25

Caleb walked hand in hand with Hope down the road trying to forget about what he’d seen in the house when he entered to pick her up, but it want easy. ‘Are you okay Caleb? You’re awfully quiet have I done something wrong?’

‘No it’s no you.’

‘So who is it then?’

He looked a her. ‘Josh.’

‘He didn’t hurt me I swear.’

‘But he was on top of you. I can’t help but think it’s like it was before you left.’

‘Look Caleb. I’m not the girl I was three months ago you have to trust me.’

‘But what I saw.’

‘You want me to explain what happened?’

‘Yeah I would.’

‘He caught me off guard. My reflexes kicked in when he come behind me and tapped my shoulder so I threw him but it didn’t go to plan he has good reflexes and he’s quick. He wasn’t bullying me Caleb you have to trust me on this.’

‘I do I just don’t trust him.’

‘I know. I’m not really sure what’s going on in his head right now either.’