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“We have three in the back and two in the front.” I want to tell him we have four in the back, but my mouth is dry, and I suddenly taste metal.
Not anymore baby… oh no
“Was Mr. Cartwright drinking tonight?” he asks, and I shake my head. “No, he was drinking water all night,” I tell him, “because he was driving.
Oh my god was it actually water??? And he had five bottles of….something. Did he like.. plan this
“Oh my God,” I say, smiling. “Where is she?” I’m ready to go to her. “Charlie,” he says again, and his tone is flat. “I’m so sorry.” It’s then I know my life will never be the same. It’s then I know the pain I feel will stay with me forever. It’s then I know all of my dreams are being shattered. He says two words, and then the blackness gets me. “She’s gone.”
Oh baby noooo
EIGHT YEARS LATER
Oh okay damn
There is no mistake; Charlie Barnes holds me accountable for what happened that night. Little does he know, he’s not the only one. “Hello, Charlie.”
Selfish, that is what she is, and I hate every single bone in her body.
“I wish I was there.”
I give myself a second to close my eyes, knowing what is coming, but it doesn’t come.
!!!!!!!
My eyes close, and all I can see is Autumn. All I can see is her staring at me. I tighten my eyes even more, and still, all I can see is her.
“What do you want from me, Charlie?” I ask him softly. “I literally can’t give you anything else, because I don’t have anything left to give.” I wipe away a tear. “You can turn back around and go back where you came from.”
I can see the fear written all over her face, and I’m expecting the worst answer. I’m not expecting the answer to knock me right to my core. “Wouldn’t be the first time a man put his hands on me.”
“But just so you know, I died that night also. I’m breathing, but inside I’m dead. There is nothing left for you to destroy.”
“To be honest, I don’t think she’s my friend. At least she shouldn’t be my friend, but I’m going to make her be my friend again.” I chuckle. “That is if she doesn’t leave before then.” The thought of her leaving town makes me grip the reins in my hands tighter. “You’ll like her, she’s pretty, like you. You have the same hair color.” I pet her neck. “She hates me, but you… she’ll love you, and that’s going to be enough for me. If I can get her to smile at you, I’ll take her hating me.” The tear escapes the side of my eye. “I’m going to try,” I vow out loud, “I’m going to try.”
“You look all flushed and shit,” he notes, putting the tray down on the bar top.
I read this in Leo skeppi’s voice
“Then touch me, baby,”
“Heaven.”
