Chapter 20

" Why didn't you tell me??" I said as she walked out of the bathroom

She was silent

" Does he know??" She hook her head slowly

" You should tell him" I brought out the food flask that was in the bag I walked in with

" I will" she looked into the flask as I opened it and brought out a spoon

" Thanks sweetie" I nodded

" It's nothing" I smiled as she put a spoon of rice in her mouth

" How's Jamal doing??" I paused

I forgot about him

" I'll be going there now" she dropped her spoon

" You didn't forgot about him, did you??" I looked at her

" Ofcourse not" I smiled nervously, I did

I stood up

" I'll be back, lemme check on him" I made my way to the door and walked out shutting it behind me

I pulled my phone out of my pocket as I felt it vibrate

" Hey Merissa" I said as I answered the phone

" When did you leave last night??" She asked

" After 12am I think" I entered into the elevator

" What about that cute guy I saw you with??"

" Oh Juan"

" Did you guys hook up??" Hook up ke??

" Ofcourse not"

" Why??" I rolled my eyes

" Isn't he huge??"

" Bad breath??"

" I have a boyfriend Merissa" I entered into Jamal's ward

" I'll call you back, Merissa" I put my phone in my pocket

" Hey Natalie" she waved and smiled back at me

" How's he doing today??" I bent and kissed him on the forehead

" He's okay, his vital signs are okay" I sighed

" When would he wake up??" She looked down

" No idea" she grabbed her tray and walked to the door

" Lemme give you some space"

" Thank you Natalie" I held Jamal's hand and rubbed his forehead

" Oh God, please..." I said a word of prayer before leaving the ward

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I rang the doorbell as I got to the Aston's house

" Coming" I heard her mom say as I looked down at my black sneakers

" Good morning Mrs Aston" I walked in as she stepped aside for me to

" Would you like some pie??" She stopped in the hallway

" No thanks" I smiled

" Don't be silly, have some" she walked into the kitchen and walked out minutes later with a tray

" Thank you" I took the tray from her hand

" What are you waiting for?? Take a bite" I picked the fork and took a bite of the pie

" It's delicious" I looked up at her and smiled

" So I heard the serial killer has been apprehended" I nodded dropping the tray on the small table in front of me

" Yes" I lowered my head as I remembered Jenny's death

" Would you like to see her room??" I nodded

" Follow me" I stood up walking behind her

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James' POV

" Inmate 5403, you have a visitor" I looked around the cells as we walked to the visiting area

" K.C??" I whispered as I sat down

" Good afternoon" she stared at me

" You look horrible" I smiled

" You don't look bad yourself"

" Is Jamal awake??" She shook her head

" He's still unconscious" she looked away

" K.C, I'm truly sorry" I looked at her closely

" It's fine, I forgave you a long time ago" I sighed and smiled

" Thank you"

" Do me a favor??"

" Yeah??"

" Tell your aunt that I'm truly sorry for everything"

" And please take care of Jamal" I pleaded

" I will" she stood up and walked out of the room

I ran my hand through my hair as tears began to well up in my eyes

I felt a sharp pain in my chest as the police officer leads me back to my room

There's only one thing to do.....