Chapter 3

Cody's P.O.V

I couldn't believe it. They really think I raped Bailey. I know zack doesn't think so. He thinks I don't have the ability to do it. But I can see it in Mosby's and Tutweiller's eyes, they are not sure that I am innocent anymore. And I couldn't blame them, the chief security officer made up a pretty convincing story. Detectives look for three things in a criminal; Motive, opportunity and means. So it seems that my anger towards Bailey was the motive and I had no alibi so there is the opportunity and since I was a man I had the means to do it (even though zack wouldn't agree with it). The only thing missing was proof.

"Look" I said "That is a really convincing story but you don't have any proof to prove that"

"But we will, very soon" he said cutting a piece of my hair

"This is the proof" he said showing me the hair he had just cut off. "We will match your DNA against the DNA we found at the crime scene"

I couldn't help but smile. Finally I began to see some light.

"There is a way out of this" I sighed in relief

"yes,But until the DNA results come out you are not allowed to see Bailey or leave the ship" said the chief security officer.

I was pretty Okay with not leaving the ship part but not seeing Bailey was somewhat difficult. My heart aches to think that I couldn't be by her side when she needed me the most.

Zack's P.O.V

I sighed in relief after hearing about the whole DNA thing. For a moment I thought Cody will be arrested.

"Can we go now" I asked finally.

" Yes, you can but remember I am watching you" said the chief security officer pointing to Cody.

As we walked back to the cabin I noticed that something was bothering Cody.

"What's the matter bro" I asked Cody

"I don't know" he said "I feel bad about Bailey, I feel like it's all my fault. And to make things worse I can't be by her side when she needs me the most. "

"Oh, don't worry" I said " I am sure London will take good care of her"

"Seriously, London" said Cody

"Oh, I see why you are so concerned. Don't worry bro; I will take care of her"

"Really, that means a lot to me. Thanks zack"

"No problem"

Cody's P.O.V

Zack agreeing to take care of Bailey was a big relief for me. But still deep down I felt bad about Bailey. How can anyone do this to Bailey? She was the most innocent girl I knew. Of course my play didn't portray her character as an innocent one. Then it hit me. Two weeks ago I was too angry with her that I didn't see her innocence. If me, being the man in love with her and being the man who knew her better than anyone else couldn't see her innocence how can I expect others to see it. I had no one to blame but myself for what happened to Bailey. Poor Bailey, She must have always imagined her first time to be magical but what she got was horror instead. The more I thought about it the more it pained me. And soon I cried myself to sleep.

Zack's P.O.V

It has been 3 days since the incident happened. I was sitting next to Bailey watching her sleep. She hadn't shown any progress yet. When she was awake she would stare at the walls. I tried talking to her but she didn't respond. My heart pained to see her in this condition. I could only imagine what Cody was going through. Usually I avoided situations like this, but I couldn't avoid this one. I had to do this for Cody. "At least she is not feeling any pain" I told myself. Suddenly her facial expressions changed. She didn't look at peace any more. She was having a nightmare. And before I could do anything she shouted "No…" and with that she woke up. She was breathing very fast. There was fear in her eyes. I quickly pulled her in to a hug. "It's ok" I told her "It was only a dream"

After a few seconds she pulled away and looked at me.

"Zack" she said still breathing heavily and shaking from the nightmare.

"They…. They…They….." she stammered with tears pouring out of her eyes.

I cupped her face gently in my palms and said "I know, I know what they did. But you are safe now. I will never let anyone hurt you again." Then she buried her face in my chest and started to cry.

Cody's P.O.V

I was in my room trying to study, when someone knocked on the door. I quickly got up and open the door. It was zack and he seemed happy. How could he be happy at a time like this?

"Hey, Cody" he said

"Hey, you look happy" I replied

"well, Bailey just came out of the shock"

"Really" I said smiling from ear to ear. I was so relieved to hear that.

"How is she?" I asked, then Zack's smile disappeared

"Well, she cried herself to sleep"

"oh" I sighed "I guess that's normal for someone who went through what she did"

"Yes" replied Zack "But the important thing is she is one step closer to recovering"

"Zack, I am really glad that you are there by her side. You are a really great brother."

Bailey's P.O.V

Life has been really hard for me ever since I recovered from the shock. It was really hard to deal with the pain, fear and anxiety that filled my thoughts. Images of what happened that night kept replaying inside my head. No matter how hard I tried I couldn't stop thinking about it. I could still hear one of those men screaming at me, "Don't you act all innocent on me, I saw the play, you whore...". Yes, the play, that was what destroyed my life. And to think that it was written by the man I loved, Cody Martin. I can't believe I fell for his act. I thought he really loved me. I even thought about getting back together with him after Woody's sister came on board. I couldn't believe it, the man I love hates me so much that he didn't even have the decency to come and see me after what happened. Yes, it has been 3 days since I recovered but he hasn't visited me once. "Why am I even thinking about him?" I asked myself. He is the reason for all my pain and suffering. I will never forgive him for that, never.

Cody's P.O.V

It has been 3 days since Bailey recovered. I wanted to go and see her but I couldn't. The stupid DNA test results haven't arrived yet. I was getting impatient by the minute. Zack said that Bailey is recovering fast. He even managed to get her to laugh at one of his lame jokes.

"Hello Cody" I heard someone say. I looked up, it was Mr Mosby.

"Hello Mr Mosby" I Said

"Good news" he said "The DNA results are back, and you are off the hook"

"Really?"

"Yes, and I am sorry I ever doubted you"

"So I can see Bailey now?"

"Yes you can"

I waited until my shift at the towel counter to finish and then rushed to see Bailey. When I got there Bailey was alone staring at the wall just like the last time I saw her. I walked closer to her. She didn't notice me coming in.

"Bailey" I said gently placing my hand on her shoulder to which she panicked and looked at me with anger in her eyes.

"You?" she shouted "what are you doing here?"

"Bailey, I…I just came… to" I stammered

"To see if I was dead?" she screamed "No Mr Martin I am not dead, Unlike in your play I am still alive"

I was shocked by her reaction.

"Bailey" I barely managed to say. "I am so sorry about the play, Please forgive me"

"Sorry" she repeated " Is sorry going to change anything? Do you know what I had to endure because of your play? Do you know what those guys did to me? No, Mr Martin, I am never going to forgive you for this. Never."

"Bailey" I said almost in tears

"Just get the hell out of here. I don't ever want to see your face ever again"

To be continued…

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