You Saved Me Once Book 1 novel Chapter 8

“A week-long of exams, and this is what I get to come home to.” Adam says.

Adam is trying to stay calm.

His sarcasm almost makes up for this fucked up situation. I knew his sarcasm was to hide that he was fucking pissed. He’s hurt, I can tell.

“You said you watched him all day, and it took that long? If you even cared about them, why-why didn’t you go over there? Better yet, call Ms. Kristen, before it escalated?” He asks.

“Come on Alex, you’ve known him almost your whole life, and you couldn’t recognize him?” Adam asks. I scrunch my hair.

I can recognize Hayes anywhere, but I didn’t see Hayes. I didn’t know who was hurting Ms. Kristen, she’s been hurt before. That’s why I called the cops.

I want to say this aloud, but I stay silent. I’m quiet, in fear I’ll say something, I’d regret. Instead, I pick at my wet hair, breathing through the minimal, cold air.

“What’s going to happen to him?” My voice is low, it hurts now.

“They’re probably going to hold him overnight since his mom will be too fucking drunk, to do anything.” I can hear the sadness in Adam’s voice.

“I’ll go next door and talk to her.” I say.