other world ~ jeff wittek

Chapter 1

~ 4 year ago ~

" I don't know what to do. I have some of the best times of my life with him. But then I also have the hardest times with him".

" Rachel, is it worth the pain he puts you through?" Stassie puts her coffee down onto the table.

" We have 2 years together. Shouldn't that count for something?" I scratch my head and take a sip of my smoothie.

" He has cheated on you. He leaves for days and doesn't tell you where he is."

" He also helped me through everything with my mom. He's wonderful with Buck." I point out, half heartedly convincing myself.

" Everyone is good with your dog, he is a DOG. It's kind of hard not to be good with him." She laughs, " I know T helped you through everything with your mom but that doesn't mean you owe him anything. You need to do whats best for you at this point."

" I don't even know what that is at this point Stass. It's not like I can just leave Utah. Where will I go?" I fret and play with the straw on my drink.

" Come stay with me in California! Just for a bit until you can find a place for yourself."

" I couldn't just leave everything for California. Have you met me? Change? Yeah, its terrifies me."

" Maybe that is just what you need right now. Listen I'm not going to pressure you into anything, you always know that my door is wide open for you and Buck."

" I appreciate that Stas. I love you." I feel a tear shed from my eye as I reach for her to give her a hug.

" Rach, there's no need to cry. You would do the same for me."

~ 2 years ago~

I finish packing the last of my bags. I put Buck's leash and water bowl in the back of my car. I take a deep breath and realize that it is all about to happen. I make my way inside and sit on the couch, waiting for Trevor to get home.

I'm ready for this. I'm tired of this life. I need to let him go. He just keeps hurting me. I dial my dads number.

" Hi sweetie! What's up?"

" Dad I need your help with something."

" Are you okay?"

I hear Trev's car pull up into the driveway.

" Dad I have to go, T just got home. If I don't call you in 15 minutes, come over."

" What? Rachel, why would I need to do tha-"

I hear T's footsteps pounding up the stairs, my heart begins to pound.

" Just do it dad." I abruptly respond.

" I'm coming over right no-" I hang up when T walks through the door.

" Hey baby, who you talking to?" He is so nonchalant.

" Doesn't matter. Where the hell have you been? I haven't seen or heard from you in a week?"

I shout at him, letting my anger get the best of me.

" Why does it matter if I left for a day or two? I'm here now aren't I?" T screams.

I hadn't seen him in almost a week. He left Tuesday and never texted once. I wish I could say I was surprised. Maybe he was with Caleb or Tasha. Hell, he was probably with Jasmine. I don't know why I am covering for him.

" A day or TWO? T, you were gone for a week! No text, no calls, no nothing. You could have been dead for all I knew."

" I'm sorry baby, I should have texted. But i'm telling you, it was only a day or two. You are overreacting."