Mitch's Sister 2(PTX)

The List

Miranda POV

"God! It's like I can never escape it!" I yelled walking into the door, "First it's Charlie, then Steven, then Mother!"
"Who is Charlie?" Scott appeared next to me. Should I add him to the list?
"Just a ex."
"You know, you missed dinner last week."
"No shit." Scott wrapped his arm around my waist but I moved away.
"Maybe we can make up for it...tonight?"
"You know that's not a good idea Scott, it's just I..." I trailed of desperately trying to think of an excuse to get away from Scott. What happened to gentlemen Scott? I want him back.
"Scott leave her alone. She's busy." Mitch added, saving me from the awkward conversation.
"So are you staying with us for awhile?" Mitch asked.
"If that's okay. I don't want to risk Steven coming to my apartment. Mind if Delaney comes too?"
"That's fine."
"Thanks." I hugged him lightly and called Delaney.
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D: Oh my god Miranda!
M: Hey! Listen I need you to pack your things and come to Mitch's.
D: What why?
M: Someone is after me. I don't want you to get hurt.
D: Okay. Are you alright?
M: I'm fine, can you bring me some clothes.
D: Yeah, I'll be there soon.
M: Bye Del!
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I ran my hand through my hair, what am I supposed to do now? I don't trust Steven to leave me alone and Mother has suddenly appeared in my life. Wait... I left Josh in jail... speaking of jail.

"Uh Mitch, how did you break me out of jail?"
"Crap. I forgot we had to go to the hospital."
"Why would we go there?"
"You want to know how you got out right?"
"Yeah..."
"Then let's go." Getting back into the car we drove off towards the nearest hospital. I followed my brother into the first wing and he went up to the front desk. "I'm here for my friend Kirstie." What happened to Kirstie.
"Oh my god. Is she okay???" Mitch nodded and we were directed towards a different wing. When we got to the room I caught a sight of Kirstie looking completely fine other than her right leg extended into the air. Next to her was Avi and Kevin. "Oh my, Kirstie are you alright?"
"I'm fine. You're back!"
"Yeah... how did you guys do that."
"Well," Avi started, " We took a journey to that farm." Mitch told them?? I sent him an obvious glare. That means they know about me stabbing Steven...
"And Scott found the gun from the incident."
"But that doesn't explain why Kirstie can't walk!" I interrupted.
"I'm getting there. So Steven came back and grabbed on to Kirstie. He was threatening her with a knife so Scott attempted to shoot him. But he obviously missed... by a lot." Avi finished.
"So I took the gun to the police station and they said you could be released on parole but they couldn't take back Stevens innocence sentence. Sometuing about how he was already deemed not guilty. And that's how you're here." Mitch added.

"So Scott shot Kirstie but what happened to Steven?"
"He ran away." Great, he will definitely come after me then...
"Oh god."
"What?" Avi asked.
"He going to come after me. He's not going to accept failure." I sighed and sat on the ground.
"Just stick with us. You'll be fine." Kevin reassured.
"Thanks Kevin." He sat down next to me. I wonder why Scott didn't come to check on Kirstie? Maybe he didn't want to see what he caused... I almost feel bad for him. Not quite.

Outside thunder struck and the room boomed at the noise. I've always found it weird that thunderstorms had a calming effect on me. Was I scared of Steven? Only a little, my reflexes are much faster. Mother didn't scare me much either, the only thing she held against me were insults. By now I think she must have run out. I've accepted being the hated child, I don't need her reassurance.

Dad. Can he held me with this? I doubt it but maybe it's worth a shot. Suddenly my phone started to buzz.
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M: Hello?
D: Hey I'm at Mitch's apartment where are you?
M: Oh crap! I'm sorry Delaney! I'll be there soon. I forgot you were coming.
D: It's okay. Hurry up!
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"Mitch! Delaney is at your apartment but can't get in!" I said.
"Why wouldn't Scott let her in?"
"I don't know..."
"Oh god. What if something happened?"
"Let's just go. Sorry Kirstie!"
"It's all good. Let me know what happens"

Mitch and I rushed to the apartment and found Delaney sitting outside the apartment. "Finally!" She groaned but I just ignored it as Mitch turned the key in the door.

"Scott? Are you here?" He yelled walking in the door. When no response came Mitch and I searched the apartment but he wasn't here. What happened now? I literally got out of jail this morning!

"Umm Miranda. You should probably come read this." Mitch said as he handed me a letter
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Miranda,
Think you can just get away with taking my money like that? Did you really think I'd give up that easily? Maybe you need more of a persuasion. I have your boyfriend, Scott. Meet me in the abandoned building off 8th avenue if you ever want to see him again. Be there by 10 pm sharp. By the way, I will get you back, beautiful. -Steven
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My eyes widened and I nearly fell to the ground. The oddly typed letter slipped from my hands and I was steadied by Mitch who had a very worried expression.

"Oh my god." I looked at the clock- 9:32 PM. "Mitch I have to go..."
"No its not safe. I'm not letting him get you again."
"You'd rather let your best friend die?"
"Family comes first."
"Not this time. I'm going."
"No. You're not."
"Mitch. I will walk there if I have to."
"No." He grabbed me with both arms in an attempt to hold me back.
"I'm not letting Scott die!"
"And I'm not letting you die!"
"I'll be fine. I need to save him."
"No."
"Mitch.... please." I said with my voice growing quieter. Meanwhile, Delaney was standing to the side, obviously confused.
"I'm coming then." Mitch let go of me.
"You're not strong enough!"
"And you are?"
"Yes. I can do this by myself."
"Bring Avi or Kevin. What if Scott is injured? You won't be able to carry him..."
"Fine. But I need to go right now."

I quickly told Kevin to meet me by 8th Avenue as fast as he could. I forced Mitch to drop me off and hugged him as I left the car. I found Kevin almost instantly.

"Here's the plan. You wait outside to make sure I'm safe. If I'm in trouble I'll text you. I have my phone on me. Do not come in unless I text you."
Kevin nodded and sat in his car outside the building.

I approached the entrance and checked the time- 9:59. Deep breaths Miranda, deep breaths. As the clock switched I quietly opened the door to a dark gray room. The dampness reminded me of prison but even prison was cleaner than this dump. The corners were covered in dust and there was broken furniture scattered around the room.

I found Scott sitting in a chair facing away from me. "Scott are you okay?" I asked as I rushed to his side. He simply smiled at me. "Glad you could make it babe." He stood up and started walking towards me. It's so unlike Steven to just leave someone where they could escape... Wait where is Steven?

"Uhhh where is Steven?" Scott smirked.
"Did you really think that letter was from Steven?"
"What..." I kept backing up until I hit my back against a cold wall. I desperately reached for my phone but Scott beat me to it. "You won't be needing that babe." He threw it against the concrete floor. The crash echoed off the walls and I nearly jumped. There goes my only back-up plan.

"Scott... what are you-" He cornered me against the wall. This was all too familiar, but this time Steven was nowhere in sight. "We can finally be together Miranda." He kept getting closer and closer. With every step I was desperately trying to move further into the wall. But there was no hope.

"Scott please stop. I'll do whatever you want. Just stop."
"Oh Miranda, this is what I want."
"Kevin!" I screamed, but it was useless. I can't escape. No matter how hard I try, Scott will just catch me again.

He pinned my wrists against the freezing wall and leaned close to my ear. "You have no idea how long I've been waiting to do this."

I'm definitely adding him to the list.