Sade's Return

XIV

I continue to tell Bethany what happened with Ronny and the other side of the line goes silent.

Hello Bethany? You still there? (I look at my cell screen to see if the call is disconnected and it's not)
Bethany, please answer.

Bethany:I'm sorry I'm just shocked but Holy shit, Sade! I'm so sorry! You need to call the police

No, I don't think I will. It's enough that happened...

Bethany:Shut up, Sade. You're going to the police or calling them to report him a.s.a.p
Then you tell Jack to drive your ass here so you can spend the night.

Sigh. Ok, I will ask him if he can give me a ride to your place.

Bethany:Much better. Is he there yet?

Ehm I don't know. I'll call you when I'm on my way, Jack or not, I'm coming over.

Bethany:Okay call me later

Yep bye
*
  I end the call and my eyes move upward to see Jack standing before me. I jump off the bench and into his arms. The waterworks start-up and I can't stop. He doesn't complain one bit. He just pats me on the back like a baby soothing me. Jack is patient and waits until I'm calm until he asks any questions. I release from the warm comfort he gives me, rub my eye and l apologize. My eyes must be red and puffy.

"I think we should call the cops or stop at the station. I definitely think I should drive you to the hospital, to get you checked out because your neck is bruised and cut." he says in a stern yet light voice, enough not to scare me.

  I sigh and close my eyes I began to rub my temples in a soft circular motion. "If we do that can you give me a ride to my best friend's Bethany's house? Also, I need to buy some new clothes, preferably inexpensive."

  He grabs my hands and pulls me close to him and smooths my hair then rests his chin on my head. "Sade, you drive a hard bargain but yes, we can do that." replying to my question

  "Cool then. I'm game. Let's go before I change my mind." I grab my backpack and we get into his Lexus. I give Bethany another call.

Hello?

Hey, I'll be over in a little while. I'm going to the hospital and calling the police. Then I'm getting some clothes.

Bethany:Alright, you are doing the right thing. It wasn't your fault. Just keep that in your head.

I will. Bye

Bethany:Bye
*

In the car is silence. While I'm staring out the window I draw number 8s on it with my fingers. I turn to face Jack and I still can't get used to his beautiful face. Yes, beautiful because handsome can describe any run of the mill guy. But Jack he's like someone out of a fairytale. I shake my head to stop gawking at him.

"By the way, Jack thank you. I wouldn't have gone to the hospital without the prior request."

He gives me a quick look before putting his eyes back on the road he says "I know. I know you're not the type. Don't worry about it."

We're finally at the hospital and they take me to a small room. The nurse walks in I tell her why I'm here and she cleans my wound. She says that she can call the police for me if I'd like. I nod my head. She tells me to wait a few minutes and I sit on the bed waiting for a while when the doctor walks in.

"Just a few abrasions, I can prescribe a medical ointment for the bite." he touches it lightly and I hiss. "Sorry. The police are here; would you like to speak to them?"

"Mhm."

The police walk-in and begin asking questions about the assault or "alleged assault" by Ronny. I give them the story and answer all their questions. One of the police officers asks if I don't mind getting pictures of my injuries taken and of course, I don't mind. They take pictures of my neck and ear. After finishing I hear one of them call another police officer to have him pick up Ronny at his address.

All of this has left me nervous and overwhelmed. I need my Xanax now. I know the hospital, won't give me the Xanax because they always make it difficult for me. I still have some in my backpack so I just need to calm down so I can leave before they feel the need to admit me into the behavior floor. The new nurse walks back in with a big cup of water and ice.

Handing me the cup she says "I thought you could use this. It'll help you calm down. There's not a lot I can do for you."

"Thanks." I drink from the cup. Its really cool and refreshing. "You called the police and didn't make me feel bad for being here. That's good enough."

She doesn't reply but puts her hand on my shoulder and walks to the small countertop to write out my form to leave the hospital. She also hands me the prescription the doctor made. "I wish you well darling and I hope the bastard gets what he deserves. It's dangerous to have someone like him out and about."

" I agree and thank you very much for everything." She hands me the forms and I go to the waiting room where Jack is. I hug him and then let go. Great, I'm getting too comfortable with him. But he doesn't say a thing. In fact, he kind of seems disappointed. I tilt my head. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I am. Why wouldn't I be?" he rubs the back of his neck and I just sigh inwardly. I know something is wrong but today is just so shitty it can obviously wait. I won't nag him. I grab his hand and I smile. He smiles back. "Time to get some clothes." I drag him to his car.

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