Saving Mira-Jean (Hiatus)

Chapter 12

Did I ever mention how much I hated it when Mira-Jean is right?

She was right about the pictures with Rose and I being a break from all the clubbing pictures.

She was right about all our friends commenting "#CoupleGoals" under said pictures.

I hated it.

The new year rolled in without so much of a peep from Mira which was good as I was able to keep my promise to Rose by staying away from Mira-Jean, but I was breaking my promise to my parents; to keep fighting for her. I was honestly so shocked when Dad agreed with Mom about staying in contact with Mira, but then, he always had a soft spot for her.

I tapped my steering wheel thoughtfully as I waited outside of Rose's house on the first day back out to school. Winter had decided to come in full swing as the temperatures hit below freezing constantly. All the winter gear I had bought for Mira were still in the bag, tucked in my cupboard in the guest room. I had no idea how she, Rex and the twins, were surviving and the worry gnawed at me so bad that I started grinding my teeth again.

I smiled as Rose entered the truck and I kissed her cold cheeks and we talked all the way to school, deciding to stay in the truck until the bell rang.

"I got you," I grabbed Rose tight as she slipped on a patch of ice on the school stairs. We laughed as we saw everyone grabbing on to each other as they navigated the icy sidewalk and stairs.

My heart sank a little more into my stomach as the one person I needed to see was nowhere in sight. Just as Rose tugged on my hand to head inside, a GMC Sierra pulled into the school parking lot. Loud music, which I believe was not English, could be heard even though the windows were up. Everyone was watching the newcomer because it was not a vehicle that we knew.

To everyone's surprise, and to my relief, Mira-Jean stepped out of the truck. She was dressed from head to toe in black and from what I could tell, all her clothes looked brand spanking new. She walked into the school slowly but deliberately making me wonder if she was aware of the audience right now behind her dark sunglasses. Apparently, she was as she paused at the top of the stairs to look back at us before walking in.

The weight I had in my chest dissipated as everyone started murmuring as we walked in. She was safe, I hope. The new clothes and ride came at a pretty price judging from the dark circles around her eyes.

I spent most of first period observing Mira-Jean. I could not see any evidence of bruising or injuries on her which means she was not fighting. Does that mean Reyes has her doing other jobs? And was that a good thing? Or a bad one? I had so many questions and only one way of getting an answer.

Hickron Hill, tonight, 11pm.

I hit send and hid the phone before Rose could ask what I was doing. I knew at some point I was going to let Rose know that Mira is a part of my life no matter what but I needed to make sure I really did have Mira on my side before that happens.

I saw Mira reach for her phone which was in her back pocket. She expertly hid it under the desk and I barely caught the movement of her fingers as she replied.

Okay

Followed by:

Pay attention, this will be on the quiz.