The Story of Her Life

Chapter 17

I debated about wether to answer the phone or not. Sean and Tessa were looking at me and it made me feel kind of weird. I decided to answer. "Hello," I say.

All I could hear was heavy breathing. "Madison?" I heard my Dad's voice.

I wanted to day something right then, but I just couldn't. This was already awkward. "Dad," I said and took a deep breathe. "Is this about the investigation?"

"Yeah," He said. "They found out who did it and it wasn't me. "

"Who was it?" I asked. I've been waiting and waiting for this case to be solved.

"Your Mom's boyfriend Jake. I guess they found your mom and sister's blood on some clothes when they searched his apartment. "

I was in shock. Jake was a great guy. Yeah he had some tattoos, but that doesn't mean he's a horrible person. I couldn't believe it. Jake love my mom and sister. I don't know why he would want to kill them. "I'm sorry Dad," I say. " I'm sorry that I thought you did it. "

"It's okay babe. I knew all the signs pointed to me. I'm just glad that they found out who actually did it. " He said. It sounded like he was crying. Dad loved mom. When he left, it hurt mom the most. He should have said goodbye or something. Not walk out of my life. Our life. It was quiet for a second. Then my dad spoke. "I was thinking that we should go to dinner for old times sake."

   I sighed and looked at Sean. "Dad, I'm happy that you were found innocent but I still can't see you yet. I'm not ready. You walked out on us without saying goodbye. I just need some time." I didn't want to hurt him even though he hurt me.

  "Alright. I'll keep in touch. Talk to you soon. I love you," He said. I didn't say a word. Instead I just hung up. I laid my phone on the coffee table and plumped on the couch. Sean came to sit beside me.

   "Are you alright?" He asked sounding concerned.

  "Yeah I guess," I say and cuddle into Sean's chest.

  Tessa had disappeared into the bedroom. I think she was on the phone with someone or getting ready to take a shower. As I cuddled into Sean's chest while he was stroking my hair, I heard Tessa call my name. I get up and trudge to the bedroom.

  When I opened the door to the bedroom, I saw Tessa laying on Sean's bed.  "What did you want?" I asked her

  "What peed in your Cheerios?" She asked trying to make me laugh. It worked when we were younger but now I just wasn't in the mood.

   "Nothing , I'm just really tired. I've had a long day saving your ass," I say and smile.

   "Hey!" She says and throws a small pillow at me. "It's not my fault my ex-boyfriend is a fucking psycho!" 

  We laugh and I sit on the bed.  "What did you really want?" I ask her.

    Before she could say anything, Tessa jumped up and ran to the bathroom. I hear the toilet seat being lifted then the sounds of her throwing up. I rush in after and pull her hair out out of her face. The smell was getting really bad.

   I forgot to close the door. Thankfully I didn't. The smell was getting worse and worse. When Tessa was done puking, I sprayed air freshener all over the bathroom.

Sean walked in as Tessa sat up. He looked at her and then at me. "Are you alright?" I asked her.

Tessa took toilet paper off the roll and wiped her mouth. "I'm going to brush my teeth and then when I'm done I'll tell you."

I nod. I stood up, found an unused toothbrush in the cabinet, and handed it to her. Sean's and I then left the room and went to sit on the couch. It was really quiet. I could hear the water running in the sink. Then I heard Tessa grunt. Sean and I tried not to laugh, but honestly it was hard not to.