Page 54 of Always Been You

Crystal

S hit!

What the hell did I do? I wanted those two to get together eventually, but I certainly didn’t want MJ to be the one caught in the crossfire.

I had to make this decision as a mother.

I wasn’t going to allow my son to come to any harm.

I felt the weight of my horrible decisions crashing down on me.

I knew if Kole knew what I was about to do, that would be my ass.

I had to do something, though. I pulled the phone back out, turned my location on, and sent it to Terror.

I swiveled my head to make sure Kole was still in the back room. I pecked away on my phone quickly.

Kole is with me. Please DO NOT brING MJ!!! We will meet you at the park, still, just don’t bring MJ. I need your help!

I saw the bubbles showing he was typing a reply. I looked up nervously again and didn’t see Kole. A text from Terror finally came through, and I checked it.

One hour

“What the fuck are you doing?” Kole’s voice boomed, and I jumped out of my skin.

“I’m- I’m getting dressed.” I jumped up and tried to pass him, and he grabbed my hand that held my phone. He squeezed so tightly that pain shot through my whole arm, and my phone dropped. He picked it up and read the messages while he kept his grip on me.

“Really bitch? Now you want to think about your son? That’s my fucking son!

I was gonna do this shit at the park, but I guess I’ll get rid of yo’ ass now!

” Kole raised his gun, and tears came to my eyes.

I had a lot of regrets, but my final decision was the only gift I could give to my son.

His having an opportunity to be safe and away from this monster was something I could die with.

I slammed my eyes tight, and my final prayer was that Terror could somehow come out on top.

It was over for me, and I knew it. The last thing I heard was the bullet dislodging.