- 14.
I watch the news, and I see a hospital.
Someone was arrested.
I start breathing fast.
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“Ashley, take a deep breath, you’re safe!”
I can’t breathe.
When Chad gets to me, I’m not awake.
He must have been here for a while.
He helps me drink water.
I thank him.
He gets me an apple.
I wonder why he’s here.
He starts speaking.
“Ashley, I know what happened to you!”
“We all feel terrible.”
Chad’s eyes are tearing up.
“I’m the worst brother ever.”
I shake my head.
“It’s okay.”
Chad’s phone rings.
“I’ll see you later.”
I nod, looking at the number on his phone.
