Chapter 22

" I need your help, please."

For a moment Angela couldn't help but to feel unsure of herself. In the past she had seen her share of violence, but never like this or so close to it. What she found hardest to bare was the man she knew for some time now had always managed to brush aside any insults they had thrown at him. If they ever got physical sure he would fight back but he would only ever give as good as they would try to give it. Today she witnessed such hatred and aggression she never thought him possible of. For a moment she hesitated, but only for a moment.

"Ok let's go." She smiled as she took his extended hand. Everyone in the classroom was stunned. The girl was braver then they themselves were. A few expected her to be terrified and were attempting to work up the courage to help her if need be. Angela looked at Christopher and the hand holding her own . The oppressive atmosphere was now gone. Almost as if it had never existed. His usual aloof smile he alway