Spaces between Us

**12**

Nevaeh's POV .

I was on my way to my house from Starbucks when I find police cars, maybe about four, parked around my house. I parked my car infront of Harry's house and hopped off to see what the deal with this was. I grabbed my purse and my phone and ran over to the nearest bobby.

I tapped his shoulder and he turned only to give me a weak smile "Sir what seems to be the problem here? Why are all of you here?"

"Are you Nevaeh Ashleyn Dodson?" Another Bobby came from the front door of my house, I gave him a quick nods making him sigh.

"Come with me" he managed to say and then when we were alone his walkie talkie went off but he silenced it.

"I'm sorry to say this but your father, Erm he was in the wrong place at the wrong time"

I furrowed my eyes in confusion "excuse me?"

"You see your father was at the Apple Store this morning and well he was stepping out just when burglars came in to attack and he was the first who was shot."

I felt weak to my knees, I didn't have words to say. My dad the only person I had left of my family he was shot.

"I-Is he dead sir"

"No. But All I can say is that he won't be alive for long."

I couldn't take it anymore "Bo you're lying! Stop lying! he's the only person I have! Please don't" I whispered in the end

He held me up from my shoulder and I sobbed silently "please" I sighed

"I'm sorry. I will be gladly to drive you to the hospital" He said

"No. No I-

"NEV? What's going on?" I heard a deep husky voice call

I looked over the bobby's shoulder and there stood mar-harry with a concerned expression

"I'm going to have to ask you to step away please this is none of your concern"

"Wait officer.....

"Andrews" the Bobby answered me

"Right Officer Andrews, he is a close family friend." I told him and looked over at harry and wiped away my tears with the sleeves of my sweater "Harry, my dad was shot and he is in critical condition" I wept

Harry instantly pushed the officer out of the way and came toward me with his arms wide open "I don't know what to do harry, he's the only person I have" I cried onto his toned warm chest. I heard how calm and melodic his heart beat sounded, I don't know if it was just me but it went in the beat of mine.

"Sssh" he cooed "you have me, you'll always have me" he whispered and kissed the top of my head

"Seem like you are able to handle her yourself, I'll be leaving now." he looked at and smiled apologetically.
" Ms.Dodson. My sincere apologies" the officer left and tipped his hat for us both in respect.
I looked up at the boy holding me tight, my lips trembling "I have to go see my dad before it's too late" I whispered under my breathe

"I'll take you"

"No. no" I shook my head and wiped my ears again "Go tell Sam please my phone is dead"

"No. I can't look her in the eyes." he shut his eyes and let me go to tug on his curls. "not today" he whispered

"Why?" I hiccuped

He looked at me and frowned "I did something horrible"

I was now curious as to what has him so worked up. He seems regretful and full of sorrow. Maybe even more than me, if that's even possible. I wanted to know even if it's none of my business. Maybe, maybe it is. If it has to do wit Sam it does.