Back In Black- Book 2

Chapter 51

Sorry this is so late :( this week i worked 70 hours and didn't have time to check Wattpad sadly. This chapter isn't great it's only a filler but the next one will be better. ♥️

The next day my aunt called to see if i was coming to visit over Christmas break. With everything going on i forgot all about Christmas. Tomorrow is Christmas Eve and I don't have an gifts for anyone. Even today after a goodnights rest, i cant think straight. My mind is so jumbled and it takes everything in me to stand up straight and put on leg in front of the other. Two of my ribs are cracked and black and blue. The cuts on my arms are pretty nasty and a couple look like they could use stitches. Thankfully the swelling on my face has gone down but the bruising is nasty shades of black and purple. Feels like another day of coming home from school sophomore year other than the cuts. After some digging i found my old rib brace to help with the healing.

This morning i woke to an empty bed and i was grateful. Being reminded of my vulnerable state was the last thing i needed. I packed my bag and called a taxi for the air port. To hid my injuries i wore extra make up, bandaged my arms and wore a long sleeve shirt. Long sleeves in 80° weather would be miserable but it's better than my family seeing my injuries. Not telling them is the only thing that will keep them safe.

Stepping off the plane i took deep breaths. Two days. Its only two days to act normal and say goodbye to my family in case i don't find a way.

Before getting on the plane i texted Jordan to buy gifts for everyone and I'd pay him back. He found it funny that i had managed to space out such a huge holiday. Celebrating Christmas in Florida with no snow will be strange. I've never celebrated Christmas with anyone before and i was looking forward to it as much as i was dreading it. It didn't take long to reach the house from the air port.

Jordan ran out and greeted me first. His armed wrapped around me in a bear hug and it took everything in my not to scream in agony. I couldn't choke back the tears that sprang into my eyes.

"Kenz, you're crying?" Concern covered his face as he wiped away the few tears that slipped down my face.

"Just so happy to be home!" Plastering a fake smile on my face i threw my bag over my shoulder and went inside. I could tell Jordan was skeptical, but he kept it to him self.  Bonnie came to hug me along with Ryler but I easily brushed it off saying Jordan already hugged the life out of me. It definitely felt that way with my ribs still screaming at me.

The rest of the day was extremely quiet with lots of talk of college and plans for summer vacation. I struggled to pretend to be excited with graduation being right around the corner. As far as they know I'm still attending high school. Right now i have more important matters to address than high school.

After dinner i excused myself for the night. My body was exhausted and something wasn't sitting  right in my stomach. All night i tossed and turned with little to no rest. By 6am i gave up sleeping entirely and decided a shower would rejuvenate me.

Stepping out of the shower i looked at my self in the mirror properly for the first time since being chained to a chair. My body looked like a blotchy rainbow mess, nasty open wounds on my arms and my already busted up face looked worse with no sleep.

A wave of nausea hit me and I couldn't keep what little contents were in my stomach down. I must be coming down with the flu. Great thats just what i need in the midst of all this chaos.

Opening the cupboard door up, i dug for mouth wash but froze when i came across something. Realization hit me like a freight train and i felt like i couldn't breath. Another thing amongst all this drama that i never remembered.

My period. I never got it this month or last... I'm pregnant. How is it even possible? Especially after the beating i took.

"No, no, no, NO!" I slammed the cupboard shut and rested my head against it. This is the last thing i need to happen right now. I already have a death sentence, I'm in high school, and Cole already hates me. Why? Why me?

Tears poured silently down my face and i was more terrified than ever. I always planned to fight for my life but now i have to fight for two.

No.. no... maybe it's just stress. Sometimes when you're really stressed you can miss your period. God i hope thats it... ill have to run to the store for a pregnancy test. Alright McKenzie get your self together.

I coached myself to get up and get ready for the day. As much as i want to crawl in a dark hole and hide for a long time, it isn't an option. Being strong is the only option i have. No more tears and pity parties. There needs to be a plan.

Pushing myself off the ground i headed into the closet and there was a knock on the door. I yelled for whoever it was to give me a minute. Glancing between clothes and make up i darted to the bathroom. My face was still nasty shades of purple and make up thankfully covers it. I only had my right cheek covered up when Jordan came into the room. Panicking i hid behind the door hoping he wouldn't see me. He must not have heard me when i said to wait a minute.

'Crap, crap, crap!' I mentally screamed. Lately I've run out of any luck i once had.

"Kenz?" His foot steps came closer and i held my breath praying he wouldn't see me hiding like a child behind the door. My prayers went unheard because i heard him chuckle.

"Why are you-" he stopped mid sentence when he saw me. My back was turned so I couldn't see his face filled with horror and shock. He gently grabbed my arm to spin me around but i pulled away.

"Kenz, what on earth happened? Talk to me?" His voice was quiet and filled with concern. I choked back my tears and put on a blank face.

"You're making a big deal out of nothing. Let me get dressed." I crossed my arms over my chest in attempt to cover myself before turning around.

I kept my eyes down as he took my beaten body in and gasped.

"Oh my god.... kenzie. Please talk to me.." Ignoring him, i walked into my closet and slipped on a tank top and shorts. When i came out i put my rib brace on and proceeded to pretend he wasnt in the room.

"You can't ignore me. If you won't talk to me ill go get your aunt." His tone was harsh and i spun around and harshly glared at him. How dare he threaten me.

"Thought that would get your attention. Who the hell did that to you?" Jordan's voice was demanding and left no room for argument.

All the possible lies i could tell i knew none of them were believable. Telling the truth would never be an option. The truth would put his life in jeopardy and id never risk the life of someone i care about.

"I outran my debt for to long and had to pay the price." My face gave away nothing. Keeping it short and partially honest was the only way id get him to drop it.

"Debt? What did you get yourself involved in?" I let Jordan examine my face and arms to quell his curiously.

"Nothing I can't fix." Turning away I carefully crawled into bed wishing for the sweet escape of sleep. I was no longer ready to face the day and now wanted to go back to bed.

"It doesn't sure as hell doesn't look like something you can fix! You're beaten to a pulp!" Jordan yelled and gestured to my face.

"Well i am in the process of fixing it, clearly." I sharply gestured to my face in a duh tone.

"Let me in so i can help you. There's nothing I wouldn't do for you Kenz. If its money it's not an issue." He set on the edge of the bed and rubbed my back gently.

"That's the problem Jordan. If i told you, you would make matters worse by trying to fix them. For my sake and yours, promise to stay out of it."

"How can i promise you to stay out of it when I don't know what i should stay out of?" He scowled at me. I cracked a smirk, he almost got me there.

"My debt will be paid when i get back. There's nothing to worry about. Either stay quiet about it and trust me or leave and pretend you didn't see anything. Those are your options." My tone was stern and he knew there was no arguing with me.

He stayed silent and i could tell he wasn't happy but he knows that he won't get anything out of me if I don't want to talk. Ill have to keep an eye in him because knowing him he will go behind my back and look into it.

Instead of talking he crawled in bed next to me and pulled me close to him. As much as i want to be alone right now, i know I need someone beside me. Like the other night, it feels like all of the pieces of me are barely being held together by the arm around me.