Chapter 49

The message I sent to Abbey was simple enough just checking that she was ok. The message i sent to emily was also pretty simple

“ hey the other night was amazing i spoke to my friend and he thinks that we need to try and find others who might be experiencing something similar”

I knew this was a lie but it was at least a means to an end. I got a reply from abbey aswell

“ i'm good thanks i just felt abit awkward after our first time i hope it was good for you as honestly it was amazing if not a little awkward for me, all though i will apologise i think i might have left a bloodstain on the bed from popping my cherry i hope your not mad xxxx”

I sent a message back

“Its ok im not mad i washed it out and yeah it was amazing for me aswell maybe we can do it again soon xxxx”

I didn't get a reply but I just assumed Abbey was busy with something. I didn't reply to Emily and instead gave her a phone call. She answered after it had only run once. The conversation was nothing important just us both expressing how we wished we knew more about the symbol and the weird dreams. The conversation was cut short by jordan calling me

“Hey man i got a few drops for you to do today easy way to earn about £50 if your up for it”

I replied almost hesitantly

“Uhmmm sure what does it involve? “

“You just gotta grab a backpack from mine and take it to the next town over then head to the skatepark their will be a guy waiting for you he will give you £300 then you just jump on the bus or train back and give me the cash”

It sounded simple enough but I knew this meant I would be carrying drugs of some form. I agreed and made my way to jordans. I as usual let myself into the flat and took the bag Jordan had motioned to. As I was walking to the bus station I could smell the cannabis in the bag. I felt an uneasy turn in my stomach, the only thing i could think was if i got caught i would be arrested for sure. As i got on the bus i got a message from my mum

“We need to talk when you get home”

I knew this meant something was wrong and immediately my mind raced, what if she had noticed the stain or worse what if she had found my stash in the drawer next to my bed. As these thoughts ran through my head the bus arrived. I got on and paid the ticket price to go to the next town over and immediately headed to the top floor of the bus and sat at the very back hoping this would give me some level of privacy. We arrived after about half an hour at the bus stop for the next town and I disembarked from the bus. I quickly found google maps on my phone and searched for the local skatepark. As I followed the directions I tried to look as innocent as possible due to the fact I was terrified of getting caught. I made it to the skatepark with no issues and as I made my way into the park I saw another teenager who looked like they were waiting for something. I made my way over to him and sat down beside him. I was so inexperienced with this kind of thing that i just blurted out

“You got the money?”

He looked confused at first and then replied

“You must be jordans new runner i can tell your new to this so i'm gonna hand you an envelope dont open it just put the bag down next to me and walk away”

I did as he said and took the envelope. I made my way back to the bus stop and waited for the bus to arrive. I quickly boarded and again made my way to the top of the bus as I did . I couldn't help but check the envelope I had been given. I slowly opened it and saw a bunch of £20 notes all nicely folded in the envelope. I tried my best to not look suspicious as i took them out and counted. It was all here, I honestly don't know how Jordan would have reacted had I turned up without the money. I turned up at the flats and let myself into flats as usual. The flat door itself wasn't even locked. I didn't stay long knowing that my mum still wanted to talk to me and i was

worried. I dropped the envelope on the table and nodded at Jordan as I then left. I made my way home. The walk felt like it was taking an eternity. Each step felt like it was passing in slow motion. I reached the front door and very cautiously entered. My mum must have heard the front door as soon as it opened

“I think we need a serious talk chris i'm in the front room”

The tone in her voice told me this was pretty serious. I entered the front room unsure of what I would find. My mum was sitting in the arm chair and she pointed to the sofa for me to sit down. As I looked at my mum's face it was hard and unforgiving. The softness had completely disappeared. As I took my seat she tossed the alien egg container which had at least 1g of cannabis in a baggy inside of it clearly visible. I didn't have time to formulate an excuse when she instantly stood and immediately began shouting

“I can't believe you would bring drugs into this house, I have been pretty laid back. I know you have been getting drunk but I never thought you would do drugs. And I certainly never expected you to bring them into my house.”

She paused for a moment clearly trying to think what was the next action. I took this as my chance

“Im sorry mum i haven't been taking them one of my new friends asked me to hold it for him”

I hoped to god she would buy this excuse but knew it was weak and very stereotypical. She stood and glared at me. In that instant i knew it had not worked

“I know you're not just holding it. I can smell it on your clothes when I do the washing but I didn't say anything. I hoped my fears would be proven wrong but I had to check and while I was looking through your room I found this. I was young once so I know the signs. I think it's probably best if you stay with a friend for the next few days while I decide what to do. I will give you an hour to get some stuff together and make sure there's no trace of cannabis or any other drugs for that matter in this house. All though i dont think it's a courtesy i should extend you can also eat your tea as i'm not having it go to waste.”

As soon as she finished these words I felt a sinking feeling in my stomach.