The Goldy Project

Chapter 26

Cycling back to the park, I start to realise that my hope was withering, how could Hunter ever forgive me? Perhaps even if Drakes crazy plan would work, it could still not change  his feelings. Does hunter even now that she spiked his drink, where was he for his little princesses confessions, why do I only get a punishment. How could he not see through her mask of deceits? Spiking his drinks was a new low, even for Jennifer. My hands shake and I come to an instant halt, I had to decide, was I ready for more crazy Johnson boys , or would it be better to just stay out of drama for a while? Just as I was about to turn around and go home, someone grabbed hold of my hand,  it was Drake.

Before being able to speak a word, he held me close and let me pour out the remaining hatred and hurt over him. I was filled with his warm embrace, and I whimpered out what had happened just a few moments ago. He stroked my hair reassuringly and nodded comfortingly, but he did not interrupt me once. I couldn't have been more grateful to have had him by my side, and if it weren't for him I would have been at home still hurting over Hunter.  I pondered over confessing to Jennifer's spiking Hunters drink, I knew it would make him go over the edge. I end up telling him, and my instincts were proven correct. 

He went ballistic!

" WHAT!?! SHE DID WHAT! THAT SCHEMING, INSECURE PIG. SHE STOLE MY BROTHER AND NOW SHES FORCING HIM TO DO STUFF! JUST WAIT TILL I GET MY HANDS ON THAT SON OF A..." Drake trembled in anger.

"Hey, hey I know your angry, I was too. But we are not fighting her, believe me I tried and that did not end well. We can't stoop to her level Drake, we're better than that. Plus I think I've given her a black eye..."

At that Drake tried to stifle a laugh, "I wish I bought tickets to see it, and Hunter got to watch it for free, lucky kiddo." Then I stared to giggle even with the tears in my eyes, and soon enough we were both bursting out in laughter. We didn't stop until stomaches hurt! I hadn't felt real laughter for a long time so I devoured it whole heartedly. Once the laughter had died down, I looked to Drake and all I saw was joy, he didn't let me down.

"Thanks, for everything" I whisper.

"What for?" He asks suprised.

"For being there when I really needed you and making me laugh when I wanted to crawl up in a ball and vanish!" I then smile at my childishness.

"It's been my pleasure" he chuckles "... I don't want to break this special moment but do you want to do the plan I mean you can sleep and decide tomorrow. It's just that I know somewhere deep inside he's not happy with Jennifer, and he needs you. I know he does!" Drake looks at me desperately.

"You're right, I do need a night to think over, I'll tell you tomorrow... Hey what's the time?!" I ask nervously

Drake checks his watch then says "11:36 ...Why?"

"Oh shoot, James is gonna freak , I better head home! See you tomorrow?" I ask.

"You bet!" He smiles, and then pushes me onto Daisy.

With that I rush of on Daisy and wave good bye. I smile to myself as I ride down home to a very angry brother.

"Where do you think you've been young lady! Everyone has been worried sick and you come home smiling like you have all the time in the world. What do you have to say!" I snigger at him as he puts one hand in his hip. "Do you think this is funny, I've been up all night fretting over where you were. How could you do this to me!" He then starts pouting.

"I'm sorry 'mum' I got a bit caught up." I giggle, and then we are both laughing

"But seriously where have you been?" He looks at me, his face full of concern. I know if I tell him the truth he would make a riot.

"You know just hanging round with... Urrmmmm Sadie. Yeah I just wanted to have some girl time. I miss having her around." I say making it up on the spot. James looks at me suprised.

"Huh, that's weird, cause she just left a few seconds ago, what's really going Jade?" I guess my brother knows me to well.

"I was with Drake, I know you dont like me spending time with that family but he's the only one that can cheer me up. I dont know if I can live with being depressed for much longer. I've got to move on, and Drake helps me to do that. I hope you can understand. Please don't get angry." James stares at me, confused.

"Why would I get angry, all I need to know is that my little sister is safe and happy. Obviously due to past history, it's my duty to warn you about the Johnsons, but I'm happy if your happy! Just remember if anything happens I'm always there." James smiles at me and puts his arm around my shoulder. "Now let's get you inside before mum wakes up. You know she doesn't like when your not home by 9:30, lets hope she hasn't seen the clock!"

As I walk into my house, I realise how many people care for me. And suddenly I feel loved and protected. Even if hunter doesn't want me, I won't be break down cause I don't need him. I'm sure I'll forget ever thinking this tomorrow, and I'll probably go back to being a sucker for hunter, but right now this feeling reminds me that I'm not alone. And whenever I'm feeling love sick, I'll always have my friends to lean on. This tingling feeling makes me feel warm inside.

"Well are you coming in or not? You've been standing there looking amazed for five minutes now, it's kind of creeping me out!" James says with a smirk on his face. I give him a wide toothy grin and say, "You know that I love you right, bro." James looks at me strangely.

"Who are you and what have you done with my sister?" James chuckles and we go inside as silent as ninjas. Just as I had finished changing my clothes and was about to get into bed, there's a knock on the bedroom door. It's James.

"I love you too sis!" James smiles and walks back to his room.

I grin and with that I sleep with a smile on my face throughout the night.