Us Aganist Ourselves

Chapter 5

5 and a half years ago

Another thing I can't bring myself to regret is that decision I made after everything went straight to hell... I don't regret it simply because at the time all I could do was hope it would get better.

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As I regarded Will's darkened expression I realized I need to be strong, for the both of us. We need to get out of here, I won't be able to cope knowing we're so close to them and not being able to see them.

"William." I say. He freezes, I go up to him and he flinches away from me. "We need to leave." I state. He remians silent, obviously trying to think through our situation.

"Where would we go?" He asks. I shrug carelessly.

"We can go anywhere." I state. He nods and sniffs softly as he closes his eyes.

"Alright." He says.

"Go to you're place and pack up your things, I'll come get you and we'll figure it out from there." I state, trying to sound calm. He nods and heads to his truck, I go to my car and flip open my phone and start dialing a number.

"Carter." I hear her familiar voice.

"Meet me at the house in 20 minutes." I state then hang up the phone. I dial another number as I start to drive.

"Anderson." The male voice replies.

"Meet me at my house in 20 minutes." I state before I can hang up I hear him reply.

"Jer, what's going on?" He says.

"Toni, please, just go to the house I need help." I say softly, I hear his affirmation before I hang up.

I quickly dial another number and wait for the answer.

"Little sister! So great to hear from you my sweet!" Malachi answers.

"Malachi...," I say softly, biting back a sob.

"Jerri?" He asked quietly, I remain silent. "Jericho?"

"Malachi.... I don't.... I don't know what to do." I inhale deeply as I pull up to the house.

"What's going on Azi?" He says tenderly.

"Scarlett and Liam think that William and I were cheating on them." I say quickly, getting it out in a blur.

"What the hell are you talking about?" He demanded, his voice is borderline pissed.

"Look, I'll see you tomorrow, I'm coming out to New York with Will." I state easily.

"Okay, but just answer me this, and be honest: Were you two sleeping together?" He asks, I snort softly.

"No, we weren't, I'll tell you the whole story tomorrow. I'll see you tomorrow at the usual place?" I say, my voice strained as I pull up in the driveway.

"Yeah kiddo, I'll see you tomorrow." He hangs up and I sit behind the wheel just staring at the house.

I take in a deep breath and walk in to the house, I look around and the tears I've been fighting bubble up and I let one slip down my cheek before I make my way into my home.

As I'm walking upstair I call the private airport and get them to set rent me a plane for a few hours to get to New York before it would be taken from New York and another person would bring it back to Phoniex.

I go straight to the bedroom and pull out a large suitcase. I stuff my clothes inside of the bag until I can't fit anymore. I take out my duffle bag and start putting my toiltries away, trying to keep my hand from shaking and my eyes away from the shower.