Forgiving Nancy (Last Hangman MC, #5)(4)

Me: Hey babe if you’re close to the Orchards, please come pick me up. I’ve had enough.

Bennett: Are you okay my Gorgeous Girl?

Me: I’m running away with you.

I wait for an answer, but my phone sits silently and obsoletely in my hand. I sigh and sit on one of the benches that line the long porch at the front of the building, not feeling sober enough to walk down the stairs just yet. My phone rings in my hand and I answer the call instantly.

“Hey babe.” I smile, greeting Bennett.

“What’s wrong, Gorgeous Girl?” he asks sounding worried.

“I want leave. With you. Now.” I make sure I enunciate every word so he knows I mean it and also so I don’t sound too drunk.

“You’re drunk, Nancy Elizabeth Larkins.” He chuckles.

“Don’t full name me and yes, I am.” I giggle.

“What happened?”

I sigh before explaining. “My parents are driving me up the walls as normal, but they’ve brought me to one of their ‘parties’. There’s nothing to do and no one for me to talk to. I tried to tell them that I was going out for some air and they shushed me! Didn’t even bother listening to me or try and see if there was anything wrong. They didn’t even listen to what I had to say.”

“They’ve always been like that though. Are you sure this is what you want right now? It’s only ten days until we can legally leave, but I can be there in ten minutes if you’re sure this is what you want.”

“I know they’ve always been like this but I can’t take it anymore.” I groan, completely understanding that I’m being slightly drunk and overdramatic at the moment.

“It’s up to you Gorgeous Girl. I’m always there for you if you need me. Always.”

“And that is why I love you.” I sigh happily.

“Just for that?” he asks and sounds slightly wounded.

“No, not just for that, because you’re sweet, caring, loving, an amazing kisser and lover. You’re just perfect really, when you’re not being cocky.”

“You love my cock…iness.” He laughs.

“You’re crazy. I miss you.” I pout, even though he can’t see me.

“I miss you too. We’ll be happy soon, I promise.”

“I know we will, because we’ll be together.” I smile.

“You got that right. Do you still want me to come pick you up or are you gonna be okay for a few more days? You know you just gotta say the word and I’ll be there.”

“I know,” I sigh, “I’ll be okay I think. I guess sneaking those glasses of champagne wasn’t such a good idea.” I giggle.

“My little rebel.” He teases.

“It’s the only thing I could grab. I’m the only one here who’s not old enough to drink.” I groan.

“You sure you don’t want me to come pick you up? I don’t like the thought of you on your own and much less getting drunk.” I can hear the worry in his voice.

“I’m still thinking about it…”

“Don’t. You know I’ll be there before you can click your fingers if you keep this up. I can’t tell you how much I want you with me.”

“I want to be with you too.” I sigh.

“Nine days.” I can hear the smile in his voice which helps keep my spirits up.

“Nine?”

“It’s just turned midnight.”

“Nine days,” I say with relief.

“Are you going to be okay?”

“Yeah, I’ll be fine. I’m going to take a walk around the pond and go back in. That’s if I don’t break my neck with these damn heels.”

“Don’t break that beautiful neck before I get to see you wearing those heels. Are they f*ck me heels?” I smile to myself as I picture him grinning.

“Bless your perverted heart, Bennett Sawyer.” I giggle.

“You can’t blame me for wanting you. I’m going to stop this conversation right here or I’ll be grabbing my coat and stealing you away so I can have my wicked way with you.” He groans which only makes me want him even more.

“Nine days and I’m all yours.” I smile to myself.

“Nine days my Gorgeous Girl.”

“I can’t wait to be in your arms.”

“I can’t wait to hold you in my arms. Stay safe, Nance. I love you.”

“You too, Bennett. I love you.” We both hang up and I sigh to myself. I’m desperate for him to come and get me now but then I would be putting him in a terrible and criminal position. Why couldn’t I have been born just a couple of weeks earlier? But I can wait these nine days. I still have my exams which will keep me busy put much all day every day. I can do this.

I drop my phone back in my bag and stand up, I’m slightly wobbly but am up on two feet so, go me! I take a quick walk to the pond that’s only a couple of meters away from the Orchards. I sit on a bench by it, watching the moon reflect on the water. I wish Bennett would come and take me away, but I have to be patient, which isn’t my strong point. I don’t know how long I stay here, but it’s starting to get too chilly and I finally sobered up.

I walk to the steps that lead into the hall and hold onto the railing so I don’t fall on my ass. I’m alright up until I reach the last step, when one of my stupid shoes just had to lodge itself in one of the pavement cracks. The result of which is me losing said shoe and falling over down the stairs. I groan as I land, feeling every stone and piece of gravel I’ve fallen onto on my legs and ass. I check my legs to make sure nothing is broken, that’d be just my luck, before taking off my other shoe. I get up and bend over to retrieve the offending shoe. There’s no way I’m even trying to put them back on.