The Runaway

Chapter 20

Briana's POV

"What do you mean my dad came and talked to you?" My body was quickly filling with anger as the thought of my dad near Cam came to mind. "What did he say Cam?!" I had to get the information out of him fast, knowing he wouldn't tell me everything if we waited. "He threatened me.." His voice trailed off into a whisper as he looked down to the floor, avoiding eye contact. "How did he threaten you..." It makes my heart drop to know my dad has caused all of this. He caused the guy I love pain and fear. "He said that I had to tell you to go home and stay with him. If I don't then he will kill me and maybe even hurt my family. Look Bri I am in love with you and I want you to move in with me because I want to start my life with you. But I can't put my family in danger... I don't want them getting hurt." His words stung. My dad might be crazy but I didn't believe he would threaten to kill someone. "Look my dad is crazy and scary and mean but I doubt he would go near your family or kill anyone. He doesn't know where you live Cam... and he won't find out. If I come with you I can make sure you are safe at all times. But If I go home then I won't be safe at all because I will be stuck with him the rest of my life. I don't want him to hurt me like he used to... and I don't want him laying a finger on you either. I love you Cameron Dallas. Please let me come?" My vision became blurry as tears welled up in my eyes. None of this should be happening but It is. I can lose the guy I am in love with all because of my dad. "I'm really sorry Bri. I love you with all my heart but the safest thing for right now is to stay apart. My family needs me to protect them and keep them safe. You need to go back home where you belong and settle things out with your parents before ever running away again. You don't want them chasing after you your whole life, especially your dad. When you get everything straightened out call me.. okay?" At this point a tear was streaming down his face as mine was filled with tiny droplets trickling down my cheeks. "Cam please don't do this" I stated. We can't be apart, I can't lose him. "I'm sorry" Was all he said before exiting out the door. I just fell down on the bed, letting my emotions overcome me. After nearly a half hour of crying, I left Cam's room. He had to come back to get his things and I didn't want to still be here when he did. I headed towards my room, looking down the whole way. Once I got to the door, I slightly knocked after I realized I forgot my key. Within 3 knocks, Charlie swung the door open and said "I need to ask you something." I got a little worried considering her voice was serious, but I remained calm and sat on her bed. "What's up?" She sat down beside me and crossed her legs, placing her hands on top of her thighs. "I was just about to go talk to Matt but since you're here and my best friend I should tell you first." She exaggerated her exhale of breath before she began. "I was packing my stuff and getting ready to go back home and then Taylor came and wanted to talk to me. Of course I didn't really want to see him but It's my last day so I figured why not. I thought he came to just say goodbye or something but he actually asked me to move in with him..." She trailed off while looking down at her unsteady hands. "Wait he wants you to move in with him?!" I was shocked considering he cheated on her and basically broke her heart. "Yeah he promised it would just be as friends and that he wouldn't try anything if I didn't want him to. He said he is going to help me find a job and my own apartment in the area so I can stay with the MAGCON group. It's an amazing opportunity for me and If I don't take it I won't see you guys again.." It was a great opportunity for Charlie. I want her to be happy even though I wont be and she deserves to have her own place and a good job. "I think you should go for it. Honestly yeah it's gonna be weird to live with your ex for a while but after that you will be on your own with a good job and you can stay in the MAGCON group and be happy! Just make sure Matt is okay with it first because he might be weary about you and Taylor. Even though I know you wouldn't do anything with him, Taylor is probably going to want you." The expression on her face was hard to follow; it was a mix of happiness due to my approval, confusion, and worry. "Thanks Bri, it means a lot that you think this is a good idea. I love you so much for being my best friend!" She attacked me with a bear hug that almost made me fall over. "It's good I can stay in MAGCON too because now we can be in it together!" I forgot that she doesn't know about me and Cam. The reoccurring thought in my head made my eyes sting with tears. Charlie noticed almost right away. "What's wrong? Aren't you staying in MAGCON with Cam?" His name made my chest physically ache and my mind spin and my stomach erupt all at once. "Cam told me I can't move in with him.." By now, my tears were spilling out and my cheeks became sticky. "Why would he tell you that? You guys love each other, why the hell wouldn't he want you to come with him? This makes no sense." I felt her hand rub circles into the small of my back while I buried my face in my hands. "My dad came to see him while I was out buying breakfast this morning. He threatened Cam and said if he doesn't tell me to go home with my dad then he'll kill him along with his family. I can never picture my dad killing someone. Even though he is crazy and mean and has hurt me, I don't think it would go to that extreme. But Cam wants to protect his family and himself so he told me I have to go back with my dad. He said once I figure things out with my parents then I can call him and we can get back together." She just kept nodding her head like she understood everything that was coming out of my mouth. "I'm so so sorry. Trust me Cam is going to feel really bad he did that to you. You don't have to go back home Bri. I know it may seem like you have no options but you do. Maybe Taylor wouldn't mind if you came along with us and he can help you find a job and an apartment too." The gesture was nice but knowing Taylor he wouldn't want me to ruin his plans with Charlie. "Thankyou so much for the offer but I don't think that's the best idea. Maybe Cam is right and I should just go get it over with. I don't need my dad to track me down my entire life. It's hard enough to think about all he has done to me the past few years." My mind flickers back to the memories of my dad locking the door and throwing me onto my bed as a little kid. The slaps across the face, the kicks to the stomach, the sexual abuse. It was all too much for me to handle. Charlie snapped me out of my memory when she said "I think it's a good idea to get rid of your parents once and for all. Your dad can be a pretty scary guy, especially when he's drunk. If he leaves you alone, you'll be so much happier trust me. Then you can get Cam back and get back into MAGCON with me! I hope it all works out for the best. Please tell me what you are going to do as soon as you figure it out. I have to catch Matt before he leaves for his flight." It didn't feel as If I had many options to choose from and tell her about but I let it go anyway. I was glad she was trying to make the best of the situation we were both in. "Alright, fingers crossed he's okay with you going to Taylor's!" I really hope everything will work out for her and Matt, they are an adorable couple. "Thanks, love you!" She yelled as she was running out the door. I realized that I still have to pack up my things no matter who I leave with so I grabbed my bag and threw it onto my bed. My clothes were all in a pile on the floor so It didn't take that long. After I had grabbed the last of my dirty clothes, I ran into the bathroom and grabbed my curler and hairbrush along with my toothbrush and the rest of my hygiene essentials. Once everything was in my bag and ready to go, I sat beside it and tried to think of what I can do. I want to end things with my parents but I don't think it's the right time. They would just try to trap me again because they don't want me to leave. It's probably best to stay somewhere else for a while before I talk to them.  All of a sudden, my mind shot to this morning. One name came to mind.. Ryan.

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