She's Back by Nichole Alexander (different ereaders TXT) 📖

 “I have an idea.” Kate was so happy to be the one to talk and have a say in this. “What if we got one of the tattoos that protect us from evil spirits?” That was actually a good idea. I never thought of that. We all exchanged looks and after a few moments, we all decided that it was a good idea. But once again, money issue. “I know that I can get money from my ex. He always wanted me to get a tattoo.” I know it was a bad idea, but I would do anything to get rid of Max. “I can get money from my grandma.” Kate was spoiled and all of her tattoos were already paid from her grandmother. Alex had three tattoos, but he still said that he would get money from his mom. And all that was left was David. “I can get money from my Uncle. He said he owed me anyway.” “Then it’s settled. Meet at Tattoos and Removals tomorrow at noon.”

In the meantime, we all hooked our money donators up for money. Alex drove me to Trevor’s house to get the $50. “Niki. Long time no see. You look great.” “Hi Trevor.” He opened the door the rest of the way only to see Alex. Trevor and Alex are opposite. Trevor is the jock. He was the captain of the wrestling team, and coach of middle school softball. “I see you switched over to the dark side.” I laughed to hard I thought he was latterly going to pee his pants. “Whatever.” “Come in.” I grabbed Alex’s hand and we walked in, Trevor giving Alex a dirty look. Alex ignored it, which was weird because usually he would have a smart comment to that like, is there something wrong with your face, you should see a doctor about that. “Look Trevor. You know how you always wanted me to get a tattoo?” “Yea.” “Well, I need $50 to pay for one.” “Okay.” He walked over to the TV stand and grabbed his wallet, pulled out a fifty dollar bill and handed it to me. “Thanks Trevor.”

We left as soon as possible. I jumped in the passenger seat with Alex next to me. “What was that?” “What do you mean?” “You didn’t have a smart comment when he gave you a dirty look.” “Because, Niki, you’re mine and he’s not even in your life. I have no competition because I already have you. Why should I try when I already got what I want?” He was so sweet. We headed to his mother’s workplace to hit her up for fifty bucks. When we got there we had to wait three minutes just for the elevator then decided to take the stairs.

When we finally arrived at Mrs. Coffman’s office Alex gave her a hug and got right to the point. “Hi, mom.” “Hi, honey. Hi Niki.” “Hi Mrs. Coffman.” “Mom, can I have fifty for a tattoo?” “In my purse. You can get it I’m a little busy.” “Thanks mom.” He grabbed it, gave her a hug and kiss. “Bye mom, love you.” “Love you too, Alex. See you later Niki.” “Bye Mrs. Coffman.”

We got in the car and by that time it was ten minutes to noon. And the funny part is that Tattoo and Removal is five buildings down. We could see Kate and David there waiting for us as Alex started the Camaro. We drove off and with one minute we were there. We got out of the car and walked up to them. “Does everyone have fifty?” Everyone pulled out fifty, and walked into Tattoo and Removal. “Hey Alex, Kate. I see you brought fresh meat.” Alex chuckled and talked through his smile, “Yea, this is my girlfriend Niki and my best friend David. We all want the same tattoo.” “Oh so like a BFF tattoo?” “You can say that.” We all exchanged glances. I pulled out a picture of what it looks like. It had a star and a circle around it with what looks like flames around the entire circle. “I see. Okay, on the house.” “Thanks Dan.” Kate smiled and we all sat in the chairs and he stared with Kate, then Alex, then me, then David. He had a hard time with David seems how he hated pain. But it was all worth it, in the same spot, they all looked the same. I gave him a tip because he did a great job. It was so worth it.

 No one seen Max after we got the tattoo, “Honestly, I think that it works. But give it a few months and we will definitely know for sure. I mean we thought that the graveyard bonfire was the last of her, but after a month we seen her again.” Alex looked at me and said, “Hopefully this is the last time me have to do this.” Man, I hope he was right. I’m not sure how much more I can take. “Hey, and this time no one died.” I smiled even though I wanted to cry. David was right though, no one died. Alex punched David, he seen the tears in my eyes. I didn’t cry, I was just so upset because I miss my mom. Who wouldn’t? I miss her. And I’m not one to cry, but I know that I have my dad. He knows my mom is dead. He feels bad for me, I don’t want him to but it is what it is. “Niki? Are you okay?” “Huh? Yea, I’m just—thinking.” Alex gave me a kiss on the forehead and I laid my head on his chest and for the first time in months I felt a tear running down my face. My mother was dead because of Max, and if Max comes back, I’m going to make sure that it is going to be her last. “I promise you mom.” I whisper, so I thought. Everyone looked at me, I looked up and Alex, “She is going to die.” I look back at the floor. “I promise you all, even you mom.”

Text: Nichole Alexander
Images: Google.com
Editing: Nichole Alexander
Translation: Google.com
Publication Date: 08-28-2015

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