Misjudged by Elizabeth Sarah

Author:Elizabeth, Sarah [Elizabeth, Sarah]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Sarah Elizabeth
Published: 2013-07-26T05:00:00+00:00

9.

Holly.

Neil and I arrived home a little before two o’clock this morning. I couldn’t get to sleep, so we both laid on the couch together and watched old black and white movies until around six, which is when Neil finally decided to head to bed, and so I went to my room.

Ryan walked away from us when he found out the reason why Brandon acted the way he had, and as far as I know, he hasn’t come home yet. He was making a call on his cell as he left us, so I’m assuming the call he was making was to Brandon.

I want to go and speak with Brandon, call him, or even message him, but I have no clue what I would say. I’m sorry? Sorry doesn’t seem like a strong enough word when I think back to how stupid I was last night. I almost, almost, drank the tainted water. He’s right. I was naïve and I feel completely ashamed of myself.

I know I need to thank him. If he hadn’t grabbed the drink away from me, well, I don’t even want to think about what might have happened. He could’ve been thrown back in jail, but he still took the risk, and he took the risk for me.

When Neil told me it was Brandon’s girlfriend who died from the overdose, I think my heart stopped beating for a moment. I still feel numb as well as physically, mentally, and emotionally drained. During the walk back here, Neil became choked up a couple of times when he spoke about her. He told me they’d all attended high school together and that Brandon’s girlfriend was in a grade level below them. He said she and Brandon hadn’t gotten together until after they’d graduated from high school, which was around the same time that he and Ryan decided to take time out to travel together.

It’s almost eight o’clock, and as I throw on a pair of jeans and a sweater, I hear the front door open. Surprisingly, I don’t have a hangover this morning, but I do feel as though I need to get some air and maybe grab a coffee.

“Alex,” Ryan greets me grimly as I make my way out of my room. “How are you feeling?” He looks exhausted and is still wearing the same clothes as he had on last night, so he can’t have come home before now.

“Did you speak with him?” I can’t help the sadness in my voice, and then I feel the tears prickling into my eyes again.

He nods and his smile is tight. Is that it? He’s not going to tell me anything else? I have so many questions, so many things I want to know. “I’m gonna go and catch some sleep. You look like you could use some yourself,” he says, while stifling a yawn.

“I’m sorry for ruining your first official gig last night,” I say sadly, as he takes off his jacket. “I’m sorry ...” I don’t usually get tearful, but under these circumstances it’s impossible to avoid.

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