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Chapter 12: Broken

I was falling... falling and this time there was no one to catch me. My vision was blurry with tears. I leaned my head against the cool exposed glass on the door to cool my flaming head. I was angry, distressed, sad. I was broken. I sobbed and gasped, feeling my heart break in two. As the tears streamed down my face, I realized that I had nowhere to go. I was trapped in the room with my cousin and the boy I love... or thought loved me. 

Maybe it was all a lie. Maybe it was an act, just so he had someone to ally with. I try to forget, but I cant stop wondering what they were doing now... I could think of so many things and my tears began to fall harder. Then, I saw a blurry figure walking slowly towards me, as if they were afraid I would snap at them like a rabid dog. When I didn't, they approached. My vision cleared a little. It was Renee. I looked her right in the eye, though it was hard. I wanted her to see my pain. She kneels down. "You loved him, huh?' She said. I glared at her. "I had no idea that you were so obsessed. Sorry." she said. She didn't seem sorry. "Actually, you should be glad I took him from you." She spurts suddenly. She has no idea how to keep her mouth shut. "He's not worth it. I couldn't even get anything good out of him. Just leave him to me, Mar, I'm sure you'll find someone better for you." 

Fury raced through me like fire. I slapped her and she jumped back. "Shut the fuck up." I growled. "Don't you ever say that again. Even someone as low as him doesn't deserve a maggot like you. This time your looks and fake facade won't get past me. This time you broke my heart. And I'm not afraid to hurt anyone who messes with someone I love." Her jaw drops, but no words come out. She finally composes herself. "You ass. I cant stand you." I ball my fists. "Oh dont get your feisty panties in a hitch. You don't even deserve him. He wants me Mar." I was too stunned to do anything. She walks past me and slams her shoulder into mine. She walks up to Ben, who inched his way cautiously to the door. She grabs his face and begins to kiss him. I can't tell if he is kissing back because I start crying. Again. "Go away Renee." Is the next thing I hear. I look up and see My mother holding her by her shoulders, and pulling her away from Ben, who looks scarred. "Go away and never come back here. The garage down the street is safe."