Five

“Sadie, what’s going on? Who is this boy?” My mother asked with her arms crossed. I stood up and made Jacob stand with me.

“He is just someone helping me with school. He was just leaving.” I said hoping my parents would let him leave without saying anything.

“And your name is?” My father asked Jacob.

“Jacob Coleman sir,” Jacob said being as polite as he could.

“It’s time to go, Jacob, it’s late.” My father said. Jacob nodded at him and grab his things. He started to leave but looked at me one last time before my father followed him out.

Jacob’s POV,

“I’m sorry sir to be here so late. We just lost track of time.” I said hoping to lessen the blow on Sadie.

“Jacob son, my daughter is very special and also very sick in the head.” He started to say. I just looked at him as if he was the one who was sick. He must know of the things his daughter can do. How can they treat her like she is nuts? I said to myself. I never believed in magic and I knew the things Sadie could do was not a trick, but to see her family treat her like this when she had a gift hurt my feelings. “I only warn you because I would hate for you to get too close to her. There is no future with her.” He said. I was getting upset and wanted to tell him exactly how I felt about Sadie, but I knew that would only land her in hotter water. I simply said yes sir and headed home.

Sadie was all I could think about. I was falling for this girl and it was happening before I knew what she could do. I have never felt more alive than I do when I’m with her. My father would never approve of me being with one of his patients. In fact, if I broke things off with Kennedy he would probably bring the house down around me. No son of his is going to be with a nut case. I just shook my head, but I knew I couldn’t act like I didn’t feel the way I felt for long. If I pushed her aside I would lose her for sure. I couldn’t let that happen. My house was dark when I finally got home. I was glad, I could just sneak in and go to my room. I walked in quietly and then a light came on in the den. “Son, come in here.” I heard his voice say. I took a deep breath and walked into the den.

“Yes, father?” I said when I walked into the den and he was sitting at his desk. He looked over at me.

“Have a seat.” He said and I did as I was told. “I just received a phone call from Mr. Grace. He said he found you with his daughter tonight. You know Sadie Grace is a patient of mine and her father would like for you to stay away from her. What were you doing with this girl Jacob? She is a very troubled young lady and I don’t want you messing around with her.” I could feel myself becoming upset, but there would be no reasoning with my father.

“I was just helping her with school work,” I said knowing he wasn’t going to fall for that.

“At three in the morning?” He asked eyeing me.

“She was at a party and we went back to her place. We just lost track of time is all.” I was doing my best to pull this lie off. He was just watching me closely. My father stood up and walked over towards me.

“Do you think I’m a fool son?” He said in a calm voice.

“No, sir.”

“Then why do you talk to me like you think I’m a fucking fool?” He snapped.

“I don’t father. I don’t think you’re a fool.” I said hoping to calm him. “I won’t see her.” If I didn’t act fast I knew where this was going to go. I had to say something to get him to back off.

“Well, your right about that. Don’t you ever embarrass me again by having one of my patient’s parents have to call and tell on you. Do you know who I am? My son will not be messing around with a crazy person. Do I make myself clear?” I almost lost my shit.

“Yes, sir,” I said through gritted teeth.

“Is there a problem?” He asked me. My father was a very large and fit man. He wasn’t someone you wanted to piss off. He was also the type of man that no one really knew. He played two parts in life. One part was the respectful, well mannered, and loving doctor Coleman. The other was the one that only my mother and I knew. The real doctor Coleman. The mean two-faced son of a bitch. I knew I could probably beat my father down, but I have never had the courage to stand up to him. I have always feared my father and I would rather take his beatings than see my mother endure his fist. She has tried over the years to step in, but it only ends badly. My mother can’t take his abuse. He almost killed her one night for standing up for me. It wasn’t something I wanted her to go through ever again. I would never allow it.

“There is no problem sir. I will not see this girl again. I’m sorry to cause you any problems with your patients.” I stood up so I could leave and go to my room. He just looked at me and nodded. I walked off pretty fast. My body was boiling. I felt like my head was going to blow off. I will see her damn it. I need her in my life. I didn’t know why yet, I just knew I couldn’t stay away.

Sadie’s POV,

“Are you crazy?” My mother hollered. “Why do you want to do this to yourself again? Or to us for that matter. Sadie, you have to use your brain. Do you like that boy?” She asked me and I nodded at her. She just shook her head. “Then if you like him. You need to stay away from him. Before you hurt him.” I could feel myself losing control. I got up and started to walk. My hands went to fist at my sides. “Sadie, calm down.” I heard my mother say. All of a sudden, BAM! All the things on my walls and in the hallway slammed to the ground. “Sadie!” My mother yelled out. My father came running into the room and went for my arms. I turned to him and mentally threw him into the wall. I didn’t mean to hurt him. I sat on my bed and closed my eyes. Jacob immediately came into my mind. He was pacing his bedroom. My mind started to calm down and I felt a pinch in my arm. I opened my eyes to my mother giving me a shot in the arm. I looked at her until I started to pass out. I closed my eyes and the last thing I saw was Jacob.

Jacobs POV,

Monday, Tuesday, and then Wednesday. Still, I saw no Sadie. I even tried going to her home, but her parents were always there. I needed to see her and make sure she was okay. I wanted so many times to ask my father if he knew if she was okay or not, but I knew better. I even stood outside of her window late at night and tried to reach out to her mentally, but still nothing. I had tried my best to be normal around my friends and my girlfriend, but they were all seeing right through me. Kennedy was the worse. I kept blowing her off. I haven’t spent time with her in over two weeks and that’s not normal. Even at school, I have blown her off.

Thursday rolled around and still no Sadie. “Hello? Jacob, I’m talking to you.” I heard Kennedy said. I looked back at her.

“Sorry, what?” I asked. She rolled her eyes and crossed her arms.

“I don’t know what the hell is going on with you Jacob, but I’m getting sick of being ignored.” She snapped. I looked down at her.

“I’m not ignoring you, Kennedy. I’ve just been really busy.” I tried to reason with her. She watched me for a moment and then grabbed the back of my neck and pulled me to her lips. At first, I started to pull away, but then I just went with it, not because I wanted to, but because I needed to stay face. I had to get on track and be what I needed to be. Sadie didn’t show up to school for the entire week. I threw myself into my friends and school. I was back to being Jacob Coleman. I was playing football hard. I was partying hard and my friends and Kennedy noticed.

“This is better man. Where have you been?” Danny asked. I just looked at him funny.

“I had things on my mind, but it’s better now,” I said with a smile. Kennedy has been at my place for the last three nights. I laid with her naked in my bed, but no matter how hard I try. I only see Sadie’s face in my head. I know I’m fucking up, but what other choice do I have? Damn it, I’m Jacob Coleman the golden boy. What else can I do? This is who I am. At that moment all I felt was hate and betrail. I felt sick to my stomach.

Sadie’s POV,

I’ve been awake in this hospital now for two days. Strapped to this bed by my hands and feet. I can barely concentrate with all the meds in my system. I know that if I wanted out of here I could do it myself, but then they would all know and I would probably never see the light of day again. I just laid there and waited. My mother came to see me and started asking me all kinds of questions about Jacob and I just laid here and ignored her. I was so tired of going through this every time I’d slip up. I don’t know if it has been days or weeks in this hospital. It was my parent’s way of having control over me. A way to ground me in their own way. I haven’t been able to feel Jacob. I know it’s the pills, but it kills me not to know if he is okay or not. I have no idea how long I have been here. All I want to do is go home.