Only Ten Years - Chapter 5

Chapter 5

The hospital confirmed a mild concussion. If I refused to settle, Ashley would be stuck in jail for a few days. Liam smirked, thinking he knew exactly what I was up to. Ashley, finally scared, grabbed Liam’s sleeve.

“Babe, I don’t want to stay here overnight, I’m scared.”

Liam soothed her, said she’d be okay, that he’d take care of it. With a little bit of cash, and with Ashley released, we left the station. Liam dragged me into a dark corner.

“You’d do anything for money, wouldn’t you?”

I grabbed his tie and pulled him closer. He had to bend to look me in the eyes.

“You put on a show by stepping all over me, you should have thought about the consequences.”

Liam laughed, grabbing my waist.

“You need to chill out. No man can handle you.”

I shoved him away, walking to the parking garage. Liam followed, his voice low.

“You know my mom isn’t doing well. And Ashley is exactly what she wants.”

I ignored him, opening my car door, but Liam stopped it.

“Jane, other than marriage, I can give you anything.”

“Get lost!”

I slammed the door shut, and drove away.

In the rearview mirror. I saw him standing in silence.