The Bad Boy's Journal

Chapter 6

"Hey hey its alright calm down." He says as he wraps his arms around me so tightly trying his best to comfort me. Rubbing my back in circles and removing my hair out of my face. Slowly wiping the tears away with his thumb as he stares deeply into my eyes. This is exactly what I need right now, a shoulder to cry on. Just who knew Diego would be the one to offer it first?

I'm trying my best to act strong and not to cry over people and their words like I used to. I never expected this from Zack, he was my childhood friend and lover of 2 years now. How could he? That's what hurt the most. The fact that all those years meant nothing.

"Elena look at me," Diego sighs as he lifts my chin up so that our eyes meet. "This isn't your fault, he never deserved you anyway. Now let's get you out of here. Princessa don't cry, I hate to see you like this. He's not worth a tear of yours."

I manage to give a little nod as I hug him tightly.

"Elena! I'm sorry! Please just listen to me. Hear me out." Zack runs out of the mansion and into the empty back yard corner. He freezes immediately when he sees Diego and I all wrapped up in each others arms.

"Princessa," Diego warns as he kisses my forehead and puts a strand of hair behind my ear. "Go to that chair and sit down, close your eyes and try to relax. Promise me you won't open them, this isn't going to get pretty." I nod at this as he takes me to the chair seating me and looking at me with great care in his eyes. He stiffens his muscles, jaw ticking and fists clenching before walking away. I obey and close my eyes not wanting to see what happens next.

"Oh you just made the mistake of your life. Nobody hurts her. Not again." I hear Diego shout as a yelp of pain escapes Zack. This wasn't what I wanted, I didn't want him beat up no matter how much he hurt me.

"Is that the best you can do Matthews?" I hear Zack spit. I cant resist the urge. I need to open my eyes and the second I do Zack throws a punch that Diego swiftly dodges.

"No, that's not the best I can do." And with that he throws a roundhouse kick aiming straight for his neck making Zack yelp in pain once again. He stumbles back trying to regain his balance before attempting another punch at Diego.

"That, that kick was from me," Diego retorts as he glares at Zack with muscles tensing more every second. "This, this is for Elena." He punches Zack square on the face initiating the bone crushing noise causing Zack to collapse on the ground in a second.

I gasp and cover my mouth with my hands as I step forward to look at him once more. There he lay, blood trickling down his nose, spitting out blood. I gulp at the sight as tears silently make their way down my face.

"I told you not to open your eyes princessa." Diego growls taking both of my hands in his. "We need to leave, please."

I barely manage to nod. I remain mute as we take an exit on the far corner of the house, I don't know what I'm supposed to say. He is a big part of my life and he betrayed me.

"I'm sorry." My teeth clatter in the chilly midnight air whilst we make our way down the dimly lit street.

"Sorry for what?" Diego grabs me by the shoulders and turns me around with a look of confusion engraved in his face. He hands me his leather jacket which I gratefully accept and put on.

"I ruined your night," I say weakly. "You probably had other plans and more fun things to be doing rather than taking care of an emotionally unstable girl at the moment."

He glances at the pavement and motions for me to sit down at a bench nearby. He digs out his cellphone and speedily dials a taxi before hanging up.

Looking at me with those hazel-grey eyes he cups my cheek in his hand. "Elena, trust me when I tell you that you didn't ruin anything tonight. I'm taking us home and you're going to try and get some sleep. Tomorrow is a new day and we can talk about tonight, try and minimize your crying. Tears don't suit you, never have, never will."
Never have? You met me 2 days ago...