Never Let Go (Take My Hand) by Haken Nicola

Author:Haken, Nicola [Haken, Nicola]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2014-03-19T11:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seventeen

Chris

When my alarm went off I wanted to smash the damn thing into a million pieces. I didn’t want to wake up. I was exhausted. Every time I moved, my head felt it was going to explode, and lately whenever I’ve tried to walk it feels like my limbs are seizing up. However, the light knock on my door reminded me exactly why I had to push past the pain and get my arse into the room next door. This was likely my last chance to spend quality time with my family and I was determined to enjoy it.

“Hey, man,” Dexter said quietly once I’d summoned enough energy to get out of bed and answer the door. “Just wanted to check on you. If you don’t feel up to tonight everyone will understand.”

“Did Emmie send you round?”

“No. I was sent out to grab some food,” he explained while lifting the carrier bag in his hand. “I just don’t want you taking on too much. Em and Snickers are pretty hyped up and I can’t imagine that will do your headache much good.”

“They sound happy.” I didn’t realise I’d said the thought out loud until Dexter nodded in agreement. “I need to see them happy, Dex. I need to make the most of this time away with you all.” Again he just nodded. I like that about Dexter. I like how he doesn’t get all soppy on my arse and bizarrely I feel like he’s the only one I can really share everything with.

In the beginning I often tortured myself with the thought I was doing the wrong thing by Emily. On paper I should despise him. He’s got more baggage than an airport carousel, he broke my sisters heart and he openly admits he still struggles every day not to pick up a bottle or something stronger. If I’m completely honest with myself I gave him a second chance because Emmie loves him and I knew I didn’t have the time to see her settled with anyone else. So yeah, that probably makes me a selfish prick – I should want only the very best for my baby sister, right?

But that’s the thing. Dexter is the best thing for her. I don’t quite know how it happened but the guy has become my very best friend. It sounds bizarre seeing as I haven’t actually known him that long but I already think of him as a brother. Sure, he’s got demons, but he fights them head on every fucking day and I can only admire him for that.

Under all the layers of shit he’s been through, he’s a great guy underneath. I don’t always think he sees that himself but it’s the truth. I’ll never know the ending to his and Emmie’s story but I do know that he would give up his life to protect her. He adores her… I’ve never actually seen two people so fiercely in love before. I don’t need anything else from him. He’ll keep my sister safe.

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