Right My Wrongs (Adym Alyxander Yorba)

Chapter 26

I wake up and stretch my entire body across the bed. Usually when I do so, I feel Adyms body. Not this time, I'm alone. With my eyes closed, I run my hands throughout the bed. I finally open my eyes to see that there is no one in the room, I'm all alone. I would say I'm upset, but I'm kind of use to it at this point. I put on a flannel and some jeans and walk out of the room. I make my way into the living room and when I turn the corner, a crowd of people yell, "SURPRISE!" I nearly jump out of my skin, they really got me. I am so confused to what is going on, then I look at the declarations. "Happy Birthday!" Oh fuck, did I genuinely forget about my birthday? I'm 19? This is all so weird, but I manage to put on my best fake smile. I say to all the friends in my living room, "Thanks you guys, I really appreciate it." I look around the room and see Adym isn't there. A bunch of old friends from town and high school are here, but Adym is gone. Rebecca runs up and hugs me, "Happy birthday baby, I made you this!" She hands me a box and I happily open it. To my surprise, it's a beautiful "ripped" up tee shirt with a rose on it. "Oh my god, this is so cool!" I yell out more loud than I thought. Rebecca chimes back, "I knew you'd love it, now go outside!" I grab some slippers and put them on my feet. I walk outside and I see Adym holding a puppy. No fucking way, did this guy really go out of his way to get me a DOG! I start tearing up and I see Adym say, "Happy birthday, Kat. I know this is your favorite dog and I already named him for you. You've been wanting this boy for years now, and you finally have him. Say hello to Sausage Egg Mcmuffin." I break down in tears and hug Adym. I have a very true love for dogs, okay? Also, this is the sweetest thing Adym has ever done for me. I kiss him for a quick second, then cuddle my puppy. I hear something roaring in the distance and I look over. My eyes can't believe the beauty I am seeing. A 1982 Jeep Renegade CJ7 rolls up. I wonder who got such an amazing car. I look and see Jack hop out of the car. "Jack, I missed you! When did you get such a badass car?" He chuckles and says, "The question you should be asking is, when did YOU get such a badass car." My jaw drops and I'm honestly frozen. "No, there is no way I can accept this. This must have cost a lot of money. I'm sorry." He hands me the keys and says, "Too bad. It's already in your name." I look at Adym and he says, "He's not the big shot here, we pitched in together. This is OUR gift, remember Jack?" Jack laughs and says, "My bad, but I'm better looking in the car and that's all that matters." We all laugh and head back inside.

We begin to cut the cake and sing happy birthday. The cake is a beautiful, and even better tasting, coffee ice cream cake. I like the bottom of the candles off because I didn't want to waste any of this masterpiece. I give myself a great big piece and say, "Dig in!" After we all get our food, we settle down in the living room and Adym says, "Alright, let's hear some of the best memories you've had with Kat." I blush and punch him in the shoulder. My old high school friend, Jadie, is talking about how we sneaked out of school. Naomi, my old neighbor, is talking about the time her mom accidentally backed her car into me. Adym and Sawyer go off about some crazy memories they've had with me. Everything is amazing until I hear his voice. I hear him say, "I remember when Kat was a fucking whore and she couldn't keep her hands off of me." Luke. I stand up to my biggest fear and say, "Why the fuck are you here? Leave!" I'm now yelling and have tears in my eyes. He puts his hand to my cheek and says, "Aw, baby is crying." Adym runs up and says, "Who the fuck are you?" Luke says back, "Im surprised she hasn't told you about me. I'm surprised she hasn't told anyone. My name is Luke, and I'm her ex she's still crazy about." I laugh behind my fear and say, "I hate you, Luke. Leave now before I call the cops!" He gives off a devilish smile and says, "Alright, I did come here for one thing though." He grabs my ass and whispers, "Happy birthday, sweet cheeks. 19 never felt so damn good." That's it, I've had it. With my one arm only, I punch him in his face. He stumbles a bit and gets back up. He charges at me and I kick him in the throat. I open the door and push his body down the stairs. He falls on the ground and slowly gets up, "You're going to pay for that, bitch." Adym runs outside and tackles Luke to the ground. They both get into such an intense fight and I'm filled with adrenaline. Jack and Sawyer rush outside and help take on Luke. They all beat him to a bloody pulp and Jack says, "If I ever fucking see you again prick, you're dead." Luke can barely even see at this point, he's covered in blood and he limps away. I stand in the same place as before, crying. I drop to the ground and just let it all out. I can't believe this is all happening. He has already ruined my life enough, why does he have to try and do it again? All the boys come up to me to make sure I'm okay and check my stitches. Everything seems fine and Adym says, "For reasons now known, I think everyone should go home. I'm going to re plan this, okay! Everyone stay available." Everyone agrees and hugs me goodbye, giving me helpful advice. The room is now empty except for Adym, Jack, Rebecca, Sawyer, and I. I'm still in disbelief that I had to face him again. It's been years since I've seen that monster. I'm so terrified to now even leave the apartment, what if he finds me? Jack speaks and breaks the silence, "I think we should go to the police." I say back, "We can't. We all just beat him up. We would be the ones getting in trouble at this point." Jack looks down at the ground and doesn't say a word. Rebecca is rubbing my back and Sawyer is just as shocked as I am. I look at Adym and he says, "Kat, do you think he had anything to do with the girl who stabbed you?" My mind goes blank, "May be, but I don't want to think about that." My heart is racing very fast and my head is dizzy. "Can I lay down for a bit, and then we all go out and get drinks at Smokey's?" Rebecca says, "But you and I are underage?" I chuckle and say, "I know the bartender pretty well. He was a friend of my mothers." She nods her head and I say, "So?" Everyone harmonizes softly and says yea. I guess we're going on a date with the devil tonight.