The Past Between Us

~22~

Edited

The heart knows reason which reason does not know

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|Present|

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From: Megan Adams

To: Scarlett Hudson

You know how I always believed that there was good in this world, that the universe had a way of ultimately making things okay.

Well, guess what? The universe finally proved me wrong.

There is no balance. There is no justice in this world. Bad, unspeakable things happen to people who have done absolutely nothing to deserve them.

Sometimes things get taken from you, things you can never get back.

Men are despicable, vile creatures Scarlett. Don't trust them. Don't trust anyone.

Trust, love, happiness; these feelings are a trap, something monsters can use to hurt you. Don't let people in, the moment you open your heart to someone they're going to hurt you, they will strip away your soul until you're left with nothing.

I'm glad you left this god-forsaken place Scar.

I hope you never come back.

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What happened to you Megan?

Who hurt you?

My heart was pounding hard. I was going to be sick.

Air.

I needed air.

My head started to spin. I was gasping when I finally stepped outside.

I didn't know how long I had been wandering aimlessly but somehow by the time my mind cleared the sky was dark and I was standing in the middle of an empty street.

I looked around the unfamiliar surroundings.

Shit. I was definitely lost.

I didn't even have my phone with me.

Why are you so stupid Scarlett?

My thoughts were interrupted by the sound of approaching footsteps.

"Well, what do we have here?" A man's voice spoke up.

I could feel my panic start to build as two bulky men came into view. Both of them were walking towards me. A chill crawled up my spine when I saw the menacing looks on their faces.

I couldn't help but think that they looked familiar.

The sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach intensified as I realized who they were.

They were the same men I'd seen with Ryder.

"Are you lost darlin'? The one with the buzz-cut asked me.

I took in a deep breath. I had to keep my composure.

"No. I was just heading home." I answered him evenly.

"What's the hurry?" He asked with a smirk.

Suddenly the other one spoke up. "Wait I minute! I recognize you!"