Saying Goodbye (Inspired by true events)

Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Three months later...

It was close to Christmas time, Nick and I spent our days texting and we talked every night before bed on the phone with each other. I loved having his voice being the last thing I heard before falling asleep. We talked about everything from religion to stuff we enjoyed and where we wanted to be in life. I loved how he never gave me a simple sentence answer, it was always complex like when I asked what his thoughts were on kids and marriage. " I hope kids don't get married." Nick had said in what I think was suppose to be a joke. He had his own sense of humor, he wasn't down right hilarious like Riley but that's what I appreciated about Nick.

Girls typically went for the bad boy, the troubled guy they can fix but that wasn’t me. Nick, well he was the sweet, sexy guy who took the serious, protective approach. I definitely loved the effect I had on him, I challenged his self control and I definitely challenged his patience.

I loved how he always tried to do the right thing even if it left me feeling disappointed sometimes. He made my life seem like it was worth living, before him nothing seemed to make sense and everything in my life was just bad. I don’t see the bad as much anymore.

When Nick mentioned the idea of coming to see me for the holidays, I was so excited. Nick promised me he'd come down to spend Christmas with my family and me. It would be special, I had a feeling this Christmas would be amazing especially with my dad still in the hospital. I had my calendar marked for today, the last day of school before Christmas holidays.

I woke up with mad butterflies in my stomach, I couldn't believe it's been over three months without seeing Nick. I got dressed and sang into my hairbrush like a total weirdo while dancing in front of the mirror in my underwear. Today was going to be a good day, I had a feeling about it. I decided to put some effort into my appearances for a change. Usually throwing my hair up and makeup-free was the easiest way to do things. Today I’d pull out all the stops.

I heard a honk in the driveway and as soon as I was done with the eyeliner I ran off to catch my ride to school. I sat through English class bored out of my mind until my pocket started vibrating. I had a text from Nick.

" Sorry Ali, Roads are too bad I can't make it. Call you tonight. -Nick"

My heart sank, I thought Nick would jump through hoops of fire to be with me. He was letting bad weather keep us apart. However, I'd rather he'd be home safe than risk him driving on bad roads just because I wanted to see him.

I decided that second period could do without me. I wanted to sulk in my little corner so I grabbed my coat and sat on the steps outside. I was sitting enjoying the cold crisp air I was oblivious to everything right now, I didn't even notice someone creeping up on me until I felt a hand on my shoulder I practically jumped a few feet in the air as I turned to find Deacon.

"Relax dollface, I see your playing hooky . A girl could easily be taken advantage of sitting here all alone.” Deacon always left me with his sexually based threats but never acted on them.

I think he just liked to see me startled. I reported him at school but since he

didn't physically assault me and no one had heard him they can't take the accusation seriously. That's pretty horrible that someone has to be assaulted before anything is even done.

"Get lost! Ever since school started you've been harassing me. Deacon, take a hint. I'm not interested." I clearly stated. Deacon just laughed in an almost mocking tone.

" Aww dollface you will be." He walked away just strutting around like he was above everyone else. What a creep he had some nerve, I still couldn't figure out what his fascination with me was. I'm sure there were prettier girls in the school worth stalking, so why me? Just then I felt a hand on my back, I freaked right out.