Behind Bars (Just Another Secret Sequel)

Chapter 4 - Well, Shit

Ellie's POV
What. The. Fuck. That's all I can say. I'm upset, confused, angry and just generally feeling shit.

The only person who I've fallen hardest for has spent the last two years and a bit in a mental institution. Jai seems totally shocked every time I go to visit him and I'm not surprised. I didn't visit him for two years. When the police showed up to tell me the news, I didn't do anything. I didn't cry, I didn't scream, I didn't move. I was empty. For weeks I couldn't do anything with myself. I hardly ate, slept and only just managed to drag myself through ice skating practice and competitions.

When I finally brought myself around to visit Jai, my heart broke into a thousand pieces. He was looking rough, his features were plain, emotionless. His hair was longer and messy. His smile most of all, was hardly visible. The Jai I knew is dead, no longer alive.

I don't know what to do anymore, I need to get Jai out of there but I can't.

Enough thoughts, I've got an Ice Skating competition today. In all honesty I just want to stay in bed, talk to Sienna about my problems, cry and eat ice cream, but I know I can't.

I drove to the rink where the competition was being held, my thoughts of Jai trailed back.

When I was there and getting ready I still couldn't focus.

"What's gotten into you lately El? You were fine for the last couple of months?" My coach appeared at the door.

"I went to see Jai. It hurts Adam, it fucking hurts." I buried my face in my hands.

A few seconds later I felt an arm drape across my shoulders.

"Shit, I'm sorry Ellie."

"It's okay I'm sorry, I shouldn't break down like this in public."

"Don't worry about it. Ready for another win?" Adam asked, clearly trying to lighten the mood.

"Ready as I'll ever be." I looked up and falsely smiled.

Pull it together Ellie. Worry about Jai later.

I skated onto the rink, still thinking about Jai.

"Stop Ellie! Focus!" I whispered to myself.

I started my routine, dancing my heart out. I was towards the end when I looked up.

Was that Jai in the bleachers?!

I nearly fell over until I saw it wasn't Jai. Am I seeing things?

It was in that moment I realised something. I was stood frozen, in the middle of my routine. Shit.

I saw the confused looks from the judges. I smiled and carried on with my routine.

When I skated off the ice, I wanted to punch myself. I ruined my routine. What if I don't get a position on the board? It doesn't bother me as such about winning it's just Coach Adam would kill me. I can only hope.

*the results*

"Teen solo awards. Fifth place..." One of the judges spoke. I was so nervous I could have been sick.

"Tina Marshall."

I sighed with relief.

"Forth place..."

I felt nervous again.

"Timothy Jenkins."

Phew.

"Third place..."

"Ellie Johnson."

My heart stopped. I stood up shakily, putting on a fake smile as the crowd cheered. I looked over to Adam. He looked shocked, disappointed and mostly angry.

This is the first time in the whole of my ice skating history, I've gotten third place, and Adam doesn't look happy about it...

Jai's POV

I cautiously made my way to the office. I've only ever spoken to the boss of this institution a few times. Apparently she's nice, when she wants to be.

I took a deep breath and Isaac knocked on the door.

"Come in." I heard a loud voice call from inside.

I shakily opened the door. The woman sat at one side of the desk was old, her pin straight, white hair was wispy, her glasses sliding down her pointed nose.

"Take a seat Mr. Brooks." She spoke in a demanding time without looking up.

"Now Jai. Do you know why you're here?" She asked, finally making eye contact with me.

"No." I half lied. She's probably blown my cover and I'm in deep shit for lying on a psychological test.

"Well, your checkup with Amelia caused suspicion. Your results changed vastly. Now Jai, we've made a decision."

I nodded to show I was listening and she carried on.

"We're going to let you go."

My heart skipped a beat. Was she serious?!

"Under one condition."

I held my breath.

"You have a secure brain test, to make sure you're defiantly mentally stable to leave."

My eyes widened. I was so close to getting out and now, I'm even further away.