Abusive Love

31. Hide and Seek

FAMOUS GANG LEADER AND LOCAL DRUG DEALER JAY RAMONE ARRESTED FOR MURDER

I immediately gasped, but I couldn't bring myself to turn my phone off. I slowly scrolled down to read about the situation. It talked about how Jay had murdered an undercover cop who had a hidden mic. I glazed over the rest of the details until I came across the video statement Jay made. I thought it was a little weird that they released so much information to the public so quickly, but I guess a lot of people had been hurt by him and wanted to hear his response. I heard Dee humming in the kitchen, so I decided to just watch it now. I slowly clicked play on the video. 

Jay was sitting in an orange jumpsuit, and he had that crazy look in his eyes. Someone from behind the camera asked if there was something he wanted to say to the public or the families he hurt. Jay stared at the camera for a moment before a big grin spread across his face.

"Simone, you really think you could just run away from me while you're pregnant with my son? I know you're watching this, and when I find you, which I will, you better pray," he said in an almost happy tone, which made it even more unsettling. 

The person from behind the camera asked him who he was talking about, but Jay just smiled. The video ended after that leaving me my whole body shaking and tears clouding my vision.

"Hey dear, the roast is rea- what's wrong?" I heard Dee say.

I couldn't even form a sentence. My words just stumbled over each other. I should feel happy Jay's in jail, but I knew it wasn't gonna last long. Dee just hugged me until I finally calmed down enough to speak.

"My ex-fiancee was abusive, so I ran away, but I think he's gonna find me," I said in between breaths.

"It's ok, he's not gonna find you," Dee whispered while rocking me back and forth, "you're safe now."

Eventually, we got up and went to eat. We just talked and laughed, which made me feel much better. By the time I realized the time, it was super late, and I didn't feel safe going back to a cheap motel on foot.

"Dee, I know you don't know me, but I was wondering if you would let me spend the night here.

"Of course, you shouldn't be staying by yourself out here anyways," she said.

"Thanks, Dee," I said.

"Your welcome, now I'll show you to the guest room where you can get some rest." Dee announced.

I followed Dee up the stairs down a small hallway.

"This is the bathroom, and this is the guest room," Dee said while pointing to two doors.

"My bedroom is right there is you need anything," she said while pointing at the last door in the hallway.

I thanked her before going into the guest bedroom. I was just looking around when Dee came back.

"Here's a t-shirt and some pants you can sleep in goodnight," Dee said while handing me a small stack of clothes.

"Thanks, goodnight," I mumbled before closing the door.

Dee was great, but I didn't want to put her at risk. I changed into the pajamas, but I decided just to wear the shirt since it was kinda hot. Dee was a little bit taller than me, so I don't know why the shirt fit me almost perfectly, lengthwise. I shrugged it off and got into bed. The bed was very cozy, and I wasted no time burrowing under the sheets. After a few minutes, I felt my eyes become heavy. I calmly welcomed the darkness and fell into a deep sleep.

640 words (Sorry for the short last chapter)