Sally's POV
Walking past Lisa's house was a common occurrence. I remember the times when I would just walk in like I owned the place. That's how close she and I were, but it's not like that anymore. After everything that has happened, I can't just walk in there and act like everything is back to normal.
Her mom was always watching. If I were to do that I could kiss my family goodbye. I continued to sit on the grass across from Lisa's house. It was a small area that was once occupied, but they took it down a year ago and never built it back up. I really missed her. Hanging out with her, talking with her, laughing with her, everything.
It really sucked that her mom had this much power over me and her. So much power to break up 7 years of friendship. That night when I had to hurt Lisa was the worst night of my life. I had to make it believable though, her mom was watching.
I couldn't risk her life and my families. I watched from across the street as Lisa talked to Jacob and Jason. She had a mark on her forehead that I couldn't really decipher what it said from where I was. It was most likely from one of her brothers. Her brothers were like the brothers I never had, well except for Dylan. He never liked me much for some reason.
I continued to watch her for some time, imagining the time we spent together. Some would call this stalking, but it was as close as I could get to her without causing problems. I would consider school, but I was forced to drop out. Officers came by a couple of times to ask why I wasn't showing up. I just explained that I was doing homeschooling now. I actually signed up to prevent further questions.
It took a lot of convincing of my parents, but they agreed. Thankfully they didn't ask too many questions.
I decided to leave before I was spotted. That wouldn't end well at all. I walked the distance it took to get to my house, which was about 25 minutes. But I didn't care. I had a lot to think about anyway.
When I arrived at my house, I realized the door was wide open. That was unusual on its own. I looked around, then slowly walked inside. It was eerily quiet. I didn't hear the sound of my 7-year-old sister or of my very talkative parents. "Hello? Mom? Dad? Bonnie?" I shouted.
I could feel the nervousness and fear building up in my stomach. I walked through the living room and the bedrooms, and there was still no sign of them. Now I was really starting to panic. They couldn't have gone anywhere. The door was left wide open!
After checking all of the rooms, I went back into the living room. There was no sight of them at all. I ran a hand through my hair. Tears were already streaming down my face when I found a note on the counter.
As you may have noticed already, your family is gone. Don't worry they are not harmed. They are simply on a little vacation. How long and permanent it is, is completely up to you. I know you told Lisa, and that was a dear mistake, but because I am not as evil as my daughter makes me out to be I won't do anything to them, yet. Don't take anything personally, besides her brothers, this is the only other way to hurt her. Sorry, you had to get stuck in the middle. Have a great day!
I stared at the note in astonishment. Before I could do anything I was knocked out.
~Overprotective~
I woke up in the same spot. My head was throbbing and when I brought my hand down from it I saw blood. I hadn't heard anyone come in at all. I looked around and immediately checked for the note, but it was gone.
She had my family. There was nothing I could do about it. They were gone. I don't know how safe they were, or if they were even still alive. For all, I know that note could be a complete lie and they were all dead.
I slowly got up, using the counter for support. As much as I didn't want to say or think it. None of this would have happened if it weren't for the twisted relationship between Lisa and her mom. Lisa's mom was going after her, but somehow I and my family got caught in the middle of it. What did we ever do?
I felt a surge of anger course through me. We didn't deserve any of this! Before I knew it I found myself right in front of Lisa's door. I didn't think about anything I was doing. I just did it out of pure anger. She was safe with all of her brothers around her. Nothing happened to her. Why did my family have to suffer and not hers?
~Overprotective~
Lisas POV (Present)
No one had dared say a word. Sally was sat in the corner sobbing her eyes out and I just sat there. Not doing anything. Not saying anything.
I think the boys were especially at a lost for words. They are hearing that their mother might have killed someone. We don't know what was true and what was a lie. Everything was all jumbled up like a freshly bought box of puzzles.
I was startled out of my thoughts when I heard a soft gasp. Grayson's hand was on my arm. "What's happened with your arm?" he whispered to me. I looked down and noticed that it was black, blue and purple and I couldn't move it at all.
This caught the attention of everyone else except Sally who still had her head between her knees.
More tears rolled down my face. Grayson rubbed them away with his thumb. "Don't cry," he said looking at me. Dylan cleared his throat and glared at Grayson. Even at a time like this he still managed to do this.
Grayson mouthed something to him, but I didn't see. I was too focused on Sally. She was like this because of my mother's actions. Whether I wanted to believe it or not this was my problem too.
Jason and Jacob both walked into the living room with a worried expression. "What happened?" Jason asked once his eyes landed on my arm. No one really knew what to say. 'Oh, our mom might have killed Sally's family and it's all my fault.'
Somehow I don't think that is the best response. Jasons' eyes landed on Sally. "Sally?" he asked walking closer to her. We all just watched as he bent down to talk to her. "Want to tell me what's going on?" he asked.
She looked up at him with teary eyes. Then she started sobbing all over again. Jason picked her up and carried her out of the living room. Everyone stayed where they were, in complete silence.
I winced when I accidentally moved my arm. The events of earlier were replaying in my head on a constant loop. Sally's face seemed so distressed. The amount of hate in her eyes was undeniable.
What more could my mother want from me? I don't understand. It's like she is just doing this for fun, just to torment me. I felt Grayson get up and the spot next to me was replaced with Jacob and Dylan sat on the other side of me.
Jacob moved my face to face his. "You know this isn't your fault right?" he asked. I just looked at him. Did I know that? I don't know. "This isn't your fault. We don't even know the whole story," he said never breaking eye contact with me.
I nodded slowly. I will go with that for now. "Now we need to get you to the hospital. I am sure your arm is broken. Can you move it all?" he asked. I tried but immediately stopped. It felt like it was stuck in place.
I shook my head, fresh tears started to come down my face. "Okay, it's okay," he said. I must have landed on it wrong because it did not look right. Jason walked back into the living room with Sally.
I looked at her nervously afraid that she would attack me again. "Lisa...I-I'm sorry," she said looking at me. It seemed like she was going to cry again. "Yeah. You should be. You broke her arm," Justin said glaring at her.
Dylan nudged him. "Dude," he whispered. I turned my attention back to Sally. What was I supposed to say? 'Yeah apology accepted, I completely understand,' because I didn't. I was still at a loss as to what actually happened.
Jason intervened when I didn't say anything. "Okay, you both need to get to the hospital," he said picking up his car keys. "Jacob how about you take Sally and I will take Lisa," Jason said. "You boys stay home. It shouldn't be that long," he finished.
I followed Jason to the car and sat in the front seat. I had to be careful about my arm and had it cradled the entire time. I just looked out at the scenery the entire time. It was still bright outside as it was only about 2:30 pm. The sun was beautiful. The flowers seemed more vibrant. The sky was clear. It looked like the perfect day, but the events of today make it the complete opposite.
"Did she tell you anything?" I asked still looking out of the window. "Only that when she got home, there was a note and no family," he said. I nodded. "What was on the note?" I asked looking at him. There had to be something on there that would convince her that her family was dead. He continued to stare ahead. "She wasn't very specific about it. She didn't have it either. Apparently, someone took it," he said.
I nodded. "She doesn't deserve this. It should be me, not her," I said softly. Tears were already starting to fall. "Don't say that, Lisa. If it were you or her, this would still be a terrible situation."
"But Mom is after me. Why did she have to get Sally involve?"
"She is trying to hurt you by hurting the ones closest to you," he said glancing at me. "I know that all too well," he mumbled. I wanted to ask him what he meant but decided against that. Theres already a lot to deal with at the moment.
We arrived at the hospital shortly with Jacob parking on the side of us. Jason got out but locked the doors before I could get out. He motioned for me to unlock it and I gave him a weird look. He opened the door and picked me up bridal style.
"Jason, my arm is broken, not my legs," I said looking at him. He smiled a small smile. "I know. I just didn't want you to walk," he said. I shrugged and leaned into him. His scent was comforting. It almost made me forget my current state but the pain in my arm made sure to remind me.
We got to the front desk and Jason explained everything. In no time we were in the examining room. I had to get an x-ray which didn't sound too bad until I got there. I literally had to stretch my arm out so that they can see the bones properly through the screen and it was the most painful thing ever.
In the end, I went with a blue cast. I would have to have it on my arm for about 6 weeks. Then come back to see how it is looking. To say the least, the entire thing really sucked. The only plus was that the doctor was really cute and he gave me an extra sticker but that's about it.
So now we were sitting in the waiting room again waiting for Sally and Jacob. I didn't know how bad her injuries were, or if they were even severe. "I thought you were going to pick like pink or something," Jason said smirking at me.
I gasped at him. He knows I hate the color pink. Especially if it is really bright pink. "You know I hate that color," I said looking up at him. He laughed. "Yeah, I know. I am just kidding," he said. Then I remembered something. "How am I supposed to shower with this thing on?" I groaned. I'm not supposed to get it wet.
"I can always help you?" he said. I scrunched my face. "Ew, no!" I exclaimed. "What? I use to change your diapers in case you forgot," he said looking at me. "Yeah, but that was different. I was a baby then," I said.
"Not really. You still look like one," he said smirking at me. "Jason! You aren't supposed to say that," I said pouting. "Aw come on. I am only kidding. It did get your mind off of things didn't it?" he asked looking at me.
He was right.
"And besides, you will always be a baby to me," he said slinging an arm around my shoulder. He was careful to avoid the cast. "And you will always be an old man to me," I said smirking at him. "Okay, now that's just mean," he said. I laughed at his expression. Jacob came and sat with us shortly after. "Where is Sally?" I asked.
"They are just stitching her up.The cut on her forehead wasn't too deep, so she should be fine," he answered. I nodded. What will she say after? Where will she stay? What's going to happen now? I couldn't stop the mass of questions rolling through my head.
"Lisa? Are you okay?" Jason asked. I nodded. I guess I was, but Sally definitely wasn't. I didn't want to speak, in fear that the waterworks would come again. Thinking of the entire situation was beginning to get tiring.
He sighed, and there was only the sound of our surroundings. "You know I will do everything to stop her, right?" he asked glancing at me. "But what if you cant?" I asked after a short moment of silence. He was silent for a while. I could practically see the clockwork in his head. I could also tell he was trying to stay calm for me.
"I will Lisa. How I do it? I'll figure it out along the way," he said. I left the conversation at that. Sally came out shortly after with a bandage wrapped around her head. It didn't look too bad. She was avoiding eye contact with everyone. We all stood up, ready to go home already.
Before we could leave, I stopped everyone. "C-can I have a moment with Sally?" I asked. Jason and Jacob exchanged looks. "Are you sure that's a good idea?" Jason asked. "It's fine. I won't attack her," Sally said softly.
Jason nodded. "Alright we will be in the car," he said. I nodded and waited for them to leave before turning to Sally. I didn't really know how to start the conversation off. Just as I was about to speak, Sally started.
"I'm sorry."
I looked at her in shock. I half expected her to still be really angry with me. "Sally-"
"No, let me finish. I was thinking irrationally. I didn't think how it would hurt you. I was just worried about my family. I knew it wasn't your fault. I'm sure if you had known you would have done something about it. I am also sorry for...breaking your arm," she said looking at my cast.
I nodded looking down. That was totally unexpected. "You don't have to accept my apology," she said.
"It's not that, Sally," I said. I don't know how to put my thoughts into words sometimes. "I understand how you felt, but it still doesn't change the fact that you thought it was my fault. That means somewhere in your head right now, you are blaming me for all of this and I don't blame you," I said.
She shook her head. "No. I don't think that" she said desperately. "You don't have to lie to me to make me feel better. I have already come to terms with that fact and I am finally going to do something about it."
"What do you mean Lisa? Look, I know I never should have done what I did, and I regret it. Trust me, Jason gave me a lot to think about. I wish I had thought about them sooner, but if you are going to do something stupid. Don't," she said.
I rolled my eyes. "My Mom has gotten away with too much. How much more is she going to get away with before someone stops her?" I asked. Her face was unreadable. I couldn't tell which emotion she was going through at the moment.
"So yes, you are right. I do blame myself for what has happened to you. After all, you aren't the target, I am."
"I never should have said that Lisa, but your brothers are handling it. You will just put yourself in danger," she said. "Well, what's the difference! You already are. Your family is," I said. When Sally didn't say anything I continued.
"I just want this all to be over. I want you and your family safe, and I want my mother gone."
Sally nodded taking in the information. I just want everything to go back to as normal as they will ever be.
~Overprotective~
Yes! I was so worried I would not be able to get another chapter out when I said I would. I worked on this chapter for 3 hours after I got home for school. We are approaching finals, so for the next two weeks, I won't have that many opportunities to update. Just a fair warning it will probably be slower, but only for the two-week period. After that, then posting will be normal.
Also, Fun fact. I did break my arm, but not because of I was tackled to the ground by an ex best-friend, but because I tripped over my brothers feet while running. I know, its pathetic I have weak bones so thats just how it is.
Anyway, Next update should be Saturday, May, 11th. I hope you enjoyed the chapter. It certainly was a struggle for me to write.
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