Helios Exposed (The Helios Chronicles #2) by Tawa M. Witko

Author:Tawa M. Witko [Witko, Tawa M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B01MT9ERRD
Goodreads: 33875681
Publisher: Winyan Press, LLC
Published: 2017-02-21T00:00:00+00:00

16 Tumbling Down

The next day went slower than imaginable for Andrew. Just as he had done the previous day he went through the motions, not conversing with anyone. He was tired, having gotten little sleep the night before. His heart and mind were heavy with regret and anger at the way things were turning out. When it was time to leave at the end of the day, he was the first person out the door not saying bye to anyone. He lit his cigarette as he made his way to the subway station, ignoring everyone he passed. As usual there were no seats available so he stood as close to the exit as possible. Normally he enjoyed the 'soundtrack' of the subways, people cursing and conversing around him, often finding their daily dialogue and struggles somewhat amusing. But not today, today he wanted to drown them all out but unfortunately he couldn’t, instead he listened carefully and when they called his stop he pushed his way out of the car as quickly as possible. As he came out onto the street, he quickly dug out his pack of cigarettes and lit up again. He maneuvered through the throngs of pedestrians towards his home, well, his home for now as he suspected that the news from Mr. Bennett was not good since Madison had not texted him yet.

“Harrison!”

He heard his name being called and looked towards the voice. He stopped and sighed as he saw a familiar face approaching him. He almost wanted to laugh at the absurdity of it all and how absolutely nothing seemed to be going in his favor.

“What?” Andrew replied coolly, dropping his cigarette and stepping on the remains.

“I know about you,” Kurtis practically growled as he pushed Andrew back, startling him.

Andrew narrowed his eyes and tried to contain his anger. “What the hell are you talking about now?”

“Does Madison know you’re a rapist?” Kurtis asked louder than Andrew would have liked as several people glanced their way.

“Madison knows everything about me...” Andrew started to say but was cut off when Kurtis hit him across the face.

“That’s bullshit! No way would she be with you if she did,” Kurtis hissed as he swung again.

Andrew ducked and hit him twice in the gut causing him to drop to his knees and huddle over. “Leave me the hell alone. I don’t want to hurt you.”

Andrew knew that was a lie because in reality he wanted to pummel the man but that would not help his cause. He kneeled down and pushed Kurtis so that he fell to his side and then stood. He started to walk away until Kurtis’ words halted him.

“I think it’s you who needs to leave, before I call the police and press charges against you for assaulting me,” Kurtis said standing up.

Andrew closed his eyes and stopped moving as Kurtis approached him again. Although Kurtis had assaulted him first Andrew knew from experience that it would not look good for him. He would likely be arrested immediately and carted off to Rikers Island before he could utter a not guilty plea.

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