Don't let me fall chapter 14
Austin's p.o.v
I brought Ally inside her house and carried her up to her room. I placed her down on her bed and covered her. Then I looked at her. I sighed. There was something serious she wasn't telling me. By now the make up on her arms washed off and I could clearly see the bruises that were there. Of course I was mad. Not at Ally, clearly, but I was mad at whoever hurt her.
I spent till the end of the day with her and then I took off and went to the guest room to get some sleep. Though I couldn't sleep. I sighed and rolled over in bed, again and again. I sat up and looked at the time. It was 5 a.m. Grate. Now, I probably won't even get any sleep due to school starting in 3 hours.
I heard the sound of something falling and quickly stood up and walked over to the door. I opened it and saw Ally climbing up the staircase. I quickly ran over to her and whispered " Ally you're up ".
" Yeah " She whispered looking down.
" How are you feeling? " I asked her " Does your head hurt? "
" No, I'm fine " She said and entered her room and lied down on her bed, exhausted. I didn't even notice she was wearing a different outfit. I walked over to her and sat down on the edge of her bed.
" Ally why did you change your outfit... Wait a minute! " I stated and felt her hands. They were icy cold, I looked at her " Ally where did you go? When did you even wake up? "
" I didn't go anywhere "
" Yes you did, if anything you went outside " I said and she looked down.
" Austin- "
" Ally please tell me " I said and she sighed.
" I'm sorry but I can't " She said and I frowned. I stood up and was about to leave. " Austin wait! "
" Yes? " I asked her turning around.
" Can you stay with me.. I'm afraid " She said and looked down. I lied down next to her and pulled her into my grip without hesitation. She put her head in my chest and I felt something wet soak through my shirt. Tears?
" Ally are you alright " I asked her and she shook her head " Well what is it? "
" I can't tell you "
" Ally you'll have to tell me sooner or later "
" I chose later! "
" Als wake up, time for breakfast " I said and gently shook her. It was already 10 a.m. And Lester and I made breakfast for all three of us. It's a good thing Ally and I weren't going to school today so she could rest.
" Five more minutes " She begged while rolling over. I chuckled and lied down next to her " Alright, but five minutes is all you get "
I didn't hear her respond so I just closed my eyes as well. I actually tought about her. She was hiding something and I think I know what. But I don't want to make guesses so I'll leave it for later.
I feel Ally move so that she's facing me now. I opened my eyes and saw her looking at me and her gorgeous lips formed into a smile.
" What? " I asked her and she giggled, but didn't reply. She just stared me for a while before leaning in and crashing her lips on top of mine. My eyes were open wide but hell yeah I kissed back.
She pulled away eventually tho. I just looked at her. I had this feeling. This horrible feeling that it's the last time I'll be seeing her like this. Happy. With every choice we have. I just can't shake it off. I want to tho, I really do.
" Austin, I need to tell you something " Ally said and I nodded. She sat up and I followed her example. She looked away, just stared at a bland wall before letting out a loud sigh and continuing " Have you ever done something and regretted it as soon as you did? "
" Where is that coming from? " I asked her.
" I have no idea how to tell you this Austin but.. Your dad- he " She didn't continue she just burst into tears. I wrapped my arms around her almost instantly. I just knew it. My dad came after her. I feel so stupid. He is definitely the one that hurt her and that's most certainly the person she had to go to last night. " What did he do to you? " I asked her, placing my chin on her hair.
" I can't say it " She whispered into my chest and I sighed.
" It's all alright now " I said " I won't let hurt you anymore. I'll be right here "
She pulled away and wiped away her tears. I watched as she got up and walked over to her closed. She picked out an oultfit and looked at me. " What? " She gave me another look and I sighed before shutting me eyes and lying back down on the bed. I had no idea what I was going to do tho. I can't just go to the police because... Well, Ally couldn't tell me so there has to be a reason for it. Who knows what my father threatened her with.
" Okay, we can go now " Ally said and I looked at her.
" Not just yet " I told her and patted the spot next to me " We need to talk ". She walked over to me and sat down. Her gaze was focused on her hands that she placed on her lap. I took her hands into mine and she looked up at me.
" Whatever he told you, no matter how bad it is, you have to tell me. I know it will be hard for you but you have to try. If I don't know what he told you to keep you away from telling me, then I can't help you " I told her as gently as I possibly could.
" Alright " She said " Do you want me to tell you everything? "
" Yes "
" Okay, so, um.. When you were at the hospital I figured my dad would be worried so I decided to call him. I took my phone and told Dallas I'll be right outside. I actually did call my dad and he said how it's all fine, and I can spend the night there and all. I didn't feel so well so I decided to take a walk just to clear my mind. But that was a mistake. I just got outside when somebody pulled me by my hair and covered my mouth so I wouldn't talk. He dragged me to an alley and I was scared as hell. When he finally let me go and I saw it was your dad I wanted to scream but I was so scared that I couldn't. He told me to come to your place the next day and not to tell anything to you or else. And then he um, he gave me those bruises. " She shivered but continued " The next day when I asked him what will he do if I tell you, he told me he'll kill me. "
My eyes opened wide. " Tell me what exactly, all you told me is that he hurt you "
" I can't say it Austin "
" But what the hell did he do? "
" I-I, can't " She shivered " It brings back horrible memories "
" Just tell me the first letter, that's all I need " I begged her.
" Fine " She said and bit her lip " r "
I could feel the blood going from my face. I must have turned pale as hell. Please tell me I heard her wrong! It just can't be. It can't be her. She doesn't deserve that. She doesn't deserve to be raped. No body does, let alone her. I can't believe him.
" I'll kill him " I said jumping on my feet.
" Not if I kill you first " I heard somebody say from behind me and I turned around. Of course, he was there. I felt blood boiling inside me. I felt hatred towards my own father. I just wanted him dead. No other excuse was good enough for me.
" Why? " Was I managed to say " Why her? "
" She reminds me of your mother " He said and I shook my head " I mean the real reason " I said and crossed my arms. " Fine, I like younger girls and she was just within' reach "
" That was crossing the line " I yelled and he laughed.
" It's not like you're going to do anything " He told me.
" After all this time I finally might " I yelled " How dare you hurt Ally! What do you want with her?! "
" What every man wants " he shrugged.
" No! Don't you dare do anything "
He just started walking over to Ally. I went in front of her, spreading my arms, not letting him get her. He just smirked. I felt my blood boiling. He stepped closer. My heart was in my chest. The next thing I know I was thrown out of the way and my head hit the wall. I got dizzy but tried to get up. I heard Ally screaming in the background and tried to see what was going on. I looked at where she was and saw my dad next to her. He covered her mouth with his hand and she tried to get out of his grip. She kicked and tried and hit him but after a few seconds she started to stop and soon enough she was unconscious.
I slowly stumbled across the room to where they were at. I pulled myself together and jumped on my fathers back. He tried to trow me off and didn't manage at first, but later my head started to hurt and my grip got losser. I ended up hitting the flor, landing on my back. The last thing I remember is being picked up and then everything got dark...
Ally's p.o.v
Ow! My head hurts. What happened?! Where am I?! Where's Austin?
I looked around. I was in my bedroom. Was it all just a dream? I hope so. It's odd how I wish Austin was here. How I wish to see him right at this moment. How I wish for him to be by my side.
" Ally dear you're up! " I heard my dad say and turned around.
" Oh hey.. Um, where's Austin? " I asked and saw him frown. I tensed up and jumped up from my bed " What happened? "
Then it all came back to me. Austin's dad showing up and Austin trying to protect me. Austin going unconscious and his dad trying to quiet me up but making me breath in sleeping gas in the end. That's all I know. His dad took him! Why? I don't know.
" Ally, I'm so sorry " My dad said and I desperately looked at him. Then I went all serious " I'll find him! I'll do whatever it takes! "
" Ally the police is already on it, they'll find him " My dad tried to ashore me but I shook my head. " There's no chance I'll just move on. I have to help "
" Alright " My dad knew there wasn't any point of arguing with me. He sighed and looked at me " You want me to drive you to the police station? "
" No " I stated " I'm doing this on my own! "
" Ally what are you- " My dad started but I quickly grabbed my phone and ran out. I ran out into the dark street. Where could he be? Some place his father took me to? Maybe. I really hope so. If not, I'll sourch the whole city to find him. And I swear I will find him.
I looked at my phone. It was now or never, I couldn't bear it without him by my side. The thought of him being somewhere without me was killing me. I missed his prsistance, the way he hugs me and kisses me and his gentle voice telling me it's all going to be alright. But deep inside we both knew it never would end well. Not for us anyway.
My phone rang and I recognised the caller ID. Austin. My hands shook as I pressed answer and put my phone against my ear. I knew, I just knew Austin wouldn't be the one to be on the other line so I breathed heavily as I spoke up " Where? ".
" The apartment on the other side of town " His father spoke " And hurry if you want to see him still alive " And he hung up. I looked around and saw a bus arrive at the station. I remembered taking that bus to go to Austin's father at his order. I got on the bus and took a seat next to the window. I felt somebody sit next to me and rolled my eyes. I didn't really care tho.
My mind was focused on Austin and the treat his father made. He wasn't really going to kill him. Was he? I hope not. I will do anything in my power to prevent that from happening. If somebody will die it's going to be me. It has to be, better me then him. Any day.
Austin and I had such a great time together, he filled my life with joy. He was the first one to honestly care and love me. He just changed my life and my view of it. His words touched my heart and my heart it beating for him and him alone. And it will stop for him.
I can just imagine how much better the world will be without me, but at least I know Austin will miss me. I don't want him to miss me. I want him to move on, fall in love, have a family and live his life, but I still wish for him to, every once in a while, look back to the times we had and remember me. Just remember our good and bad moments, our up's and down's, our hello and our final goodbye. Yeah, it's all I wish for and all I need from him to do after I'm gone.
I reached my station and got out of the bus, I just walked on, passing the bright lights that seemed to louse their color the more I watched them. They have been here for a while, are here now and will be here after I'm gone. They light up the way to my end and the way to my love. It's how I see Austin, as the light in my night and the star in my dark night sky.
But what if he doesn't let him go once I have arrived? What if he makes him suffer and watch me die? What if he makes me watch him die? It's all to much for me.
Here I am. I am opening the door and I am stepping inside the apartment with all the lights out and all the hope lost. But a fire burning in my chest, giving me a single dot, a single nod, a single yes, it will all wind up well. How much more could my heart had lied.
Tbc