chapter 10

Matt and Amy sat in the seating are of the large hotel room. Both where wondering if Leah was ok, but neither said a word to each other after Amy had relayed Leah’s story to him but Amy couldn’t take the tense silence any longer.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

“I don’t think she’ll be ok for a long time. I don’t know if Jeff realises that.”

“I think he does, look at the way he went after her. He knew she was hurt and he seems as if he’s going to see her through it.”

“Yeh, almost. I don’t know why he wanted to help her but I’m so glad he did. She’s so young, so sweet and innocent. She doesn’t deserve any of this. No one does. Her body is probably scared for life in places…how can she forget about those?”

“I feel so sorry for her Matt. She’s lying in that room with Jeff… how do u think she’s feeling?”

“I know.” She sighed. “Do you think she’ll come with us…I know Jeff said he wouldn’t leave without her.”

“I hope she does for her sake. If she stays here he’ll hurt her more…maybe kill her for running out on him. Guys like him are sick in the head and he won’t stop at anything.”

“I know. If she comes she hasn’t got any clothes or anything has she? She lived in a house with him and she told me she’s to scared to go back there and she won’t go back to her room next door.”

“And I don’t have enough clothes and she can’t wear anything skimpy so how about we go and buy her some things. I mean her and Jeff won’t be out anytime soon I don’t think.”

“Yeh, all my things where a bit big for her so anything smaller than what I wear.”

As Leah opened her eyes the whole room was black. She lifted her head and looked around. She felt Jeff’s arms still around her. He was still asleep beside her. Slowly she moved from his arms, careful not to wake him. She got of the bed and stumbled out of the room into the lit sitting area. She looked over at Amy and Matt who sat on the sofa watching an old black and white movie. Amy noticed her presence and looked over to her.

“Hey. How are you feeling?” she asked as she shifted over on the sofa so Leah could sit between her and Matt. Matt turned the TV of and twisted in his seat so he was facing her.

“Yeh. It been ages since I’ve been able to slept pain free, well almost anyway.” She said with a small laugh. “So did Jeff, he’s still sleeping.”

“Thank you. Both of you. You made me welcome and I really appreciate it. I mean you knew nothing about me and now I’m here and you know all about my past and everything and I’m leaving this city with you in the morning.”

“We are glad you’re here Leah. And I’m so happy your coming with us.” Amy said giving Leah a small hug. “We have something’s for you. We knew you didn’t have any clothes so we went shopping and bought you something’s.” Amy said pointing to the 8 bags that sat in the corner of the room.

“You didn’t have to do that. Thank you so much guys. I’ll pay you I promise. I can’t believe you did that for me.” She said as tears filled her eyes once again. She leaned over and hugged Amy. “Thank you so much.” She moved away and turned to Matt. “You too. Thank you so much.” She said as she hugged the older Hardy brother.

“It’s no problem. And you don’t have to worry about paying us. Think of it as a present.”

“You guys this is way to much. You hardly know me. I will pay you when I get myself sorted I promise.”

“We’ll see.” Amy said with a smile. “You going to have a look?” She asked Leah as she got up and pulled Leah to her feet and led her to the bags.