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to face the facts and accept things for what they are. If you think of anything, a nything at all that will help us with this investigation, I suggest you call us.”
Ryan and Alyssa walk out from Ryan’s room just as I close the door after showing the cops out, seemingly curious to know exactly what has been going on while they spent time back in Olympia.
“It’s bullshit, all of it,” I say, standing and crossing my arms over my chest. “She was only saying those things to try and get something from me. She wants me to think he used me so I would talk to her and admit that he came here.”
“ She does seem like a manipulative bitch,” Neil adds, throwing me a small smile. “Alex, what I said last night. I didn’t mean it. I’m just angry at the guy for what he did to you, that’s all.”
Watching him for a moment, I can see he’s being sincere. He looks upset with himself about it, “ Do it again and I’ll kick your ass, Neil. I mean it.” I answer, and pretend I didn’t just see the snicker he gave me as a way of response.
“Maybe you should have told her about that guy you saw. What was his name? Harry? Maybe he has something to do with all of this? It seems like a more plausible explanation. Your car, being in Salem, asking you questions … Maybe we should try and find out who he is. It’s a little strange he shows up all of a sudden and then all of this crazy ass shit starts happening.”
“Saying the word beautiful and calling me Alexis.”
I notice Neil sw allow and his eyes narrow at what I just said, “You didn’t mention any of that before. When did this happen?”
“ By the lake, the first time I ever saw him. I suppose because so many things have happened recently, I’d put it to the back of my mind. He knew my car and everything. I think maybe I should give the cops a call and tell them,” I answer.
“ How about we find out who he is for ourselves first? Just to be certain. You don’t wanna be throwing around accusations against a guy you don’t know. The cops will think you’re grasping at anything and everything you can so that your boyfriend doesn’t get himself into any more trouble. You see what I mean?” Neil suggests and I think he’s most probably right. It doesn’t seem as though they’ll believe anything I say, unless it’s something that won’t go in Brandon’s favor.
“ Yeah … yeah I think you’re right,” I tell him.
“Leave it me and Ryan, alright? Tell us as soon as you see him hanging around or if he starts asking any more questions,” he puts his hand out to me, so that I’ll shake on the promise. “Deal?”
“Deal, ” I agree. Knowing that Neil and Ryan have my back, I’m beginning to feel a little better about this whole situation already.
***
It’s dark out as I make myself more comfortable in my usual spot on the steps. It must be close to ten thirty and there isn’t a sound. It’s so peaceful. Right now, I need that.
I don’t wa nt to doubt him, I really don’t, especially when he's not here to answer any of the hundreds of questions I need to ask. I’m really not sure what to think or how to feel about this whole situation.
He made it known that he couldn’t and wouldn’t stop until he cleared his name, but to who’s expense? His? Mine? Does it really matter so long as he gets hold of the information and gains the results he’s been waiting for?
He’s been beaten so badly before over this entire thing, so badly that he’s lucky he was found when he was, but, even that apparently wasn’t enough to stop him from pledging to find out who set him up. Find out who ruined his life. Find out why Holly was taken from him.
After everything the cops said back at the dorm , and speaking with the other guys, I needed some time. I needed some space to try and think. Think about what mine and Brandon’s relationship was, and wonder what we could have been together, if only we were given more of a chance. If only I
Ryan and Alyssa walk out from Ryan’s room just as I close the door after showing the cops out, seemingly curious to know exactly what has been going on while they spent time back in Olympia.
“It’s bullshit, all of it,” I say, standing and crossing my arms over my chest. “She was only saying those things to try and get something from me. She wants me to think he used me so I would talk to her and admit that he came here.”
“ She does seem like a manipulative bitch,” Neil adds, throwing me a small smile. “Alex, what I said last night. I didn’t mean it. I’m just angry at the guy for what he did to you, that’s all.”
Watching him for a moment, I can see he’s being sincere. He looks upset with himself about it, “ Do it again and I’ll kick your ass, Neil. I mean it.” I answer, and pretend I didn’t just see the snicker he gave me as a way of response.
“Maybe you should have told her about that guy you saw. What was his name? Harry? Maybe he has something to do with all of this? It seems like a more plausible explanation. Your car, being in Salem, asking you questions … Maybe we should try and find out who he is. It’s a little strange he shows up all of a sudden and then all of this crazy ass shit starts happening.”
“Saying the word beautiful and calling me Alexis.”
I notice Neil sw allow and his eyes narrow at what I just said, “You didn’t mention any of that before. When did this happen?”
“ By the lake, the first time I ever saw him. I suppose because so many things have happened recently, I’d put it to the back of my mind. He knew my car and everything. I think maybe I should give the cops a call and tell them,” I answer.
“ How about we find out who he is for ourselves first? Just to be certain. You don’t wanna be throwing around accusations against a guy you don’t know. The cops will think you’re grasping at anything and everything you can so that your boyfriend doesn’t get himself into any more trouble. You see what I mean?” Neil suggests and I think he’s most probably right. It doesn’t seem as though they’ll believe anything I say, unless it’s something that won’t go in Brandon’s favor.
“ Yeah … yeah I think you’re right,” I tell him.
“Leave it me and Ryan, alright? Tell us as soon as you see him hanging around or if he starts asking any more questions,” he puts his hand out to me, so that I’ll shake on the promise. “Deal?”
“Deal, ” I agree. Knowing that Neil and Ryan have my back, I’m beginning to feel a little better about this whole situation already.
***
It’s dark out as I make myself more comfortable in my usual spot on the steps. It must be close to ten thirty and there isn’t a sound. It’s so peaceful. Right now, I need that.
I don’t wa nt to doubt him, I really don’t, especially when he's not here to answer any of the hundreds of questions I need to ask. I’m really not sure what to think or how to feel about this whole situation.
He made it known that he couldn’t and wouldn’t stop until he cleared his name, but to who’s expense? His? Mine? Does it really matter so long as he gets hold of the information and gains the results he’s been waiting for?
He’s been beaten so badly before over this entire thing, so badly that he’s lucky he was found when he was, but, even that apparently wasn’t enough to stop him from pledging to find out who set him up. Find out who ruined his life. Find out why Holly was taken from him.
After everything the cops said back at the dorm , and speaking with the other guys, I needed some time. I needed some space to try and think. Think about what mine and Brandon’s relationship was, and wonder what we could have been together, if only we were given more of a chance. If only I
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