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were done with this shit.”
“I was, I mean I am. Everything got to me and I wanted a release, I never meant to keep using, but things just kept getting worse.”
“Drugs are not a release, they’re a prison. How long?”
He looked away and I counted to ten in my head to keep from screaming.
“How long have you been using again?”
“Since the night Kadi showed up with the pictures.”
“Jesus Drake!”
“It’s not a big deal alright?”
“Not a big deal? Are you kidding me? You know what I went through with my mother and I’m not about to go through it again with you!”
“I’m nothing like her; I would never hurt you like that!”
“You already did Drake. You’ve been lying to me the entire time and don’t even get me started on your anger issues. I won’t do it again. I want you to get help.”
“What do you mean help? I don’t see what the big deal is Chloe, I’ve got it under control.”
“No you don’t or you wouldn’t still be using. I want you to go to rehab again. Please, for us.”
“I’m not going to rehab Chloe! You’re overreacting to all of this!” He shouted, finally losing his temper.
“Then stop using right now!” I shouted back.
“I will when we go back home, I promise!”
“Bullshit Drake, you can’t stop. Either you go to rehab or we’re done!”
His mouth opened and closed but no words came out.
“I mean it Drake, either you get your shit together or I’m walking out the door right now and I won’t be back.”
“You don’t mean that Chloe. You wouldn’t just leave me like that, you love me.”
“You’re right, I do love you. But I have to do what’s right for me too. I can’t be with you if you won’t stop Drake. I’m sorry, but I can’t do that again.”
“Just wait until we finish the tour, and I’ll go. I swear to you I will.”
“No, I won’t wait that long, either you go now or it’s over.”
“Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!” He shouted as he kicked the bag next to him and the contents scattered. “Why are you doing this to me?”
“Because I love you, and I want you to get help! You haven’t been on them long and it won’t be hard to stop.”
“I can’t do rehab, just let me do this on my own. Please.”
I shook my head. “I’m sorry Drake, but if you won’t go, then it’s time for me to leave.”
“You wouldn’t really leave me Chloe, think about it. I love you, hell I want to marry you someday!”
That hurt. I knew he was serious and I wanted to marry him one day too, but it wasn’t going to happen. He needed help and this was the only way I could think of to make him see that.
“Goodbye Drake, I love you.” I stepped closer to him and kissed his cheek.
“Chloe, please don’t go.” He pleaded, but I ignored him as I walked off the bus.
Jade, Eric, and Adam were all standing next to the door. They looked up as I stepped down onto the pavement.
“Everything ok?” Eric asked.
I was on the verge of tears as I shook my head. “I can’t do it all over again. If he won’t get help, I can’t be with him.”
“Oh honey, come here.” Jade held her arms out and I fell into them. “Don’t cry, he’ll get his shit together. You’re too important to him.”
“I hope you’re right, but I don’t know. He just let me walk away. I’m going to miss you guys so much.” I sobbed.
“Shhh, it’s alright.” Jade said as she rubbed my back.
I pulled away from her and wiped my eyes. “I have to get out of here, just watch out for him ok?”
Eric nodded as he hugged me. “Of course we will, you take care of yourself.”
“I will, I think I’m going back to Danny’s; Charleston is too far too drive from here.”
I stepped away from Eric and started toward my car, but Adam stopped me. He surprised me by wrapping his arms around me.
“Regardless of whether Drake is being an idiot or not, you’re still part of this band,” He said as he squeezed me tightly, “Even if you can’t play an instrument and you sing through your nose.”
I laughed. “Thanks Adam, that means a lot coming from you.”
“Just don’t get used to it. I don’t do this mushy shit.”
I waved at them as I stepped away from Adam and got in my car. They stood by the bus and