Walking On Broken Glass

Chapter Fourteen

Taylin's POV:

I sat the airport, trying to hide my face. I didn't want anyone to see me. I didn't want them to ask me what happened or what was wrong. It was bad enough I ran without calling the police. I had to get away. I needed to get back to Pierre and Josh. I needed to feel safe. I needed my brothers to help me. I couldn't do it alone. I hadn't taken anything, but I was close. That was was when I called Josh. I listened to the phone ring then I heard his voice.

"Hello?" I felt like crying when I heard his voice.

"Hey Josh. I am so sorry I took off. I'm even more sorry I waited so long to call you. Please don't be mad at me." I spoke quickly, I was nervous and scared.

"I'm not mad at you. I promise. I'm just worried." I heard the relief in his voice.

"I was ok. I'm heading back. Something happened. I need someone to pick me up." My voice wavered as I spoke. I knew he would know. He would tell Pierre as soon as I hung up.

"What happened?" His voice was thick with worry as he spoke.

"He found me. I land at 6 am. Florida." I was on the verge of tears. I wanted to curl up into a ball and take something.

"Pierre and I will be there. Text me all the info." I could hear the concern and the sound of his feet hitting the floor on the bus. I knew where he was going.

"I'm scared. The moment I saw him, I raced back to the apartment and packed a bag. I knew I had to get away from here. I am so fucking scared. I want to use." I was crying now. There was no way I would be able to stop the tears.

"Shhhh it's ok. He's not going to hurt you. We're going to be at the airport in the morning. There is no reason to use." I felt a small weight lift off my shoulders as he said those words to me. He just knew how to make me feel better. Even if was a load of shit. The moment they saw me, he and Pierre would go nuts.

"I don't know what to do! I can't keep running. I don't want to keep hiding." I cried, my flight was called and I stood up. I had to get to the gate.

"Taylin, listen to me. You're doing the right thing. No one is blaming you. We will be there. nothing and no one will stop us." I took a few deep breaths to try to relax and calm down before getting in line.

"I love you so much Josh. You are the best thing to ever happen to me." I meant every word I said to him. He was the best thing I had going for me. Sure I had my cousin, but it was different with Josh.

"I love you too. I promise, I will be there when the plane lands. I have to go, but I will be there." I hung and walked to my gate. I had to get out. I needed to get to Josh and Pierre.

I was given a few drinks on the flight. I calmed down a little and focused on the plus. I would see Josh and the guys. I would see Pierre and Miranda. I would be around my brothers. They would all help me heal and feel safe. I didn't want to leave Josh's side once I saw him. I wanted to be as close to him as I could be. I wanted that feeling that I got when he hugged me. That feeling you got when it felt you were connected to someone. Like there was a force field around you that no one could get through. That was something I needed and the sooner the better.

After a 4 hour layover at JFK airport I got on my connecting flight took off and landed in Tampa, Florida. I groaned as I walked out of the gate and headed to get my bags. I ran to the rest room to get changed and cleaned up before I saw Josh or Pierre. I knew they would both be waiting for me. I gave them my flight info and let out a sigh.

I made sure my hair was brushed and my make up hid most of the marks. He caused. I knew I was wrong for lying to Josh. I had to get out. He was going to flip out when he saw me. He would know I lied. He would understand why I did. If I had told him the truth he would have tried to come get me or worse. Once I was sure I would come off as passable I left. I went to find my boyfriend and cousin.