Hello guys ! So sorry once again for the delays , I was busy enjoying the summer and I had a blast during Summerslam weekend . I hope you all enjoyed your summer as well ! So here is the latest chapter :)
" Kal ? " Harlee slowly opened her eyes , she struggled a bit with her right as a nasty swelling sat in the center " … Kal … oh my god " she grabbed hold of the cover and began breathing heavily.
" Har it's alright … I'm here " he took a seat at her bed side , the trauma in her eyes gave him chills of discomfort " … Dammit " he secured her small hand into his and shook his head " I'm gonna kill someone … but right now I just need to be here with you … how are you feeling "
Harlee took a deep breath and squeezed Kaleek's hand , she didn't know where to begin and was still in a state of shock due to the attack " … I'm not hurt too bad … it could have been alot worse " she sucked in her bottom lip briefly " I just wanna go home " she said trying to fight her tears .
" I know you do … and I promise this shit won't happen again … I'm sorry if I am not saying the things you need to hear I just … god dammit " Kaleek held his head down and began fuming , he could no longer keep his cool watching his sister in the hospital bed.
" Kal … it's fine …. I'm okay , nothing is broken and … "
" This wasn't supposed to happen to you … not my sister hell no … who in their right mind would even attack you ? " he shouted out " You don't bother a soul … I just need answers … the authorities are gonna figure this shit out "
Harlee remained speechless up until that point " Kal … calm down for me … please " she begged " I told you that I was fine … please I just want to go home and I don't want to deal with police getting involved … I just want to go home and rest "
" No ! Harlee no ! because whomever did this is still out there and they need to be dealt with … I'll be right back " he leaned over to kiss her forehead before storming out of the room.
Harlee turned on her side and covered her face so she could begin her waterworks , she just wanted this nightmare to be over with . This wasn't so much about protecting the person who attacked her she just didn't want to deal with the embarrassment and shame . Harlee felt that walking away would just make the situation die a silent death .
Nai and Rich had finally arrived and immediately took notice of Joe sitting lost and confused " Joe ! " Nai shouted out and walked ahead of Rich " Joe , what's going on ? what happened to Harlee ? " it sounded as if she were scolding him but Joe wasn't too sure .
" Nai … I don't know … I just found here and I …. "
" You were with her what do you mean you don't know ? " Nai stepped in closer to Joe with aggression catching him off guard
" Whoa baby calm down … chill " Rich grabbed her by her waist and pulled her to the side . In that moment Joe knew that a huge revelation was to be made and was prepared for it .
" Don't touch me Rich , you need to be talking to your stupid boy right here " Nai shouted out " You trying to play stupid Joe , you know what the hell happened to her …. gosh why did you have to pursue her ? you could have any loose pussy bitch in the world … why did you have to go after Harlee ? " she shouted out while Joe remained silent and ashamed .
" Alright Nai … that's enough " as Rich stood dumbfounded and lost Kaleek came out and stood in between her and Joe " Go home …. all of you just go home "
" What ? no ! I need to go and see my best friend she's hurting and it's all his fucking fault " she pointed a finger to Joe " Baby chill out … Joe ain't that kinda man come on " Rich grabbed her wrist
" You know what … I'm tired of your shit Nai , don't come at me like that " Joe raised his voice " Fall the fuck back "
" Alright I told everybody to calm down and go home , that means you too Nai. Harlee doesn't wanna see anybody right now … ya'll all need to just get on home " Kaleek repeated himself and appeared to be boiling .
Nai cut her eyes at Joe once more and was ready to knock his lights out but she stormed off and Rich chased after her leaving Joe and Kaleek together .
" …. That means you too Joe … get the hell out of here " he crossed his arms
Joe took a breather and slowly shook his head " Nah …. I can't do that Kal … I need to see her " he ran his sweaty hands across his chest and took exhaled once more " I just need five minutes with her … that's all I want "
Kaleek smirked and rolled his eyes into his head trying to shield his hurt " You look pitiful my man … you soft as hell … I don't know if I can trust you … "
Joe felt insulted and belittled by Kal's words and soon realized he underestimated what kind of big brother he actually was " … So what … you with Nai and you think I did this shit ? " he stepped in closer to Kaleek and looked him into his eyes
" Nah little man " Kaleek shook his head " You are too much of a herb …. " he looked Joe up and down and was somewhat amused by his attempt be intimidating , but he had to give him his props for being so determine to see Harlee " … You got your 5 minutes Joe … make them count "
Joe was relieved and shut his eyes for a few seconds " Aight … " he nodded and immediately went to visit Harlee .
On the inside Harlee rested on her side and tapped the metal handle on her bed , she found it difficult to blink an eye after crying up a storm . This all seemed like a horrific nightmare and she was dreading what was to follow especially knowing how Kaleek and Nai were .
" I want to go home … " she whispered to herself and soon heard her door creaking .
Harlee was too shaken up to actually move but she wandered her eyes and took notice of Joe's tall and muscular figure standing in the doorway .
She felt her heart pounding and she regained some color in her face upon seeing him .
Harlee didn't think it was possible to see an attractive young man with such a figure have the look of pain and sorrow in his eyes , it just didn't seem real .
" Joe ? " she could hardly get a breath out , she tried to sit herself up which lead to him charging to her side .
" Harlee " he cried out and took her into his arms .
He could feel her goosebumps and nerves against his skin , she tried her best to not pour out her emotions as she rested her cheek on his shoulder.
" Joe …. what are you doing here " she released a faux chuckle
" … Baby … " he wrapped his hands around her waist and kissed her neck " I'm so sorry …. I'm so fucking sorry …. " he pressed his fingers into skin even through her gown " …. and don't laugh it's not funny "
Harlee let her body fall loose and tapped his elbow gently with her fingers " I know it's not … I just don't wanna hurt … you know ? " and there was that lump in her throat " I hate it so much …. Joe … don't leave me " she wrapped her arms around him and began to pour out her emotions .
Meanwhile Kaleek was outsides of her room speaking with the authorities who arrived not to long ago , he was determined to get to the bottom of what occurred .
" Kaleek " a familiar yet annoying voice called out to him
There stood good ol Arjay whom Kaleek was not in the mood to deal with
" I took my motorcycle here as soon as I heard … where is Harlee ? " he raised his arms up showng off his red leather gloves which only lead to Kaleek rolling his eyes
" I'm busy right now …. " Kaleek growled
" Calm down Mr. Cates " one of the detectives said " Young man can we help you ? "
Arjay pulled his hair behind his ear and took a deep breath " Yes sir , I take you are all here because of what happened to my girlfriend … please tell me she's alright … "
" Harlee is fine … she doesn't wanna see anyone right now , I'm not trying to disrespect you but she needs time to get herself together … now if you'll excuse me I need to straighten this out … I …. "
There it was , Arjay's rude awakening .
Joe carefully closed the door leaving Harlee be , he didn't want to get on Kaleek's bad side so he spent the proper amount of time with her .
Of course he took notice of Arjay standing there and it was clear he was trying to shield his displeasure especially since Kaleek denied him entry into Harlee's room.
Joe was unphased and did not see Arjay as a threat , the two had a staredown and Joe in the back of his mind dared Arjay to come at him the wrong way .
" … Hey Kal …. " Joe nodded and nudged Kaleek " I'm gonna head home now … Harlee wants to see you " he made eye contact with Arjay whom was too much of a coward to address him openly , all he could do was try to contain his anger .
Both gentlemen saw his pale skin getting on the red side , and once again Kaleek was impressed by Joe " … Get on little man … thank you " he nodded once more .
Joe ran his hand across his chest and pretended as if Arjay did not exist as he made his way off of the floor.
