Unexpected Crisis
Chapter 12
Garrett’s POV
I knew the school was in an uproar today, but I didn’t know why until Tripp showed me a video. I was shocked that someone had filmed Addison like that and spread it around the school.
That video was running rampant, and whoever did it was a disgusting person. I was going to ensure they got what was coming to them, but I recognized that it had been filmed from my room. I already knew who had done it and wouldn’t be going easy on Tammy for doing that.
Tripp bragged about saving the video for his s***k bank, and I wanted to punch his teeth out. I wanted to hit him and Alden for the disgusting comments they were making about my girl. I
needed to help her get this dealt with. How had I missed that they were both interested in her? They had backed off before, as she had been my friend. They never acted like they thought she was cute. I was just glad that she hadn’t come to school yet. Everyone was talking about
the video, and not in a good way.
What they were saying about Addison was disgusting. She was not a slut, and she didn’t deserve what was happening to her. I know that Tammy was the one behind it. No one else
would dare to enter my room like that when I was not there. I knew that my family would never do something like this to Addison. Even though Valerie and Addison didn’t get along anymore
after what Addison did, Valerie wouldn’t sink that low.
I was the one who had reported it to Principal Carson. I also mentioned who I believed had taken the video. It wasn’t hard to figure out, as I just asked Valerie if Tammy had come by our house last night. I was not surprised to hear she had. I needed her to admit that she made the video and get it on record to clear Addison’s name. I was not going to allow Tammy to harm Addison like she had before. I was with Addison now and would not let Tammy hurt her again.
The problem was that it could be considered revenge p**n at the moment, which didn’t carry a stiff penalty for it.
What I needed to do was prove that Tammy did it maliciously. Prove it was something else, for the punishment to be higher. Right now, labeled as revenge p**n, the most Tammy would get was a year in prison and a four thousand dollar fine. It was just a Class C misdemeanor here in Texas. I had checked, and I was pissed that she couldn’t get more at the moment. I wouldn’t stand by and allow her to get away with ruining Addison’s life like that. I was working hard to get as many people as possible to delete the video. I knew it was an uphill battle. Tripp outright refused, and Alden laughed when I suggested it to them.
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I had been trying to get as many people as possible to delete the video for the last few hours. when I saw Tammy heading my way with a smirk. Seeing her made my stomach roll. What in
the hell had I seen in her? She was nothing compared to my Addie. I tried to keep the revulsion
I now felt for her off my face. I needed proof, and I was already recording on my phone.
“Baby, did you hear about Addison? It’s all over the school. I heard that it is even on some of the revenge p**n sites,” Tammy said, acting shocked.
“I heard. I cannot believe someone would be so low as to do that to her,” I replied. I could hear the anger in my voice, so I tried to calm myself down. I didn’t need to tip my hand.
“Well, it’s true, you saw it with your own eyes. It is crazy as now she is messing around with
some of the guys on your team,” Tammy said as she pulled her phone up.
“I find that hard to believe,” I said as I turned to leave. Tammy grabbed my wrist to stop me as
she turned her phone around to me. The second I saw the picture, my breath caught in my
lungs. From the angle, it was taken. It seemed like Addison’s head was laid back on Tripp’s
shoulder with her mouth open. Like she was moaning in pleasure as he clearly fondled her
breast. What in the actual hell?
“See, Garrett. Seeing is believing” Tammy told me with a pout. Like she was sorry to have to
be the one to bring me the bad news. She knew I was the one with Addison last night. She
ensured I was not seen, and Addison was the only one recognized in the video. I wasn’t going
to make another mistake by not trusting Addison again. I knew that Addison didn’t like Tripp,
so there was no way that what I was currently looking at was correct. Something else had happened, and I was going to find out what.
“Hey, can you send me that picture?” I asked in an angry tone.
“Of course, Garrett,” Tammy purred. “I just wanted you to know how Addison was acting. Apparently, she had s*x, and now she’s like a girl gone wild,” Tammy was laughing as she
forwarded me the picture. It hurt my heart to look at it, but I knew Tripp. He gets around even
more than the rest of us. He had no loyalty, and if he hurt my girl, I was going to hurt him.
back.
I turned to walk away, and Tammy said, “Oh, is there a pool party after school at your house
today?”
“Yeah, spread the word,” I replied absentmindedly. I needed some help, and I knew who to ask.
I texted my Mom: “Hey, have you picked Addison up yet?”
Mom: No, she hasn’t called me back to tell me she was done.
Me: Something happened at school, and I am worried about her.
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Mom: I will let you know as soon as she calls me.
Me: Thanks. TTYL
I am sure Addison is done with her tests. Addison is smart, really smart. It wouldn’t have taken her long to complete the tests. Mom texted me when she dropped her off at school at
nine forty–five. It is lunchtime now, and I haven’t heard anything from her. I wished I had given her my cell phone number this morning, but I was running late. I had to go home, shower, and
get ready for school. It was so hard to leave her; she looked so peaceful lying asleep in bed.
I needed to sit down and have a serious talk with her. She needed to save my number, and I would save hers. I was not unhappy about the news. I hope she won’t be either when she
hears that the second condom broke. There is a strong chance that she could become
pregnant. I took one of the unused condoms with me when I left. It was dark, and I didn’t want
to wake her. When I checked it, I got worried. I guessed they had been there since before Addison’s father died. They were well beyond expired, like fifteen years ago.
Surprisingly enough, I was not scared to find that out. It would probably help me keep Addison
by my side. I knew she dreamed of having a family with at least three children. The good news
was that if she did get pregnant, no one would argue with me about waiting to get married. My
mother would be over the moon if Addison became my wife. I was thrilled as I drove to school.
I couldn’t wait to see her again.
I knew I would go pro, which was a given at that point. I was going to college and getting at
least two to three years under my belt. Then, see about going pro. Addison and I could live
together, and she could stay home and raise our children. I could finish my degree after I retire, just like Dad did. I can’t wait to wake up and see her lying beside me every morning. Upon entering the cafeteria, I hear gossip running rampant about Addison. Alden and Tripp were
both talking a lot of s**t, and they were pissing me off fast.
Why are they talking about just her? I was there, too. I went to ask them that when my brother
Holden texted me.
Holden: Have you seen Addison today?
Me: No, but I am looking for her. Delete that video of her. I know the whole school got it.
Holden: I already did when I saw it. Did you take it? Your room is across from hers. If you did, I will make sure that you are sorry.
Me: I didn’t take it. I’m glad that you are so protective of Addison.
I watched as Holden’s head snapped up, as he looked over at me. I guess he was to gauge
whether I was being serious or sarcastic. I was dead serious, and I got up and walked over to
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his table. I see that Kate is not there now. I guess she is probably looking for Addison.
“Was it you?” Holden asks with gritted teeth.
“That took the video? No, I already told you that,” I replied.
“It was taken from your room, Garrett? Wait, was that you with her inside her room? Did you sleep with Addison?” Holden asked me, and he was pissed.
“Does it matter?” I asked him quietly. I was already making plans to love and take care of her
for the rest of our lives.
“Yes, it matters. Why did you do it? Are you just trying to use her? Take advantage of the fact that she is still in love with you. You are such a piece of crap. She was your best friend and in love with you, yet you cut her loose. You even forgot her birthday. You knew it for fifteen years, yet suddenly forgot it. You are such a jerk, Garrett. Do you think you can just swoop back in and take her? She is not yours anymore. I would be better for her in every way,” Holden grits out. He is trying to stay calm, but he is failing.
“She loves me, Holden, not you. You can give that dream up. She is mine now, so find someone else. I am never letting her go. I am going to marry her,” I told him with a smile.
“If you hurt her again, I will not just sit back and watch you do it. I won’t allow you to break her heart a second time,” Holden told me with a straight face. He is absolutely serious.
“I don’t plan on hurting her again, Holden. I love her. I am just going to play along with Tammy
to get the proof we need,” I paused to look around and ensure that no one could hear me. No
one was near us, but I still lowered my voice anyway. “I know Tammy is behind this. I have a
gut feeling, but I want her to admit it on video. I might need your help to get it done. At the very least, you could be a witness, but I think a video of her admitting what she did would be the
best way to go. That way, she won’t be able to wiggle out of it. You in?”
“I’m in Garrett. Just tell me what you want me to do,” Holden replied with a smile.
