Chapter 8: Angel Chapter 2
Levis, Quebec, Canada
The rest of that night went by in a blur, the paramedics carried Angel away leaving me in the bathroom soaked in water and her blood. The party died down next, one after another people said their good byes and left. Some were silent, others were talking about what happened. I didn't say a word to anyone, all I could do is sit on the bathroom floor and stare at the tub unable to get those images out of my head. Her tears, those cuts, all that blood.
I must have past out at some point because the next thing I remember is being back in Kyle's room laying in his bed. Kyle was nowhere to be seen. I threw the blankets off my body and sat up on the edge of the bed setting my feet to the floor.
"Could it have all been a dream?" I whispered to myself. Any hope of last nights events being just a nightmare were quickly dashed however as I noticed a small pile of bloody clothes on the floor by the bed. I stood to my feet and looked in the mirror on the back of the bed room door, I was now wearing a black Akitsa t-shirt which definitely belonged to Kyle. My mind was racing trying to fill in the gaps from last night. Why was I wearing Kyles clothes? Where was he? How did I end up in his bed? But more importantly I wanted to know how Angel was and why she didn't tell me how she was feeling.
My thoughts were broken by the sound of my phone ringing on the nightstand. It was my dad, he was expecting me home last night and was probably furious with me. Worried for what he might say I didn't pick up, I just waited until the ringing stopped. The screen then changed to show twelve missed calls and several unread text messages.
"There's nothing I can do about it now, Angel comes first." I told myself as I grabbed my clothes off the floor and headed out of Kyles room. The house was silent as I made my way downstairs. Everything was put away in their proper places, there was no sign anyone was even here last night except for me. Just as I got to the bottom of the stairs I heard noises coming from the kitchen as well as a familiar voice calling to me.
"Claire is that you?"
I thought for a moment about not answering but my mind was going a million miles a second and I did want someone to talk to so I could relax and organize my thoughts.
"Yeah Kyle, it's me."
"Come to the kitchen." He shouted back.
Obeying his demand I made my way into the kitchen to see Kyle preparing some food.
"Hope you're hungry." He gave me a warm smile but I could see right through it. He was worried about me.
"Kyle..." I started to say before being Interrupted.
"Here's your plate Claire." He laid a plate of eggs, bacon and buttered toast out in front of me. "How'd you sleep?" He asked.
I sat there staring at the stream rising from the hot food feeling frustrated because he wasn't listening to me but I persisted.
"Kyle..." again I was interrupted.
"You should eat before it gets cold Claire."
my hands tightened into a fist.
"Damn it Kyle! Why won't you listen to me? What happened last night? Do you know anything about Angel? How did I get to your bed? And.... why am I wearing your clothes...?" My body began to shake, tears ran down my cheek. I felt more alone than I ever have before.
Kyle walked over behind me and put his arms around me.
"Last night you sat in that bathroom and cried until you passed out. You were soaked and covered in blood so I changed you and carried you to bed." He explained. My face flushed crimson. "Don't worry there was no funny business, I didn't take off your underwear or touch you in any way inappropriately. I even slept on the couch downstairs. As far as Angel is concerned we can't visit her until this evening so you had better get home to your parents and I'll pick you up around six okay?"
I nodded feeling relieved. I didn't know Kyle that well anymore but I'm glad he wasn't the type to take advantage of a girl who passed out at their party. He was being so kind with me even though we had grown so far apart. As kids we were neighbors and played together all the time but as we grew older I became friends with Angel and became invested in her day to day life. Kyle became friends with the party boys who smoked weed, drank alcohol. Things I couldn't relate too. Eventually Angel started dating Daniel who was one of Kyle's friends and I started to see Kyle again from time to time. Angel was never really the same though. I thought she was just trying to blow off some steam between her parents and busy schedule but I had no idea it had gotten so bad.
"Thank you Kyle. I'll see you later." I gave him a warm smile, gathered my things and headed out to my car to head home. It was a beautiful day out but something in the air felt unnerving. The kind of feeling you get when you are being watched or followed. I tried my best to ignore it by blasting music on the way home. Once I got to the house I took a deep breath before heading inside.
The house was silent and empty which was not unusual. Both my parents had day jobs and were often gone until the evening. I laid on the couch in the living room and flipped on the tv to pass the time, the news was on.
"And so with the successful launch of space shuttle omega this morning we wish those brave American heroes a safe trip." The man on the news explained. "In other news another American story, more disappearances in the small town of New Haven, Missouri. The local authorities have no leads and would not give out a number on just how many people have disappeared, we do have word that it has been mostly children. That's it for worldwide news, now for what's going on locally in Quebec...." I flipped the tv off quickly as I heard the front door open, In walks my dad.
"Claire... you're home." He said softly
. He didn't sound angry, there was more pain in his voice.
"Yeah dad..." I could barely get the words out. I hated hurting him but I didn't have a choice. He walked into the living room and sat in his recliner across from me.
"Where were you?" He asked. His words were like daggers now, much more direct and intense.
"Dad I meant to be back on time but...." I cut myself off. My hands were trembling in my lap.
"But what? You had your mother and I worried sick! She's at work right now probably unable to focus because of you."
"Angel needed me..." tears rolled down my cheeks. I couldn't even look him in the eyes.
"Is that right?... I spoke with her parents this morning. They got a call from the hospital saying Angel was admitted last night. So what happened?" He demanded.
I didn't say anything, I didn't know what to say. Telling him would only make things worse for Angel.
"Claire I don't think your friendship with that girl is good for you. I don't want you seeing her anymore." His voice now more stern than ever.
"Dad no!" I stood to my feet looking him dead in the eyes. "You can't make me do that! Not now!" I screamed at him.
"Alright fine..." he stood to his feet as well. "It's either you quit seeing her because she is a bad influence on your life or you can move out of this house. You have until tomorrow morning to decide now go to your room."
My heart dropped to my stomach. I couldn't believe it. This wasn't like him.
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