chapter 62: Confront
"Let's break up?" Devon repeated in disbelief. "Babe..... Don't tell me it's because of Jungkook. We can work this out. There is nothing wrong with us."
I sighed. "I'm sorry Devon. But if I'm going to tell you the truth, it is because of Jungkook. He did not do anything wrong, and even though I'm mad at him, I like him. Our relationship could be okay, but I didn't expect myself to fall for Jungkook."
He was furious. His face was red and his fist were balled up. "Yeah? Well your boyfriend is right here while Jungkook is in jail!" He screamed, spit flying out of his mouth while stomping his foot.
I sighed. "I don't care where he is, it doesn't stop my feelings. And I'm sorry Devon, I don't want to be in a relationship with you anymore."
He stared at me breathing heavily and mad before turning and stomping away. He was so furious he was pushing through the crowd, cursing.
I almost laughed. "That didn't go well."
I said to Jimin. I've never seen someone throw a tantrum like that.
Jimin nodded with a small smile. He was getting better I could tell. But I still yearned to see his full on child like joy.
We walked out of the castle and drove back to my house. We had filed a police report on Alex and the media is making it seem like he's a dangerous serial killer. I couldn't believe he got into all this trouble and I prayed for him to come home soon so he could go to court and hopefully get a less harsh sentence since he's only fifteen.
I walked around my room wondering what would happen to Jungkook. He killed a person as well. Wouldn't his sentence be worse? I mean Alex did break in the a swimming pool and killed someone and a hit and run.
I just wonder what possessed Alex to do something so stupid. He hasn't had real parents in his life and I don't pay enough attention to him. It's technically both of our faults. I'm not the type of person to say it's all my fault when it isn't. Alex got in that car himself and made those descisions. He isn't a kid. But at the same time if I'd been more observant and strict with his behavior as his sister and parental figure he wouldn't be in this mess.
ALEX'S POV:
I sat on the corner of my bed hugging my knees to myself. I just don't know what to do anymore. I already killed someone but now I'm in worse trouble. Yoongi lets us, his gang, do the the dirty work. Of course he expects me to do my share, judging the fact the I eat and sleep under his roof.
Being with these guys is pretty scary because it makes me feel like I'm a real criminal.... which I am I guess. It doesn't help that I think I'm the only one here that feels guilty about committing crime. Every day I struggle with the fact that I killed someone. Just thinking it makes me sick.
Someone knocked on the door pulling me out of the depths of my misery. I opened the door to find Yoongi frustrated.
"Come in." I said quietly, and nervously.
He didn't wait for my permission as he pushed past me and sat on the bed. His eyes were cut to thin slits with his head slightly titled and his lips forming a straight, thin line. He looked irritated and I could only imagine at what but the gang told me he was always irritated.
"You know I used to be an okay kid Alex?" He began.
I nodded my head. Everyone should've started off somewhat okay. Even a guy like Yoongi.
"But the only problem is love." He said harshly.
I looked at him surprised. I had no idea what he was meaning or getting to.
"It ruins everything. I'm telling you this because I was around your age when I fell in love....With my close friend Jhope. I won't go into details but love is misleading. People lie, and are fakes. Giving up yourself for someone else is the stupidest thing you could do Alex."
I nodded. I didn't know if I could agree. I wouldn't say I'm in love with Lisa but I sure did think about her everyday. She's one of the reasons I didn't give up on life.
"I help people Alex. I can see it in your eyes. You don't like this. You're a good kid with a couple scratches that you think can define you. You don't belong here."
I nodded. I do belong here. It's the only place I have left.
"How do you help people?" I mumbled.
Yoongi smirked. "I help people to not make the same mistake I did."
"That's why you target couples?" I asked getting more worried. My sister was in a relationship, wasn't this guy in her class? Well used to be that is.
"I watch people Alex. Sometimes when people are in a relationship they can be so selfish and awful. Sometimes when friends confess their feelings the other friend throws them under the bus." He said getting worked up.
"That's why, Alex. That's why we need to help them."
I shook my head. Yoongi's a phycopath. He wasn't helping anyone by trying to eliminate their significant other. He was damaged by something that happened in the past. Something that triggered every part of him only to brainwash him and to make him think it's okay. And it's not.
"That's why you don't belong here Alex. You aren't fit for this spot. Save yourself and fix your record. Or run, like me. I don't want someone who doesn't agree with me. My boys, they've all went through the pain and seen it. The way their dads cheat on their wives by raping their daughters. It's disgusting. This world is disgusting. And I'm just cleaning up a little bit."
I shuddered I'm fear. "My...my sister, she has a boyfriend. And I think they are fine." I whispered.
He tilted his head. "You have a sister? You do look familiar."
I nodded. I knew I shouldn't give her name away but Yoongi's expecting face made me quiver. "April, she's dating a guy named Devon. Their relationship is fine." I said with certainty. April was always working so hard to make it work, sneaking off to drink with him. I knew what alcohol smelled like. I was not the only one keeping secrets.
Yoongi's facial expression changed. "I knew it." A smirk slowly grew at the corner of his lips. "Alright Alex. Tell you what. We'll take a visit to see April, I've been wanting to talk to her for a long time. And if their relationship is fine like you say, then I'll stop. Completely. We will both turn ourselves in. But if not, and someone was disloyal in the relationship I will show you I am right. Man is too greedy to be content with one relationship. On that term, you will stay with me and we will continue "make this world a better place"." He said with a smirk.
I didn't believe Yoongi. There was no way he'd turn himself in. But he looked dead serious, as if his games were boring now. And sometimes relationships just don't work. It doesn't mean you have to kill or hurt someone over it. I just can't believe what I got myself into.
Yoongi got up and walked towards the door. "You and I are taking a trip to see your sister. I want you in the car in five." He demanded.
I didn't know how ready I was to see my sister. But Yoongi was only giving me five minutes to think so I brushed my hair and pulled on an outfit making it to the car just in time.
JUNGKOOK'S POV:
I rolled my eyes at the thick, short, cop slamming his fist demanding answers. I've already been here for four hours now. My chances of making it out of jail clean is pretty good. As long as I behaved.
"Why did you kill her? Are you listening to me young man?!" He yelled donut crumbs flinging from his mustache.
I sighed and kept my eyes closed. If I acted up I couldn't get out of here. April was probably worried sick.
"I told you. This woman I killed had drugged me. Was I in my right mind? No. But it was a good descision. She kidnapped me."
The cops rolled his eyes this time. "Okay, okay. And what witnesses do we have? None."
I scoffed. What type of stupid cop is this? I promise they let everyone become a cop these days.
"You can test my system. I have poison in me I know it. My hand isn't working and my mind is foggy. Shooting Amarisa was an act of defense."
The cop nodded then got up leaving me in the chilly, poorly lit room.
*
"You're good to go." A nicer cop told me.
The entire process was time consuming and tedious but I was free. They were watching me but I still was free.
The judge pardoned me because I was so heavily drugged she was amazed I was walking right. Will power. Half of what I said wasn't true though. My every intention was slamming my finger on the trigger. For a brief moment I was completely sane, completely aware. I wanted justice, and jail time wouldn't cut it, not when messing with April.
Amarisa was a criminal, and this was a pretty weird case. But they let me go because they said I shot her in defense. Which is partly true.
I took the bus to Jin's house excited out of my mind I got to go home. Home. I hadn't been home for weeks. I couldn't help smiling so hard my face hurt thinking about going home and everyone being somewhat okay. I can play overwatch with Alex, eat pork with V, dance with Jhope, and April. I could be with April finally. I hope she wasn't still mad. Because I know when I walk into that door the first thing I want to do is give her the longest hug of her life.
The bus stopped abruptly leaving me to run off all the way to the door. I stopped short seeing a car parked in their driveway that I didn't recognize.
Alex got out of the car. I walked closer to meet him but then I saw Yoongi step out on the other side.
"Long time no see Jungkook." He said with his signature smirk.
JHOPE'S POV:
It was already 12:46 am. I shouldn't have stayed at the gym so long. I couldn't help using their private rooms to dance in. My legs were regaining the strength they had lost not too long ago. Maybe I could still take the position, if Jungkook didn't want it of course.
But the dancing position required traveling every week. It would be easier for a man like me who isn't in a relationship to travel. After I could sense how Jungkook felt about April I knew it wouldn't be too long until he got with her. And in that case dancing comes after her in his mind.
The lights would go off in a couple minutes like they always did when it came time to leave. I should head back to California. I've had enough thinking time and I got to visit Lily.
I girl with jet black hair and a tank top came in surprised to see me here.
"Oh, we are closing early sir due to the storm coming in."
I got up and packed up my things. I hadn't heard of a storm but I'm not the type to sit around and get stuck in one. I always perferd sunny days rather than rainy ones.
"Will it be a rainstorm?" I asked oblivious to the weather.
"Yep. A really hard one too. We'll get a lot of inches and maybe some thunder." She said excited.
I laughed. I don't know how such gloomy weather could make a person so happy.
"You sound excited for the storm." I said.
She nodded looking out the huge gym window. "After every storm there is always a rainbow. Its something I look forward to. And the rain is soothing and pleasent. The perfect atmosphere for coffee and a good book."
I smiled. That's right. Even when things are hard I believe after every hardship things can get better if you will them too.
I nodded. "Well I should get going now, don't want to get caught in the rain ."
"Oh! I saw you dancing while I passed by. You're incredible. You should stop by more often." She said.
I nodded. I usually received compliments on my dancing. But mostly they were never being serious. People are usually more interested in my friends.
"Thanks. You do a good job taking care of the gym."
"Thank you. I like to do my job as best as I can so maybe I can get rewarded by seeing people who appreciate it and have wonderful talents." She said.
I smiled. "My name is Jhope."
"Francesca." She said.
"I'll see you around. " I said with a quick wave.
She stopped me once more and placed a red and white umbrella in my hand.
"Wouldn't want you to get wet now would we?" She asked with a smile.
"No, thank you. Do you have an umbrella?"
She shook her head. "It's fine, I love the rain. I'll see you again Jhope?"
"Actually no. Today's my last day here. I'm traveling back to California, my home."
Her face saddened."May I treat you to coffee before you leave? You seem like a nice person I'd like to get to know".
I smiled. "I'd love that." I said wrighting my number on a receipt in my pocket then handing it to her. I didn't have my phone on me when I danced, it was a distraction.
I walked out of the gym into the windy, rainy day. Francesca huh. I smiled to myself.
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