Evicted
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He’s screaming hysterically now. Tears are pouring out of his eyes, and for a split second, I do feel bad for him. I will never know what it feels like to grow up without my parents— something Jessa has suffered, as well. It kills me that I don’t know what to do for her.
"I gave your mom money every month for you so that you could have a nice life. I tried to find you, Jeremy, but your mother threatened to kill my family and me! I know she was using the money for drugs instead of on you. You deserved better, but there was nothing I could do about it. Did she even tell you about me, or the money I sent?"
Jeremy falters at this admission but quickly recovers. "I don't believe you! You're a liar!" he yells, his face contorted in anger.
"I swear to God, on my life, and your’s and Spencer's life, that it’s the truth! Come on, Son, you don't want to do this. We can help you. You can have a better life if you just put the gun down and let the girl go." he pleads.
I watch Jeremy cry harder and mumble something as he kisses Jessa on the temple. I get a chill and a bad feeling in the pit of my stomach, and I grab the door handle without taking my eyes off her. He pushes Jessa down to her knees and points the gun at her head. Panic runs through my body, making me immobile from fear.
"If I can't have her, neither can Spencer! She has no life, anyway." He pulls the hammer back and aims the gun at her head.
"Don't do it!"
"Please, Jeremy—" I push the car door open as a loud bang rings through the air, making me freeze and physically ill.
"NO!!!!!!" I scream so loud; I’m momentarily blind. When I come to my senses, I see my dad holding Jessa in his arms, and much to my relief, she is alive and clinging to my dad. Jeremy’s lying lifeless next to her. I run and scoop her into my arms, and we cry together.
"Thank God you're okay," I whisper.
Say Goodbye to Tears and Sorrow
Four months later...
My heart is beating out of my chest, and my palms are sweating, but I can't contain my smile. Today is graduation day, and I made it. I’m filled with so many mixed emotions. I wish so badly that my parents could see me walk across that stage and someday soon watch my baby sister, Kate, graduate, as well.
Everything is finally getting back to normal. I’m so thankful that Spencer and his father came when they did to rescue me from Jeremy’s evil clutches. I had an angel watching over me that day— no doubt, my parents. Jeremy was shot in the back by a police officer who snuck into the house from the back door. Although they rushed him to the hospital, he died in the ambulance. If I had seen it, I would have those horrid memories embedded in my head, scarring me for life. Spencer's dad held a funeral for Jeremy since it was the right thing to do. Jeremy didn’t have any family or friends beside him and Spencer.
Sadly, he died too young because of an unfit, drug-addled mother. Apparently, he wasn't able to be a normal human being after her abuse. Spencer apologized for days, even weeks. I’m still not sure how long— I lost count, but I assured him it wasn’t his fault. There was no way he or his parents could have known or prevented it. They saved me, and that’s what matters. We are still together— our bond, stronger than ever. I glance at him, standing in his cap and gown, at the end of my row, and smile at him. He smiles back.
Rose was expelled from our school, and last I had heard, she dropped out of her new school and disappeared. I listen for my name, and as it’s called, I stand up proudly, with confidence, and walk onto the stage. I grab my diploma and shake hands with the principal.
"Congrats Jessa, you earned it." She smiles, and I nod, smiling back.
Sarah, Kate, and Ryan are in the audience standing and applauding. My heart soars when I look at them, cheering me on. Kate and Ryan finally quit being stubborn and got back together— against Sarah's better judgment. Sarah knew it was better to let them be together instead of fighting it. She learned her lesson the hard way. They are happier than ever as a couple.
Gia follows right behind me to accept her diploma and sits down next to me.
"We did it, girl!" she whispers enthusiastically.
"Yes, we did." I squeeze her hand. She found a new love interest named Josh, who is a freshman at Daemen college, which just happens to be where all three of us were now going to college in the fall. Julia finally backed off and hadn't talked to me since our last incident. I’m relieved and thankful that she’s attending a completely different college.
When the ceremony finally ends, I’m bombarded with hugs and tears from Sarah and Kate.
"I can't wait till I'm up there," Kate says, looking blissfully up at the now-empty stage.
"Don't worry. You will be up there in three years, or I will kick your butt!" I say, and we all laugh.
Warm, strong arms creep around my waist, followed by a hard chin on my shoulder. I instantly relax, knowing whose arms hold me tight. Spencer quickly spins me around and kisses me on the lips and then rests his forehead against mine. "I love you, Jessa, your mom, and dad are looking down on you now, and they are so proud of you!"
"I know," I say, holding back the tears threatening to fall. I look up at the sky and close my eyes, taking in a much needed deep breath. "I know."
The End
Acknowledgments
First off I want to thank all my wonderful readers and supporters without you this dream would not be a reality. I’m so thankful to God that I am creative enough to write a story and I'm so thankful I get to share it with the world! This was my second book ever written and just like all the rest, it holds a soft spot in my heart.
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Other books by this author:
Just Love Me (available now in paperback and KU)
Pieces (paperback and KU coming December 2020)
Love Saved Me (KU only Coming October 2020)
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