Hello dear readers. Do I really have to say that I do not own the characters, nor the show? I mean we all know that, right?
So well whatever this story takes places a few years after the second season, but in my version, Alex and Marissa never broke up and their relationship has only grown stronger since then. So yea, read and judge.
Thank you for the reviews. I'm glad you are enjoying reading the drama, because I'm enjoying writing it! hehe.
- So, here's chapter 18.
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Chapter 18 – Who's to blame?
Marissa had completely forgot about the video now, she had a whole new interest : making sure Alex won't spend years behind bars. She didn't even care if the girl was guilty or not. Putting her pride aside, she left her crappy hotel, walked alone for the first time, ignoring the pain, drove her car by herself, and carried herself to Alex's office. She heard that Alex hadn't left that room since the incident, which means for two days now. She knocked a few times. She also heard that she wouldn't let anyone in.
- If you're not working for the government, Alex screamed, then I've been told that I'm not forced to open. Marissa smiled and pulled her keys out of her pocket. She had missed Alex's voice so badly. As she unlocked the door, Alex got up, outraged that someone would still come in. By the time she opened it, the blonde was standing on the other side. They haven't seen each others for weeks now. Marissa could hear her heart beat, and she hoped Alex wouldn't notice it. She stood there, like an idiot, loosing all her confidence. God, Alex could be so beautiful, even without any make up on, and sleepless... Marissa wanted to hug her badly, but then again, she wouldn't be able to support it if ever the blonde pushed her away.
- I knew you would come, Alex simply said as she sat back on her sofa. Marissa closed the door behind her and locked it. Fine, she thought, they'll play it cold.
- You're a mess, Marissa noticed. Alex sent her an angry glare. She hated Marissa at that moment. Beautiful, healthy... Clearly, Marissa did not suffer these past weeks. Why would she? She was free to be with Ryan now... until she took care of him, Alex tough with guilt and shame.
- Is this room under surveillance? Marissa asked, looking around her.
- No, Alex said. That's why I lock myself here. To be alone, you know? Marissa smiled.
- But you knew I had the key. Clearly, they couldn't hide anything from each other. Okay, maybe she made sure Marissa would be the only one who could reach her, and so what?
- You're right, she said. I'm a mess. And I'm screwed. Marissa walked closer, forgetting her "act cold" technique.
- No, you're not, she said in a soft voice. Alex lifted her head again.
- You can walk now, she noticed, that's cool. Marissa ignored the sudden change of subject.
- Listen, I can get you out of this, Marissa said. Tell me what the policemen knows.
- Why would you help me? Alex asked. It would be easier for you and Ryan if I stayed behind bars, right? Marissa stopped again. This would be harder than she expected. Alex had no intention of collaborating at all.
- I'm going to plead guilty, she said.
- No Alex, don't do that! Ryan won't sue you and Mike is a good cover, we can get you out of this...
- You think I did it? Alex asked. Marissa lowered herself to Alex's level. Slowly, she approached her fingers and reached Alex's face. She dried a tear. Alex did not pull back.
- You were not yourself that night, Marissa said. The Alex Kelly I knew and loved didn't do it. Now the question is, are you the Alex I know? They kept the eye contact for a while. Marissa remained on her knees, ignoring the aching pain, waiting for an answer. Alex backed of and started crying. Confused, Marissa got up and dropped herself next to Alex on the sofa, not being able to support the pain anymore. She took Alex in her arms and rubbed her back. She noticed she was shaking.
- Why are you doing this? Alex said as she pushed Marissa away once again.
- Because It hurts to see you like that, Marissa said.
- And you think it didn't hurt me to see you with Ryan? Alex replied with anger. Marissa was getting confused. One minute, she was crying. The next, she was angry.
- Why do you think I did this to Ryan last night, uh? Alex screamed again. Because of you! This is all because of you. And now here you are, pretending everything is fine between us? IT WILL NEVER BE! Marissa got up, leaving Alex alone on the couch. She sighted.
- I see you're still not over it... she noticed. But it's okay, she said, this tape was a masterpiece. It could have fooled anyone. And then she stopped. The tape could have fooled anyone.
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Marissa locked the door and turned to leave when she bumped in Mike.
- Marissa, Mike said. He looked surprised. For the first time, Marissa was glad to see him.
- She speaks to you? She asked.
- Hum.. yea, she does, he said with hesitation.
- She does what you say? She asked again.
- Pretty much, he replied again, trying to figure out where Marissa was going with this. The brunette was more and more existed.
- Good, she said. She scribbled her address on a piece of paper. 16:00 o'clock, be there, okay? Mike nodded, confused. As he was about to knock on the door, Marissa stopped him.
- Wait an hour, she told him. You don't want to see her right now...
Mike watched Marissa leave and, deciding to follow her advice, stepped back. As he reached the stairs, he shoved Marissa's address in his pocket. That's when she pushed him against the wall.
- Jody, he said, glad to see you too. The latina sent him an angry glare.
- ... What? he added.
- Alex told me she's going to plead guilty. You wouldn't have anything to do with this, would you?
- If she goes to court, she'll loose. And then, it will be worse.
- Yea, you're damn right she'll loose with a retard like you to defend her. Mike couldn't stand her glare and looked away.
- What do you want me to do? He asked in a whole different voice. We can't go back Jody, he said, I wish we would, but we can't.
- You should have stopped her yesterday, Jody replied, not buying Mike's guilty act. His back was laying against the wall, his body was shaking.
- I panicked, he said, looking at the floor in front of him.
- You're weak, Jody said with disgust. And now what? You do realise we are destroying Alex...
- They will find out, Jody. About the tape. You said they would. So I panicked.
- What do you...
- If Alex ever finds out about it she would fire me right away. And I need this job, you know?
- Did you like, deliberately let Alex out yesterday? Mike looked up, his eyes filled up with tears.
- I wanted Marissa to get her mind off the tape...
- Mike, please, Jody said, tell me you did not...
- Put yourself in my position Jody! I'm stuck. They looked at each other for a while, both silent. Then, Jody shook her head and ran down the stairs, until Mike caught her arm.
- Where are you going? He asked in a very panicked voice.
- I have to talk to Marissa, she replied, trying to catch her breath. Her heart was racing. As much as she hated to admit it, she knew only Marissa would know what to do. She just... always knew.
- Oh no you're not, Mike warned her. Little reminder : She hates you.
- But I can help...
- How? If you tell her what you did, she will drawn you right away! Jody looked at him and sighted. He was right.
- So what is your plan? She asked.
- We did all this, he said, we can take a little more. She'll plead guilty, go to jail for a few months and then, once out, the whole tape's story would be forgotten and everything will get back to normal.
- If she goes to jail, it would dirty her record, Jody said. She might never be aloud to own a club again... She's accused of something serious!
- If you back off now, Mike said again, we'll loose everything.
- I don't care much...
- We'll have to face the justice... Mike added. Jody sighted, defeated.
- It wasn't suppose to be like that... She said in a desperate voice.
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Jody sat in her car and cried. She hadn't cried for what seemed like forever, but tonight, it seemed like the only thing left to do. What kind of a friend was she? Letting Alex suffer like that. Mike's plan was ridiculous, stupid, and hell, way too selfish! She wasn't a coward like him, she could not live with this lie her whole life, she couldn't let Alex doubt her relationship with Marissa... And hell, she couldn't let Alex plead guilty and loose what she worked all her life to get.
She started her car, having no idea of where to go. Mike was right thought. There is no way Marissa would listen to what she's got to say. If she ever finds out about what she did... If Alex ever finds out... And Summer. Damn, she had forgotten about her. Summer wouldn't talk to her anymore neither. She will loose her too. She had everything to loose, Mike was right. That's when her cell phone decided to ring.
- Hello? She said in a tired voice.
- Jody? The brunette recognised Summer's voice.
- Oh hey, she said, how are you?
- Not so good... you heard about what happened?
- Yea, Jody said. There was a silence.
- I can't believe she did this. I refuse to believe it...
- It's pretty crazy, I know.
- I was planning on giving Ryan a visit. Would you come with me? Fuck, no, Jody thought.
- Ok, she said.
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When they arrived at the hospital, they met Seth near his bed. He seemed confused too and smiled when he saw them. Summer gave him a reassuring hug. Jody watched the scene of the couple wrapped up, and she couldn't help but to hate Seth at that moment. All of a sudden, she understood why Alex had done this to Ryan. Jealousy was the worst feeling, and it could make you do really bad stuff against your will. They should invent a pill for that...
Jody walked past them and reached Ryan's bed. That's when she saw his arm and shoulder... She was responsible of this. She and Mike, they did this. Not only did they destroy Marissa and Alex's relationship, Alex's career and the club's reputation, but they had also took Ryan's ability to use his left arm.. forever. All of a sudden, Jody felt like there was not enough air in that room. She backed off a bit, searching for a window. It would be easier if the walls would stop spinning around... Jody bended forward and closed her eyes. She could hear Summer call her name, but the voice came from far away. And then, nothing.
- Feeling better? Summer's voice asked. Jody opened her eyes, trying to remember what had happened.
- Where am I ? She asked.
- Hospital bed, Summer told her. Ryan said you passed out when you saw his wound.
- Oh, she said.
- Coward, Summer coughed, teasing her.
- I have to go, Jody said, not even reacting to Summer's joke.
- Why? Where?
- I just need to, she insisted as she got out of bed.
- A doctor will come to check you up soon... Summer told her as she was trying to keep her in bed.
- I'm FINE, Jody repeated with anger. I just... I'm sorry, she added when she noticed Summer was offended. I... Her head started spinning again. Marissa. She needed Marissa.
- Bye, she said and left the room. Summer watched her go with confusion before feeling Seth's arms around her waist.
- I didn't expect her to be that affected, he said as he watched Jody leave.
- I don't think it's about Ryan, Summer said. It's about Alex. Summer noticed the weird intonation in her own voice. Was she being jealous?
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You guys still hate Jody? I'm curious to know your POV on her behaving. P
-Ethereal123