just stop..ok'

What the hell is he on about?

Stop what?

Stop...Ruining his family?

Stop...Dating Zach?

Stop...saying bullshits?

Yes..probably the last one.

It was silence for a while when everyone looked at each other with raised eyebrows until dad cleared his throat "let's call it a night shall we?"

We nodded and headed to our car.

Walking out of the hotel, I caught my attention looking at Zach being scolded by his dad near their car.

Zach eyes caught mine. I was starring long enough until I jumped in shocked when his dad slapped him across the face.

A tear or two rolls down my cheek.

I can't just watch him get hit by his dad! That's child abuse!

Dad suddenly grabbed my arm and pushed me inside the car, ready to go.

Not long after that, we arrived. I stumped my feet upstairs and locked my bedroom door.

I fucking ruined the night!

Shit ass mouth!

You couldn't just stop thinking about Jack couldn't you!?

I walked to the closet and grabbed my PJ's and throw them over my head.

Walking to my study table, I remembered the envelope that Jack gave me earlier.

Opening them I found about 5 papers, full with writing. I pressed against the envelope to check if I missed something.

There was something sharp inside. I shoved my hand inside and pulled it out. It was a necklace with the word 'Jaitlyn' carved into a charm.

Aww..that's so sweet. He remembered my first name.