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Chapter 14: Finally

Chapter 14: Finally

"Things weren't always peachy between us though. We faced our fair share of problems whether it be just bickering over what to eat or whether I could help pay the bills. It was all just little quarrels until Blake got out of jail," I tell my group. Some of their eyes widen, but not everyone's does.

"And how long was he in jail for?" Calford asks.

"A year almost. Due to good behavior, they let him out early on bail," I tell the group.

"And what happened?" Mrs. Lowell asks.

"He would harass me while I was at work. I didn't tell Louis about it at first, but one night I did. Louis was furious."

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Silence. That's all that can be heard throughout the house. Louis hasn't spoken to me since last night when I told him about Blake. He had been visiting me at work for the past month, telling me that I need to go home. I don't know how he found me, but I'm not happy about it. Part of me just wants to go with him so there's no chance of Louis getting hurt.

I know he's mad at me and hurt. I hate that I caused him to feel like this. I never wanted to be the cause of his agony. Maybe I should have moved out all those months ago...Louis would've been saved from what I bring in to his life. All I bring is disappointment.

A pounding at the door is heard causing Louis and I to lift our heads. We're both confused since neither of us were expecting guests and just having an agonizing dinner.

"I'll get it," I whisper. I open the door and my heart nearly drops at the sight in front of me.

"H-how..?" I question, fear leaking through my voice. I don't know what to do. I look between Louis at the table and Blake here at the door, not knowing.

"Well Jayden. What a nice place you have built for yourself here," Blake says, looking around, trying to step inside but I move to the threshold, blocking the way. I flinch when he lifts up his hand. He doesn't hit me though, just scratches his chin, obviously amused at my denial.

"I think you should leave," I tell him. Louis chooses that moment to get up and finally come see what's going on. Blake has moved his hand to my bicep, gripping me.

"We all know that ain't happening without you sweetheart," Blake announces. I already feel the tears starting to come. Does Louis know who this is? Will he care if he takes me? Probably not, he's been so mad at me and hurt...

"Oi mate. I think it'd be best if you took your hands off of her," Louis surprises me by saying, moving closer to us. Louis is smaller than Blake and doesn't look nearly as intimidating. I begin to worry for him. I secretly mouth to him to go, but he shakes his head.

"I think you'd better stay out of this twig," Blake says, his grip on my arm tightening due to his growing frustration. I'm no longer used to the pain so I want to cry.

"I think you should listen to me actually because that's my girlfriend you're  manhandling," Louis defends. My heart both flutters and drops. I haven't told him anything of Louis, trying to keep him safe. How did he find our home?

"Oh how cute. You thought that since I was away you could 'move on'. How precious," Blake laughs in a baby voice, trying to pinch my cheeks but much to my dismay, I slap his hand away.

"Don't test me baby girl," he snarls in response. Louis steps closer to us.

"You have cover here to my home and am threatening someone I care for. I think you should leave before things get ugly," Louis flares. He may have been mad today, but now he's radiating with anger.