Tell Me A Lie

Chapter 12

6 months later Graduation 

  I was done with school. I looked over at Adam and we exchange smiles. I was happy for him he was happy with Haley. Jake wasn't there but I was okay now. A few times I caught myself thinking of him but then I realized I can't hurt him anymore. Jack wasn't that bad. He was maybe a little more cheeky but he was sweet and he cared for me. I was just stubborn. I got my diploma. I tripped but got right back up. Kyle and Lexi laughed Tommy held up two thumbs. I nodded as the guy handed me the diploma. I walked off and ran to Lexi and started jumping and celebrating. I kissed her cheek. Our dad wasn't there because he died from cancer. No one knew that he had it in the first place. Mom was in jail for drugs. That wasn't a problem it was seeing Kyle. The brother who killed Jake. I saw Jack in the crowd and I felt a bigger smile cross my face. I ran over to him and jumped in his arms. He kissed my cheek and put me down. I stood there in disbeilf cause he always asked "Is today the day you'll let me kiss you?" I didn't think twice before pulling him into another long passionate kiss. "I guess the day is today." He smiled and kissed my forehead. We stood there and watched the balloons fall on us. The lights got turned off and colorful lights went on. I held his hand and so I could lead him to Kyle. "Kathy what are...." I cut him off. "Kyle this is Jackson or Jack. We have been dating for a week now and I don't care what you think. I love him. So give up and let me be happy." He bit his lip and scanned Jack. "Fine. I owe him, but one..." "He's fine Kyle." I looked at Lexi and she just nodded. Tommy did an oh that guy face. I laughed and walked outside with Jack. "So we have been dating for a week?" I smiled and looked back at him. "Just be happy I expected your offer." He smiled and kissed my hand. "Okay love." I rolled my eyes because he was trying to be British. I gave him a small fake punch. He acted like it hurt and we went to lunch. 

     We went to Fridays. We had a blast. I was in a tight short black dress. Hair was in a messy bun, and red lip stick. He was in a white shirt and jeans. We sat there and just told stories of our lives. Happy ones. Him and Jake were real close. I told him about my sister passing (not Lexi). He told me about how he traveled to get in shape just in case they came back stronger. We talked forever. The waitress came and was checking Jack out and I threatened her to move away before I punch her in the face. She moved fast. Jack just started cracking up. "Jealous?" I rolled my eyes at him and ate my food. "Babe don't worry I only have eyes for you." 

     "That cheesy pizza is getting to you, cause your cheesy." He smiled and we continued on our conversations. We left around 4. He took me for a walk around the park and all the trees had flowers on them and flowers were everywhere. We laid in a whole bunch of yellow dandelions. We intertwined hands and looked at the clouds. "Jack, if you could do anything what would it be?" I watched the sky and looked at the fluffy clouds wondering what they much feel like. "Be with you forever. How about you?" I thought about Jake and bring him back from the dead but that wouldn't be the right thing to say. "Being able to pause time." He rolled on his side to look at me. "Because of Jake?" I looked up at him. I saw his look of unsure. "No, so I could pause this moment." I sat up and kissed his cheek and jumped up. "Better get going you think?" He nodded the rest of the time was quiet. I didn't know. I was confused was I ready to move on? I gave myself a pep talk in my head. I was sad, mad, and happy. Sad because I missed Jake. Mad at myself for questioning so much. Happy because maybe I could move on. I looked over at Jack driving and all I pictured was Jake driving. I looked out the window and took a deep breath. "Kathy I know what's wrong and I understand if you don't want to..." 

 "I'm fine." I pet his shoulder and looked at him. He was confused. Well at least it looked like it. I got a text from Adam. 

Adam: Kathy can we talk alone? 

Me:Why?

Adam: Because..........

Me: Fine but I am on my period and I got pepper spray. 

"Jack can you drop me off at the park coming up. I need a walk to clear my mind alone." He nodded and pulled over. "Love you." I nodded and slammed the door. I walked over to where Adam told me where he was going to be in a few minutes. I played with my nails then a bigger guy came up to me. "What's wrong with a pretty girl like you?" I didn't make eye contact too awkward. "Nothing just waiting for..... my boyfriend." I didn't know how to get the creep away so I used the normal boyfriend card. "Hm. Is he strong?" 

 "I guess."

"Is he fast?"

"Very."

"Smart?" each word got rough and ruder. 

"Very much so."

"Make DAMN EYE CONTACT WITH ME!!!!!!" I stood up and walked away to feel him tug on my arm. 

"I wasn't done!" I looked into his eyes. From scared to pissed. I wasn't in any mood to be messed with so I grabbed my pepper spray. He let go and I started running. I saw Adam right in front of me. "Adam!!!" I jumped into his arms. "Let's go. Now!" He grabbed my hand and took me to his car. "What the hell happened?" 

 "Fat, older guy, was hitting on me." His eyes got big and then narrowed. "Why didn't you just leave?" He was upset about me not leaving so him... "I was waiting for you." He rolled his eyes and started the car. "I would rather you safe." We drove to his house which was a nice house. 5 bedrooms for only 3 people. His sister Grace and his dad John or Mr.M. Depends on who you are. I call him Mr.M. He liked me since I was little. Me Jake and Adam would go to the park he would watch us. My nickname was Little Red. Adam was Apple. Jake was Jackie. He was a sporty fello and he didn't like anyone touching his kids or me and Jake. He would punch you in the face. He was in the army for 15 years he went to war twice. He was an owner of a gym. He worked in a business building which he now owned. He had 5 other big buildings in another big towns for being a lawyer. He was a busy man. The mom took them weekends and she lives in the little apartment under the house. Her name was Reba and she had beautiful blue eyes with brown hair. She was a spitting image of Adam. I called her Ms.M. Since they got a divorce. I liked Mr.M way more though.