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He rolls his eyes at me before getting up, patting my knee. “I won’t be long.”
I watch him leave with a tightness in my chest. I’ve been worried that Mr. Flint will hurt those around me because I went to the police.
One thing is for sure, me and Becky weren’t the only girls. Since I reported him, more girls have stepped forward, all claiming the same thing. Thankfully, no one was raped, but a few said it had been close. And from what the police officer was telling us, he always preyed on quiet, shy girls, believing they would keep their mouths closed.
He was right, and he was wrong. It only takes one person to stand up to predators like him and then everyone speaks up.
My bedroom door swings open and I look up from the book to see Banner step inside. “Who was at the door?” I ask, knowing he left to answer it. Levi was in the shower and Mark refused to leave. My stomach sinks when he frowns, looking torn. “Banner?”
He clears his throat, sitting on the edge of the bed next to me. “It was Jordan and two other girls. They heard the rumour about Mr. Flint and came to see you. It’s not just your case they are after him for questioning.”
“What do you mean?” I ask, feeling sick. I rub across my stomach, wishing the ache would go.
“Jordan said her friend was taken in to hospital the night of your attack. Someone gave her medication that caused her to have a miscarriage.”
“What?” I yell, trying to sit up straighter but failing. Banner helps me, fluffing the cushion behind my head.
“She lost the baby.”
“Why do they think Mr. Flint is involved?” I already know the answer, but I need to hear it.
“He was doing the same thing to the girl who miscarried. She was a student of his and he made her feel uncomfortable. They heard what happened and wanted to come and see if you were okay.”
“Why didn’t you let them in?” I’m still shocked at the horrendous acts he’s committed.
“Because I didn’t want them getting you worked up. As soon as they explained what had happened, I knew it would only upset you. I told them to pop round in a week or so when you’re better.”
“Banner, you should have let them in. Jordan’s been a good friend since I got here.”
He looks guilty for a moment, before it’s gone. “Sorry. Plus, your grandparents are coming today. Jordan can come over any other time.”
I give him a dry look before nodding. “All right, I’ll drop it. But a few minutes wouldn’t have hurt you.”
“I hardly get you to myself as it is. I’m done sharing,” he tells me, causing me to laugh.
Thinking of Jordan reminds me of Becky. I’ve not heard from her since the night Mr. Flint attacked me. I miss her and want to know if she’s okay.
“Have you spoken to Becky?” I whisper.
His expression saddens. “No, but I did speak to her dad. He said she hasn’t been doing so good. She feels responsible for your attack. She keeps telling them she should have gone in to help you instead of running outside.”
I scrunch my face up. “If she hadn’t, he could have hurt her, and neither of us would have gotten help. She did the right thing.”
“I told her dad that, too. It still turns my stomach to think what could have happened. If she hadn’t of got me…”
I place my hand over his. “Hey, it’s okay. What’s done is done. There is no going back.”
“Yeah,” he chokes out hoarsely.
“I’ve texted her a few times but she’s not replying. Once some of this has blown over, we’ll see if her dad will let us visit. That okay?”
“I think that’s a great idea. If she’s thinking the way she is, she probably feels too ashamed to face you.”
“You’re probably right.”
A tap on the door interrupts us, and Levi pokes his head inside. “Your nan and granddad are here.”
I groan, falling back against my pillows. “I’ll be out in a minute.”
