What Happens Next

Abuse

Fine, but if you arent down there in five I will come back.

Ok the door slammed shut.

Ok, so your husband seems a little firm

Oh, I wish that was all. Elle whispered

Fernanda looked out the door making sure no one was listening in. Does he hurt you?

Elle stiffened I don't know what youre talking about.

Cut the crap, Elle. You and I both know someone is hurting you. I would hope after four years you would know i can tell when you are lying. And now it scares me that you are lying to me about going home with someone who is hurting you.

Ms. Seren, you dont know what youre talking about.

Ok, first of all, stop with the formalities, I know exactly what I'm talking about. I know an abusive couple when I see one. I have been in enough to know. Elle just stood there

Fernanda was on the verge of tears. Please listen to me before Toby comes back up. Fernanda waited for Elle to nod. When she did Fernanda continued You have my number, if he hits you or anything else that hurts you call or text me. Do you understand? Elle just stood there. I said, do you understand? I can't go on with my day knowing my best friend is getting abused and I can't do anything about it. Elle was quick to nod her head yes at that. Fernanda hugged her and she instantly hugged her back. Ella looked at the clock. Shit!!

What?

I have to go. Look I will call you if needed, just dont come after me if I dont call or text you, ok?

Fernanda brought her into a hug one more time. I dont like seeing you hurt.

Ella held on tighter. I have to go now; I promise I will get a hold of you if I am hurting. Heres the key, lock up when you are done. If you need anything or forgot anything you are welcome to come back. with that she ran from the door to the car.

Ella stood in the middle of the room for a couple more minutes. Fernanda was getting her stuff together when someone opened the door. She turned around and she didnt expect to see Toby Hello, I thought you were bringing Mrs. Lylith home with you. Why arent you with her?

Fernanda didnt care to hide her concern. Shes in the car. I just wanted to talk to you.

You've got a friend in me

You've got a friend in me

When the road looks rough ahead

And you're miles and miles

From your nice warm bed

You just remember what your old pal said

Boy, you've got a friend in me

Yeah, you've got a friend in me Fernanda hung up on Beverly and thought to put her voice recorder Hold on a minuteOk what do you want to talk about?

I want you to stay away from my wife.

She put the phone on the table slowly Wow, you get to the point.

I dont need you putting ideas in my wife's head.

Sorry cant do. She is my best friend. I have known you for the past four years, why come to me now?

I know whats right for my wife. Just stay away.

Nope, you cant tell me what to do. I am a free woman, and she is my friend.

Fine I will just make you stay away from her