Beauty From Above (Emison)

Chapter 31:Come see me

Alison
I don't mean to be dramatic and emotional. I'm just worried about Emily. What if she's hurt in jail? School is over,I only sit at the edge of the stairs and put my palm on my chin. I didn't bring my car,I only feel like walking and having fresh air.
Everyone left.
Someone taps my shoulder and I look around to see who it is but it's only Hanna."Hey. What are you doing here?" I put my chin back on my palm and a lingering blow. "Just...figuring stuff."
"Look. I know you miss Emily. We all do. But she's gonna be fine. She's strong." I look away and wipe my eyes then look down at my fingers."That's easy for you to say."
"Come on. Let's go somewhere to eat. Caleb's treat." I look at Hanna and we both burst out giggling. I nod and agree. She helps me get up and we went to her car.

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"For he last time,don't call me princess. It's kind of embarrassing."
"I thought you like it."
"It's embarrassing if Ali's here! It's like you're treating me like a baby!"
"Oh come on Ali wouldn't mind. Right?"
"Oh y-yeah. So true."
I look at Caleb and he gives me a curious look so I typed something in my phone instead of saying it to him.
Even if Alison is heading to some music,I think she's pretend she's not hearing me talking.

Ali's in desperate moment. I need to give her all my best. She's sad about Emily. You heard she got in jail right?

Caleb nods and I couldn't thank him enough. I type something else and show it to him.

One more thing. Your treat today. Please.  🙏🏻🙏🏻Thanks,Caleb.

I turn off my phone and look away smiling. The look on his face really makes me wanna laugh.

*ting

Spencer texted me.

I'm sorry if what I told you is something that makes you feel sad...

Spence it's okay I'm fine.

But I still feel like shit every time you look sad.

I won't be anymore. I promise. And,thank you for telling me Spencer. It's actually the one thing I've been wanting to know.

Your welcome.

I turned off my phone and keep listening to the song. With a long blow,Hanna turns her head to me."Doing good?" I only glance at her and looked back at the window,leaning almost my whole body on the door.
"Splendid." I say and Hanna makes a sad look when I force a smile. She turns back to the front,and it feels like the song is singing in my ears. The car is quiet,no one is talking.

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"So...wanna talk about it?" I was playing with the food,only poking it. Not even eating it. My earplugs are out but I feel like they are. When I look at Hanna looking at me I start to stutter."Oh-I-I'm good about it." And then,Caleb looks at me and stopped chewing.
I couldn't look at their faces,all I can do now is just face down. It's hard to deal with the feeling of anxiety and well,scared."Did you remember what happened?" I still poke the food,and try not to think the words,everything she had done,the bruises and cuts.
"I do." Is all I could answer. I don't really like being interrogated,but I know they all want to know as well.
"The cops and everything will look answers from you,Ali. You'll meet up with Em." Of course. Emily's trial. We'll all be in a court and solve he case.
What if...i save Emily from getting in prison? I can save her and say sorry for what I've said,and what I've done. I need this. I can make Jenna rot in prison. I can have Emily again. I look up,I'm surprised myself that I have this plan. The very last plan.
"I've got a plan."

Spencer

"So you're telling me that you should tell the jury that Emily is innocent,because you saw everything that happen? Will that work?"
"We have to at least try for Emily."
"Aria's right. But,how? I mean,Alison was half conscious that time."
"Spencer she told you what really happened that time right? Was she really telling the truth?"
"Uh,she said that she carried Ali until to my house and told me to bring her to the hospital. She did tell the truth as I suspect it. She told me she kept Jenna alive,and what I suspect next is that Jenna would tell lies so she would dodge jail."
"Again."
"What do you mean again?"
"She was once there. Turns out she turned co-co and got out. That's how I heard the story."
"You hear to everything,Hanna."
"So what should we do now?"
"I think Ali's plan might work. Being honest. It's not that hard. Right?"
"I have to try. I need to."