Chapter 4
The following morning at breakfast Macalleigh came downstairs dressed in black hip hug jeans, with a spaghetti strapped shirt and while sweater.
"You look nice Macalleigh. Is that one of the new outfits you bought?"
"It is mom and thanks for noticing. As she kissed her dad on the cheek, he said..."would you like a ride Macalleigh?"
"No thanks dad Samantha is meeting me here. We're going to walk."
Ding Dong.
"That's her..gotta go love you both."
"Love you to, right home Macalleigh."
"I promise mom. Hey Samantha you ready to go?"
"Yup, and guess what"? she whispered.
"I don't know, what?"
"Trent is waiting for you at the corner."
"Are you serious, he doesn't even live in this area."
"I know. He came to my place asked me where you lived. And now he waits."
Laughing with happiness Macalleigh smiled and said..."Morning Trent, what brings you here?"
"You do Macalleigh. I wanted to see you again. After all you left so quickly yesterday?"
"I know. I'm sorry."
"No apology needed. Now let's get going."
Pulling into the school parking lot Trent opened the door and found some of his jock's hanging around.
"It's about time Trent. You know we have an early practice."
Looking up Ben seen Macalleigh's turquoise eyes, beautiful face and gorgeous assets.
"Hello there...my name is Ben, what's your name?"
Just one look and Macalleigh could tell he was trouble. She could feel it.
"Listen Trent, I'll see you at lunch. I don't want to be late."
"Sure Macalleigh, have a good morning."
"Okay...bye."
"Holy mother of God...I think I've died and gotten into heaven."
"Don't fuck with her Ben, understand? I really like this one and I don't need you stepping in, trying to take her like you did the last one."
"Aww...is little Trent worried. Listen...she's yours for now till she realizes I'm the real man."
"You're not real anything. You abuse the girls you have and I'll be dammed if you're going to hurt Macalleigh."
Laughing with his buds, Ben left for practice.
During lunch Macalleigh, Samantha and Trent sat together when Ben walked over with his posse.
"Trent my man, how's it going? Oh hey, I'm Ben and you lovely ladies are?"
"NOT available", said Macalleigh with sarcasm for she could tell just by Ben's look he was trouble. Laughing it off, he said..."Ouch...good one. But I wasn't asking you out. I was asking you your name."
Now Samantha could care a less, for she thought he was drop dead gorgeous.
"I'm Samantha and this is Macalleigh."
Knowing he could make his way to Macalleigh through her friend. He sat down beside her.
"That's a very pretty name Samantha, so listen...some friends of mine are having a party tonight, would you both like to come?"
"No thanks," said Macalleigh.
"I'd love to. When and where?"
"I'll pick you up what's your address?"
"Ummm...how about I meet you at the mall around eight?"
Macalleigh knew damn well her friend was asking for trouble, for if her parents found out they'd kill her.
"Listen Samantha... I thought you were coming with Michael and I tonight."
"Oh yeah...is it okay if I pass Macalleigh, please?"
"Whatever...if that's what you want."
Getting up from the table Macalleigh left with Trent.
"Macalleigh...slow down what's the matter?"
"Look...my friend is in alot of danger if she goes to that party, she's only 15, jailbait, and I can tell you...Ben's intention's are not good."
"I know Macalleigh but what was I supposed to say? I'm having enough trouble keeping him off you."
Leaning up she kissed Trent on the cheek.
"I know Trent and thank you. But I think I'm going to have to let my dad in on this one".
"Yeah...I understand, come on...I'll walk you to class."
Taking her hand in his Trent walked Macalleigh down the hall.
"Macalleigh...wait up."
"What is it Samantha?"
"Can you cover for me tonight, say I'm sleeping at your place."
Looking her friend in the face, she said..."No...I can't do that. For I fear you are asking for trouble, and I'm not being part of that."
"Oh...what are you going to do tell daddy? Have him bust the party?"
"Listen Samantha.. whatever okay. Do what you want, see ya."
Walking away from her friend Macalleigh whispered..."I'll see you after class Trent".
When class ended Macalleigh walked with Trent outside where her dad was waiting.
"Hello sir...my name is Trent Turner, it's nice to meet you."
Holding out his hand Mac shook it, as he gave him the look, that said..."MINE."
"Okay Macalleigh, I'll call you later."
"Sounds good trent, around 8 would be good."
"Sure...see you later Det.Taylor."
"That you will son, take care."
Pulling out of the lot Macalleigh asked..."what do you think dad?"
"He seems alright. A little old, but alright."
"Listen dad...I have a problem, and I need your help."
"My help...wouldn't your mother be better?"
"No daddy...you are my hero and I know you'll help me figure it out cause it has to do with my friend."
"Go ahead Angel...as he took her hand, and squeezed, I'm listening."
Well...there is this guy, he's a senior, and he has the hot's for me. But because I blew him off, he got pissed, and now he's working Samantha."
"How do you mean love?"
"He's invited her to a party tonight at some house and she's agreed to go. I'm supposed to lie for her, telling her mom she's at our place."
"Listen Macalleigh...you have to come clean if her mom's phones, even if it means she becomes angry with you, these parties can be very dangerous. You can guarantee, there will be ecstact there".
"Oh daddy...what are we going to do? I don't want to see Samantha hurt. But I don't want her mad at me either."
"Don't worry angel. I have an idea, just trust in daddy okay."
"Always daddy, I will always trust you."
Pulling up at the house Mac and Macalleigh walked in together.
"Hey mom we're home. Where are you?"
"In the kitchen with Michale and Elizabeth."
"Hi guys. How was school today?"
"It was alright, made some new friends and joined the band."
"Good for you Michael. I'm proud of you."
"Thanks sis."
"What about you Elizabeth what did you do?"
"Learned more of the Alphabet and played with the toys in the sand box."
"Sounds like fun. I should come back to middle school" she giggled.
"Yeah sure sis, you'd be lost and by the way someone named Trent called."
"But it's not even eight."
"I don't know he said it was important."
"Okay...thanks bud. I'll see you later."
Running upstairs Macalleigh picked up the phone and called Trent.
"Hello."
"Hey Trent, what's the matter?"
"I don't know how to tell you this."
"Tell me what?"
After school your friend went with Trent and his gang, in his car, out towards the underpass of NY bridge."
"WHAT!! okay...I'll call you back. I'm going to let my dad know."
"DAD...DAD..., Mom...where is dad?"
"He just got called out to a crime scene."
With tears in her eyes she said..."where mom?"
"Sweetheart..what's the matter?"
"Where mom?"
"At the Underpass, Macalleigh...where are you going, MACALLEIGH!!
"What the hell is going on around here."
Grabbing her bike Macalleigh peddled her way to the crime scene and tossing down her bike she was stopped by two officer's.
"Move...now...I'm Mac Taylor's daughter, get out of my way."
Still not moving Mac walked over.
"Please daddy, what's going on?"
"I'm sorry angel. Your friend was gang raped by a group of boys, she's been rushed to General."
"Please Daddy I need to see her."
"Listen Macalleigh, it's not a good idea, she's been pretty beat up. Why don't you wait and I'll take you over".
"How long daddy?"
"Another ten minutes I promise. Danny...take your niece to the car."
"Sure Mac...come on Macalleigh, let's go."
Walking towards the car Macalleigh could smell the blood in the air.
When they got to the hospital, Mac checked on Samantha.
"Excuse me I'm Det.Taylor can you tell me is there any word on Samantha, the young girl we brought in?"
"Yes...she's being seen by our residential doctor."
"Have you called for a Sart?"
"No...why would we?"
"Why would you...the young girl was raped. Now you have five minutes to get on that phone, before I file a complaint."
Looking at Mac with rudeness she picked up the phone and called for a SART nurse.
"Dad...what's going on?"
"We're not sure yet love, try and relax. Danny is calling her parents."
"Oh daddy they're going to freak. She wasn't even supposed to be out."
Caressing his daughter's cheek..."I'm sure they will be understanding Macalleigh".
"I hope you are right daddy."
"Excuse me..Det.Taylor I'm Dr.Sanvour. I'd just like to let you know Samantha is resting comfortable SARTS is with her and they will be bringing you out the kit."
"Can I talk to her?"
"Sure...give the SART nurse five minutes okay?"
"Sure."
"Dad can I come with you?"
"I'll tell you what sweetheart. Let me talk to her first and then you can see her."
"Okay daddy."
When Mac walked in Samantha was laying on her side crying.
"Samantha it's Mac, can you talk to me?"
Still crying she said nothing.
"Can I see Macalleigh?"
"Sure Sam...but first I need to ask who did this to you?"
"I don't know. I was walking home after I had a fight with this boy and someone attacked me from behind, the next thing I remember is waking up here".
"Was it Ben?"
"I said I don't know. I doubt it, for he was the one I argued with, I left him mad."
"But you can't say for sure if it wasn't."
"I SAID I DON'T KNOW, NOW LEAVE ME ALONE."
Just as Mac turned around Macalleigh was standing there.
"Daddy...let me talk to her please."
"Sure sweetheart, take it easy Sam".
"Samantha...what happened this afternoon?"
"I don't know Macalleigh we went to the bridge, Ben, two of his friends and I. They tried to make a pass at me."
"What did you do?"
"I said NO...then I started running, the next thing I remember was something hitting me on the head, and now I'm here."
"Listen Samantha do you think it was Ben?"
"I don't know Macalleigh, I don't think so, cause I heard the car speed off."
"SAMANTHA...yelled her dad. What the hell happened here young lady?"
"Daddy...I'm sorry...I was walking home from school and someone attacked me."
Mac walked in and heard her father yelling at her.
"Excuse me I'm Det. Taylor, may we talk in the hall?"
"What about, my shameful daughter who whored herself?"
"THAT'S ENOUGH OF THAT, GET OUT IN THE HALL NOW".
"Who the hell are you to yell at me?"
"Listen,...the hall now. Or I have you arrested for slander against a minor."
"This isn't over young lady."
Walking into the hall Mac couldn't wait to give Samantha's father a piece of his mind.
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