When The Past Comes Back...
Chapter 4
Chase got to his home and went inside the mansion, when Logan came rushing down the stairs.
"Where did you go?". Logan slightly pushed Chase back.
"How could you steal your car keys from our grandfather!?". Logan asked angrily.
"Okay. First of all, you need to chill your attitude. And. second, After Alan and I had that talk, he gave the the keys back you idiot!". Chase replied.
"He did?".
"Yes, why would I lie. You know that I'm not the kind of person who steals. I might be a rebel, but I don't steal".
Logan ran his hand over his hair. "Oh no".
"What?".
"We need to go to the 4 Stroke Club now". Logan said as he went over to te couch and grabbed his jacket.
"Why?". Chase asked.
"Because we thought you stole the keys to your car after Granddad left, so you could go to the club. We were going to go all together, but they left without me. I'm sure they went to the 4 Stroke to look for you".
"Then let's go!". Chase said as he and Logan exited the house and quickly got in Chase's car and drove away.
Chase drove like a maniac as Logan held tight to his seat. When they got there Chase and Logan got out the car and entered the Club.
"Wow, this place is intense!". Logan commented, looking around.
As they walked across the crowd Logan noticed that Some people were fighting and one of them landed on near him. The man looked up at him and Logan tried not to make eye contact.
"What are you looking at!". The man rudely asked and Logan tensed up a little.
"Calm down Jack. He's with me". Chase told the man as he looked around for his friends.
The man stood up and pushed Logan back.
"I'm keeping my eye on you Richie boy!". The man said.
"Jack! Move along!". Chase angrily replied as he grabbed Logan's arm and rushed towards a group of people. They saw 3 gangsters pushing the girls to the wall while another one was about to hit Michael. Chase pushed everyone aside, Logan following close behind, until they were in the middle of everyone. Chase went to the guy who was about to hit Michael and held his arm.
"What are you doing!". Chase yelled.
They guy turned around and smiled.
"Chase! Your just in time. Help beat the hell out of this idiot". The guy said pointing to Michael.
"I don't think so Jason. That guy your about to beat up is my Best Friend, as well as those girls over there". Chase told him making sure he heard the last part. Michael and the girls ran behind Chase.
"Those are your friends?". Jason asked with a smirk.
"Yes they are, so why don't you take your greasy head and your rat-face thugs and get away from my friends, because if you touch any of them, then I'll have to beat the hell out of you".
Jason stared to laugh, but his buddies stood there looking like sacred puppies.
"You beating me up? Ha! I'll love to see that". Jason challenged.
"Okay then, let's go outside". Chase said and Jason looked at him as if he was insane. He nodded, and started making his way out of the club with Chase following him. Their friends quickly started to followed Chase.
"Chase what are you doing!". Zoey whispered.
"You don't have to do this Chase. Back off and let's get out of here". Logan added.
"I have to do this. I'm not going to be able to get out of here until I fight Jason". Chase said determined.
Jason, Chase and the rest of his friends exited the club and walked towards a deserted area. Jason rolled up his sleeves and cracked his neck.
"Okay Matthews. Let's do this". Jason said as he started jumping up and down.
With all the rage inside him. Chase wasted no time laying a few attacks on Jason. With his quick speed, he delivered a few kicks and a back elbow to his face. Chase then jumped up and laid an arc Lil on him, knocking him down in the process.
Laying on the ground, Jason looked directly at Chase with a lot of anger. He quickly got up and punched Chase, in his stomach.
"Ugh!". Chase yelled.
Visible in pain, Chase fell to the ground with his hand in his stomach. He moved his hand off that spot and noticed that his stomach had a bruise. Seeing the opportunity that Chase was on pain, Jason swung a punch towards his face, but he quickly ducked and rolled over delivering a sweep kick towards Jason's feet.
Jason fell back, but quickly got back on. He launched himself at Chase delivering some quick kicks in his face and on his stomach. He delivered his final blow, by feeding him a flame kick which was enough to keep him down. Surprisingly, as Chase got off the ground, he wasn't on fire anymore.
"You thought you could take me? Look at yourself! Your useless! Just like the day I met you". Jason said as he walked around Chase.
"I took you in, as a part of the gang. I presented you with friends who appreciate you, not like the friends you had back at Malibu. I changed your image and personality by telling you how lame those fiends of you were for not appreciating a guy like you". Jason continued as he, unexpectedly, punched chase in his stomach, making him fall down to his knees.
"And this is how you pay me? By Betraying me!". Jason yelled.
"I can't see Chase like this. I have to do something". Zoey whispered to her friends.
"I never... Betrayed you. You betrayed me. You made me think I was lost... When I wasn't. You transformed me into insensitive jerk! You made me an alcoholic! And you made me turn against my friends and family... So don't blame my supposedly betrayal on me...because it was all you Jason". Chase said in pain.
Jason who was looking away from him grabbed a big rock and turned to see Chase.
"There's one thing that makes me mad Chase. All the people in the club want you to take over my place. They want you to be the new boss, and I can't let that happen, so there's only one thing I need to do to make sure that doesn't happen". Jason said as he got closer to Chase.
Chase knew what Jason was about to say, but he decided to ask anyways.
"What are you going to do?".
"I'll have to kill you!". Jason responded as he swung the rock into the side of Chase's face, which knocked him down unconscious.
Zoey and the others ran to Chase's side.
"Chase...". Zoey said as she held Chase's head. Their friends saw the big bruise that the rock had left him in his right cheek along with some other small bruises from the punches he just had. Jason took a gun out and pointed at Chase.
"What are you doing!? Haven't you had enough already!". Zoey shouted.
"You already drove him away from his family and friends. What are you going to get if you kill him!?". Lola asked angrily.
"I'll get my revenge". Jason smiled diabolically, ready to pull the trigger but surprisingly Harley ran up to them, and stood in front of Chase and his Friends.
"Harley? What are you doing!? Get out of the way!". Jason asked angrily.
"If you mess with Chase and his friends, then you mess with me too". Harley said as he extended his arms. Chase began to regain consciousness and noticed what was happening.
"Are you Chase's body guard now! Don't be pathetic Harley". Jason laughed.
"Harley?". Chase asked as he began to sit up.
Harley turned to see him.
"Don't do this, it's my problem not yours. Don't get yourself into trouble and go home with your sister who's waiting for you". Chase said.
"You have defended me in everything Chase, now is my turn to return the favor". Harley replied with a smile, but Chase could see fear in his eyes. Chase turned to his side where he saw Erica, Harley's sister.
"Why didn't you stop him Erica?". Chase asked.
"When Harley is determined in doing something, there's nothing I can do to stop him". Erica said.
"You all are distracting me! Harley are you going to move or what?". Jason asked pointing the gun at him.
"No. I'm tired of you Jason! I'm tired of you getting away with stuff! But today is going to be different. Your plans are not going to turn out like you want it to be". Harley told Jason.
"And why Is that?".
Harley smirked as he heard 3 police cars stopping a couple of feet behind Jason.
"You called the police!?". Jason asked alarmed.
"It was time". Harley replied.
Jason snapped and pulled the trigger, shooting Harley three times. He made a run for it, but two police officers tackled him down. Harley fell back landing on the hard floor as blood started pouring out of his body.
Chase who had gain a little of strength and Erica approached an almost unconscious Harley.
"Harley!". Erica yelled as she saw her brother dying. She took his hand in hers.
"Sis... I'll be fine...". Harley weakly said.
"Why did you do it Harley?". Chase asked as rain started to fall.
"Because... Your My Friend". Harley responded with difficulty.
"We're not friends. We're brothers". Chase said and Harley smiled at him. The paramedics then, began to check on Harley and on Chase.
"I'm fine, just save him!". Chase said and the paramedics took Harley into the ambulance, with Erica following.
A police officer approached Chase.
"You okay kid?".
"Yeah... I'm good".
"I'm not going to interrogate you all right now. First we need to see if the injured young man is going to survive. If everything goes well, I'll call you guys in a couple of days". The officer said.
Thunder then flashed across the sky, and the rain started falling harder.
"You kids should get home. I'll keep you updated on the status of your friend". The officer took a card from his jacket and gave it to Chase.
"Be expecting this number". He said as he walked back to his police car and drove away. Chase turned to see his friends who we're soaking wet.
"Chase are you sure you don't want to see a Doctor?". Quinn asked as they saw the big bruise chase had in his right cheek, along with some smaller ones.
"Don't worry about me, I'm okay really". Chase told his friends.
Zoey picked up his jacket and was about to say something, but Chase's phone ringing beat her to it. Chase took his iPhone out and answered.
"Hello?".
"Hi, is this Chase Matthews?". A man asked.
"Yeah... Who's this?".
"I'm police chief Carter. Look son I have some had news and I need you to come to White Point Beach as soon as possible".
"Why? What happen?".
"I can't say anything over the phone, just hurry". Police Chief Carter said as he hung up. Chase placed his phone away and turned to his friends.
"What's wrong Chase?". Logan asked.
"I... Got a call from a police chief, who told me to go to White Point Beach as soon as possible". Chase said.
They stood in silence for a couple of seconds.
"Let me take you guys home first, then I'll go and see what's up". Chase suggested.
"No way man! We want to come with you". Michael firmly responded.
Chase sighted and shook his head side to side as he approached his car with the rest following close behind. They all got in and headed to the beach, where a big surprised awaited them.
It was a silent drive to White Point Beach. Michael sat next to Chase while Lola, and Zoey sat at the back, and Logan and Quinn sat at the very back seat of his car. When hey finally got there, they notice a bunch of police cars surrounding the area. Chase quickly parked, got off his car and walked up to a police officer as his friends stood behind him.
"Excuse me, I'm Chase Matthews and I received a call from Police Chief Carter telling me to come here".
"Oh yes! I'm he one who made the call". Mr. Cater said, shaking hands with Chase.
"So, what was the urgency? Why am I here?". Chase asked.
"Follow me". Mr. Carter replied.
They walked close to shore and at the distance they could see some police officers taking pictures at a covered body. Mr. Carter told the officers to leave and turned to see Chase.
"Look Chase, I called you here because I have some bad news".
"What is it?". Chase asked raising his voice a little.
"Do you know Lea Laurance?". Mr. Carter asked.
"Yeah... Why?". Chase looked at the officer confused. Mr. Carter sighted and walked towards the covered body. He motioned Chase to come closer and he did. He then uncovered the person and threw the sheet away.
Their friends gasped while Chase stood there in shock.
"L... Lea?". Chase managed to say as he fell to his knees. In front of them layed the body of Lea. She was wearing the same clothes she had when Chase left her.
"How could this happen... I was here with her a couple of hours ago! We walked along the shore as we talked about her moving to Maine, and taking care of her mother while she's in treatment!". Chase's eyes started to water.
"Apparently, by what some eye witnesses told us, she was sitting on the sand, looking towards the sunset, when this guy surprised her. She then quickly got up and started fighting with him. The witness thought it was a boyfriend/girlfriend fight, so he kept moving along. Our theory is that the guy tired to force her to do something she didn't want to do, that explains the marks she has on her arms. The cause of death is... Involuntary drowning, she was suffocated under water until she died". Mr. Carter explained
Chase who was in a state of shock turned to see Lea again.
"Lea? I'm sorry for not protecting you... Like I always said I would. I failed you as a boyfriend and as a friend! I'm sorry... I'm so sorry!". Chase cried over Lea's body.
After a couple of minutes, Chase quit sobbing and wiped his tears away.
"Who did this to her? Who!?". Chase demanded, turning to see Mr. Carter.
"A guy named... Eric Diaz". He told him.
Chase stood up and looked around searching for him, until he found him, handcuffed as a police officer took him to his police car. Chase quickly made his way up to him.
"How could you do this to her!?". Chase yelled grabbing Eric by his shirt.
"Remember what I say when I left your home. I told her that she was going to be mine, so I saw her sitting alone at the beach and decided to take my chance. Unfortunately she resisted and she told me that she better die than be mine, so I killed her". Eric told Chase with a smirk on his face. By then Mr. Carter and the rest stood behind Chase.
"You bastard!". Chase yelled as he tried to hit him, but Mr. Carter stopped him. The police officer placed Eric inside the the police car, and Mr. Cater turned to see Chase.
"He's going to pay for what he did, I'll make sure of it".
Chase sat his attention to the paramedics who we're placing Lea into the gurney and into the ambulance.
"Can I go with her in the ambulance?". Chase asked and Mr. Carter nodded. Chase took his keys out and gave them to Logan.
"We're going with you, you know that? Right?". Logan asked.
"I know". Chase nodded and made his way into the ambulance. Logan and the rest quickly got into chase's car and followed the ambulance to the hospital.
Hopefully for them, they were close to St Paul Hospital. The paramedics rushed Lea to intensive care, but Chase knew that there was nothing to be done. A couple of minutes later their friends arrived, and sat next to Chase in the waiting room. He still couldn't believe the things that had happen today. His eyes filled with tears as he remembered, Lea coming early today to his house, full of life, and now a couple of hours later she's dead.
As Chase was lost in his own thoughts, a lady came rushing to the receptionist.
"How's my daughter! I just received a call from a police officer telling me that they brought my daughter to this hospital! Where is she?". The woman started yelling and his caught the gangs attention. Chase looked over to her and instantly recognize her. He got up and went towards her.
"Mrs. Laurance?". Chase asked and she turned around.
"Chase? Oh thank god your here! How's my daughter? How's Lea?". Mrs. Lawrence asked impatiently. She calmed herself down when she saw Chase, with a big bruise on his cheek along with some other smaller ones on his face. His eyes were puffy red and he looked so tired.
"Something bad happen right?". She asked and Chase nodded.
"Mrs. Laurance... Like you, I also received a phone call, telling me to come to White Point Beach as quickly as possible. When I got there... There were a bunch of police cars surrounding the area. I then approached a police officer and he lead me to a horrific surprise. There was a body laying there covered with a sheet, and when he uncovered it...". Chase's voice broke as tears began to fall of his eyes.
Mrs. Laurance started to sob quietly.
"Please... Tell me this isn't happening... Tell me that is a mistake".
"I wish I could tell you that... But I can't... She's gone". Chase said looking back at her. She began to cry inconsolably and launched herself into Chase.
They both cried together for a while until Chase pulled her to a more private place and explained everything that the officer had explained him back at the beach.
"I can't believe someone would just take the life of another human being just because she resisted to what he wanted her to do. He needs to pay for what he did to my daughter". Mrs. Laurance told Chase.
"He will. He could be sentence to life in prison".
"That's not enough. I want the death penalty". She said firmly.
"I do too, but that's not our decision, that's the judges decision... And either way, that's not going to bring Lea back".
"At least he's going to suffer in prison for what he did".
"You got that Right". Chase nodded.
They sat in silence for a couple of seconds until Mrs. Laurance broke the silence.
"So, Lea told me today that she was going to talk to you today?".
"She did. She told me that she was moving to Maine, so you could treat your cancer there. She wanted to be with you in this hard situation, taking care of you and to also pay the cost of your medicines. She also broke up with me. We both kinda realize that we were treating each other more like friends than boyfriend and girlfriend. She saw in me that I didn't love her the way she wanted me too". Chase explained.
Michael and the rest came up to them with a couple of coffees.
"We brought you some coffee". Michael said, giving the coffees to Chase and Mrs. Laurance.
"Thank you". Both of them thanked, taking a quick sip.
"Well, we'll leave you two alone". Michael said as he and the rest started to leave.
"You don't have to leave, we need some company". Mrs. Laurance suggested and the gang smiled and sat next to them, Logan and Quinn sitting next to her, while Michael, Zoey and Lola sat next to Chase.
"Chase, getting back into our conversation, I think you know the reason she broke up with you, but it was a hard thing for her to do as well".
"What are you saying?".
"Even thought you didn't love her like she wanted you too, she did had that enormous love for you. She always told me she had found her true love, and yesterday, when she told me that she was going to break up with you, she sounded confident and relaxed, but I knew that in the inside it was killing her completely".
Chase looked down dissapointed at him.
"I'm... Sorry I couldn't love her the way she wanted me too". Chase apologized.
"It's not your fault Chase, and you shouldn't feel guilty about what happen. Instead I want to thank you for entering my daughters life, and making her so happy in her last days". Mrs. Laurance placed her hand on his shoulder as he looked up at her.
"Mrs. Laurance, where are you gong to buried your daughter?". Quinn asked.
"Since I'm going to be living in Maine. I don't want to leave her here, away from me. I want to have her close, so I'm taking her to Maine with me. I'll do a little ceremony with our family over there and then we'll give her eternal rest".
Chase sighted and took out his check book.
"Mrs. Laurance, Lea told me that she was going to help you pay for your kimo theraphy and your medicines, and since she's not here anymore, I want to give you a check that will cover the cost of everything". Chase said as he wrote on his check book and snatched the check, giving it to Mrs. Lawerence. She took it and gasped at the amount.
"Would that cover it?". Chase asked.
"Yes! But Chase this isn't necessarily".
"It's the least that I can do for you and Lea, so please take it". He insisted.
"Thank you Chase, your the most generous man I have ever met, and I know that Lea would have been very thankful as well". She told Chase as he hugged him. Just then the doctor came out and asked for Mrs. Lawrence.
She stood up as well as Chase.
"Chase I have to go and see Lea and prepare all the stuff for her transferring to Maine. You and your friends go home and rest. I'll keep you updated in what's going on. Take care Chase, and I hope you find your happiness".
"Thank you. Take care of yourself".
Mrs. Laurance gave him a small smile before she followed the doctor into the intensive care unit. Chase ran a hand up his hair and turned to see his friends.
"Let's go home".
They all stood up. Logan took the keys out of his pocket and handed them to Chase, but he shook his head.
"You drive. I'm not in the mood of doing anything". Chase said as he and the rest exited the hospital.
Chapter 5 coming soon...
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