Chapter 15

Thank you to all my awesome readers. Much love to all of you!

I have decided to make Ethan a little older, just a creative decision for my story lol He is a 17 year old junior instead of a 16 year old sophomore.

Some questions from the last chapter.

Has Amy moved on from Ricky? Maybe

Will Jay take her back? I think so.

Will Ricky fight for Amy? Do you think he would?

Ben POV

It has been 2 weeks since I last saw Adrian and talked to her, I feel like the walls are closing in on me. I miss her like crazy. My Dad's advice at the moment is "Son, you are very young. If it is written in the stars it will happen." My phone rings and it is an unknown number.

I answer, "Hello."

She says, "May I please speak with Mr. Benjamin Boykewich?"

I reply, "This is him. "

She says, "Hi, I'm Janet Ross, I'm an editor for HarperCollins Publishers. I read your novel and I couldn't put it down, I read it within 48 hours. We would love to meet with you to talk about getting it published with our company?"

I say, "Yes, Thank you so much. I'm in New York right now but I can be over there by the time you schedule the meeting."

She says, "It is Friday, so I will schedule the meeting for Monday morning at 10am."

I say, "Perfect, thank you again!"

She says, "You are welcome, and thank you."

Once I hang up the only person I want to call is Adrian. I get out my phone and I'm about to call but I don't because I need to let her move on and live her life with Omar. So instead I call my Dad, "I'm coming back home tomorrow, HarperCollins called and they want to publish my novel!"

My Dad says, "Benjamin, that is great news, I am so happy and proud of you Son!"

I say, "Thank you Dad, that means a lot to me."

The following day…..

After my long flight home, I go to the baggage claim to get my stuff and I hear a familiar voice yell "Benito, my Benito!"

I smile and turn around to see Maria ready to leap into my arms. After our embrace I ask, "What are you doing here?"

She says, "Aren't you excited to see me Benito?"

I say, "Of course, I'm just wondering."

She says, "My father has some business and I wanted to come see my favorite American boy."

I say, "How was your flight?"

She says, "So Boring!"

I say, "Mine too. My driver is probably waiting outside. You want to meet me at my house later?"

She says, "I can go with you now, I tell my father real quick."

I say, "Sounds good. Let's get some lunch first."

Once we get in the car I ask, "What do you feel like eating?"

She says, "Greasy American type of food."

I say, "I don't know what you mean."

She says, "Like fried, fatty bar food."

I ask my driver, 'Where is the best food like that around here?"

He replies, "I've heard that O'Hara's Bar and Grill is really good."

I say, "Off to there then."

Ashley POV

These past 2 weeks I have been tutoring Ethan but I don't know if there is a whole lot of tutoring going on, more like making out. Tonight I'm having him over to study, Amy is at work and Grace is staying with her boyfriend.

I'm going over some homework with him and he says, "You are so beautiful. I can't concentrate, I can only think about kissing your perfect lips."

I laugh and say, "If you want to continue kissing these lips you need to graduate high school."

He laughs and says, "Fine, I would rather make out with my hot girlfriend but we can study instead."

I say, "I have a plan, we can play a game. For every right answer I take off a piece of clothing. For every wrong answer you take off a piece of clothing?"

He says, "I love this game already."

10 minutes later we are both down to our underwear.

I say, "One last question, ooo this is a tough one."

Before reading the question, I look at him and say, "Someone is really excited to play this game."

He gets the question right and I take off everything, he starts kissing me passionately.

I quickly grab a condom from my purse and we have sex for our first time.

Afterwards we both say, "That was amazing."

He says, "Let's do it again?"

I laugh and say, "First let me catch my breath and get some water."

Amy POV

It has been pretty busy at work tonight. I finally get to my last table for the night. When I walk up to the table I see that it is Ben and Maria. I smile and say, "Hey guys."

They both say, "Hello."

Ben says, "Wow Amy, I didn't know you work here?"

I see him try not to stare at the slutty uniform they have us wear.

I say, "Yeah, I started working here because I heard you can make good money here."

He says, "I bet."

We all laugh and I take their order. I go to the computer to put in there order and afterwards I get out my cell phone and send a group text to Grace and Adrian.

"You'll never guess who Ben just showed up at the restaurant with?"

The first one to respond is Adrian, "Who?!"

Grace says, "Dylan?!"

I respond "Maria!"

Adrian, "I can't believe he would still be interested in that Spaghetti eating slut bag."

Grace, "ROFL"

I reply, "LMAO"

They look like they have a good time together and once Ben and Maria leave, there is only two guys left at the bar and we are about to close in 15 minutes. One of the guys at the bar is a complete creep who keeps on hitting on Kayla and I.

Jack is inside waiting for Kayla to get out of work so they can go on a late date.

I go into the restroom to put my hair up and wash my hands. I grab a paper towel to dry my hands.

I feel someone grab me from behind; he puts his hand around my mouth so I can't scream. Then he shoves me into the wall and I hit my head pretty hard.

I back kick him with all my strength. He yells, "You fucking bitch."

He punches me hard 3 times, twice in my lower back and once in my ribs. I'm in so much pain so I stop fighting him because I have no more strength. He shoves me back against the wall with my face still facing the wall so I can't see him.

He starts groping me and my sobbing continues. He rips off my skirt.

I pray to God, "Please help me."

Just then Kayla comes in the restroom looking for me.

she screams, "Jack help!"

The guy takes off running and pushes Kayla out of the doorway.

Kayla runs over to me and gets out her phone to call 911.

She says, "Amy, are you okay?"

I say, "I'm in so much pain, I can't breathe."

She says, "The ambulance will here soon and they will take you to the hospital."

Jack POV

Once Kayla screams for me, I see that creepy guy from the bar run out of the ladies restroom and I quickly run at him and punch him with all my strength. He goes down hard and can't get back up. The ambulance gets here first to take Amy to the hospital. Shortly after the police arrest the guy and get our statements from what happened.

Kayla calls Amy's parents.

I call Ricky.

He says, "Jack it's late. I'm not going out again tonight."

I say, "It's Amy, she was attacked at work and they have taken her to the hospital."

Ricky says, "Oh my God, I will be right over."

Kayla and I both go to the hospital to check on Amy.

When we get there they are doing a CT scan of her head and ribs. Once they are finished with that they bring her into her room and we are able to see her.

Kayla asks, "How are you doing?"

Amy says, "They gave me some pain medication so I'm okay now. Thank you guys so much for saving me."

I say, "Of course Amy."

Amy's parents get there and are asking the nurse a bunch of questions.

The nurse asks us to wait in the waiting room.

Adrian POV

After Amy's text I go for a long walk, Omar is going over some of his work stuff anyways. After my walk I start heading home and I call Grace.

I say, "I know I shouldn't be jealous about Ben and Maria but I can't stop thinking about it! It is driving me insane."

Grace says, "I know what you mean, I felt similar when Jack was with Madison. Not now though because I truly love Shane. Maybe you aren't truly in love with Omar?"

I say, "Grace, I don't know what I am with him or anyone!"

Grace says, "Just calm down. Remember Maria lives in Italy."

I say, "What if she moves here, what if she moves in with Ben?!"

Grace says, "Adrian, Ben does have to move on if you are going to be with Omar."

I say, "I know but not yet. Can't he just wait a little while longer while I get my shit together?"

Grace says, "You aren't thinking clearly, it's not like he proposed to her or anything."

I say, "You know how Italian people are, they are probably kissing one minute and married the next."

Grace laughs and says, "You are crazy sometimes, but I love you."

I say, "Love you too, Thanks for letting me vent."

Grace says, "Oh crap, I just got a text from Jack that Amy is in the hospital that she got attacked by some guy at work. I better go visit her."

I say, "Oh wow poor Amy. Make sure you send my love."

Ricky POV

I'm so worried about Amy. I'm in tears trying to get dressed quickly.

I call my Mom and Dad.

Margaret answers, "Ricky is everything okay?"

I say, "I don't know, Amy was attacked and is in the hospital. John is sleeping; can you please come watch him?"

She says, "Oh baby, I will be right over."

Once she gets here, I take off in a hurry.

Once I get to the hospital everyone is in the waiting room.

Anne comes to the waiting room and says, "She is going to be fine, she just has some bruised ribs and a concussion. They have given her pain medication for all that. You guys are all great friends for coming but Amy is real emotional and doesn't want to see anyone yet. You guys can visit her when she gets home tomorrow, she has to stay overnight because of the concussion. And Kayla and Jack thank you so much for getting to her. Who knows what else could have happened if you didn't get there in time."

I ignore Amy's request and move past Anne to go see her.

Once I get to the room, I see George hugging her as she is crying.

She asks him to get her some more ice.

I say, "Are you doing okay?"

Amy says, "Yes, I've just never had something so scary happen to me before."

I say, "I'm so sorry this happened to you Amy, I wish I would have been there to protect you."

She says, "I know Ricky but it's not your fault. There are sick people in this world."

She starts to cry some more, I sit on the bed next to her and move the hair out of her face.

I lay back and pull her into my arms to hold her.

She says, "Thank you for coming."

I say, "Of course Amy."

She says, "I'm sorry I will try to stop crying all over your shirt."

I say, "You cry as much as you need too."

She cries until she falls asleep in my arms and I kiss her forehead. I spend the whole night thinking about how I want to kill this guy.

Then I start to think of ways I can get Amy back, I want her to be my wife.

I think about all this until I fall asleep too.

In the morning when I wake up, I see George spent the night in the chair there in the room with us. I quietly and carefully get out of the bed so I don't wake Amy up. I have to get home to take John to daycare and then go to work.

The next chapter is a big one so you won't want to miss it ;) I will update when there is at least 5-7 reviews. Thanks again for all the love!