Blinded By Love

"What would you like mam?"

"Can I just have a coffee and a bagel please?" I said kindly to the lady.

She writes it down on her pad and nods. She then leaves to the kitchen.I took the smile off my face as soon as she was gone. There wasn't a lot of people today. I was thankful though. It was Thursday morning, about 6 a.m. I looked around and there were only two people in business suits, and a teacher, farther into the back of the cafe there was a group of boys, all wearing black with tattoo's. They were talking in whispers, they looked almost mysterious? But who am I to judge I probably look like I've had a cold and was too lazy to go to the doctor.

"Here you go" The kind lady handed me my coffee and bagel.

"Anything else?" she asks.

"No it's fine" I forced a smile

She soon leaves. Gosh she must feel pity for me. And was probably smiling to make me feel better. My hair was down and I couldn't even brush it because of the pain I felt in my skull. My face was pale, I had no makeup on. I was wearing some sweats and a loose shirt with my vans. I wore a sweater but didn't zip it up. Why am I at the cafe at six in the morning? I had a bad night and I mean a very bad night and couldn't sleep with all the pain in my body. It was silent in the cafe and that's why I had chosen to come here in the first place and because it wasn't full.

My phone suddenly ranged. I looked at the caller ID and sighed when I saw the name. I didn't want to answer so I just left it ringing. It kept ringing and ringing and all eyes were on me. That was exactly what I didn't want. I cursed at myself for not putting my phone on silent.I didn't want to slide the ignore button, he will know I saw his call and purposely ignored it. Eyes were still on me and the group of of boys at the table were looking at me. My phone finally stopped ringing and the people turned back to whatever they were doing. I looked up and everyone had stopped staring at me except one in particular.

He had curly hair. A lot of tattoo's, he wore a back shirt and black skinny jeans. His friends had already stopped staring and continued whispering but he kept looking at me with a no expression on his face. After a few seconds of staring at me he continued to whisper with his friends.

I wanted to slap myself. Gosh he probably feels pity for me. I don't blame him I look like like I had sleep walked into the cafe. I took a bite from my bagel and a sip from my coffee. I then grabbed my phone and put down the volume all the way down in case he calls. I took the time to check my missed calls and texts.

21 missed calls and 9 messages all from the same person, Jack.

Jack is my boyfriend. We have been dating for 5 months and tomorrow is our 6 months anniversary. We met at a club and we started talking and well we fell in love. He has been there for me and actually showed me he loved me. I lost my virginity to him when we were only dating for two months. But he had earned my trust so I did anything for him. Yes we fight and argue but that's what all normal couples do right?

"There you are!" He says approaching me.

I don't say anything to him and sit there frozen.

"I've called you and texted you but you haven't answered me, why the fuck not!?" He yells.

At this point everyone is staring again.

"I um, I" I don't know what to say, I'm quiet scared actually.

"YOU WHAT?"

"Quiet, everyone is staring" I say in a whisper looking around.

"I haven't answered because I've had a lot in mind and I don't want to talk to-"

"BULLSHIT" he says not caring if people are looking and staring.

He grabs my arm and I wince.

"You're hurting me" I try saying calmly. I really don't want the attention on us right now.

"Is everything alright?" a man says to us, I'm guessing the manger.

"Yeah, yeah we were just leaving" Jack says to the man calmly letting go of my arm.

I smile at the man and nod.

"Let me juts pay" I say to Jack.

"Meet me in the car" He says storming off and leaving the cafe.

I walk to the counter and pay, the lady still giving me a pity smile. I start walking to the door and notice the group of guys staring at me and following my every move.

As soon as I leave the shop I see Jack inside the car on the phone. I sigh and walk to the car. I sit and put on my seat belt. He notices my presence.

"I'll call you later" he says hanging up.

I look out the window preparing myself for his screams and yelling. I suddenly feel his hand cupping my chin to face him.

"DON'T DO THAT AGAIN!" He says releasing it.

"D-do what?" .

"DON'T ACT STUPID! EMBARRASS ME!"

"Embarrass you? I should be telling you that!" I yell back

"Oh please now it's all my fault?"

I nod

"Yes, it is!, why did you even come here?"

"don't blame this on me when you perfectly know if you don't answer my calls I will come find you"

"why?"

"why what?"

"Why do you always need to know where I am?"

"I already told you this because I need to know you're not fucking other guys!"

"Why would I do that when I have you?" he cannot be serious he perfectly knows that I wouldn't do that to him.

"Don't you trust me?" I ask

He rolls his eyes.

"I trust you" I say.

"Whatever" He starts the car and drives.

It's silent throughout the ride. This is how it always is, we argue and he ignores me and doesn't talk.He pulls up to the house and parks in the street. He doesn't turn off the engine and unlocks the car.

"You're not going to come in?" I ask

"No I have stuff do"

I roll my eyes.

I lean into him and kiss him on the cheek.

"I love you and I'm sorry" I say.

He sighs and turns off the car.

"Tomorrow is our 6 month anniversary" He says.

I look at him smiling.

"You remembered" I say

"For fucks sake Brooklyn how can I forget? You kept bringing it up" He groans.

I laugh. But then stop. My stomach. I have pain there. In fact all over my body. I'm surprised I don't have any bruises.

"I'm sorry about last night" I say

"Well I'm not" He says harshly.

"You deserved it and you know you shouldn't be going through my phone" he says looking at me.

"I know" I look down remembering last night.

Because of him I have pain all over my body and my skull. He hit me and beat me. But I forgive him I always do. He has told me that he's been stressed lately and he just happens to get his anger out on me. He doesn't tell me what he's stressed about which is annoying. He doesn't tell me anything.

"I should go now, since you have stuff to do" I say.

I get out of the car and he drives off. I watch as he leaves. It hurts me how he just ignores me and leaves me like that to do whatever he has to do. I start walking up towards the door. I get my keys from my sweater and unlock my door.

Jack isn't here for the rest of the day and I spend it all alone. I live with him. I moved in right when we got together. He changed my life actually, before him I used to wander in the streets and work all day until I met him. We moved in after he convinced me. I don't work now, but he does. He gets paid pretty well because we never run out of stuff. He doesn't tell me where he works he says it's not my business.

******

I wake up to the sound of a car engine outside. I get up and stretch. I look out the window and see Jack's car leave, he must be going to work. I head downstairs and serve myself cereal and and run upstairs and brush my teeth. I put on some shorts and a loose T-shirt and put my hair in a ponytail. I grab my keys and phone along with my wallet and put it in my bag.

I'm going to the store today and pick out a nice dress. I get in my car and head to the mall. Once I get there I go into a store. I look around and try on all sorts of dresses. It takes me about three hours to find a dress. I stop to buy some food in the food courts. I had texted Jack where we were going. He had said we were going to the movies and we'll go wherever from there. It's already 5 and Jack had said he would pick me up at 8. I had three hours left. I decide to go home and get ready.

I decide to take another shower. Once I'm done I put on my bra and panties. I then put on my peach dress.I put on my white vans and o my makeup. I apply only mascara and eyeliner and pink lipstick. I leave my hair wavy. I look at the mirror to check if I look decent and okay
(pretend her hair is brown)

When I'm done it's already 7:45. I head downstairs and grab my bag that goes around my neck.

I look out the window and notice Jack's car outside. I lock the door and get in the car and buckle my seat belt.

"You look sexy" He says kissing me

"I guess you do too" I say looking at his black shirt and black jeans.

We head to the movies. We argue over what movie we want to see and he ends up winning. The movie is scary and almost disturbing. After it ends he drives us to a street so we can walk around. He parks and we get off. I'm glad I brought vans. We start walking around and start talking and joking around. All of the sudden his phone rings.

"Hold up" He says to me.

I stand and wait for him as he walks where I wont hear him. After five minutes he returns.

"I have to go"

"What?" I say almost angry.

"I said I have to go"

"Where?"

"None of your business"

"No"

"What?"

"I said no!" I yell

He raises his eyebrow.

"I'm tired of this!" I say angrily.

"Why wont you tell me? You never tell me! Enough is enough! I think I deserve to know, Now tell me!"

"Brooklyn don't fucking raise your voice at me!"

"I DON'T GIVE A FUCK I'LL RAISE IT IF I HAVE TO!"

"I SAID IT'S NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!"

"IT'S NEVER MY BUSINESS! YOU ALWAYS HAVE TO GO SOMEWHERE WHEN WE'RE TOGETHER AND YOU NEVER TELL ME!"

"I SAID DON'T RAISE YOUR FUCKING VOICE AT ME!"

All of the sudden he slaps me and pushes me to the wall. I fall down and he grabs my hair.

"Don't get in my business, you're so fucking nosy I swear"

"STOP IT!" I yell

He grabs me by the arm and gets me up.

"Where are you taking me?!" I yell

"To teach you a lesson"

He drags me to an alley. He pushes me to the floor and starts kicking me.

"PLEASE STOP IN SORRY" I start crying, the tears not stopping.

He gets me up and pushes me to the wall he wraps his hands around my throat.

"oh my god Jack what are you-"

"I can't stand you anymore Brooklyn! You're always fighting And you just push my fucking
buttons"

"J-jack"I try gasping for air

Suddenly I feel his hands off me. I drop to the floor and catch air. I see Jack on the floor being beaten.

"What the fuck is your problem? Who taught you hit girls?" There was a group around Jack kicking him. Suddenly Jack gets up and starts throwing punches at one of them. I try to take in what's going on and then I hear a gun being loaded. I look up and see the same guy that was in the cafe with curly hair pointing the gun at Jack.

"NO!" I yell getting in front of Jack.

"What?" He says

"Don't fire!" I say.

He can't kill him, Jack is everything to me.

They all stare at me like I'm crazy. Jack gets up and laughs.

"Thanks babe" He says and starts walking away.

I follow him behind.

"NO!" he yells, and I stop in my tracks.

"I said I have stuff to do" He continues walking.

"Well how am I suppose to get home?"

"You can walk your ass home" He says turning the corner.

I hear his car starting and driving off. I turn around embarrassed. The continue to look at me confused as to why I did that.

"Why did you do that?" The guy with the curly hair says.

He has a deep raspy British accent.

"I-uh, I don't know" I say looking down.

"I'm sorry?" I say

"Sorry for what love?" One of them says. He's shorter than the rest, he also has a British accent.

I shrug.

"I should go" I turn to walk away.

I then feel a hand on my arm.I turn to look at who it is. It's a guy with blonde hair.

"Do you need a ride?" he says in a different accent than the other two. Irish.

"N-no I don't think-"

"C'mon don't be afraid"

I look at the others who look at me.

"If you don't mind" I say looking down.

He gives me a friendly smile. And takes my hand, he leads me out of the alley and walks towards a black SUV. The others follow behind. He unlocks the door and I go in. The curly haired guy and the other get in a different car and the blonde one along with two others get in the same car as I am. The blonde one asks the directions to my house. I don't feel comfortable giving him my address but he seems like he wont hurt me. We drive to my house and the other car follows. We finally arrive and I notice Jack isn't back.

"Thank you for the ride" I say getting out.

"No problem love" The blonde one says.

They don't leave as I make my way to the front door. As I get to my door I mentally slap myself. I left my bag in Jack's car. I stand in front of my door awkwardly and knock even though no one is inside. I lean my head towards the door.

The cars still haven't left and I probably look stupid just standing here. I turn around and walk towards the car. The blonde guy rolls his window down.

"What's the matter?" He asks.

"Do you know how to unlock a door?" I ask.

He laughs.

"Get in" He says.

"huh?"

"Just get in babe"

He unlocks his car door and motions for me to get in. I do as he says. He drives off and I'm confused to where I'm going.

"Where are you taking me?" I ask.

"You're spending the night with us, can't let you stay outside knowing your psycho boyfriend will choke you again."

I stay silent. I make conversation with them. I learned the guy with blonde hair his name is Niall, and the other two were Zayn and Liam. They tell me the one's in the other car are Harry and Louis. Harry being the one with curly hair. We continue to talk and laugh.

I just pray Jack doesn't find out I left with the guys that beat him up.

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