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.” Garrett said then he recalled what they said.They thought they were going to a party, got kidnapped and tied up.They didn’t say anything else.They didn’t mention Christy or Mark.Thankfully.“You were tied up as well?”“Yes.” I said.“How did you get free?” Ethan asked.Adrenaline kicked in and I did.“Do I have to give details?” I asked.They shook their heads.“It’s fine.Did Denise attack you after you got free?” Garrett asked.“Yes.”“How did she get stabbed?” Ethan asked.“I heard someone coming from behind me when I went to check on Rachel, my other teacher, she had the knife in her hand and I defended myself.” I said wiping my eyes.“We struggled with the knife…when she landed on me, it struck her.”I killed one of Mom’s friends.She was suppose to be family.“It’s okay to be…feeling…how do I say this?” Ethan said.He leaned in closer and looked at me.“It’s normal for victims of something like this to be scared.” I rested my shaky hand on the couch and tried to make it stop.“PTSD happens all the time.”“I killed someone.” I whispered and the room went quiet.I stared at my hands as I thought about it.It what’s worse is that it was two people.I nodded because I just want to get this over with.I do not have PTSD.I’m not crazy or dealing with crazy shit.Okay…maybe I am.“Some officers talked with your doctor and they said you have several wounds on your body.How many do you have exactly?” Garrett asked.“One on my neck, my left side…my shoulder and thigh.” I said barely over a whisper.I feel like a piece of meat.All chopped up.“Your doctor also mentioned you had a wound caused before last night.Is it related?” Garrett asked.Ethan knows about this.I nodded.I was Giovanni’s cutting board.I seriously feel like it.I brought the water bottle Declan gave me back to my lips and drank.“Is that it?” Ethan asked.“Isn’t that enough.” I said.I’m all cut up now.I guess it’s only right because that’s how I feel inside.It’s been a long time since I actually felt right inside.Like I belong.I shifted my body a little to get comfortable but doing that made my water bottle slip from my hands and land on my thigh.I shut my eyes and groaned in pain as my fingernails dug into the couch.OHMYGOD! That fucking hurt.I slowly released my grip on the couch and took a deep breath when the pain went away.“Are you okay?” Scarlett asked.I nodded.I was stared at for awhile and out of nowhere I remembered being pushed into the mirror back at that house.I felt my back getting sliced up, right? But my back doesn’t hurt.I don’t think it happened.I probably dreamt that too.My memory is foggy.Must be the pills.“I’m sorry to ask…but…did you stab him? Giovanni.Your prints were the only ones on the knife aside from his.” Garrett asked.I nodded.“You lost a lot of blood during the struggle…you guys were lucky that the police got an anonymous call.” Ethan said looking around.My eyes shot up.“Who called it in?” I asked.“They didn’t leave a name but it was a man.” Ethan eyed me.“It was quick.He mentioned Willow Road and said someone needed help.”“Could have been a neighbor.” I said eyeing my friends.Garrett nodded.“Probably.Police went door to door asking and one of them said they saw a car drive farther down the road.There was only a foreclosed house there so it raised some flags.”I nodded.They don’t know about Mark and Christy and I don’t want them involved either.I don’t even want to tell them about Giovanni.I can’t tell them about Giovanni.Not after what happened this summer.And what about Drew? He’s been trying to help me.What is he finds out I just get into trouble? He’ll think what happened was not an accident.I don’t want my friends to think I wanted that.“All right…that’s everything.If we have more questions, we’ll let you know.” Ethan said.“Wait.” I tried to sit up straighter.“Is this on the news? Or is it about to be?” I asked.I really hope not.“The press is a pain in the ass.” He said.“What do they know?” I asked.Ethan eyed me.“Very little.Just that there was a kidnapping and homicide at the residence.” I tried not to be affected by hearing that.“Is there any way…that the whole story doesn’t get out? I mean…” I stared at the coffee table.“I don’t want to be reminded about what happened before last night.” I said looking up at the officers.“I didn’t report the rape…so no one will connect the dots.If the police can keep that part out of the media–”“I understand.” Ethan said.“We’ll take care of it.Don’t worry.” Okay, that’s good.I don’t want people finding out about me.About anything.Ethan stood up and grabbed something from his front pocket.“Almost forgot.” He handed me another small clear evidence bag with my phone and license in it.Officer Ryans and Officer Miles said a few more things then they walked to the front door.Mom followed them out.“I’ll see you tomorrow? If it’s okay?” I heard Garrett say.“Yes.” Mom replied.She walked back in with a smile.When she saw me, it faded.“Do they have more questions for me?” I asked.“No.Why?” She asked.“Officer Miles said he’ll come by tomorrow.” She smiled.“Emily, you do not want to hear about my personal life.” She said.I knew something was going on between them.“Ooh, Mom’s having sex.” I said turning to Declan.“Are you okay with that?” He rolled his eyes and Scarlett laughed.He just has to get use to use girls having men in our lives.I turned to everyone sitting in the living room and locked eyes on Liam.“Didn’t you come here with your dad?”“I took my own car.” He said.“Is it okay with you if I stay a little longer?” The way Tiffany’s looking at him…I can’t kick him out.She’s almost at the drooling point.She caught my eye and nodded.She wants him here.Okay, he has to stay.“What harm is another person, right?” I said.“Is anyone hungry?” Mom asked.All the arms in the room shot up except for mine.“Okay.I can cook something quick.” She said walking into the kitchen but not before walking up to me and kissing my forehead.“I’m glad all of you are okay.”Tiffany moved her chair closer to me and searched my face.I wish I knew what she was thinking.“You know, Em.I still love you and all but I’m so fucking pissed right now.I can’t believe you didn’t tell me you have a tattoo.We talk about everything and you didn’t–”“What?!” Scarlett and Declan said at the same time.“Oh.” Tiffany said widening her eyes.“They didn’t know?”“Nope.” I said.Only Mark and Christy know.“Now that they do…what is it?” Sophie asked.It’s weird having her here.Talking to me.Like we use to do.“I didn’t really see it.” They were tied up in a basement…“A lotus flower.” I said.“Doesn’t that mean something about going through a bad time then you get right back on your feet or something like that?” Scarlett asked.“Why would you get–” Her eyes widened when she realized what she said.“Yeah…something like that.” I said.“When did you get it?” Bryan asked.“In the summer.” I said.“How? You were seventeen.” Declan asked.Like that mattered.“Um…Declan, I have my ways.” I said.That sounds bad.“I didn’t mean…I didn’t fuck the guy, if that’s what you’re thinking.I have other ways.I’m not an innocent girl but I’ve got a bad side.”Declan raised an eyebrow.“Yeah, right.You…with a bad side.You drink…that’s about it.” he said.I shrugged my good shoulder.“Whatever.” I said.No one has to believe me.“Enough about that.Liam, how’s Kaylie?” I asked changing the subject.“She’s still waiting for you to bring her to the park.” He said.“I promise I will when I can.” I said.She’s so cute.So we started talking about siblings.Zach didn’t really mention his younger brother, Justin, and I thought was weird.Guess he’s not that okay with being around me yet.I get it [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]