Changes

Chapter 17

Jasmine's POV

Brian and I decided to go out and take a walk around Times Square. I've never imagined it this beautiful and bright, not even in my dreams. Brian is the reason I am here in the first place. I should really pay more attention with my actions, he could kick my rude ass out anytime. We head into the M&M candy store.

"Why'd we come here?" I ask, looking relentlessly at him several times.

"To get some candy!" he seems in a very good mood, after what happened earlier today.

"Okay." a giggle slips from my lips. After we get some candy, we begin again to roam around the busy streets of New York. Something about New York wants me to never leave.

"When are we leaving?" I suddenly feel the urge to ask.

"In about two days if that's okay with you?" he flushes a little and I quickly peck on his cheek, causing his whole face to become a very deep shade of red. I do wish we could stay longer, but Brian is the one making the sacrifices.

My eye quickly catches an eye on some green eyed boy, he looks familiar, very familiar. It's Cesar. My mind stills for a second as I recap of when I used to have a crush on him. I no longer have that feeling and I just see him as a nice acquaintance.

"Oh my god, hi Cesar!" I run up to him as Brian's eyes burn at me, clearly confused at my uncalled for actions.

"Jasmine, is that you?" a bright grin appears on his tan face when he realizes that it is me. I give him a quick and friendly hug.

Brian comes up to me and stands behind me, wrapping his large hands around my waist, his tall figure hovering over both Cesar and I.

"Who is this?" I can see the hint of jealousy in Brian's stare, deep in my soul.

"It's my childhood friend." I sound like such a baby all of a sudden

"Oh." Is the word that falls from his lips as he looks over Cesar's medium figure. I can tell that Cesar is quite uncomfortable under Brian's gaze. I try to lower the temperature, "So, what are you doing here?" I question as we begin to slip away from the crowded sidewalks.

"I decided to start a new life you know." he shrugs as he shakes the untamed hair away from his face. He looks so much different, but in a good way.

"That's good, I did also."

"I can tell." he gives me a cheeky smile and knows exactly what I meant.

"Well, i've got to get going now, see you around." he waves us a quick goodbye before zooming out of the corner.

I feel a tight grip around my wrist. "What the hell was that?" he yanks me, pain starting to appear as I feel the pressure grow. I don't know what's gotten into him lately.

"It was just a friend." I try to unclasp myself from his grip. No use, his strength is more overpowering.

"You're hurting me." I try to push him away as his eyes turn dark, I've never seen him this way.

"I can do whatever the hell I want to do to you." He pushes me against the wall and I feel the urge to fight back. His arm suddenly flies over across my face as he slaps my cheek.

"Fuck you and your shit, i'm done and don't come looking for me no more." I say as I run away, never looking back at him. I don't know what the hell just happened, everything seemed like a blur. Somewhere, I have said those words before. Freddie. He is exactly like Freddie.

I quickly ask for a taxi to the hotel. I run up the stairs and open the bedroom, get my things as quickly as possible. I hope the money I have saved my entire life will help me.

I ask for a cab. I stop at the library and quickly use the internet and I book my flight. I throw my phone in the river. I'm done with everything, all the changes I have made have not helped me, I am back where I started, but even worse.

MORE THAN A WEEK LATER

I have managed to survive with the rest of the homeless for a week now, no signs of Brian trying to look for me. I ask for a cab and head for the airport. I board my flight and take one last look at New York. It has brought me to my worst. I sigh as the plane takes off. Goodbye memories and the pain you have caused me.

(PLOT TWIST!! YES! SORRY, IT HAD TO HAPPEN SOONER OR LATER, I KNOW IT WAS ALL SO SUDDEN AND QUICK, TELL ME HOW YOU FEEL IN THE COMMENTS AND WHAT YOU THINK WILL HAPPEN NEXT! HOPEFULLY THE NEXT CHAPTER WILL BE UP ON WEDNESDAY, I WILL NOT UPLOAD DAILY ANYMORE AS YOU HAVE NOTICED BECAUSE SCHOOL IS KILLING ME WITH ALL THE EXCESSIVE HOMEWORK. X)