Everything Changes

Chapter 6

Thomas Beckmann

I almost lost the girl I live my life for. The girl of my dreams, the only one I will ever love. I don't know why I did what I did two nights ago.. I just thought she left me. Maybe I was just so upset because I love her that much...

Katie Atwood

I'm so excited!! It's almost Christmas and we're flying home today! "Thomas you need to pack. Our flight leaves in three hours." I said. "I finish packing when I'm done With my drink and when this game is over." he raised his voice. It's been almost a month since the incident happened.. Will he do it again?.. "Well I don't want to be late so please pack right now or I'll pack for you." I spoke softly. "God damnit Katie! I told you I would when I'm done!" he slammed his fist Down on the counter. I'm surprised it didn't break.. I started to tear up, and ran into the bedroom, put everything I needed in my suitcase, changed clothes, and walked into the living room. "Where the hell do you think youre going?" he asked. "I'm going on an early flight. It's seems you don't want to come, so I don't want to fly with you. I'm sorry Thomas , I love you but you need to stop drinking so much." I spoke. " Drinking is the only thing that's keeps me happy now!" He yelled. What did he say... Did he really mean that?.. "So I don't keep you happy?.." I sniffled. "Katie I didn't mean it like that! Of course you make me happy!" I started to tear up, but the taxi honked their horn, so I just walked out the door. " You better get on that flight or else I won't come back." I yelled.

I boarded the plane and sat down. I was sitting alone. I had first class tickets, so I got the leather comfortable seats. I actually fell asleep on the plane. I woke up, when the attendant announced we were gonna be landing. When we landed and exited the plane, Adam was waiting for me. I ran up and gave with a hug. "Hey Katie. Where's Thomas?" he asked. "He's coming on the later flight. He got stuck at work." I lied. Adam was about to touch my cheek but I flinched. He had a worried look on his face. Then he realized I was wearing makeup, and he wiped it off. Two big purple bruises appeared on the left side of my face. "Katie... What happened?!" He said worriedly. I nodded and started to cry.. I think Adam knew that he abused me, by the look on my face when I started to cry. "When?" he asked. "A Couple weeks ago.." I said. He pulled me into a tight hug, took my bags, and led me to the car. I loved being back home in north Carolina. Escpecially when Adam was here.

We walked through the front doors of the Atwood mansion, and stopped in the entrance way. "You're home! How was your flight! Wheres Thomas?..." my mom started to ask all these questions. "He got caught up at work, he said he'd catch the night flight. The flight was good. Peacefull in first class. Haha" I said with a smile. Mom, dad and I talked for a little bit longer, then Adam helped me bring my bags up to my old room. My room was left the same way it was before I left. Purple and zebra print bedding, posters all over the walls, still had all the writing on my dry erase board. It said "Katie + Thomas = together forever." and then there was me and adam's drawings on the left side of the board. I walked into my bathroom to put back my makeup and all my bathroom things, everything was brand new. Mom got me that new shower. A two sink vanity, and the movie star mirror. I walked over to my closet,which was empty, and hung up my clothes. Adam was helping me put things away. "Shit!" I whispered. "What?!" he asked. "I need a dress for the party tomorrow night.". I said. "Well lets go buy one!" he said excitedly. I always took Adam when I went shopping. Because he's my bestfriend and is always honest on how things look on me. Adam was dragging me down the stairs and yelled "We're going dress shopping! Back in a little bit!" "Get matching shoes for her too Adam!" my mom laughed.

Adam took me to my favorite dress store. While we were looking, i found a strapless sparkly silver dress with a sweetheart neckline that was my size! Size 2. I tried it on and made Adam sit out in the waiting area over by the changing booths. I went in one of the booths and tried it on. It fit perfectly. I walked out onto the platform and looked at Adam. His eyes widened. "Well? What do you think?!" I smiled. "You look beautiful! It looks great on you!" he smiled back. "Okay! Sold!" I said with a smile on my face. I changed back into my clothes and went up to the register. I looked at the shoe section and there was a pair of high sparkly silver high heels with pink on the bottom of the soles. They matched my dress! So I grabbed my size and brought them up to the register. "Well! It's nice to see you again Katie! How's Paris?" The lady said with a smile. "It's going great!.. I come home for christmas. And there's a Christmas eve party tomorrow at the country club, so I needed to get a dress." I replied. "well it looked great on you! You're total is $109.13." I smiled and gave her the money. I took the bag with the dress and shoes, grabbed Adam and left.

"Katie, I can't fly out tonight. There's a delay. But I'll make sure I come. It might be after Christmas day tho.. Tell mom and dad hi. I love you!" I read the text over and over.. He's not coming.. He's not coming... What's so important that he can't come?!