Beyond (BOOK 1.5) by Pearl Melissa

Author:Pearl, Melissa [Pearl, Melissa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2013-10-11T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

This is hopeless.

Frickin' Adam! Did I honestly think he'd help me?

My plan sucks, and I'm not going to be able to give Dale what he so desperately wants. I step out the door and lean against the wall. My fingers are quivering as I pull out my phone and text my boyfriend. I tell him I can't make lunch and will catch him after school. I know he'll be disappointed, but I just can't face him right now. One look at those compassionate eyes and there'll be no stopping the waterworks.

I sniff and inhale slowly, trying to ward off the tears. Why the hell am I doing this anyway? I don't want Dale to move to New York!

It's what he wants. What he needs.

And I love him.

The words whistle through my brain. They're so clear and sure; I can't miss them.

I close my eyes and lightly thump my head against the wall. Bad idea. I rub my temples, willing the familiar headache away. I guess I'm just going to have to see the mayor on my own.

Checking my watch, I try to calculate how much time I have left before the end of lunch. I could try skipping out again, and if I miss 6th period, that's no big deal. I could still make it back in time for Dale to take me to physio. I poke out my tongue, hating the idea of physio. I'm so over it. The only good thing about going four times a week is that Dale now works out beside me, presenting me with a decent display of eye candy. I'd be all over him at the end of each session if my body wasn't so wasted from forcing my knee back to its former self.

My phone dings and I quickly read Dale's message. It's sweet and concerned as per usual, making me smile. But a frown soon appears as I rub my thumb over the locked screen. I slip it into the side pocket of my bag, deciding to reply later when I've thought of something comical to say. Right now, I'm feeling too frustrated.

I pull in a breath and start off down the hallway. If I am going to get to the mayor's office today, I need to get moving. I start playing with different ways of telling the mayor my story, hating each one. This is going to suck!

"Nicky, wait."

Adam's quiet words scuttle down the hallway after me.

I slowly spin back to face him. His bag is over his shoulder. He's clutching it nervously, tapping his index finger on the shoulder strap.

I don't say anything, just wait for him to catch up with me. It doesn't take long with his tall strides. He peers down at me, his forehead scrunched with worry.

"Okay, I'll come."

My mouth drops open. "You'll come? To talk to your dad?"

Adam shakes his head. He almost looks as if he's in physical pain. His eyes are so filled with anguish. "No," he whispers. "I'll come with you to talk to the mayor.

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