Chapter 3

“So how did it go Brian?”, Jackie asked as soon as Brian stepped through the front door. “My heart is doing fine. He gave me a clear bill of health.”, he said taking off his jacket. “That’s great. I am glad to hear that. How about Haley? How did that go?”, she asked hoping for the best. “Well Mom, let’s put it this way. I don’t see us getting back together anytime soon.”, she said plopping down on the couch. “Why? What happened?”, Jackie asked interested in learning what happened. “She has a boyfriend.”, Brian said sighing. “Oh, I’m so sorry. Did you two atleast have a real conversation?” “I guess we did. Before I left, she gave me her number and told me to call her after 5 when she got off of work.” “That’s good! Atleast you will regain some kind of friendship.”, Jackie said comforting. “I guess your right.” “Ofcourse I’m right.” Brian laughed.

*At 7 that night*

Brian picked up the phone nervously and dialed Haley’s number. After about 3 rings Haley answered. “Hello?”, she said nervously. “Haley? What’s wrong?”, Brian asked knowing something was wrong. He could still read her like a book. “Nothing is wrong.”, she whispered. “Then why are we whispering?”, he whispered back. He made Haley laugh. Just then Brian heard a door slam. “Who are you talking to Haley!?”, a male screamed from the background. “I am talking to one of my friends.”, she replied nervously to the male. “Well I suggest you get off the phone right now if you know what is good for you!”, the male screamed again. “James please! I haven’t talked to his person in years. It would mean a lot to me.”, Haley asked frightened. Brian was afraid of what was happening. He listened closely. “No! I didn’t give you permission to talk!” “Haley who is that?”, Brian asked. “It is my boyfriend James.”, she said almost crying. Just then Brian heard a loud smack and the phone dropped with a loud thud. Haley cried out in pain. Brian listened with fear. “BRIAN PLEASE COME OVER HERE!! NOW!! 616 WILLOW WOOD ST.!!”, Haley called from the background. Just then the phone went dead.

Brian hurried down the stairs and grabbed the car keys. “Where are you going in such a hurry?”, Jackie asked running out of the kitchen. “I have to hurry!! Haley is in trouble!”, Brian said running out of the door. Within 5 minutes he was at Haley’s house. He ran up to the house and banged on the door. “Haley! Open up!”, he screamed through the door. He heard loud thuds coming from the house. He decided to try to see if the door was unlocked. Luckily it was, so he ran in. Haley was huddled in the corner crying and James was throwing things around the living room. Haley had a busted eye and a busted lip. “Who are you?”, James asked in a fit of rage. “My name is Brian. I am taking Haley with me.”, Brian said going to Haley. He helped her up. “You aren’t taking her anywhere!”, James asked going for Brian. Brian pushed Haley out of the way and stood up to James. James lunged after Brian with his fist but Brian blocked it and hit him square in the jaw. James went down to the ground. Before he could get up, Brian ran to Haley and grabbed her arm. They ran out to his car as fast as they could.

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