Alone 2: Bullets

3. Don't Get an STD

Carla

Jackson, Tessa, Kessa and I all went to the living room with different types of snacks in our hands.

"Yoo Alexa where's your brother?" Jackson asked while sitting down. He's had the biggest crush on Axel for like ever.

"Well Jackson he's not at home".

"Where did he go"

"Why do you wanna know. For all I know he could be with his girlfriend."

"Well we have somethings to discuss. And it's rude to answer a question with another one".

"Just admit it. You still have a crush on him". I said which made Tessa and Kessa to laugh.

"What if I do. Like girl have you seen your brother. He's the definition of a Greek god. I'm sure if Hercules sees him he'll be jealous"

"Hercules? Really?"

"Yes Hercules. If Axel and Hercules ever meet they'll have an epic contest to see who's hotter. Obviously Axel would win"

"Dude calm down. My brother's not that hot. He just looks normal to me". Just then I got the dirtiest stare from Jackson.

"You just don't know what you're talking about. It's like you're saying lady Gaga is just a singer"

"I thought we were talking about Axel. What does lady Gaga have to do with all of these"

"Honestly I don't even know. I just need a soulmate. And your brother is the hottest candidate"

"Soulmate? It's better to just find someone to hook up with now and then. At least it's better than waiting for a soulmate".

"Either way. All I care about is finding my soul mate". Kessa said while trying to open a bag of chips.

"Like for reals. Finding my soulmate is the goal right now". Tessa said agreeing with her sister.

"I need somebody to loovve". Jackson said like a total drama queen.

"Hey guys who else has notices that whenever we talk about love and stuff Alexa goes mute". Tessa said finally realizing I was being quiet.

"Yeah that's so true we all know how she and Jackson talk for God knows how long". Kessa echoed.

"So tell us young mistress what does love mean to you?" Jackson asked.

"Do I really have to answer?" I said trying to make those puppy dog eyes.

"Honestly Lex never make that face again"

"Well... I don't know but love should be a promise. A promise you make to always come back. That no matter where life takes you you'll always find your way back". Saying these words brought back memories.

Memories I've been trying to forget. Trying to bury. But all they do is surface again.

"Wow. That's alot coming from a girl who changes guys like she does with her clothes". Jackson said while laughing.

"I don't change guys that often". I said in my own defense.

"How about Terry, Sam, Greg, Johnny, Kendrick, Brandon, Danny, Connor and James"

"Who?" I asked honestly confused.

"Girl!!!, You dated all those guys two months ago". Jackson said in between laughs.

"Wow. I honestly forgot about those guys"

"Yeah. Like since I've known you Ty is the only guy you've dated for almost a month". Tessa said

"Ty is different. He actually knows that love and commitment ain't my thing. I'm just in it for a good time"

"Girl I hope you don't get an STD one of these days". Jackson said in he's ever so fatherly tone.

"No worries pops. I'm a smart girl"

"Said no one ever". Kessa said still hopelessly trying to open a bag of chips.

We all ended up talking and just hanging out all day.

***

I sat at the edge of my bed with a little jewelry box in my hand. I opened it and brought out the neck lace he gave me.

I still don't know why I've kept it all these years.

I don't want to ever see him again still I want to get my revenge. And a tiny voice inside still wants to see him and just be with him.

But that tiny voice died a while ago. And now, instead of this necklace to be a symbol of the promise we made. It's a reminder that someday I'll see him again. And someday I'll make him suffer for all he did. I'll make him suffer for killing my child.