I Dare You

Thirteen

"That's everything. I have told you everything." Jasmine said to the officer. She explained everything from the divorce, being accused of the affair, the cafe, harry moving in, harry leaving, Harry coming back, Gemma taking Harry, and Anne breaking in.

The only thing Jasmine didn't confess was her knowing of Josh beating Harry and Alex raping Gemma. It wasn't her place and she knew that. She wanted no more drama with Anne, and if she even mentioned anything about Josh hurting Harry then the police would be all over Jasmine, all over Anne, and more importantly, all over Harry. And Jasmine knew that Josh would be the one to threaten Harry and scare him into not saying anything about the beating and then Harry would end up covering for Josh and Jasmine would be in huge trouble for lying to the cops, even if she was telling the truth.

"Alright. Now, I assume you are going to be pressing chargers so we will need to-"

"No. I'm not." Jasmine stopped the officer.

"No? And why not?"

"Plenty of reasons. One being its too much of a hassle and I just want to forget this whole thing- two being that I would have done the same thing. Anne was in this state of mind, thinking I had kidnapped her son. Now- if I had a son, and he ran away to go stay with some woman who I disliked, then I would be furious as well. I would break down the door and get my son back. I can see where she is coming from."

"I see. You're a very understanding and forgiving woman."

"Thank you." Jasmine smiled.

"Well. In that case, thank you for your time. If you need anything just give us a call."

"Thank you, officer."

"You're welcome. Have a nice day, Jasmine."

"You, too." Jasmine smiled.

***

"Explain to me what happened." Anne said as calmly as she could.

"I couldn't stand living here anymore. I left." Harry said with his head down.

"What was going on? Why did you leave?"

"Mum- Me and Gemma were arguing again and having a hard time. You were never home and I just didn't feel at home here, and Jasmine would cook for me, help me with my homework. I went to her, she never kidnapped me."

"It's my fault?" Anne asked.

"No! It's no ones fault. Me and Gemma were just-"

"You are siblings, that's what you're suppose to do." She rolled her eyes.

"I'm sorry mum. I didn't mean to cause all this. I won't go back to Jasmine- I promise. But you can't stop me from talking to her. She's been in my life since I was born, she is like an aunt to me. I know you hate her, but she never had an affair with Dad. She knew that I wanted to live with you and my dad and so she tried to convince you to share custody- but you took it the wrong way."

"No I didnt! She had an affair with my husband!"

"She didn't though." I sighed, shaking my head.

"She's gotten to you, boy." Anne tried to touch Harry but he just pushed her away.

"No. She hasent. Now, I explained what was going on- can I please go to my room now?" Harry asked. Anne stepped back, Harry's harsh tone had caught her off guard. Harry had never spoken to Anne with so much bitterness in his voice before.

When Anne didn't answer Harry took the opportunity to leave the room.

He locked his door and got on his phone, he needed to know how Jasmine was doing. He knew she wasn't pressing charges, but as far as his mum accusing her of kidnapping... Well Harry didn't know if she would follow through with it. It's had been three days since the incident- and right now- everything was just in a tight spot. Harry hadn't spoken to Jasmine since he left, and he needed to know what was going on.