Kidnapped

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Melissa

The school day passed torturously slow. It felt like months but it was barely last period. Adelade knew something was wrong but also knew I'd never talk about it at school. I valued my privacy very much and she knew that. She tried to get me to talk about various things to get my mind off of why I'm in my funky mood. I tried texting my mom but to no avail. I just wanted to distract myself with the only way I knew how.

"Hey can I go to yours after school?" I turn to Adelade before the last bell of the day rung.

"Yea absolutely!" She was way too excited but that was the kind of person she is. Always excited to to anything and everything regardless of what is it.

"I'll explain later but I can't and don't want to go home right now."

"Girl you are all good. You're my best friend! I'm always here to help," she gave me the most genuine smile. I knew I could always count on her.

Just then the bell rang. Thankfully Adelade an I were quick to exit the school and start the 15 minute walk to her house. It was more like a mansion and I was jealous that she had so much luxuries in life. What I would give to have luxuries and someone to care for me. I guess you don't pick the life you were given. Adelade and I made small talk as we approached her house. She put in the various code they have for security. We walk in and throw off our bags and shoes by the front door.

"So...are you gonna stay silent all afternoon or talk to me," she said with a raised eyebrows and a giggle. I rolled my eyes from her giggling but agreed. I told her about all the issues with my mom and the thoughts I've had about her. I didn't realize that tears started to fall. Feeling so useless and unloved. Adelade quickly falls to my side hugging me. I'm not one for hugs but this one is necessary.

"Oh sweetie! There there," she coaxed me. It felt nice to feel wanted. That only made me sob more. "Oh Lyss. How can I help?"

"I don't know Ads. All this makes me want to drink all the pain away," I manage to say through tears. I've only drunken one and I hated it. It was at Adelade's party last year. It got messy and I got so aggressive. I never thought I'd drink ever again but here I am wanting to do nothing more than down a whole liquor store.

"Lyss are you sure? You said last-"

"I know what I said last time. But this pain is so strong Adelade. You don't know what it's like to feel abandoned. What it's like to have someone not care about you. What it's like to ALWAYS be put in the back of the line. Do you know I am only smart to show her I mean something? If it weren't for her, I'd be in the Communes. Hell maybe it be different if my mother treated me like a daughter and not some random child she is forced to take care of!" I didn't care what I said at this point. My mother drive me through the roof. All I wanted was to be cared about by my own flesh and blood.

"Ok Melissa. If that is what you really want. You know I am never one to turn down alcohol!" she spoke. She looked at me and held me as if I would blow up but wanted to support me. I hated feeling weak. I hated feeling like I wasn't in control of my own life.

"Please Adelade. Please help distract me from my horrible excuse for a mother."

"Follow me! I've got just the cure for you," she grabbed my hand and led me to the cellar where all the luxurious drinks were held. She'd probably get in so much trouble for going in there without permission but I'm glad she is there for me. I'll take all the blame but her parents are so lenient they won't even care. They just care that their little Adelade was in a safe environment.

She makes me drinks and they are dangerously delicious. Within the next hour I knew I was hammered. At least I think I was. My own mother drew me to this. Who does that to their own child? Clearly I'm not drunk enough. All I want is to forget. I keep asking for more and Adelade just whoops with excitement.

"You ok Lyss? You look like you're gonna be sick."

"No I'm fine. I need more," I see her shake off whatever worry she had and makes me another drink. "Really thank you for this. You're the bestest friend in the whhoollleee world." I am sure I'm slurring and by the way she laughs at me I'm definitely highly intoxicated. "You know why. I'm gonna give that bitch a piece of my mind. Then I can truly relax."

Adelade says something but I'm too drunk to understand it. I guess she approved because she practically threw my phone in my hand. Before I could think twice I called my mother. This is going to be messy but it is way past due.