Unexpected

Chapter 5

Harry sits on the sofa watching me as I walk in but doesn't say anything, he just stares. When I walked in you could see his clenched jaw released and the worried look on his face disappeared. He was relieved I was okay, even thought I'm not so sure I am actually okay. I haven't cried as much as I wanted to ever since Kate died. It was like I was numb. I always let out a tear or two but never more, even when mom died I never showed sorrow. People began thinking I didn't care for my mom's death because I barely even cried at her funeral but they were all wrong. I was lost. I felt as if I had no emotion, as if I lost everything because everyone was leaving me.

I remember that day clearly; I was the only girl left in our sappy family. I only had Harry and my dad. My dad was crying more than he should and turned back to smoking. He went outside during the funeral to smoke. I wasn't sure if dad wanted company outside so i sat next to Harry and he immediately wrapped his arms around me so tight and whispered " I know ".

It felt so good to have someone. I didn't want to let go because I was afraid he'll leave me to. I guess all my emotions from 5 years ago, from forever hit me all I once because I began crying so hard I fell on my knees. Harry rushed to my side and with no problem lifted me towards the sofa. Before he could say anything I wrapped my arms around him and whispered " Don't ever leave me " and this was probably the only time other than when mom and Kate died that I saw Harry shed a tear.

"Never" He whispered back. We stood like this. My arms wrapped around and him holding me knowing I needed him to  comfort me.

A couple of moment's later I stand up to head to my room but Harry insisted to carry me  and the way my feet felt I couldn't deny. He lightly tossed me on the bed and left without a single word.

All I wanted to do was get out of this dress and go to sleep, actual sleep. I didn't want to have a nightmare again. I put on one of my big shirts and some shorts. I usually always have nightmares every time I close my eyes even to rest a little and it sucked. Some nights I would be lucky And everything is black and I could actually sleep. Let's hope today I'm lucky because I need this rest. I was about to go to bed but I forgot I hadn't got in contact with Jess at all, she's probably worried sick right now. Reaching for my phone I realized it isn't anywhere to be found. I must have Left it in Dylan's car.  This sucks,  who knows when I'll ever see him again. I could go over to Beatrice house and ask her to call him tomorrow morning but chances are she isn't going to be much help. Guess working over time for a car isn't the only thing I have to do,  I'm going to  probably have to open the diner 24 hours and sit there all night to get a phone too but I'm not doing that so I guess I don't have a phone.

The next morning I woke up surprised I didn't have a nightmare. Letting everything out the night before actually helped I guess. I jump in the shower first thing, it felt so good; the hot water running down my black relieved so much stress. I woke up a little later than usually but I also got home a little late then usually. I worked today from 12pm till 4pm and it was 11am now which means i only had one hour to get ready. I rushed out the shower and quickly put on my work uniform. I put my hair into a sloppy pony tail since I don't really have much time to do anything else. I head downstairs and of course Harry is still asleep and my dad isn't home. He is working, he has two jobs; he owns the diner and works at the diner when he has time but he usually Is teaching English in school. Since its summer and he needed the extra money he is now doing summer classes too, which sucked because I barely ever get to see him. I realized that my car was still parked at dad's diner so I start walking really fast since its 11:40 and I only have 20 minutes to get there.

I get there 5 minutes late but I quickly get to work. Just because my dad owned the diner I didn't want to make it seem like I could show up whenever I wanted. Judy was in today, she was like a mother figure to me. No one could compare to my actual mother but Judy came pretty damn close. She was the only other person other than Jess  I had, that was female and understood me. When mom disappeared she was there for me. She took care of me, after her shift at the diner she would come to my house and cook for us, Harry my dad and me. I knew how to cook but I couldn't find myself to do it that the time. Dad didn't cook because he was always working And always tired when he got home. Harry well we preferred him not to cook,  plus he was never home. He didn't work but God knows what Harry was doing.  Fucking every girl and than leaving them right after, trying to numb the pain?  Maybe, sounds like Harry. Not sure it worked for him though. It's not like that stopped him.

Anyways Judy didn't only help me she helped all of us, she stepped in like a mother figure and I thanked her for that. I Felt Bad because she had a little girl of her own and for a while she didn't see her because after work she came to my house. She didn't anymore because a couple of months ago I told her that we were fine and that if i ever needed her that I'll call her. That she should go take care of her own little princess after work. And most importantly, that  I appreciated everything she did not only for me but for my family.

I started working faster because even more people started coming in. It was 2pm now And that was the  rush hour for this diner. Usually when everyone is on break. I'm surprised to see Jess running in the diner.

" Lori,  you're okay? What happened last night? You just Left and I got worried-  this man upstairs was bleeding and passed out and woke up 20 minutes later saying she's dead and I don't know I tried calling but you didn't answer and- "

" Jess relax I'm right here and I'm fine,  it's rush hour and I can't really talk about it right now. I get off in 2 hours My break is in 20 minutes, wait at a table " she nodded and walked off.

I got back to work taking food to each table till I finally got on my break. I made a strawberry banana shake and walked over to jess and handed it to her. She has been waiting and this was her favorite shake.

" Thanks " she said taking a sip of the shake and continued looking at me with concerned eyes.

I gave her a promising smile, trying to convince not only her but both of us, that I am okay.

She finished sipping and finally talked

" you okay?  What happened Lori, I was worried. "

" I was walking by the bar and some drunk guy" i started choking up " grabbed me and took me up stairs. He said he was going to do things to me and  forced me to take off my dress And i - "

" LORI Oh my god, did he?  Was it the guy Left bleeding upstairs? Scott didn't even know the guy. He must have been crashed but Why was he bleeding? Lori did he touch you? "

" He was but " i choked again at the sight of Dylan walking into the diner " he helped me. "

Jess turns around and has a surprised look on her face.

" Dylan? So that's why he Left the party with blood on his hands. He is friends with Scott and from what I heard he isn't really much of a good guy,  plays with girls hearts fucks them for the fun but whatever I'm surprised he helped you. Stay away he isn't good news " she advised me.

He was rude, I couldn't find myself to deny that but he helped me. He couldn't be "bad news"  if he helped me right?  And he plays with girls hearts?  I haven't seen him with a girl but my confused thoughts are answered when a girl walks in and sits next to him all flirty and everything. I couldn't believe he was actually like that or the fact that I'm actually getting kind of jealous of this girl right now. I don't even know him like that. Dylan isn't bad he helped me from that guy but jess' words kept playing in my head.

'Stay away he isn't good news.'