abortion myself .”
Those words haunt me every day. A week later, they took her for an abortion and I never seen her again. I knew she didn’t have much control over her parents, but I feel she could have done something. It killed me knowing the perfect little life we had created out of love, was being sucked out of the woman I loved. I need to move on, it had been four years and it still gave me nightmares.
I was so tired, I skipped class. I text Lila and asked her to just meet me for dinner. That gave me time to take a quick nap. Just as I dozed off my phone beeped. It was Tatum.
“Hello Ta, is everything okay?” I asked I knew that jerk had been hitting on her from our previous conversation.
“Yes, I’m giving him another chance, please don’t be mad. I know he loves me and he won’t hurt me anymore. I just wanted you to know. Thank you for always being an ear for me. I got to go. Evan, I love you.”
“I love you too Ta, please be safe.”
I laid there trying to go back to sleep, I just kept tossing and turning again.
Damn, I can’t sleep now so I showered and called Lila. She said to pick her up anytime and I was ready to see her. Maybe she could take my mind off of Tatum.
“How was your day, darlin’?” I asked Lila as she got in the car.
“It was wonderful, I slept in a little and then went to class. How was yours?” she asked, she had a glow and seemed really happy. I wondered if it had anything to do with the Army guy Brody had mentioned. I still never questioned her, I hoped that she would be honest with me when she was ready to talk about him, if there is someone.
Sometimes Brody just talks to hear himself talk. We went to a small Mexican restaurant, I knew Lila loved Mexican food.
“I hope this is fine, I know how much you like spicy food.” I said as I opened her door. She looked beautiful she was wearing a pair of jeans and had her hair pulled to the side with her curls flowing.
“This is fine Evan, how is it that in the short time we have known each other, you know me so well?” She laughed as we walked into the restaurant.
Just as we sat my phone started ringing, it was Zander. I excused myself from Lila and took the call.
“What’s up dude, this better be important, I’m with Lila.”
“Evan, that fucker is beating on Tatum. Did you know this? If you did I’m going to break your fucking neck!”
“Zan, I knew but I promised I wouldn’t say anything. Is she okay? What the fuck did he do?” I asked, I was getting angry I wanted to stomp the shit out of that Thayer character.
“Yeah, she is fine now. He broke her arm. Audrey called me. I’m going there now. I will be back in a few days.”
Fuck he must have found out she was talking to me. I kicked the wall on the restaurant and realized I kicked a little too hard, probably broke my fucking foot. I went back in the restaurant and Lila had a concerned look.
“Everything okay?” she asked
“Yes, just a friend that had a little trouble is all.” I said as if I didn’t care. Who the fuck was I kidding I was so pissed off, I could beat the fuck out of that fucker, and not care about anything else.
“Ready to order darlin’? I need a glass of wine, how about you?” Hell right now I needed a fucking keg and to play my guitar. I still can’t believe Tatum, went back to him.
“I would love a glass of wine. It has been such a long month. I never imagined college would be this hard. Also being away from my family and friends, is driving me insane. I’m excited about going home for the holidays. What are you doing over break?” she asked and took a swig of her wine.
“I’m not sure yet, I really don’t want to go back home. I know my roommates will be leaving to head back to their families. I may just stay and play at Zeb’s every night.” I said with a wink.
“Evan, you can’t spend the holiday alone. You should be with your family and friends. I love to help my mom cook, and Addie and I always
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