RUNNING INTO A JONAS

Is This Really Happening?

   I woke up around nine to an empty bed. It looks like he never came home last night. Big shocker there! I got up and checked on Jasmine, she was still asleep in her bed. I went back into my room to get dressed for the day and started packing my stuff into bags. All I'm going to take is all of our clothes and everything that's in Jasmine's room.

    Around nine thirty my best friend Taylor showed up to help. We had everything packed. We are waiting on Joe to help with the big stuff.

    "Who's fucking car is in my drive way!" I heard Ryan yelling.

    "It's my car and if you have a problem with it, oh wait. I don't give two shits about you." Taylor yelled back.

    "Why the fuck are you here?"

    "She's helping me pack myself and my daughter." I said

    "Where the fuck do you think you are going?" He yelled in my face. I could smell the alcohol on his breath. How did he even get here?

    "Babe, did you kick that slut out yet?" This nasty person said walking into the house.

   "You better get the fuck out of here before I beat your ass!" I said giving her a warning.

   "You're not going to touch her!" Ryan said.

    "Watch me!" I said hitting her in the face. Then I felt a fist hit my face more than once. I was on the ground, Ryan was on top of me hitting me repeatedly in the face.

   "Get off of her!" I heard Joe yell. Then I saw Joe punch him a few times.

    "When I get back at noon you better be gone you worthless whore!" Ryan yelled walking out the door. I sat up crying, I might not love Ryan anymore but that hurt and my face was bleeding.

    "Are you okay?" Joe asked taking me into his arms.

    "Yeah, can you please go check on Jasmine?"

    "Yes, and when I get back we are going to put the stuff in my truck then we are going to the hospital. I walked to the bathroom to clean my face.

     "We have everything loaded up. Let's clean your car out and let's get to the hospital. Taylor is going to take Jasmine in my truck and we are taking her car." Joe said taking my hand and grabbing my bag.

   An hour later me and Joe was sitting in the hospital room waiting on the doctor and the police. Joe said there is no way he is getting away with this.

    Another hour passed and we were leaving the hospital. About damn time!

    "Do you want to pick something up to eat or wait till we have Jasmine?"

    "Let's go get her, then all three of us can get something to eat,"

     "Can I ask you something?"  Joe asked

     "Yea, you can ask me anything, Joe."

    "What would you say if I asked you and Jasmine to move in with me?"

    "Wow, Joe. This is all too much!"

    "I know, but I want you and Jasmine to be safe and I have plenty of room. Taylor told me that you and Jasmine were staying in the living room and you wouldn't have a bed. You don't have to move in but I would feel better if you would." He told me.

   "Are you sure that it's okay? I don't want anyone to think that I'm using you." I told him.

   "I don't care what anyone says. I know that you're not using me. Please say that you will move in with me." Joe said taking my hand in his.  

    "Yes, Joe. We will move in with you." I said smiling at him.

    We got out of the car and walked into Taylor's apartment.

    "What did she say?" Taylor asked as we sat down on the couch.

    "She said yes!" Joe said smiling.

    "Why don't you two get everything moved in and go eat. I'll watch Jasmine."

   "Are you sure?" I asked my best friend.

    "Yes, I am sure. Now go!" She said pushing us out the door.