Where Are You Now?

Chapter 28

Rose

I hopped in the Uber and closed the door. My chest was so tight. I literally felt like the air wiped out of my body. I almost lost Nick today. He could've died.

Brandon climbed in next to me and the Uber driver sped off. The car ride was silent. Awkward to be honest.

"Hey mom, Rose, Celine and I are going over tonight. We're staying there tonight and I need you to take in Celine for a while. I'll leave cash. I'll explain everything when we get there. I'm sorry I'm just saying this over a phone call but I need to give you a heads up.... ok ... bye mom love you too," Brandon said and locked his phone in frustration.

"How is Celine going to react? What if she reacts badly? Brandon I can't be away from her for too long-"

"Marie. We have to. For her safety and ours. Honestly we should've BEEN took Celine away from here," he groaned covering his face.

"I know. You're right but hey I sighed and he looked at me. "Don't be too hard on yourself. I trust you and I know we're gonna do the right thing."

He smiled slightly at me and we approached the house. I ran inside and Elon jumped up to his feet.

"How's Nick?" He asked instantly.

"He's going to need therapy by the important thing is, is that he's alive. But thank you for watching Celine. I called you an Uber to the hospital," Brandon spat all at once and Elon nodded at all the information.

"I saw the messages," he mumbled sadly.

I forgot Elom was in the group chat now. He did witness all of those bad things being said. And he shouldn't have he's just a kid.

"Right I'm sorry Elom. I'm sorry you had to see that," I sighed bringing him in a hug.

"It's ok. I like to know what going on with my family and to be careful outside."

"Love you kiddo. But go to the hospital ok?" I said forcing a smile.

"Yea sis. I'll talk to you later."

-

I grabbed my suitcase and Brandon took it right out of my hand. I smirked at him and took Celine's and carried her. We went downstairs and went towards the Uber. Brandon out our suitcases in the trunk and we sat in the Uber.

Brandon wrapped an arm around me and Celine cuddled in between us. She looked so happy seeing us together and it made my heart sink. Her little mind must've been so confused going from seeing us together constantly to seeing us apart all the time.

We arrived at the airport and did the whole process. I felt my phone vibrate and I looked to see a message from Nick.

Nick: I'm starting therapy next week. Thank you for yelling at me. I needed the push. I know this is difficult for you and I know you wanted to be here for me but Rose I honestly need you away for a while. You need it. We need it. We keep saying Bye but we never actually stop doing what we've been doing. And I don't want to hurt Brandon or confuse Celine. But baby girl know that these times with you... have been the BEST times in my life. You changed my perspective on life, family and love. And one day a girl is gonna have you to thank for, for making me the man I am. And even though it's going to hurt letting you go, i know its for the best. And I know you're hurting about it but you're gonna see this space is needed. Fix your family love. When you get back your best friend will be waiting with opens arms and one working leg. I love you Rose ❤️

Me: 😂😂😂 you're such a dumb ass. Get better and don't give up. Thank you. For everything Nick. My family has you to thank for that I'm still standing. I love you too ❤️

-

"Brandon what is going on?!" His mom yelled.

Brandon came back downstairs from putting Celine to sleep and he ran his hands through his face in frustration.

"Ma I can't tell you full details but know that I need to go away with Rose for a little bit for our safety and leaving Celine here is best for her safety-"

"No no no don't give me that bull shit! What is going on-"

"Mom! I've been a good kid my whole life and I never gave you a reason to not take my word. I need you to trust me. Please mom," Brandon pleaded and his mom took a deep breath in.

"Fine. But wherever you go please be careful. With whatever it is," his mom sighed.

-

I looked myself in the mirror and finished my braid. I hung up the wet towel and walked in the bedroom. Brandon was already showered and in bed. He was shirtless and he was scrolling on his phone.

I climbed in next to him and faced away from him staring out the window. I felt him sink into the mattress as he laid down more.

"Rose it's going to be ok. I'm not gonna let anything happen to you," he mumbled.

"That's not my concern," I replied.

"Then what is?"

"Celine. I'm scared-"

"She's going to be safe. I promise," Brandon said softly brushing my hair with his fingers.

The familiarity of his touch sent chills down my spine. I missed him and I'll be lying if I said I didn't. I closed my eyes as he ran his fingers down my hair and I felt myself relax.

Jewel

I was baller up on my bed and I couldn't stop crying.

"My love what happened?" Zion asked climbing in behind me.

"Rose is gone," I replied choking on my words.

"I know babe-"

"No Zion. That's my best friend. And she came with me to all of my appointments and she put makeup on me to make me feel more feminine-"

"I need you to shut the fuck up. I'll be going to all of your appointments and Im sorry I haven't been going. But this whole not being feminine shit because you cut your hair is getting me tight. You're beautiful. In every way possible. With hair, green Mohawk or bald ... you're the most beautiful person on this planet," Zion smiled wrapping his arm around me.

"I'm gonna miss her."

"I know. Me too but it's what's best," he sighed.

"Babe..."

"Yea?"

"I'm pregnant."