Two wrongs make it right

The Breakup

The sun hits my face moving me from sleep. I didn't sleep well last night the bed was cold. I dont want to get up but I am awake.

I hadn't thought of it yesterday but I never thanked Ben.

If it wasn't for Ben I'm sure Duncan would have went there. I get chills just thinking about it.

Ben I forgot to thankyou for yesterday

it's Kara btw

I hesitate on sending but hit the button anyway. I sit the phone down not expecting him to reply until my phone dings catching me by surprise.

Good morning sunshine, you are up early can't sleep?

it was no bother at all he doesn't deserve you at all he shouldn't treat you like that.

My heart does a little dance at his words. I need to get away from Duncan. Ben is right. He shouldn't treat me like that.

I decide to reply to Ben.

Yes can't sleep terrible night

I didn't wake you up did I?

I'm going to the beach for the day. I dont want to hang around here being miserable.

I get dressed and feed Bruno.

He shakes with excitement when he sees his harness for the car I can't help but hype him up.

"Drivies Bruno" Bruno runs in circles and sits in front of me fidgeting and whining for his harness. He loves our outings.

I put Bruno in the car clipped in. I'm sure it looks a little funny Me with such a big dog.

I hear my phone ding.

no you didn't wake me

I also had a rough night

I dont know why but I'm smiling stupidly at my phone for a moment. I snap out of it and put my phone away.

****

Bruno has his head out of the car barking at anyone who looks at him the wrong way. I know if anyone approaches us and the car he's going to cower like a baby behind me.

We pull up to the parking spot and stop Bruno sooks loudly. I let him out and he almost drags me to the beach I have to rush to lock the car.

I let Bruno off on the sand and he Zooms around circling me. then he hits the water and stops.

He has the biggest smile on his face. I throw his ball in the water I watch him awkwardly trying to get it. My Phone vibrates the screen says Duncan. Reject.

I also see a message. I put my phone away.

*****

I get back home and walk in the door. I know I will have at least twenty missed calls.

"Kara" I hear Duncan call.

Duncan walks from the kitchen to me.

I stand my ground. I am not running sny more. I let Bruno off so he can hide. I don't want him getting hurt.

"Kara where have you been?"

"The beach" I don't move.

"Well I've missed you, why did you go we could've spent time together" Duncan tries to sweet talk.

"I can't do this any more"

"what do you mean?" Duncan looks cross and stunned.

"I can't be with you any more" my eyes water but I need to do this.

"You're breaking up with me?" something snaps in Duncan "You're not leaving me" Duncan shoves me against the front door.

I push him away. I keep telling myself to be strong. "Who would want you anyway, your pathetic" Duncan spits.

"It's over Duncan" I use my strongest voice.

I decide this is the time to walk to my room. Duncan takes a moment to process. Before I can close my door he pushes it open with so much force it throws me to the ground.

I'm dazed a little Duncan takes this opportunity to sit on my arms and beat into me. He only punches my face a few times I couldn't count.

He stopped hitting me then I feel his hands on my neck. I can't breathe. I can't believe this is the end.

Duncan is screaming something I can't understand.

I give into darkness. It's cold chill through me while my lungs burn.

I pray for help now for rescue.

****

Ben's pov

I have never been so obsessed with someone like Kara. Since they moved in she has captivated me. But she is with that psycho.

I have sent her a message since our talking this morning but no reply.

I just sit in the back yard drinking a beer. I have done all the yard chores I can think of to keep myself busy. She has danced across my mind all day.

My ears perk up I can hear the psycho yelling. He's starting again. f**k. I grab my phone and try to call Kara to make sure she is safe. no answer. f**k.

"Tristan!" I leave my beer and run through the house. "Tristan call the cops!" I run out the door onto the street. I reach Kara's place and knock on the door. There is no answer. s**t.

"KARA!" I yell for her no response. where the hell are the cops!

I run my shoulder into the door and bounce back a bit I keep doing it. my shoulder goes numb. The door starts to give I then move to kicking it. I get it in two kicks the door busts open. I can hear him yelling he's sorry I follow his noise.

I run into the bedroom to find him pinning her down and choking her. She's not moving. Am I too late?

I grab him and rip him off her. He lands into the built in cupboard smashing the mirror.

I kneel next to Kara.

"Kara?" Please wake up "Kara". I can hear someone come through the front. Just as they arrive at the bedroom Kara coughs and splutters everywhere. Her emerald eyes flick open and bright like headlights. "hey that was close".

"He tried to kill me" Kara cried. I hadn't even given him another thought since I threw him off her. I turned to see Tristan and a police officer carrying him out of the room. Kara tries to sit up. I can see her throat red and sore swelling is going to be horrible. She fails to sit up so I get a hand behind her to help her up. She signals to the bed. We sit on the side of the bed. I can't hear her cry but I can see tears fall.

A male police officer comes in the room looks at myself and Kara.

"What happened here?" Assessing the kaos.

"I could hear her scream, I broke the door just in time to find him choking her" Kara knods to agree with my statement.

She clears her throat "I tried to end it and he hit me then tried to kill me" her voice horse.

"do you want to press charges?" the officer asks.

Kara takes a minute to think about it.

She nods "Please".

"You're very brave" the officer commends her " You may want to go to hospital to get looked at".

I dont know why but Kara shakes her head 'no' I don't want to question it after all that's happened.

"completely up to you, but I will send a female officer in to take photos of your injuries if that's ok?" It seems the officer doesn't want to push boundaries either.

I stay with her until the female officer arrives.

I walk out the front to talk to the police.

"hey" I stop the same officer that came inside.

"yeah buddy" he answers.

"What happens after this?"

"We process him and bring him back to get clothes then he won't be allowed with in two hundred meters of her" The officer states.

"I do suggest she stay with someone for a few days though" the officer recommends.

Kara comes out face wet from tears but holding a brave face.

"Are you okay?" I ask her.

She shoots me a glare " Please dont ask me that" she looks down and blushes "Ben?".

"Yeah?" I can't help the smirk that hits my lips I don't know what's coming next but it sounds like I may like it.

"I don't have any friends or family" her lips pout "they said I should stay with friends and"

"You can stay with us" I interrupt I don't want to see her cry any more.

She stops and looks at me.

"I really can't thank you enough" She's smiling.

"You had better get somethings then"

She runs into the house and packs a bag.