Denial ~ Tony Lopez (read description)

♡ Chapter Eight ♡

♡ Isabella's Pov ♡
I gently cover my ears as the music, the screams, the talking, gets louder and louder. The crowd was beyond overwhelming, my anxiety was screaming at me to leave, but I was so panicky that I couldn't even get my feet to move.
"Chill out Izzy it will be fine" Tayler laughs handing me a drink. He could see my blatant fear.
"I just hate crowds that's all" I shrug leaning closer to him so he could hear me.
"Yeah we know, we could tell you had anxiety when we first met you" he shouts back. I nod and tip the glass back letting the sour, strong alcohol fall down my throat.
I should probably stop drinking, we've been here two hours and I've had countless drinks. I start to feel dizzy and sick.
"I'm gonna go find Tony" I say as I walk through the crowd.
I turn the corner and notice he was standing on the balcony with a beautiful girl. She had brown hair, flawless caramel skin and a beautiful body. My heart sinks in my chest as she lays her hand on his arm, laughing along to whatever he had said.

"Stop Izzy, turn around, you shouldn't care he's your bestfriend... it's not like you're dating or anything" I whisper to myself. I step back but keep my eyes on them. He leans forward and their lips connect. My lips part slightly as I fight back the tears.
"Walk away Izzy it's just a boy" I shake my head and turn around. I almost trip over somebody when my arm gets grabbed and I get pulled up. I turn around and come face to face with Jordan.

"Wow fancy seeing you here" he smirks.
"Yeah well... I'm not going to be here for long" I laugh uncomfortably as I pull the strap to my bag over my shoulder.
"How about we go somewhere more quiet, to talk it's really loud here" he smirks once more. I nod, completely oblivious as to what his intentions were.
He takes my arm and pulls me upstairs into one of the spare bedrooms. He locks the door leaving me confused. I slip my bag off my shoulder and place it on the bed. I push myself up onto it since it was quite high up.
"So, why did a pretty girl like yourself come to a place like this" he asks.
"As in the party or-"
"No... here" he says regarding the area we live in.
"It's a really long story" I shake my head.
"Parents got a job promotion?" He asks trying to guess.
"I actually- don't really have parents" I clear my throat as I avoid eye contact with him.
"Interesting" he smirks as he moves closer to me.
⚠️Before I knew it, his hand was on my thigh, close to my heat. I shake my head and move his hand down but he just slides it back up again.
"Just relax" he laughs as he hold my wrist, tightly.
"Please stop, I need to go I'm not feeling very well" I whisper under my breath.
"It's just a bit of fun Isabella calm down" he says leaning me back.
All of a sudden it's like I have a mental block from moving. I'm so frozen I can't even think straight. It all becomes blurry.
Somebody rushes in and pulls him off me.
"DONT TOUCH HER!" I hear Tony yell as his fist connects with Jordan's face. I sit up and cover my mouth as tears stream down my face.
"TONY STOP!" I scream.
He stops as his hands drip blood. I look down at Jordan who's face was pretty fucked up.
He stands up and leaves and I look to Tony.
"What the fuck have you done?" I breathe out.
"Isabella he was going to hurt you" he steps closer to me.
" I don't like that side of you!!! It's scary!" I scream.
"I'm sorry" he frowns.
"Just take me home.... please" I stutter. I was hesitant to even speak to him. ⚠️
He nods and I follow him out of the room. We head downstairs and he kisses Brittney goodbye.
I squeeze my eyes tight to prevent myself from seeing them kiss. That was the last thing I needed right now. All I needed was to go home, where I felt safe... I knew it was a bad idea coming here.
We say goodbye to the others and jump in his car. The car ride was relatively silent, until we got closer to my house.
"Look- I'm sorry" he says as we stop the car, in my driveway.
I sigh and lean back in my seat. It was pitch black outside so the car was pretty dark too.
"What happened to you back there" I look up at him with tear filled eyes.
"I knew what he was capable of" he mutters making a tight fist around the steering wheel. I lean further back as more fear washes over me.
"Please stop doing that" I whisper, looking at his hand. He loosens it and nods.
"Goodnight Tony" I say as I get out of the car.
I unlock the front door and watch him drive away before stepping inside. I drop my bag on the floor and call out for Jack as I notice the living-room light was on.
I get no response.
I take off my heels and slowly make my way there.
I notice a pram in the corner of my eye. I look up to see my mother, with the twins next to her.
"You've got to be fucking kidding me" I growl to myself as she looks up at me, clearly looking for sympathy.
"Hey sweetheart" she tries to smile through her tears.
"What the fuck are you doing here!" I yell.
"Just listen to me" she stutters.
"I'm gonna scream" I breathe out.
"I'm gonna call the fucking police" I add on as I rest my hand on my forehead.
"I came to see you" she says.
"Well you archived that now get the fuck out of my house" I turn around and walk out.
"Isabella, hear me out, please" she calls after me.
I squeeze my eyes shut and sigh.
I sit down on the couch, opposite her.
"I'm sorry" she sighs out.
"So you keep saying" I nod and cross my arms.
"We've been here before Melody" I snap.
"Don't call me that! I'm your mother!" She snaps back.
"ONLY WHEN IT FUCKING SUITS YOU" I scream at the top of my lungs.
"I just want a second chance" she breaks out in tears.
"Melody you have had COUNTLESS chances, you're a fucking addict, you fucked up mine and Jack's life, we haven't needed you for the past 4 years and we sure as hell don't need you now" I say.
"I know! I'm getting my life back on track, I'm getting clean off the drugs and I'm going to provide for you and Jack, I promise please just don't give up on me" she cries.
I don't say anything. I just look to the side, out of the window.
"Please, Izzy".
"Does Jack know you're here?" I ask. She shakes her head and looks down at the floor.
"He isn't going to be happy, we came here to get away from you" I raise my eyebrow.
"I-I know".
We stay in silence for about ten minutes.
"Your brother and sister have gotten big haven't they" she smiles looking at the twins.
I stand up and straighten my dress out.
"They aren't my siblings, and you're not my mother" I whisper. I throw her a blanket and shake my head.
"You can stay for now, but don't think everything is okay... because it's not" I say as I head upstairs to my room.

I close and lock the door and lean against it. The tears pour out of my eyes uncontrollably.
The thought of everything that happened tonight playing over in my head.
Jordan touching me leaving me paralysed with fear, seeing Tony with Brittney, having my mother here. As harsh as it seems, I want nothing to do with her.

I close my eyes tight as I sob into my hands.