Mistreated | The Sequel | Donah Meavey

07

Jonah's pov

After I ended the call with my mom, I put my phone back into my pocket and I noticed that there's Daniel's phone in my pocket too. And just like that, I remembered something.

I took out Daniel's phone and checked that unknown number. First I thought it was Ryan's number, but I searched for his number in my contact list and it wasn't his.

I also couldn't find Ryan's number in Daniel's call history. It was scary that the only number there was that unknown one...calling Daniel daily...in the middle of the night. What is going on?

Also..why did Ryan ask for his number then? He must be in this whole thing. Cause he haven't called him, but since that day this other number keeps calling him. Maybe it's Ryan from a different phone? But he would not do this..that makes no sense. It not looks like him. He have never liked us, but also have never been mean or rude or something. We've just simply never talked to each other.

Who's number is that then? Did Ryan ask for it just to give it to someone else? Looks like. But to whom?

As I was thinking about that, I looked up at Daniel. It was almost a familiar situation. Sitting here next to his hospital bed..like a year ago. And then it reminded me of something...immediately a name popped up in my mind.

'Ben.'

A single tear escaped from my eye. No way it's Ben. But who else would be able to do this to him? Oh gosh I was so blind and...this is my fault. I believed Ryan..I was so naive..I thought he just wants to be friends..I just simply gave him Daniel's number and he gave it to...Ben.

Daniel's maybe seriously dying..and all because of me.

"I'm so stupid..this is all my fault.." I started to cry while squeezing his hand. "Please wake up..you can't die...I need you..and I love you...more than anything."

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Daniel's pov

Everything is so dark. Where am I? Am I dead? If I would be dead that wouldn't look like this, right? But what is happening then? Why can't I see anything?

I tried to move, but it was nearly impossible. It felt like the hardest thing to do. Then suddenly I heard something...a voice talking far away..at least it sounded like that.

In the next moment that voice came closer. I know who's voice is that. It's Jonah. I just can't hear what he's saying.

I wanted to say something too, but I wasn't able to. But on the other hand, I was finally able to move. Not much cause I was very exhausted, but it was enough to slowly open my eyes. The light was hurting my eyes so I had to blink a few times. Also my vision was extremely blurry. I saw a person's silhouette next to me. Now I was sure it was Jonah.

I felt his soft touch on my face while his other hand was holding my hand.

I have still no idea where I am. But..I'm still alive. Why am I still alive? I wanted to end it finally. End the pain that is eating me alive. End the suffering Ben is causing me. Mute the voices in my head that are telling me that Ben is right and I should kill myself.

Jonah's pov

Daniel woke up. Thank god. I would never be able to forgive myself if he would die..all because of my stupidity.

The doctor also visited him. He told me that everything is okay and then he left the room.

Well everything was fine, but on the other hand, nothing was fine.

Daniel was acting so weird. He was completely zoned out. Even when he looked me in the eyes, he was looking through me...lost in his own mind. I don't know what to do. I can't blame him for anything of course. It's not his fault that he is feeling like this again.

He was sitting in his hospital bed, staring down at our interlaced fingers.

"Daniel...I know about..him." I spoke up and he looked at me. "You wanna talk about it?" I don't know if that question was asked way too early or...way too late? I mean..almost too late because of what just happened.

Daniel was just staring at me, then he looked down again and shook his head no.

"I know it's hard, but I'm just trying to help you somehow." I said while caressing his hand.

"It's..useless Jonah..you can't help me..trust me." he whispered with teary eyes. It was heartbreaking to see him like this. "I'm sure...Ben..is on his way here." he said and started crying lightly.

"He can't hurt you anymore..I will never let him even close to you."

"It doesn't even matter where he is...just look at me." he was right. Ben was on the other side of the country, but almost killed Daniel. But..how could I fight against him then? It's impossible, isn't it? I mean now that he knows everything because of me.

"I'm so sorry..it's all my fault." I said and burst into tears. "Ryan asked for your number..just to give it to Ben. I was so blind. Ryan haven't even contacted me again. Neither you."

First it surprised him, but I guess he then realized the coherence. Suddenly he hugged me so tightly. I immediately hugged him back.

"You had no idea Jonah. It's not your fault." he whispered in my ear.

After a really long time we pulled away. I caressed his cheek and pecked his soft lips.

"Are you okay?" I asked him hesitantly. He was looking me in the eyes and thinking about what to say I guess. Then he let out a sigh.

"No..I'm not okay." he started quietly. "I'm tired..of everything...you can't even imagine what I feel..it hurts..so fucking much...my head is a mess..I'm losing my mind Jonah." a single tear escaped from his eye. It broke my heart and then he said something that absolutely destroyed me. "Just let me end it..please."