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Chapter XIV

Shattered

February 2nd | 3:23 P.M. At The Cemetery

Jacob

I watched them put Danielle into the ground. Alisa stood beside me, rubbing my back for comfort. I can't believe she took her own life...because she could no longer live with the guilt. Because of the things she's done, she took her life away. I felt like some of this was my fault. I couldn't stop her for doing what she did, but then again...I could have. They placed the dirt over her casket, covering her up. That's just another one gone. After, everyone left for the gathering, but I decided to go home. Alisa stayed with me the entire time, we still aren't on good terms and she still hasn't come home. That's just another depressing thing to be depressed about.

I sat on the edge of my bed, holding my head into my hands. I let my tears fall as I cried silently. I felt Alisa's presence as she sat next to me. She rubbed my back, not saying a word at all. There wasn't really much to say though.

"Jacob I'm sorry." She said to me. I still remained in the same position, not saying a word. Just thinking about everything that has happened, made me realize how short life is. It made me appreciate the people I love and it made me realize how important Alisa is to me.

"Please say something." She begged. I turned my head to her.

"I love you." I said in a low tone. She caressed my cheek then kissed it. She then kissed my lips as I sat up straight. I laid back in bed, letting her take control. She held onto her dress, lifting her leg up in order to sit on me.

"I love you too." She said. I held onto her hips, looking into her eyes.

"I promise to do better." I told her. She gave me a small smile then laid her head on my chest. I hugged her tightly, closing my eyes.

Craig

I opened the door for Char, letting her in first. I went in behind her then closed the door. She headed straight for the stairs, not saying a word to me. We still aren't on good terms. I did end up going to Adrienne's house again though. It's nothing like that and I just wish that she would understand that.

"Charmaine." I whispered, walking into the room. She turned to me, tears falling down her cheeks.

"Baby come here." I demanded. She wiped her eyes, walking towards me. Next thing you, she was bawling her eyes out while holding onto me.

"It's okay. I'm here." I said. She pulled away, looking up at me.

"Why do you keep going over to her house Craig?" She asked. I caressed her cheeks.

"I want to tell you but I can't baby. I can't." I told her. She shook her head, pushing me away.

"Baby." I called.

"Do you love me?" She asked me.

"Of course I love you." I said.

"Then what are you hiding Craig?" She cried.

"I'm not hiding anything Charmaine. It's just that she needs me, that's all." I explained.

"She needs you?" She inquired, walking towards me.

"Yes! She needs me." I replied.

"I NEED YOU!" She screamed. I stared at her as she began to breakdown again.

"I need you Craig. I'm you're girlfriend okay. Not her." She said.

"Baby. It's not like that!" I began.

"You have a baby on the way Craig. If anyone, I'm the one who needs you right now." She cried. I grew angry of how selfish she was being right now.

"She lost her baby Charmaine." I began.