My brothers best friend

Chapter 17: My fault

(Edited)

Chapter 18

Valerie's P.O.V.

Amelia: I broke up with him!!!

I squeal with joy when I see the message Amelia just sende me and Jake gets a shock. "Whats happening?" I honestly didn't think talking to her yesterday would work. I thought she would get mad, tell me how much she loved him and even tho he can be abusive she still saw the good in him. but no, she broke up with him the day after and I am so happy for her.

"Amelia has broken up with Jeremy!!" I scream some more and Jake laughs but still look at me like I am crazy. 

"And why is that good news?" he asks frowning.

Just tell him, Valerie. Amelia and him are also friends, he has the right to know. You just have to be strong, maybe he won't mention Jonathan. 

"Jeremy were abusive when they were together." Jake stiffens and looks at me in pity. I hate it when people look at me like that. I feel vulnerable. 

I write a text back to her, ignoring his glance. 

Me: OMG. I am so happy for you. How did he take it? He didn't hit you did he? 

Just the thought of him hitting her makes me angry. I want to go over to Jeremy and give him some of his own medicine. Show him that he can't just hit women, thinking we are weak, when we are strong. And I have the urge right now to show him how strong I can be with my bare hands. 

Amelia: He didn't take it very well. But it was the right thing to do. He didn't hit me, but he got really upset and started apologizing again and again.

Me: Are you okay?

Amelia: Yes, like I said, it's for the best. And I feel much better now. I loved him, but I also know I deserve better. Thank you for checking up on me, Val.

Me: Ofcource girl, that's what you have a friend for. When are you gonna come home from your parents house?

Amelia: The day after tomorrow.

Me: Can you hangout then, so we can talk about it?

Amelia: Of course, just write what time you will come.

Me: Okay, see you tomorrow. 

Jake is still staring at me. "What?" I ask.

"Nothing, it's just, baby, you um..."

"What? Say it now?"

"Well that is good, you know, I am so happy for her. But how do you feel about that?" he asks me carefully, his eyes looking in mine like he is trying to find something that shows that I am affected by it, but he can look as much as he wants cause from now on he will find nothing.  Yesterday when I broke down in front of Amelia I finally got all my emotions out and now I feel so much more light. 

"What do you mean?" I ask him knowing what he means. 

He comes over to me and sits right next to me on the bed taking a hold on my hand, looking me in the eyes. "Butterfly, you were beaten when you were 15 by your boyfriend. I'm just asking if you want to talk about it?"

"No, I don't want to talk about it, and I'm fine with that. They've broken up, so that's good."

"Okay, but that..."

"No, Jake, don't, okay. I don't need that. I don't need your pity" I look at the clock on my phone, feeling trapped, wanting to get out. Before he can say something I say - "I actually have to be with Jacob now, I forgot we had an deal to go shopping so I'll just go. Just shut yourself out." And then I slipped away. Actually, I don't have an deal with Jacob, but I hope he's home because I really need a hug right now.