Lucas's POV

It was really hard to watch Rowan suffer through that day of her abortion. You never want to see someone you love in that much pain. I knew she needed time to grieve so I didn't want to bother her with my worrying. I know her family is there for her and she needs time to heal. I want nothing but that for her she meant the world to me. I know I've always had feelings for her romantically but this wasn't about that. I'm supporting her as a friend before anything else. I learned the hard way that only expecting more was going to cost me my best friend. I wasn't ever going to let that happen again.

My phone rang. "Hello? I answered.

"Hey Lucas." Rowan's voice rang in my ear.

I smiled. "It's so good to hear your voice."

"It's good to hear your voice too." She giggled.

It's great to hear her laugh again. "How are you doing?" I asked her, hoping she was okay.

"Better." She said and I sighed in relief. "Do you want to come over and talk about things?" Rowan asked me.

"I do but I don't have a ride." I mentioned.

"That's fine we'll pick you up." She offered and I accepted.

I couldn't wait to see her and give her a big hug. I could tell she was actually doing better by voice. It made me really happy to know.

Jamie's POV

I knocked on my sister's door and walked in to see her sitting on her bed. I wanted to make sure she was still doing okay. I know Kendall could easily still be texting or calling her and I wasn't going to let her have to go through that again. I wanted him put away so she didn't have to jump at every sound she hears, so she wouldn't be freaked out to fall asleep. It wasn't fair the things she had to suffer through that he wouldn't ever even know.

"Hey how are you feeling?" I asked my sister.

She looked up and smiled. "Better." Rowan admitted as she put her computer off to the side.

It was music to my ears. "I'm glad." I sat down. "You know I'm really proud of how you handled everything with you and mom and dad." I was so intensely proud of my sister.

She glowed. "Thank you it means a lot coming from you." Rowan leaned over and hugged me.

"You know I know that you're scared of coming forward but I think after the way you've handled everything that you're strong enough." I pleaded for her to agree.

She sighed. "Jamie I know you want that but it's my decision and it's not going to be influenced by anyone else." Rowan stood up. "This choice is mine." She explained.

"I know I'm sorry." I apologized.

She put on her jacket. "Don't be but you should know that I have made my choice." My sister looked at me. "I'm just not ready to talk about it right now."

"Okay, I understand." I stood up and pulled her into a hug. "Whatever it is, I'm not going anywhere." I assured her.

"Could you give me a ride over to Lucas?" Rowan asked me and I nodded.

Rowan's POV

I got into Jamie's car and waited for him to drive me to pick up Lucas as promised. I wanted to see him and thank him for being there for me. I needed his energy around me because I had finally chosen to report Kendall. It wasn't an easy decision but after Sabrina told me I needed to be a voice for other woman. It got me thinking and I knew she was right. If I could prevent him from never doing this again and warn other girls to get out at the first sign of abuse then it's a win. I owe that to other woman but also to myself.

I called Jamie as I sat in his car waiting. "Are you coming?" I asked once he answered.

"Yeah sorry Row. Dad needs with something I'll be down in ten minutes." He said apologetically.

"Okay I'll listen to the radio I guess." I said before hanging up.

I started the start and put on the radio. I waited a few minutes before getting frustrated. I was annoyed he made me wait in the car, I got out of the car and slammed it shut.

"Back in the car!" Kendall appeared in front of me, startling me I jumped so high. "We need to talk." He demanded as he opened the door and threw me in.

I screamed for help but no one heard me. He pushed me aside to the passengers seat and locked the doors after getting in himself. "Let me go Kendall. I'm serious." I wasn't scared anymore I was angry.

"Not until we talk about this." He pulled out of the parking lot and started driving Jamie's car.

I was so mad he was still trying to take more from me. "So talk?" I wasn't playing along anymore. There was nothing left for him to take.

"How are you doing? You and the baby?" He asked me, as he glanced over.

I looked out the window, with no emotion. "I took care of the problem." I turned back to see the look on his face.

"What are you talking about?" He asked and I didn't answer. "What are you saying to me Rowan?!" Kendall yelled with fear in his own voice.

I looked at him, confused. "I got an abortion Kendall." I wasn't scare anymore.

Kendall slammed on his breaks and his face filled with pain. "You did what?!" He was shocked.

It felt good knowing I got to take something from him.

Josh's POV

I got done my shift at work and I headed home instead of getting together with Sabrina. Instead I spent all day ignoring her calls. I was in love with Sabrina but I was so nervous about her wanting to be intimate with me. There was something that I've kept from her for a long time because I worried about people knowing. I didn't want her to be hurt by my lying. I loved her the same as I always have but I worried that she might never be able to look at me the the same ever again. I couldn't be with her that way if she didn't know the truth. I wasn't that guy and I never wanted to be. I'm too in love to walk away.

I walked into the front door and saw Jamie with my brother. "What are you doing here?" I asked Jamie, confused.

Jamie laughed. "Teaching dad how to use this dumb app."

"I don't know why it has to be so complicated." Cory said with frustration.

"No, I mean didn't you take Rowan to Lucas' house?" I asked them.

Jamie looked over at me. "Oh not yet. Speaking of Rowan, I gotta go take her." He looked at my brother. "Bye dad."

"Bye son." Cory said staring at his phone.

I stood there confused. "Rowan isn't here and neither is your car."

Cory stood up and looked at me with concern. "What is going on?" He said and Jamie pulled out his phone, calling Rowan.

"I was just downstairs taking the trash out. The car isn't there." I worried what that meant.

Kendall and my brother looked at each other and back at me. "No answer." Jamie said as he hung up the phone. I knew we all were afraid of the same thing.

I called Sabrina and Jamie called Lucas but neither of them had heard from her. It had to have been Kendall. Jamie felt so bad not keeping his eye closer on her but we all were so strict with her being alone since we found out what happened. He must have been watching the house to know the exact moment she was alone and that was so creepy.

Rowan's POV

Kendall pulled over to the side of the road and freaking out about my abortion which confused me. All it would have done was proven the pain he caused me even more. He was genuinely hurt by this.

"How could you?" He broke down into tears, it was more than surprising I was shocked.

I stared at my ex boyfriend standing in front of me weeping over something he didn't deserve to be upset about. "I didn't want this Kendall. I didn't ask for this." I explained with all the pain he caused me he didn't deserve an explanation.

He shook his head. "We could've been a family!" Kendall shouted with pain in his voice. "You, me and the baby." He smiled as the tears ran down his face.

My eyes widened. "A family? Are you crazy?" I looked into his eyes and he looked so hopeful. "Kendall you've ruined my life and expect me to want to build a family with you?" I was confused, hurt and angry.

"No." Kendall laughed with no humor. "No Rowan I know you still love me." He said in a serious voice.

I raised my eyebrow. "What?" I was disgusted that he would still believe I loved him and his behavior confused me.

"We're in love!" He exclaimed as looked at him with confusion. "We love each other and you're going to have my baby." Kendall said so calmly as if the last few minutes never happened.

That was the moment I realized that Kendall wasn't some evil guy taking advantage of a weak girl. He was mentally ill and unstable. It didn't excuse any of his actions but it explained them. I felt better knowing he couldn't help it and that it could've been anyone. I was in shock.


Author's Note:

It's been awhile about that I was stuck in life you know and when that happens what inspires you to write? Nothing, I hope you like this chapter and I hope you let me know what you think because it impacts the story more than you think.