(James' bedroom)
Lindsay awoke to the sound of a door shutting. She slowly opened her eyes and looked around the room. After a minute or two she heard someone in the bathroom, rubbing her eyes she sat up in bed. She then got up with the sheets wrapped around her. Walking into the bathroom she found James looking for something. He turned around when he heard her walk up to the bathroom door. "I didn't wake you did I?" he asked.
Lindsay shook her head, "No." A small smile appeared on her face as she leaned against the door frame. James walked over to her, placing a kiss on her forehead. She sighed as she laid her head upon his shoulder and he wrapped his arms around her.
"What is it?"
"I have to go back.." she said almost in a whisper.
"Lindsay, you don't have to-" he started to say.
"Yes I do. I can't keep running from this James." Lindsay said as she looked back up at him.
"I don't want you to go back there Lindsay, it's too dangerous. You never know what Adam will do."
Lindsay just shook her head, "I have to." She pulled away from him and walked over to the bed to pick up her clothes.
James drove up in front of Adam and Lindsay's house. Lindsay looked up at the house, a look of fear appearing in her eye. James took her hand into his and squeezed it gently. She looked over at him and gave him a small smile. Leaning over she kissed him lightly on the lips. "I'll still be here if something happens. Just come out to the car and we can leave." James said before she nodded and turned to leave.
Opening the car door she got out of the car slowly. She sighed before closing the door and made her way up the walkway. Once she reached the door Lindsay hesitated as she reached for the door knob. Slowly she opened the door and walked inside, trying not to make a sound. Lindsay made her way up the stairs until she came to hers' and Adam's room. She took a deep breath before she opened the door. A feeling of disbelief washed over her as she looked into the room.
Amber lay under the cold sheets staring up at the ceiling; millions of thoughts running through her mind at once. Her hand began to ball up into a fist as thoughts of Lindsay and James flooded her head. All she could think about was when she saw the two of them leaving the house together and how much agony and hatred she felt seeing the two of them together. And in that moment she knew all she wanted was revenge, some way she could make Lindsay feel the same way she did. Without even thinking she walked off across the street.
Adam opened his eyes and the sound of the bedroom door creaking open. Looking over he saw Lindsay staring over at him, a look of betrayal and anguish written on her face. He sat up in bed quickly causing Amber to stir. She looked up and saw Lindsay standing over by the door she sat there gaping as she looked over at Adam. Adam looked over at her unsure of what to do, he turned his attention to Lindsay as she turned to leave. He quickly got up and put on some pants before he ran out of the room after. He caught her by the arm before she started down the stairs. Lindsay whipped around to face him, a look of hatred in her eye. Adam pulled her down the hall into another bedroom where he shut the door. "Let go of me!" Lindsay screamed at him.
He let go of her arm as she yanked it from his grip. "Lindsay, I-"
Lindsay glared up at him, "Why don't you save it for someone who cares," she spat at him. She walked past him over to the door and started to open it before he reached over and slammed the door. He put all his weight into it so she wouldn't open the door to leave. Lindsay turned to look up at him, "What in God's name were you thinking last night Adam?"
"What was I thinking? I was thinking my wife felt like it was alright for her to do what she pleased so why shouldn't I?!"
"Well sorry if I didn't think you'd care considering you're probably out doing the same with some other girl every night!" Lindsay said as a glare appeared on her face once more.
"You thought that's what I was doing?" he asked. Lindsay just nodded. "I was just," he paused for a moment, "Out doing some work."
"You were out working that late at night?" Lindsay asked, now that she thought about it she had no idea where he worked or what he did. "What do you do anyways Adam?"
Amber got up once she heard the door down the hall shut. She collected her clothes and quickly got dressed. Grabbing the rest of her things she walked out the door and started down the stairs. She froze in her tracks as she came face to face with James. He looked her up and down taking in her appearance. "What the hell are you doing here?" he asked her.
"Why would you care?" she said as she tried to walk past him.
He stepped in front of her, "So you and Adam, huh?"
"Yeah, so?" A smirk appeared on her face, "He loves me unlike you," she said with laughter in her voice.
"Why are you such a bitch Amber? She didn't do anything to you."
"Actually, this wasn't the first time." She said plainly, a hint of satisfaction in her voice. James looked at her in disbelief not saying a word. "Doesn't feel so great now does it?" Amber said.
Just then Lindsay came rushing down the hall, Adam following close behind. She paused as she saw James and Amber on the stairs. Making her way down she stepped in front of Amber and glared down at her before she slapped her across the face. Amber looked at her in shock as she put her hand on her face. Lindsay walked past the couple and out the door. James made his way out the door as well, chasing after her down the walkway. He grabbed her by the hand to stop her. Lindsay whipped around, tears streaming down her face. "Lindsay-" he started to say.
"Just don't James, just go." Lindsay said as she looked away. James opened his mouth to protest but she stopped him. "I just can't right now James."
James watched as she walked off down the street, with disappointment he walked over to his car and left.
Lindsay made her way to Mandy's house, it was the only place she could think of to go to. She knocked lightly on the door, she stepped back as she wiped away some tears. Mandy opened the door, her smile fading as she saw Lindsay. "Lindsay? What happened?!" she asked with concern. Lindsay pursed her lips as she tried to keep the tears from falling once more. She stepped closer to Mandy as she wrapped her arms around Lindsay. Collapsing into her arms, Lindsay let out a choked sob. Mandy helped Lindsay inside and over to a couch. She waited until Lindsay calmed down, "Lindsay, what is it?"
Lindsay took a deep breath, "Last night – Adam figured it out."
"What?!" Mandy asked in shock. "What happened?!"
Lindsay just shook her head, "He was furious – things would have been even worse but James came back. I ended up going home with him, but I went back today. I – I – "
"What is it, Hun?" Mandy asked her.
"I walked in – and saw him with – Amber this morning." Lindsay choked out.
Mandy looked at her wide eyed, she sat there in disbelief. "Are you sure?"
"Yeah, unless I just slapped some girl who looked like her." Lindsay said with a hint of anger in her voice.
"You slapped her?!" Mandy asked.
"Yes." Lindsay said quietly.
Mandy pulled her into another hug, "I'm so sorry you have to go through all this Linds."
Lindsay sighed, "I just wish it didn't have to be so hard." Mandy nodded as she stroked Lindsay's hair.
Lindsay walked down the quiet street to her house, she had left Mandy's house once it had started to turn dark outside. She only hoped Adam still wasn't there. Making her way inside she shut the door behind her. When she turned around she came face to face with Adam. Lindsay jumped a bit, he walked over towards her. "What are you doing here?"
Lindsay walked past him and up the stairs, "I'm here to get my things and that's it."
"Why the hell would you do that?" he slurred.
"Because I'm leaving, that's why." Lindsay said.
"You're not leaving!" he said, anger rising in his voice.
"Yes I am Adam."
"Like hell you are." Adam practically screamed as he took hold of her arm.
"Let go!" Lindsay screamed as he pulled her into their bedroom.
Adam flung her across the room over by the bed. Lindsay sat up and grabbed hold of the bed as she tried to get up. "You really think I'd let you go that easily?"
Lindsay kicked him as he advanced toward her, he staggered back a bit. As she tried to leave the room he grabbed her by the foot causing her to fall onto the floor. He then grabbed her by the arms and pushes her to the wall. Adam then grabbed her by the neck and lifts her off the floor. Lindsay grabbed onto his hand trying to break free as she started to choke.
"I won't let you leave!" He screamed at her as he tightened his grip on her neck. "And if you ever think of leaving, or if I see you with him I swear I will kill him!"
Lindsay's eyes widened as he said that. He then let her out of his grip and she fell to the floor gasping for air. Adam walked out of the room leaving her there. After a few moments she heard the front door slamming shut. She held her head in her hands as the tears started to fall.
Lindsay lay on the couch in the living room, she let out a choked sob as the tears continued to fall. She jumped a bit at the sound of the front door closing. Lindsay took a deep breath before she looked over to the entry way, standing there was James. He walked over to her before she sat up and stepped back from him. James looked over at her in confusion. "James you have to go."
"What? Why?" James asked her.
Lindsay just shook her head, "You have to leave James, I – I – can't see you anymore." Lindsay choked out.
James looked at her with concern in his eye, "What are you talking about Lindsay?"
"James please, I don't want to lose you." Lindsay pleaded.
"Lindsay -"
She cut him off, "James, you have to leave. Adam said he'd kill you if he ever saw you with me or I left the house."
"How can you stay here Lindsay? You know he'd kill you too if you got him angry enough."
"I can't do anything about it James, he'll be home soon, please just go before he sees you." Lindsay said as tears fell down her cheeks.
"Lindsay come on, I wouldn't let that happen. We can leave and go away from here if we have to."
Lindsay just shook her head, "He'll still find a way James, I'll never get away from him."
"Then I'll find a way for you to get away from him for good." James said as he walked out.
Lindsay walked over to the door and screamed his name to try and stop him but that was no use. James got into his car slamming the door behind him and sped off.
Adam watched as James left the house, he walked up to the porch. He flung the door open letting it slam into the wall. Looking downstairs he didn't see Lindsay anywhere so he made his way upstairs. He found her in their room, she looked up when he walked in. A look of fear crossed her face as he walked towards her. Adam grabbed her tightly by the arm and dragged her downstairs. "You thought I wouldn't catch you talking to him?! I told you I didn't want to see you with again, but you didn't listen!" He flung her to the ground once they were in the living room. Lindsay tried to stand up and made her way into the other room before he grabbed her once more. Adam pinned her to the wall once more, "He took you away from me and now he's going to pay, and so are you!" Adam screamed at her. He stood back pulling out a gun. "If I can't have you, no one can!!" he screamed in anger. "Adam don't!" Lindsay screamed before she gasped as a gunshot rang out.