  &quot;He hit you?!&quot; He shouted and I nodded. I looked over at him and saw that he looked angry; his jaw was clenching tightly.
  &quot;After I broke up with him, I never saw him again. A few weeks ago, he was back and claimed that I'm still his. I told him we were no longer an item, but he wouldn't give up. When he saw me with you the first time, he hit me for the first time since he was back and told me to stay away from you.&quot; I said choking on a sob as I remembered that day.
  &quot;The bruise that I saw on your stomach...he did that?&quot; He asked clenching his fist at his sides. I nodded again and he ran a hand through his hair, barely controlling his anger.
  &quot;I ran into him yesterday. He had seen you and I together and he threatened me again to stay away or I would regret it. He sounded very serious and I did what he told me because I was afraid of what he would d

  &quot;Do you have an hearing problem?!&quot; He shouted at me. &quot;I remember telling you to stay away from that boy!&quot;
  &quot;You don't own me, Troy. I'm sick of you telling me what to do and you know what? I'm done listening.&quot; I said my own voice rising.
  &quot;You bitch!&quot; He roared and raised his hand. The next thing I know, I felt a sharp sting on my left cheek. Tears stung my eyes as I looked at him. He raised his hand again and I closed my eyes, but I never felt anything. I heard a loud grunt and I opened my eyes to see Josh's hands gripping Troy's shirt collar, pushing him up against the lockers. 
  &quot;Get your filthy hands off her!&quot; He shouted angrily. His eyes held fury and he looked murderous. I have never seen him this angry before. Troy then shoved Josh away from him and stepped away from the lockers. By now a large crowd has filled the hallway, ta

  After half hour of driving, we came to a stop. I looked out of my window to see a fancy restaurant. Wow! I can't believe he would take me here. Josh opened his side of the car and hopped out coming around to open my door for me. I smiled at him and got out. He entwined his hands with mine and lead me to the entrance. Again, when his hand touch mine, I felt heat run throughout my body. The effect this boy had on me was undeniable.
  He opened the door of the restaurant and ushered me inside. &quot;After you.&quot; He said stepping aside for me to enter. He stepped in after me and closed the door. The inside of the restaurant was beautiful. A lot of customers were inside, but it was not crowded. Elegantly dressed waiters and waitresses were moving around serving the customers. A waitress came up to us, smiling politely.
  &quot;Table for two?&quot; She asked and we both nodded. She escor

&quot;He hit you?!&quot; He shouted and I nodded. I looked over at him and saw that he looked angry; his jaw was clenching tightly.
  &quot;After I broke up with him, I never saw him again. A few weeks ago, he was back and claimed that I'm still his. I told him we were no longer an item, but he wouldn't give up. When he saw me with you the first time, he hit me for the first time since he was back and told me to stay away from you.&quot; I said choking on a sob as I remembered that day.
  &quot;The bruise that I saw on your stomach...he did that?&quot; He asked clenching his fist at his sides. I nodded again and he ran a hand through his hair, barely controlling his anger.
  &quot;I ran into him yesterday. He had seen you and I together and he threatened me again to stay away or I would regret it. He sounded very serious and I did what he told me because I was afraid of what he would do to me.&quot; I said, the tears were flowing down my face now. Josh looked at me and his expressio

Chapter 24 Confessing The Truth (Part 2)