Silenced 2: The Overtaking (Silenced Series) Read Free Page B

tell you’ve been crying.”
    “ What do you expect? I just lost my best friend.”
    I’m not sure why she showed up. All she’s doing is stating the obvious , and it’s getting on my nerves.
    “ Let’s stop talking about me and my sorrows. How are things for you?” I say.
    “ Well, let’s see... the job's going great. I’ve gotten a raise.”
    “ That’s great. I’m still waiting for Target. Things are pretty good there. I was supposed to work today but Landon called my boss on the way to work, and told him what happened. So, he gave me my first day off.”
    “ Well, that’s good. It’s surprising to hear your new boss gave you the day off. So, how are things with you and Landon?”
    “ Great. He’s wonderful. I can’t say how much help he's been since last night. I’m happy he and I met that night at that party. The bond we share is indescribable.”
    Casey looks down. “It’s great to hear you guys are still strong. I want to clear it up... I’m not jealous you got prom queen. I'm happy for you.”
    I don’t know if I believe her. She didn’t act very happy that night.
    “I’m happy to hear that. So, what’s with your college friend?”
    “ Oh, you mean Teddy?”
    “ Yeah, I guess that’d be him. I don’t remember you telling me his name.”
    “ Oh, well… his name is Teddy. He and I are dating. Everything's going well. He took me to a surprise dinner and movie. It was so romantic.”
    “ He sounds romantic.”
    “ So, how’s Patrick?” She asks.
    “ He’s finally out of the hospital. He recovered well. You’d never know he spent most of this past school year in the hospital.”
    “ That’s good to hear.” She says as her cheeks turn pink.
    B y the way, she says that I can tell she still has strong feelings for him.
    “ I don’t know if you heard, but he quit doing drugs.”
    “ That’s a surprise. I figured he’d get his fix as soon as they let him go.”
    “ No, he didn’t want to deal with that anymore. He totally let it go.”
    “ That’s great, but hard to believe. He was totally stuck on it.”
    “ Casey, people change for the better. There are people out there all the time that are stopping nasty habits they're addicted to. I see him just about every day, and I see a huge change within him. It’s great, and I’m proud of him.”
    “ I’m not saying I don’t believe he stopped. I’m glad he did. The drugs were one of the main things in our relationship that bothered me. Hopefully, he can keep himself away from them and find a decent woman that'll treat him well.”
    “ I’m taking it that you didn’t hear he found a woman, either?”
    “ He what?” Casey says surprised.
    “ He’s dating a girl named Stacey. I met her a few times. He’s supposed to be bringing her over this weekend for a movie night.’
    “ Why wasn’t I invited?”
    “ I didn’t think it was a good idea, seeing how you and Patrick aren’t really talking.”
    “ Oh … look at the time, I have to go. I have to get home and get some clothes washed. Then, go shopping for my lunches for next week. I hate being out after dark. I better go.” She says jumping up from the couch, and heading towards the door.
    “ Yeah, me too. I need to get to the store to get my meds filled. You take care and thanks for coming over.”
    “ Oh, anytime. Take care and if you need someone to talk to, you can call me anytime. Later chick!”
    I know Casey may feel like I’m leaving her out, but that’s what Patrick wants. He doesn’t want to be anywhere near her, because he doesn’t want her dragging him down again. As soon as I hear her pull out, I dress. Landon will be home in a few hours, and I want to be back before then.
    While I’m out, I decide to stop by Mom’s.
    “ Mom, are you sure you’re all right?”
    “ Oh, Amber, you worry too much about me.”
    “ I don’t want anything to happen to you. I love you and I’m glad we worked out our differences.”
    “ I agree. Are you