Shattered (Turn the Car Around)
~O.A.R.~
I woke up in the middle of the night, freezing. Yet that wasn't the only reason I as shaking. I had seen Bill's face so clearly. It scared me how I knew every detail so well and I could hardly remember him since that night at the club over a month ago. And his eyes, his eyes were intense; begging, pleading, loving.
I remembered where I was and looked over to Braiden. His spot was empty. Letting my fingers brush his spot, I realized he must have been gone for a while. His spot was cold. I had no idea where he was, but his stuff was still here so he didn't leave completely. All of a sudden a shadow fell outside the half-covered window and I heard a murmuring voice.
I snuck up to the window. "Yeah, she's sleeping." Someone supposedly answered. "I want to see you too. But we'll have to wait until I can figure something out."
My breath caught in my throat. He was planning to cheat on me! Quickly I threw on some clothes and packed up all the stuff AI had pulled out. I had a little coke to help me with my confidence and walked out the door.
To say he was surprised would be an understatement. "Oh, Sam! Hi!"
Him using my actual name just clarified my thoughts. "Who are you talking to at this hour?" My smile was innocent.
"Oh, a friend." His smile was hinting about our little powdery friend. "We're arranged to get some more tomorrow."
"Bull shit." I was surprised at how confident my voice sounded. "I heard you talking." He tried to interrupt me, but I held up a hand. "No, you're seeing someone else, aren't you?"
"I'm sorry." He did look sorry, but that's how he is. "I love you Star."
"Fuck you." I spat the words to his face. "Why should I believe a douche bag like you? It's exactly the same as last time."
"No it's not. I swear."
"Take me home." I willed my voice not to waver.
"But I have a jog. I need the money!"
"Why do I care?" My confidence grew. "Take. Me. Home."
Tears welled in his eyes. Why hadn't I noticed he cries a lot before now? "Ok"
I grabbed my already packed bags and stalked to the car. It took him ten minutes to go to the front desk and everything. I waited impatiently for him to return. Seriously, he takes his dear, sweet time. I rolled my eyes as he finally sat in the car beside me. He just started it and started driving.
"Star, I need to explain some things." I glared at him as he pulled over.
"What could you possibly have to say that I'll care about?"
"Hang on. We should use this," he pulled out a recording device. I raised my eyebrows. "Just promise me you'll keep the tape, no matter what happens."
"Ok." I spoke slowly as he started recording. "What's this all about?"
Instead of answering directly he started. "I, Braiden Lee Holmes, am about to confess to my biggest lie. I hope that Samantha Rae Skealburg, better known as Star, will use this to her advantage. On this tape is bits of my conversations with Cassandra Helman."
I cleared my throat and he looked at me. "Star, I haven't been good to you over the years. I worked with Cassandra on this plan because she supplied me. The main thing was to split you and Bill so she could have him back. If I got you, it was just bonus. It worked better than I could have expected. But you always seemed distant, especially last night. That's why I was talking to that other person, I was going to break up with you. You just beat me to it."
His explanation surprised me. "Why is Cassandra doing this then?"
"She," Braiden sighed. "Is a cruel, evil bitch. She's only in it for Bill's money and his publicity. She also wants you out of the picture, so you don't interfere with her plan. She's threatening to hurt you, that's why Bill doesn't talk to you." I must have looked shocked, but even more so when he gave me a hug. "I'm so sorry I've done this to you."
I hugged him back. "I don't know if I'll ever forgive you." He nodded on my shoulder. "But thank you for telling me. Oh, and you were wrong about me never talking to Bill. He's given me two letters in the last month or so."
Braiden pulled away. "So that's what that envelope was."
"Yeah. Thanks again."
"Really, it's no problem. I have this gut feeling that this is best."
I thought about that as we both did a line. Were his gut feelings to be trusted? I could hardly trust him otherwise. I tucked the tape safely into my pocket and sat back. The tension had subsided a little between us as we continued on our way home. It had started to rain.
"So," I paused, looking up at the sky. "It's really raining."
"Yeah. The road is quite slick."
"Thanks again Braiden." We shared a smile as we rounded a corner. Just then something jumped onto the road. Braiden tried to swerve and we started sliding on the road. There was a clash of metal hitting wood before everything fell deathly silent.
Author's Notes:
I told you this would be shorter! But it was jam-packed with drama! Thnx 4 reviews guys... i luv u 4eva! Life has been getting better guys... im still top of my class and i got paid for that story i wrote for the newspaper. I have another story to write for it by April.
My friends and i have a plan. Haylee will flash Tom, I'll chat it up with Bill, and Bre will come along for the ride... Lisa... u can come too!!!!!!!!!!! =D
Haylee happens to love Bill's blue and white leather coat (the one he always wears). This is our plan with that:
Haylee steals the coat in a bar. Bill shouts
Haylee takes off at a run.
Saki follows and tackles her to the ground.
She says, "He followed me!"
She's amazing... haha. I don't know or own the boys =[
R&R plz... luv u guys
~BECKY~
