Hello! Again, sorry for the lack of update... So busy with my exams but I only have two left now! And I have a nice break between finishing my AS exams and starting my A2 lessons in mid-June, so hopefully more updates then! Thank you for the reviews, they make me feel so appreciated and its nice to know people actually read it! I was thinking of starting a Rachel fic, as well, how would people feel about that? Also, I find it really hard knowing where to leave a chapter, if anyone has tips then please let me know!
Also sorry this is quite a long chapter compared to my other ones, I got a bit carried away!
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(Nikki POV)
It was late on Sunday night. I should have been in bed as I'd planned to get up early to jog before work, but marking Year 11's English coursework had taken longer that I anticipated. I glanced at the clock – 11:30pm. I sighed, clicking the top of my red biro before putting it on top of the unfinished marking and draining the last of my now lukewarm tea. Resting my head in my hands, I realised just how tired I was. As I rose from my chair, stretching and yawning, I heard my iPhone vibrating on the table. Confused as to who would be calling me this late, I reached for the phone and was surprised to see the contact.
Kacey – Mobile
I pressed the phone to my ear,
"Hey Kacey! How was America, you superstar?!" I heard a voice croak an almost whispered reply,
"Miss... Miss I don't know what to do..." Sobs and panicked breathing followed. My heart pounded.
"Kacey... Kace, Kace just breathe for me, take a few deep breaths for me sweetheart. Where are you?"
"I'm at the airport. Barry, he... Miss I don't know what I'm supposed to do..." Tears sprang to my eyes as I heard Kacey's desperation.
"Hey, it's okay, it's gonna be okay. Where's Carol?"
"I don't know... I don't know, Miss, what's happened?!"
"Shhh... Listen, I want you to stay right where you are, can you do that for me sweetheart? I'm in my car and I'm coming to get you, can you wait twenty minutes for me?" As it was late, I knew it wouldn't take me as long to reach her if I put my foot down.
"Okay. Miss, thank you."
I hung up, my entire being focused on following the signs to the airport as quickly and as safely as possible. I dreaded to think what had happened. Fighting the thoughts and emotions battling their way to my mind, I tried to clear them so I could concentrate solely on driving. It took me just over twenty minutes to reach Glasgow Airport. I saw Kacey straightaway, curled up with her suitcase at the side of the airport. I parked next to her and rushed out of the car, taking her in my arms. I let her cry into my navy jacket as I held her, gently rubbing her shoulder. I felt her wince in pain.
"Kace, what happened?" The girl's face was tear and blood-stained, and a bruise was forming around her throat and jaw.
"Barry, he got me," she gulped. "Mum... she... Miss, it's all my fault, I should never have gone to America, I just knew..." She broke into fresh tears, leaning into my side.
"Kace, we're going have to get you checked over, your face..." She pulled away from me and rubbed her eyes.
"No, Miss, I don't want any more trouble. If he ends up inside, I'll have no-one."
"You've got me, Kacey. And right now, I'm taking you to the hospital. No arguments."
I pulled her to her feet and supported her with my arm, settling her into the passenger seat of my car before collecting her luggage and laying it on the back seats. I placed a hand on her cold one as I started the engine, squeezing it supportively. Kacey barely looked up, but she smiled slightly before resting her head on the window and watching the rain begin to fall down.
