The Secrets of an Abusive Home
Chapter 10 – Tuesday (Part 2) – Cammie's POV
Quote: Success is not achieved by never falling down, but by getting up every time we do.
"Miss me, Sassy One?"
I felt Zach's arms tighten around my waist as I turned my body towards him. "Actually," I started slowly, "I didn't."
"Well that's too bad," he smiled at me, "because I certainly missed you." He eyed me up and down, hovering longer than I was comfortable in some places, but the air stayed quiet between us three. "I'm sorry to say I have to go," he started and Zach mumbled something about him being the only one under his breath, "but I have much to do. But don't worry, Sassy One, this isn't the last you'll see of me."
Without another word he turned and walked away and as soon as he was out of sight, Zach dragged me back to the house.
"Calm down, Babe." I said kissing his check lightly, "Everything is fine." He smiled lightly and unwound his arms from me before leaving quickly to see if anyone else was here.
My phone vibrated in my pocket, and I pulled it out to see that I had gotten a text from a random number. I checked it just to make sure it was anything important and as my eye's read the words on the screen, my hand lost its grip and it clattered to the floor.
Zach's head popped through the door of the kitchen, "Are you okay, Baby?"
I shook my head before smiling at him, "Of course. I just . . . dropped my phone." I said grabbing it from the ground.
He looked at me for a while before sighing and walking towards me, "Looks like it's just us here. Want to watch a movie?" I smiled at him in response and started heading to the couch and I heard his chuckle from behind me as he spoke, "I'll go make the popcorn."
I watched him as the door swung closed behind him and until I heard the popcorn start popping before rereading the text.
'If you want to keep your boyfriend alive, meet me at the dinner and midnight tonight. Do not be late, Sassy One.'
I swallowed hard and locked my phone as I heard Zach come back in and settle on the couch, wrapping his arms around me while trying to find a movie.
"Are you sure you're okay?" Zach asked me again an hour and a half later as the movie came to an end and I twirled my fingers.
I swallowed before answering through my teeth, "Yeah, fine."
Time Skip: 11:55
Zach eventually had to leave and Meredith and Grant came back home and eventually Mrs. Newman called lights out and eventually Meredith's breath deepened enough to let me know she was a sleep and eventually the clocked changed to 11:55 and I was finally able to make my way to the dinner.
I walked along the streets quietly, the sound of my footsteps making small clunks on the ground as my fingers twirled nervously at the pockets of my jeans. I stood in front of the dinner for two minutes, before hands wrapped around my waist and wrists and dragged me through the door.
I landed with a huff on my butt as the hand abruptly let go. I watch a tall, masculine figure nod his head and mumble a few words at the second, bigger guy. The larger guy left and the second guy turned towards me, letting his face fall into the small light filtering through the window.
I frowned at the figure, "Mike? Was that really necessary?" I said not letting my voice sound scared, instead it was strong and confident.
"You're sure brave. I wouldn't talk like that to the man who has your boyfriend's life in his hands."
"You're not a man," I spat, "More like a pathetic boy. If even that."
"Watch it, Sassy One." He growled stepping closer. "You'll regret it."
"As if you'd hurt me." I replied, tauntingly.
"True, but as I said before, I plan on using your boyfriend to make you cooperate, so I guess I'll just hurt him instead."
"Don't. You. Dare." I spoke through my teeth, jumping up from the ground and starring him in the eyes.
"I won't if you do what I ask, without complaining or any resistance."
I thought about it for a second before asking, "What is it you want?"
"Zach," I mumbled looking at the ground as his arms wrapped around me the next day.
"Cam? What's wrong?" he asked lifting my chin to make me look him in the eyes.
"I can't do this anymore," I said not meeting his eyes.
There was a pause before he answered with a somewhat shaky voice, "Can't do what anymore?"
"This. Us. I just . . . can't." I sighed looking back down at the ground as his arms fell off from around my waist.
He stood up, stumbling back as if he had been shot, "Why not?" his voice cracked slightly as he spoke.
"He . . . I . . . I just can't okay? Can you get out, please?" I asked looking at the ground. There was a pause before I heard the door slam shut after him. The tears finally fell from my eyes as I looked up at the hard surface shaking from the impact. I lifted to the hem of my bed sheet and looked the small duffle bag packed with stuff.
At least he's safe, I thought.
My back was stiff as his arms wrapped around me and he kissed my neck lightly. "You won't regret this," he said smiling into my neck.
The bag sat cold on my feet and my body felt stiff as I thought about the man whose arms were around me just yesterday.
Please, don't let me down now. Find the note. He can do it. He can do anything. I thought.
"You won't regret it," he said again. "I'm the only one for you. You'll see that soon enough, Sassy One."
A/N: Hey guys! Sorry this took so long to get up. I got my laptop taken away because I was failing Latin class. But don't worry, emphasis on the WAS. So I'm back. Let me know what you thought. Remember this happened the day BEFORE the last chapter, continuing straight from the scene with Zach and Cammie in town.
Man, none of you guys are gonna be able to guess what's gonna happen next. I'm so devious. I feel like an evil mastermind. But feel free to guess what you think may happen; I'd love to hear your guy's thoughts.
Also, I have my idea all set out for my next story so the trailer should be up soon for you guys.
I hoped you liked this chapter and as always, let me know what you thought! -Thanks.
-Love you guys, Katie.