Angels Cry (Before You Exit - Toby Mcdonough)

Chapter 46

Finally, Toby, Janelle and I had reach the Mcdonough's house. It was a really exacting walk from the park to his house because 1) Janelle weighs a ton (no offence Janelle but to make this even, I weigh more than you) and 2) she is injured and could not- barely walk properly on the way home. She kept tripping, sliding off from my grip and Toby's so we literally have to pick her up. As we enter the house, we laid her on the couch and she just collapse instantly. Her legs were sprawled out and her hair is in a mess.

"I'll go get some medicine and a towel. Be right back." Toby announced and jogs further into his house. I sat beside Janelle on one of the bean bags and helped her to seat in a lady position.

"Ow, ow, ow.." Janelle groans and made an painful expression. I bit down on my tongue to stop myself from shrieking because seeing people in pain, cause me to feel their pain too. "Are you alright now?" I asked.

She nodded, "Yeah. It just stings really bad." I sigh and shook my head before a question pop in my head. I stare at Janelle's eyes and believe it or not, I could see a mixture of emotions in her. Guilty, disturbed and hurt in them. I can't make out what she is distressed from but maybe I should talk to her.

"Janelle?" I break off the silence between us. She suddenly jump a little and shook her head before answering, "Huh?"

"Erm.. Well, can I ask you something? If you don't mind?" I asked for her permission. She just nods her head and motion me to carry on. "What happen back then, at the park when I was in the phone with Liz? Was there something wrong?"

Her face suddenly turn pale, like it was lifeless. Fingers were having the shakes and she look like she is getting the jitters. This got me curious (what can I say? I am a curious person). My hand slowly reach out for her's but she flinch away from it and I jump back in surprise by her actions. Okay, there is something terribly wrong here and I am odd to find it out.

"Janelle. C'mon, tell me, we're friends aren't we? You can tell me anything, and I promise not to tell it to anyone. Even if it's Liz." I pressed on, getting a little frustrated about it. Staring up at her for a few more seconds before giving up, I sigh and stood up because I know I can't pressure her on. If it is something that is private, than it should stay that way. Anyway, I should not be nosy person. Anyway, what is taking Toby so long with that first aid kit that they always keep?

Because I still remember that very day, the boys and I played a balloon fight which got me into a mild injury. Also, that was the day when Toby had help me to clean my bruised- and is now all healed up. That was so sweet of him. I decided to go and search for him but then, I hear whimper coming from the bathroom beside the kitchen. Who is in there? Mrs- I mean aunt Susan is not here so who could it be? Toby is probably somewhere in the house and they certainly don't have another sibling. Or could they?

I grab the nearest thing that was beside me which is a book. I slowly walk towards the bathroom door and the crying was getting a little louder each time I get closer to it. Closing my eyes, I counted 1, 2, 3 and open the door only to reveal a crying Toby. What the hell is going on? Suddenly, Janelle came and spoke, "Rose! Look, I am sorry for everything and I truly don't deserve your special friendship. I know you are mad at me for being like such a bad- no wait, a terrible bitchy friend. So, I guess our friendship ends here. Good bye.." She started to cry but as I was about to ask her why on earth was she apologizing and ending our friendship, she was out of sight.

Okay, I think everyone in my family is turning into a vampire. First, they got my mum and then now they got- oh what am I saying? This is no time for silly question.

My mind was in swirl like a tornado just swoosh up in my brain, I could not think straight! It hurts too much. I turn back around to look at Toby who was already calmed down but still has that red puffy eyes. "Toby, why on earth did she just say that? And why are you crying?" I came up closer towards him and hug him but he didn't wrap his arms around me like he would use to. Why is he acting like that? I pull away from the hug and frowned at him. He bit on his bottom lip and look away from me, avoiding eye contact with me.