“Why? What did they say?” Fallon demands, worry coating her tone.
“That they have a suspect. They think it’s Jake. They have tried to bring him in for questioning, but he’s missing. I’ve been warned that he’s out there and to be wary.” The answering looks they’re all giving me is hard to take.
Blair is raging, I’m surprised steam isn’t coming out of her ears. Gracie looks petrified, and Fallon… Fallon looks like she’s seen a ghost. Her skin turning a sickly shade of grey, eyes wide open but vacant. I go to reach for her hand, but she shoots out of the room so fast into the bathroom. I stare after her confused at what she’s doing, until we hear her retching.
“I’ll go to her. This must be hard for her,” Gracie announces racing out of the room in the same direction.
I turn to Blair, worried I’ve put my foot in it.
“She needed to know, we all did. Don’t you dare worry over that,” She tells me sternly. I know she’s right but it still doesn’t stop me from feeling like shit.
“I’m so fed up with all of this shite. Why can’t I just be back to normal. I don’t even know why he would want to do this to me. Was it really that bad of a relationship?” I never ask too much about the past as it sends me spiralling down a rabbit hole of needing to know more.
“Honestly Maya, you never told us much until it ended. From what we guessed he was anarcissist, manipulating you into being someone you’re not. Other than work, we would never see you because you were always too scared of how he would react.”
“Shit. How did I even manage to get into a relationship like that?” I wonder out loud, not expecting her to answer.
“I have a suspicion as to why, but that’s a story for a day when you’re ready to hear more about the past.” She squeezes my hand in comfort. Any form of reassurance from Blair is rare from what I can gather. I must have had some really fucked up shit going on.
Fallon and Gracie walk back into the room then, shocked to see Blair touching me.
“What? Don’t get fucking used to it bitches. It’s a hard day for us all, okay?” The Blair we know is back.
“I’m sorry Fallon, I should of softened the blow when I mentioned what they said,” I say in earnest. The last thing I want is to upset her anymore than she already is.
“No, I needed to know. Even though it’s a shock, it isn’t at the same time. He was a dick, Maymay. He nearly stole you both away from us.” Fallon replies, her eyes still shining with tears. “Also, you need a new toothbrush, I had to use yours.”
“Great,” I drag out sarcastically, trying to help lighten to the mood.
“You can’t stay here alone Mayaand I’m not taking no for answer. Either we move in, or you move out. What’s it going to be?” Wow, that was stern coming from Gracie.
“I vote here. It always feels like we’re on holiday in this cabin,” Blair pipes up.
“That’s fine with me,” Fallon agrees.
“Me too,” Gracie beams. “I know this should be a bad thing, but I’m so excited. It’s like a permanent sleepover with my besties.” She claps her hands together, bouncing in her seat.
“Okay, it’s fine with me. I don’t really want to be alone. Thank you so much for this,” I tell them, my throat closing with emotion. After everything, they still love me enough to uproot their lives for me. I really am so lucky.
Fallon turns to me, taking my hand in hers.
“Then it’s sorted. Let’s head into town, grab our stuff and supplies for a girl’s night.”
