Is it worth it?

by twilightgirl587

Jasper is abused constantly at home, he hides it from his friends and other family. Only one person knows, she wants to help, but he won't let her. After one accident will he finally let her help? Or will he go down without anyone knowing?

22. Chapter 21

Chapter 21: News

*Jasper Pov*

I was reading the recent letter from my dad when I heard Alice yelling my name from downstairs.

I ran downstairs "Alice whats wrong?" I asked, she pointed to the tv.

The news was on.

A breaking news report about a platoon of soldiers killed.

The area they were reporting from was the area my dad was placed.

They haven't released the names yet.

My heart stopped, I can't lose him.

I remembered he had his phone, and he was allowed one emergency call a week.

I ran to the stairs, tripping on the way up and grabbed my phone off my desk.

I heard someone in the door way but ignored them while I dialed the number.

I waited anxiously for his voice to answer.

But it never did.

"You have reached Monroe Whitlock, I can't answer but leave a message and I will try to get back to you".

I hit the end button and dialed it again. "Please answer. Please" I begged.

I tried for half an hour before I finally gave up.

I turned on my tv and switched to the news.

They were listing the names of the fallen soldiers.

One name stood out over all the others.

"Sergent Monroe Whitlock"

My breathing stopped.

Everything seemed to fade away.

Finally I turned off the tv and went downstairs.

Everyone was in the living room watching the news, they looked to me when I came in the room.

"Jasper I'm so sorry" Esme said, I shook my head.

I requested to be alone for the rest of the night, then went up to my room.

I became more restless and went to my dads room.

I sat on the bed and looked around.

He had a few pictures I noticed were small enough to fit in his wallet.

I picked them up and looked at them.

They were family pictures.

And a picture of me playing my guitar a few weeks ago.

He must have taken that while I was lost in my music.

He always knew how to catch me.

Even if I didn't notice.

A/N as promised here is a chapter. i just found out my grandma does have internet so if i can hook up i might be able to get a new chapter up tomorrow. and yes i have been up all night. who needs sleep right? :D anyway, time to pack up my stuff and load up the car for the long drive to salem. enjoy the chapter. and leave me a review. good? bad? tell me?

~Twilightgirl587~