The four decided to go to lunch and relax on the beach.
" How's Jeff?" Leland curiously asked.
Stacy looked at Alexis. " He's , um good " nodded Alexis attempting to convince
herself.
" You sure? Sore subject?" Leland asked again.
Alexis could feel her face getting red , " no everythings fine. we're all good.
" she slapped a fake smile on her face.
He could tell she was lying but didn't want to push the issue any further , she
was clearly bothered by it all. So he left it as it was and laid back enjoying
the sun.
" We're gonna head into the water ok?" Stacy told Alexis , standing up and
zipping off her hoodie. Alexis nodded and watched them walk hand in hand to the
ocean.
" I'm really like surprised at this whole thing with Stacy". She began ,
starring at them in the water. " She like tells me everything , and she like
told me they spoke but not to like this extent you know? Like I'm not bothered
by it or anythng just thought she would like tell me. " She continued , rambling
on.
" She didn't want to tell you because of the problems that you and Jeff have
been having ..." Leland cut her off.
Alexis looked at him in shock. " You knew? But you still asked!" She moved over
off the blanket the two of them were sharing.
"No she was telling Duane Lee , and he told me ,she didn't want to tell you
because she figured you didn't want to hear how happy she was becoming as you
were becoming more upset with your relationship." He said.
That comment had sent Alexis over the edge. " What the hell ! " She yelled. " I
can't even believe this , my best friend kept something from me because she
didn't think I was happy for her! How fucked up do people think I am? That's
so dick. And what's your excuse for asking if you already knew that me and him
were having problems?"
Leland stood quiet. Alexis huffed and grabbed her stuff.
" Where are you going? Don't go. Its my fault " he said as he watched
frustration build on her face
She grabbed her bag and things and walked off with out saying a word. Leland got
up and followed , calling after her.
" Can you stop , Alexis? Please? " Leland begged.
She stopped abruptly "what?" she said swinging her arms up.
" People have problems in relationships , its really ok, like not to get so
upset over , alright?" He attempted to comfort her.
" No like just its fine , I just want to go back to my hotel , I don't want to
be around Stacy or anything like that I just want to be in my room" she said
hailing down a cab.
" Alright , I'll call you later " he said. He returned back to the blanket as
Duane Lee and Stacy were approching.
"Where'd Lex go?" Stacy asked , confused.
Leland look at them and explained what had went down within the few minutes they
were in the water. " She just was like I want to be alone not by anyone , so I
just let her go .. She was really upset " he finished.
" She'll be cool , she probably just upset you didn't tell her , go back talk to
her and it'll all be ok " Duane Lee said talking to Stacy. " We'll still be around ".
The guys took her back and dropped her off at the hotel. " Call me later " Duane
Lee shouted to her as she walked quickly into the lobby.
Stacy quickly rushed up to the room , and open the room door to find Alexis
laying on the bed , tv blaring and her starring up at the ceiling. " Lexxie?"
She called to her " can we talk? " She sat down at the foot of the bed waiting
for an answer. Alexis sat up in the bed and leaned back at the head board. "
Jeff ... He's back on drugs ..." She said quietly her voice cracking.
Stacy sat back in shock and then quickly jumped over to Alexis' side embracing
her while she cried in her arms.
" Its gonna be okay babygirl.. " Stacy said rubbing her back rocking with her
best friend in her arms. Stacy was always the older sister that Alexis had never
had. " He told you? Or like what?"
" He left his bag wide open and I found the bags in his bag" she said fighting
through the tears.
Stacy stood comforting her friend and they both laid down in silence , resting
and contemplating everything thus far.
" This would explain all the fighting going on with the both of you huh? " Stacy
asked , now having it all come together.
" Mhm " Alecxis faintly responded. Stacy looked over to find her best friend
falling asleep , curled up into ball. She stood up and threw a blanket over her.