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ly so I came to check up on you." My dad asked, as he

. "She's just upset, Jayden. It's been hard on her wit

ing in my chest. I had been so sure he had he

supposed to be there more, you know she likes spending time with you since

e, "And Ashley, take it easy on him, will

wasn't aware, he didn't hear any of our conversati

killed me to hide such things from my dad. He trusts Uncle Micheal so much and he still believes

I will definitely

got to bond again after so many years, she wouldn't stop asking about you. "M

me around, Jayden." Uncle Michael spoke, his voice a bit strained. I could tell by looking

could not stand another moment with him in the same space. So I stood fac

r looked at me sternly, then he relaxed his fac

wered softly,

s holding. My brain was full of thoughts though. I needed to get out of here, clear my head, and

d sent him a text, hop

e since we hangout. I just want to know if you are fr

ely "Sure, what's up? Do y

to go somewhere I can hav

some fun baby." he yelled into the

to make things not be so daunting. I showered and dressed as f

t with Austin. I ye

you better beh

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ears and the lights flashed in my eyes. It was not my type of scene, but I don't

de him. "I thought you were going to

g to keep the smile on my lips. "

e music, just enjoying the distraction. It's just what I need, A distraction. But soon I was able

hing me, I couldn't really tell what it was but ever since th

stin asked, notici

, just a little off to

is eyes observing the area. I looked in the same direction as him and that's whe

too intense. And he wasn't even trying to h

he kept staring at me, I felt a shiver ru

tting me worried, y

s just...that guy won

was facing and he looked a bit closer.

ce he's now walking towards me. Before he could make an attempt to touch me, Austin stood up w

, are y

e spot. I kne

, his face was tense, his eyes scanning the situation.

oud and authoritative, as he maintained eye co

ing between uncle Michael and me

are you a

here." I was not happy to have him around m

ck in his seat but still watching what was going on

at him for being there, for how things had turned out, b

ink and shook my head.

ow you don't want me around you right

was happening. So instead I just nodded, knowing m