-Kaytlyn-
I knew I couldn’t stay, even if I had promised Maddy. It was clear that whenever Chris was around, I lost my head. So I climbed out of the window. Extreme? Yes. It hurt like hell when I landed and rolled a few times on the ground, but at that moment, it felt like my only escape.
Then I ran—ran like something was chasing me, bare feet pounding against the pavement. I didn’t stop until I reached my bar. I still had my keys and phone, but I’d left my clothes behind. I just hoped Maddy wouldn’t be too mad at me for disappearing…
“Kate?” As I walked inside, the bar was still open, and Andrew was the first to notice me. First, he looked shocked, then a smile spread across his face, and he had a hard time suppressing his laughter. I rolled my eyes.
“Don’t say anything!” I scolded.
