The Orphans

The Orphans Chapter Nine

Chapter Nine The Orphans    

Recap: “Simon she went out for a little while, now she’s back, no harm no foul.” Jenna says calmly

“That’s not what I’m angry about Jenna, I knew she was leaving, I’m the person she called so she could get the cab.” 

“Then what are you angry about?” Jenna questions, while I stay silent.

“The fact that she didn’t bother to tell me, to tell us, that she has…..

*Courtney’s POV*

Chapter Nine

*Courtney’s POV*

I watch Simon with a daring gaze, his eyes connect with mine and I watch as all the anger fades from them, leaving just a defeated man before me.   He wouldn’t tell them, it’s my secret to tell and no one-else’s.  It goes against any morals he has, if he has any.  He gives me a pleading look, why did I have to tell them?

“They deserve to know Courtney.”

“Know what, what does Courtney have??” Jenna couldn’t keep the panic and hurt from seeping into her voice.

“I’m sorry Jenna.” I say barley above a whisper. I mean she might have already put two and two together, but I guess she didn’t by her reaction.

“Courtney...?”I look at her, her face is tear stained and fresh ones are in her eyes, she looks like she’s in pain.  I told this girl almost everything, almost.  Something’s’ are better left unsaid but from the pain in her eyes and the way she over reacted when I left I knew that she deserved an explanation. 

“I have…. I suffer from…. I’m…” I just couldn’t get the words out.  I didn’t want to see the pitying looks on their faces; I didn’t want their words of sorrow.  They wouldn’t change anything.  I meet every pair of eyes in the room, confusion, hurt, pleading.  I feel dampness on my cheeks, I glance up at the ceiling to see if there’s a leak but there isn’t one.  Tears.  I’m crying.  I haven’t cried since the funeral.