Hurricane

Chapter 8

Monday,December 5th,1955

It's been about 2 months since my car accident. All of my stitches are gone but scars remain on my back, arms, legs, and the very top of my forehead. I haven't talked much to Bob. I avoided him and if he tried to talk to me I ignore him.

I feel bad about it but he just completely broke me. Pamela has also been with me every step of the way. I was glad to have her. My family also don't know what happened they think I was just being careless.

The only thing I've done is go to school and as soon as I get home I got to the music room. I come out for meals and then go right back. Some nights I fall asleep in the room.

Today I got ready for school and ate a banana on the way out. I waked quickly to school leaving Princeton to walk alone. Princeton usually walks to school with Bob so I rarely walk with him. As I arrived at school I was stopped by a boy with blonde hair. He looked awfully familiar.

" Yes may I help you" I asked him

" Yeah I've seen you around and I couldn't help but admire your beauty and I was wondering if you would like to go with me to the winter Wonderland dance with me" He asked me

Bob and Princeton walked by as he asked me. Bob and I locked eye contact. I looked away and back up the guy.

" Sure I'm Xael Jackson by the way" I said holding my hand out

"Great I'm John Ritchie" He said

Bob looked at me with a look of anger,frustration, and betrayal. I instantly regretted it but he deserved it.

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Friday, December 16th,1955

Today was the day of the dance and I was actually excited. I had my dress picked out with the help of Pamela and John was actually really sweet. We went on a few dates with the permission of my mother and father. My mother gave me a look. She knew I wasn't that happy with John. She knew what I was feeling. She knew that I wanted to be with Bob.

I couldn't take him back after that. My 14 year old mind didn't comprehend that I should. I turned 14 back in November but I didn't enjoy it since I didn't have Bob with me.

The bell rung and I dashed home. Pamela came home with home since our dates were gonna pick us up at my house. We both got ready. I put my blue dress on that had a muscle shirt cut. I put my black heels on and the did my make up. My hair was fine the way it was so I didn't mess with it.

I walked back into my room where pamela finished getting ready at. She wore a rose pink dress and black flats. Her blonde hair perfect and make up.

" You look beautiful " She squealed which she had a habit of doing.

She hugged me and pulled away. She must of seen through my fake smile making her frown.

" What's wrong" she asked me

"Nothing " I replied

She gave me a look.

" I know somethings wrong now tell me" she said making me sit on my bed beside her.

I sighed and shook my head.

"I...I miss bob" I said then started crying "I want bob back I miss him...I love him " I said whispering the last part

"Oh hunny bring it on in " she said hugging me

I cried silently hugging her.

" It'll be okay Xael I just thought you were happy with John if your not happy with him then go back to Bob " she told me

I pulled away and wiped my face.

" It's not that simple he hurt me" I said sniffling

"Oh Xael yes he hurt you but like you said you love him if you love him forgive him" she told me

I took in her words. I will forgive him. Our dates arrived and we left. I decided to break it off with John tommarro and beg Bob. I was determined to get him back no matter what.

As we walked to the dance I saw bob picking up his date. The same girl at the diner.he wore a black suit and had guitar on his back. Bob must have felt my stare and looked over at me. His look went from happy to sad. I waved and looked away.

We arrived at the high school and walked inside. People flooded the halls and were making there way to the Gym. We walked in and it really was a winter Wonderland. I knew my night was gonna be amazing or so I thought.