~*Chapter Nine*~


Three Weeks Later

"I can’t believe he is finally getting out of hospital. Man, it seems like he should have been outta there at least a week ago. I ‘spose I should be glad he is actually getting out, though," Salym said to herself, getting ready to go pick AJ up. Nick had left earlier this morning, but AJ had to have a few more tests before he could go.

KNOCK, KNOCK

"Man, no one knows I’m here. Why now? Why not earlier this morning?" Salym muttered to herself as she opened the door.
"Ah, Salym? We need to talk," Luke said.
"Um, NO WE DON"T! I have nothing to say to you, and nothing you say could ever make me forgive you, so stop wasting your breath and get outta my face," Salym yelled as she brushed past him, locking the door as she left.
He grabbed her arm as she moved to pass him, and spun her around. "Where the hell do you think you’re going, bitch?" He spluttered, as he twisted her arm forcefully.
"Out. Gotta problem?" she spat back at him as she yanked her arm free of his grip.
"Yeah, I do. So who is this guy, huh? Some singer? Jesus, you have a serious problem. For all you know, he’s probably cheating on you as we speak."
"Yeah, you’d know all about that, wouldn’t you. But guess what! We AREN"T speaking right now. I have nothing to say to you so, like I said already, GET OUT OF MY FACE BEFORE I KICK YOU SOMEWHERE KRISTIE WON’T LIKE!" Salym yelled, walking to her Jeep.
"I’m just looking out for you Salym," Luke said, looking hurt.
"What? That’s a change. Man, I think you‘re just jealous. You finally realized what you’re missing out on huh? Kristie isn’t good enough for you now? Well, get over it, and never talk to me again. So there. JUST STOP!" she said when he grabbed her arm. But he was stronger than Salym, and twisted her arm behind her back. She was helpless as he pinned her arms behind her and covered her mouth. He dragged her to the elevator, and took her up to her room. He forced her to open her door again, and then threw her inside.
Free of his grip, she started screaming. Luke stormed over to her and slapped her across the face with a blow that left her speechless. She had never seen him like this before, and she was scared.
"What do you want from me?" she asked, her voice shaking, as she slowly backed away from him.
"I want you …" he said evilly, grinning. For the first time, Salym knew she was in real trouble. As she tried to collect her thoughts, he went to the phone line, and ripped the wire out of the wall.
Salym couldn’t think. She was dazed and all she could think of was his face as he peered over her, that evil look on his face. Then suddenly she knew what he wanted. All she could do was scream. Luke just laughed as he strode over to her and grabbed her hands.
"Just let it happen," he kept repeating as he did to her what he came over to do.
After it was over, he just walked out, leaving Salym bruised and shaking on the floor. He turned in the door to face her. "Just letting you know … you tell anyone about this … I have friends in ‘high’ places. See you, baby," he laughed as he walked out of the door.
Salym just slid into a tiny little ball and rocked, tears running down her cheeks.

As Salym drove to the hospital, her heart was hurting so much that she nearly started to cry again. ‘Why did he have to … just don’t let anyone know, especially not AJ. He’s got too much on his mind already,’ she thought, sobbing. She was so furious that she nearly drove off the side of the road. Luckily the hospital appeared before her and she was able to stop driving before she killed herself.

Salym rode the elevator, tears pouring down her cheeks. As she came to the floor AJ was staying on, she hurriedly wiped away her tears and plastered a smile on her face. But it wasn’t a very good disguise, and as soon as AJ saw her he noticed that she was upset.
"Are you OK baby?" he asked, concerned as he hobbled over to her on crutches.
"Yeah, I will be … but I need something to cheer me up first. Any way you can help me get back to a semi-quasi happy existence?"
"You know what? I think I might just be able to do that," AJ replied, smiling.
"Oh yeah? And how would you do that?" Salym asked.
"Like this," he said as he lowered his lips to hers and they met in a soft, slow kiss.
" Oh, OK," Salym said after they were finished.
"Get a room!" Natalie called after them.
They both turned around to see Natalie, Brian, Faye, Kevin, Howie and Rachael running after them.
"Dammit!" AJ muttered playfully as he turned to everyone else. Salym hid a smile.
‘You’re finally out, huh?" Natalie said, punching him lightly on the arm.
"Yeah, it’s been a while coming, hey!" Brian said, grabbing Nat’s hand. Salym could no longer hide the smile, and she broke into laughter.
Everyone just looked at her strangely.
"What is that for?" Faye asked, smiling now too.
"Oh, nothing …" Salym said mysteriously, teasing her.
"Ooohhh … I hate it when you do that!" Faye said, stamping her foot in frustration.
"Well, lets just say it’s been an interesting day," Salym added as everyone started laughing with her. AJ just looked at her and shook his head, smiling, as he grabbed her hand.

In Salym’s Car

"Wow have I missed you!" Salym said breathlessly as she hopped into the drivers seat after helping AJ into his seat.
"Me too …" AJ said quietly as he turned his head towards her, looking at her with quizzical eyes. "So… are you gonna tell me what you were upset about?"
A long pause followed.
"Baby?" AJ prompted, concerned. He glanced over at her and saw a tear slide down her cheek. She started to pull the car over to the side of the road. She turned to him, and AJ felt his heart drop.
Her eyes were red, and her hands were shaking. She impatiently brushed back her hair with one hand, as she started to speak.
"It’s … ummm… Luke," she said quietly.
AJ’s face turned red with anger. "What did he do?"


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