Secrets Hidden Within: The Unexpected Betrayal

Chapter 5: Who was Tyler

Bridget helps Luke go to his room and cleans his wounds. As she was taking care of her younger brother she starts comforting Luke.

" Look dingus, what happened to Tyler isn't your fault. You can't keep blaming yourself  for what happened that night. Don't let what dad said get to your head. He's just angry that's all."

"  But he's right. It is my fault. If I hadn't run away that night he'd still be here with us. Dad would be happy. I took away his happiness."

"What exactly went down when Tyler died?" Asks Bridget.

<Sighs deeply>
"Well....."

***FLASHBACK***
Tyler and I got along very well. He took care of me when we were younger. He'd play with both of us you know, we did everything together, like go swimming, play games together and I remember when we went out for ice cream when  mom and dad said no and Tyler took us anyway, saying it would be our little secret, but all that changed when he got to high school. Things just weren't the same anymore. Even you were kind to me when he was still around.

Tyler was the most loved person at his school. All his friends, classmates , teachers, and even the football players and cheerleaders. But who could blame them. He was the kindest student there was but the most obvious thing about him was that he had the looks, the most attractive guy in the school. He also liked singing and stuff . He was respected by everyone you know. I on the other hand never got as much notification as  him. Tyler would even give to the needy and donate some things to them. He even wrote songs and sang them to children in hospitals to cheer them up. He was the son dad was proud of showing off while I remained his embarrassing secret. 

Dad only appreciated Tyler and I was sick of it you know , I was involved with the wrong crew and Tyler tried to warn me about them and well I didn't bother to listen to his advice. I started doing some shady things for them and well dad found out. He also did the same thing, warn me about them, I also ignored him too. Little did I know that this would be the turning point in my life. I got busted a few times by the cops and Tyler would bail me out but would tell the cops to keep it anonymous , family secret and all. I was 16 at the time, I wasn't aware that my actions had severe consequences. I never forgave myself after what happened . Here's what happened the night he died :

Four years ago

It was a beautiful Thursday morning. The sun was shining, the birds were chirping , all things were going well . I was in my room getting ready for the day. I had just got my drivers license and well my friends wanted us to celebrate since we all passed our driver's Ed test . I went downstairs and  mom and dad were having their breakfast. You weren't around at the time. I had asked them for permission to go and to borrow one car, the cheapest one even,  and they refused.

" But why not? My friends and I just want to have a party to celebrate, just go for a pizza and I'll come back"

" Son , we won't repeat ourselves. We said no, let's leave it at that. You've got to stay home and study . You're  falling behind on your studies, you've been bunking classes and failing too. "Roxanne said.

"But mom it's not like I'll be gone for a whole month, it's only a couple of hours" Luke responded . As he was talking Tyler walked in

" Mom and dad are right bro. You're behind on your studies. You need to work hard. I'm not just going to watch you throw away your life like that. Our parents may be rich and we may be living the high life but this may not always be there. We've got to work hard to be independent on them , get our own success. Don't you want that?"