"Ivy, what hurts? Are you okay?" Logan asked as he joined Kendall beside me. I nodded my head and tried to get up again. This time I was able to because they both grabbed my arms and gently helped me up. We walked back towards the party and they helped me to a chair. Carlos ran to the kitchen to get some ice for my what I was assuming was bruising cheek. Everyone sat around me and Carlos came back with a bag of ice wrapped in a dish cloth. I smiled slightly as he handed it to me and put it on my face.
"How much did you guys see?"
"Enough. What the hell?" James answered. I sighed. Shit. I just don't know if I can tell them the whole truth.
"He accused me of flirting with Kendall and I tried to explain and he just lost his temper that's all." I looked down not wanting to look at any of them.
"Does that happen alot?" Kendall asked. I shook my head no.
"Bullshit." The four men all screamed at one time. I looked up, confused.
Before any of the men could say anything more Jade spoke up. "Boys, go have a drink. Let me talk to Ivy. Please." She begged. I saw them all reluctantly get up and leave the two of us alone. I didn't know her extremely well but she came by the office often and we have always gotten along. We have even gone to lunch together several times.
"Ivy, please tell me the truth. Does he do this alot?" I looked into her eyes and all I could see was concern and understanding, I sighed and nodded my head.
"It has gotten worse since I started this job. He's constantly accusing me of sleeping with the guys, which I am not I promise!" I stated, panicking a little that she would think the same thing.
She put her hand on my hand that wasn't holding the ice to my face and gave a smile, "That is the last thing I am worried about. Why do you stay with him?"
I shook my head again, "I really don't know. He was the first guy to ever give me even a look and I guess I like to hold on to that feeling even if he does treat me like shit. I know I need to leave but I guess I am just too weak." Tears threatening to fall from my eyes.
Apparently the boys were listening in, "Ivy, you are not weak. That piece of shit is weak for doing this to you." Kendall's voice broke into our conversation as the boys all joined us sitting at the table.
I couldn't help but smile. They were all being so sweet about everything however I worry about telling them that I have to go back home tonight. I sighed and really did not want to tell them that but I knew that I had to go home because if I didn't I don't even want to think about what Tyler would do.
"What is it, Ivy?" Logan asked, I looked at him and I knew he was concerned.
"Nothing, trying to figure out how I am going to get home now." I said quietly.
"You're not going home." Kendall spoke immediately. My eyes shot up and met his,
"What do you mean? I have to go home. That's where I live."
He just shook his head, "Don't you live with Tyler?" Shit, I was hoping they wouldn't remember that.
"Um.." I tried to stall.
"Don't try to bullshit us, V. I have heard you several times saying how you needed to get home to Tyler." Carlos said, speaking for one of the first times since Tyler ran off. I couldn't stop the smile that formed when he called me V. Not sure why but ever since I started working for them and we became really good friends he had called me V but I like it.
"You're right. I do live with Tyler. It's his apartment. All my stuff is there. Will one of you please take me home?" It was then that I noticed that my voice was super quiet.
"No! We are not taking you home. Do you want to stay with him?" James asked, I looked at him and noticed he had an arm wrapped protectively around Jade.
"No, I don't but I don't know how to leave him. He will freak the hell out." I told them honestly.
"Well the first signal for the asshole is that you are not going home tonight, the second will be tomorrow when James, Logan, Carlos and I show up and get all of your stuff out of that apartment." Kendall's voice was stern. I looked at him, my eyes wide.
"And where exactly am I supposed to go, Kendall? I have no money for an apartment! I have only been working here for three weeks. Not really enough time to get enough savings up for a down payment on an apartment."
The boys all exchanged looks. "You could stay with us." I looked at Logan. Logan, Kendall and Carlos all shared a house outside of town. James and Jade lived in a small house not far from the office. I looked at the three of them. Trying to get a read on if this was a honest offer or something logan just let fly out of mouth.
"Are you serious?"
They all nodded, "Since James moved out last year we have an empty room that we haven't done anything with. It's not like you'll be in the way.' Carlos said, trying to convince me.
"But for tonight while you think about it, I am taking you to the er, to get checked out." Jade spoke, I tried to protest but she put a hand up, "You're going, shush! Then you'll come stay in the guest bedroom with us." The way she said it was final and there was absolutely no arguing with her. I slowly nodded in defeat.
Three hours later Jade, James and I were making our way into their house. The doctors wanted to keep me overnight but I begged to come home. I didn't want to stay there. They also hounded me about how I got my injuries but I refused to tell them that I am a domestic abuse case plus I am not going to press charges against him. I suspect that James may have told them while I was taken to get x-rays done but I don't know for sure. We finally made our way into my bedroom for the night and Jade ran to get me some of her clothes to put on, so I didn't have to wear my dress to sleep in. I thanked them both for letting me stay. Soon I was laying in the bed, thinking how Tyler is gonna shit a brick when he realizes that I'm not coming home. Or hell the bastard may not even notice. He will however notice when the guys go to get my stuff tomorrow. That is not gonna work out well.