EP.30|Raymond’s Back?! Wait, Who Is Raymond?

“I’ll be right back.” Evie went outside very quickly and searched thru the crowd of people till she reached the so called “Raymond”. But who was this Raymond? Let’s see, shall we?

“Why are you here?” Evie asked rudely.

Raymond is a tall and lanky boy with turquoise eyes and hair. His hair sweeps slightly to the left, just barely covering his eye.

He wore a pair of grey dress pants and a loose black turtleneck with an open silver suit. Along with his grey boots, he wears a necklace, which is generally silver.

“I’m back for you my Blue Princess.” Raymond replied, pulling her in close. “You know damn well we broke up a year ago. You know we both moved on. You can’t even be here.” Evie scolded as Raymond pulled Evie into on of the supply closets.

“I don't care if you want me here! I’m here now and that’s all that matters.” Raymond equally scolded, pushing her to the wall. “I’ll call the police like I did last time!” Evie warned.

“No, you won’t! You damn girl!” Raymond hand firmly wrapped around her neck, squeezing it. “I-I...ca-cant bre-breath…!” Evie struggled to say.

“Good, this is what you get for running away!” Raymond squeezed harder. Evie tried reach for her wand but Raymond grabbed it. “Not this time sweetie.” Raymond smirked as he snapped the wand in half.

Evie’s eyes widened.

“R-Ray-Raymond.” Evie struggled to breathe. Raymond then let go of her neck, she quickly picked up the piece of her wand. Hoping she could fix it. “Get up.” Raymond demanded, kicking Evie in to he stomach.

“I-If...if yo-you wan-want the money...just give me time…” Evie coughed, blood spilling from her lip. “I give you time!” He yelled, punching her in the face. “Please! I just need a little more time!” Evie cried, her hand covering her left eye that was swelling up.

“You get my money tonight or bad things will happen.” He warned as he left the supply closet. Evie sat in the corner of the closet, crying her eyes out. “How did we get here?” Evie sobbed.

It all started 2 years ago

“Mamā...what’s wrong?” Evie asked as she watched her mother, Esther Queen, stressed over the family business. “We can’t pay rent, again.” Esther sighed. “Maybe, we can get a loan from the bank?” Evie guessed. “No, Evie. The bank won't accept loans.” Esther buried her face in her arms.

“You know, you’re father did all this.” Esther muttered. “I know. I miss him too.” Evie placed her hand on Esther’s shoulder. “I told you Mamā, I can sell some of designer clothes.” Evie added. “No, no. I don't want you to do that.” Esther sighed.

“Hey, maybe we can ask Raymond.” Evie suggested as she pulled out her phone. “There.” Evie smiled as she check back at her phone to see Raymond responded. “Oh course, anything you need Evie.” Evie read aloud.

“Thank you so much.” Esther hugged her daughter. “You think papi’s coming back soon?” Evie asked. “I really hope so.” Esther answered.

As the years went on Evie and Esther kept struggling to paying the bills. Evie had to kept asking for money, even though it felt wrong. She said she was gonna pay him back.

And she’s trying to.

Well, you see how that’s going

Evie looked into the mirror, her hair covering her left eye. Her long sleeve sweater covering up the scars and bruises. Evie sneaked out of the supply closet and upstairs to only see Mal. Evie eyes widened a began walking the other way.

“Stop it right there.” Mal ordered as Evie sighed. “Move the hair, take off the sweater.” Mal added as Evie moved her hair and took off her jacket. “Raymond’s back. Isn't he?” Mal asked as Evie nodded, tears filling her eyes.

“I told you to use the emergency button in the necklace.” Mal reminded her. “I-I’m so-sor-sorry.” Evie cried. “It’s fine honey. Let’s go. We can’t let anyone see you. Especially Jasper.” Mal said as Evie nodded fixing her hair and putting her sweater back on.

“Wanna go watch some Bajo El Mismo Cielo?” Mal asked as Evie nodded, both entering the elevator. “Hey, you know you can always tell me anything right?” Mal reminded her.

“I know.” Evie sniffed as they walked out of the elevator and into their room. “Hey, you okay Blueberry?” Jasper asked, Evie looked away from him and walked into her room. Locking the door behind her. “What happened?” Ben asked as Mal shook her head and sat on the couch.

“Before I tell you this. I need to do something.” Mal the went into her bookbag and brought out a rope, tying Jasper to the chair. “Why are you tying me up?” Jasper asked.

“Cause I know after I tell you what I’m gonna tell you, your gonna punch the closest thing to you. The ropes make sure you won’t punch anything,” Mal explained. “Wait. Mal.” Hunter then whispered in her ear. “Yep.” Mal answered.

“Okay. group circle everyone except Jasper.” Hunter announced as the group huddled into a circle. “Oh...wow…” They all said as they looked at Jasper. The girls then went into Evie’s room.

The door then swung opened revealing Evie putting on concealer and foundation to cover up the black eye. “Oh my god… honey…” C.A gasped. “I fell. On a softball. Tell em Mal.” Evie quickly and shortly explained.

“Really? A softball, looks like someone punched you.” CJ said as she touched the wound slightly, causing Evie to wince.

“Mal told us. She told us about Raymond. The boys are telling Jasper. Meaning that we have 2 minutes to seal up that door.” Freddie said as they started barricading the door with stuff.

“So, everyone ready?” Ben asked, him and Hunter standing in front of Jasper. Battle ready. While Carlos and Zeref held onto Jasper’s wrist. And Alistair and Bruce stood by the door.

“Okay. What the hell is happening? You guys make it seem like I’m gonna turn into Hunter or something.” Jasper chuckled. “Okay, 1) ouch. And 2) You know Raymond, correct. Son of Scar?” Hunter asked as Jasper nodded.

“He helped Evie’s mom with rent.” Alistair added. “But him and Evie broke up when he couldn’t owe her money. And you know the scar on her leg? The one she got from soccer?” Bruce asked as Jasper nodded again.

“It wasn’t from soccer. She’s been in an abusive relationship for the past 3 years, trying to pay off the 3 million debt she had.” Carlos shortly explained.

“What?” Jasper asked seriously. “His wrist are getting hot. Like 3rd degree burn hot.” Zeref winced. “Guys the ropes are melting!” Carlos warned. “What do you mean she’s in an abusive relationship?” Jasper asked, gritting his teeth.

“Jasper you said you weren’t gonna overreact!” Bruce said as the ropes became hotter. “Just answer the damn question before my hands burns off!!” Zeref yelled.

“For the past two years Raymond’s been hitting her and beating her for the money.” Hunter added. Jasper stood quiet. The ropes still heating up.

“Jasper! Please say something! For god sakes this is burning my skin off!” Carlos begged. “What do you mean she’s in an abusive relationship?” Jasper asked, his mind was racing thought of Evie being hurt filled them. “Jasper calm down.” Ben said as the ropes burned completely off. “Oh...shit…” Alistair cursed.

“This should hold him off. I hope.” Freddie hoped as the stuff came toppling down, revealing a very pissed Jasper. “Uh oh.” Mal said as Evie quickly moved her hair.

He quickly walked over to Evie and hugged her. “I-I’m sorry...I-I’m sorry th-that I didn’t know…” Jasper stuttered, crying into Evie’s shoulder. “I’m sorry I didn’t tell you.” Evie mumbled as Jasper looking into her crying amber eyes.

He slowly moved her hair to reveal the black eye she had. Anger filled his body as he looked at Evie’s skin to see it was filled with bruises. Why though.

Why was he getting so angry over this girl? He knew Evie for a while now, so was it possible, he loved Evie? But, Evie was too perfect to go after him. She should just let him go, let him drown. Please, stop crying Blueberry.

Jasper softly placed his hand on her cheek, brushing his thumb lightly against the bruise making Evie whimper and wince in pain.

“Please, don't cry.” Jasper voice was shaky. Evie tried to stop crying but it wasn't possible. “Please, I hate seeing you cry.” Jasper kissed her cheek, leading up to her forehead.

“Please.” Jasper whispered. “I know it hurts but I wanna make it feel better.” Jasper added as he kissed her cheek, leading to her mouth. But he stopped.

“I wanna protect you Blueberry.” Jasper said, Evie felt the warmth of his breath on her trembling lips. She had fear in her eyes along with hope.

“I wanna protect you too.” Evie smiled as they both kissed. “I’m not gonna let you drown.” Was all Evie said thru the kiss.