Lily Hates Me: A Love Story — Chapter 18

I was finally released from the hospital so I drove myself home. My injured ribs hurt like hell but I tried to ignore it and toughen up. I texted Lily and said hey.

"I am so mad at you right now," she replied.

"I know princess, I am sorry," I texted.

"Where have you been? I waited for you. I was so sad the whole party because I missed you," she texted.

"I ran into a small problem, please don't be mad at me?" I pleaded.

"Well...can I come to see you?" she said.

I thought about it. It was tempting to have her come see me but I didn't want her to see me like this. I had to avoid her until I got better. However long that might take.

"I am sorry. I can't, I am uh...a little busy. I will see you later," I said.

She didn't say anything after that but I knew she was very disappointed. It hurt my heart to think about not seeing her for a few days. I don't know how I'd be able to survive it.

Three days passed by and my bruises were finally healing. I had to stop going to school and stay in bed while Molly took care of me. Lily tried to contact me but I made some lame excuse every time. I felt like I was losing her slowly and it hurt me more than my broken ribs. Dad came home from jail and resume his daily routines like nothing ever happened. We both avoided each other at home and didn't interact.

I was laying in bed and thinking about Lily and all of a sudden I heard the bell ring. No one was home to open the door so I dragged myself out of my room to open the door. I was shocked to see who it was on the other side.

"Lily! What the hell are you doing here?" I gasped.

"I..I wanted to come to check on you because you were not showing up for school and I haven't seen you for a long time," she said nervously.

"I've been sick okay? But you need to leave," I said quickly.

"Why are you acting weird? I just wanted to see you. Can I please come in?" she pleaded.

"NO! For fuck's sake Lily! You can't just show up here! I'll see you when I see you so just get the fuck outta here," I said harshly.

Tears already started to form in her eyes at my harsh words. "Why are you being like this? Are you already tired of me? Is that it?" she said.

"Jesus..fuck..princess, I am sorry. I didn't mean it like that. This is just not a good time right now. I am sorry I yelled at you." I whispered.

"It's okay...I guess I'll just see you later," she said and proceeded to hug me which made me wince in pain.

"What's the matter?" her eyes became huge with worry as soon as she saw my face. "Are you hurt?"

Fuck I didn't want her to notice.

"I..I am fine. It..its nothing," I stammered and put my hand on my side. My face betrayed me and reflected pain which contradicted my words.

Lily didn't hesitate for one minute. She lifted my shirt revealing the big ugly black and blue bruise on my ribs.

"Oh my god! You are hurt, why wouldn't you tell me, you stupid head?" she scolded. "Let's get you to bed."

I didn't argue with her and let her take me upstairs. She forced me to lay down on the bed and sat next to me.

"What happened?" she whispered and stroked my hair gently.

"Nothing...it was an accident," I said and avoided her gaze.

"You are lying to me again and I want you to stop. I am not made of glass you know. I can handle it," she said.

She didn't understand I was just trying to protect her. I had to get her out of here soon.

"Who's talking in there?" I froze when I heard dad's voice. Shit...I didn't want him to see her.

He came inside my room and squinted at us. "Well ain't you a pretty little thing? what are you doing here?" he smirked, making me feel disgusted.

Lily shifted from her seat uncomfortably. "Hi Mr. Phillips, I am Lily, Jacob's girlfriend."

"Girlfriend huh? Wonder how this no good ass wipe got a girlfriend as pretty as you! Please call me Mark," he said and moved closer to her.

I couldn't keep quiet anymore. "Lily has to leave dad," I said and glared at him.

He looked at me, then looked at Lily as if to decide whether he should stay and mess with us or not. He decided against it and nodded.

"Alright, I gotta get to the shop anyway. Come join me whenever you decide to get off your lazy ass, I could use some help in there." With that, he left the room.

"You should go, princess. It's not safe for you here, please just trust me, okay?" I pleaded.

Lily looked at me for a few moments then nodded. "Okay, just know that I am here for you. I care about you a lot Jacob." She got up to leave.

"WAIT!" I yelled after her.

"What's wrong? Do you need anything?" Lily asked quickly with her voice full of worry.

"You told him you were my girlfriend," I smirked.

"Yeah? So?" Lily said and blushed.

"That means our deal has been extended beyond a month and I get to do anything I want with you for a loooong time." I grinned devilishly.

She rolled her eyes. "You are so immature, I am outta here." With that, she ran off and I smiled, feeling ten times better already.