Kidnapped

5

Melissa

Although my eyes were closed, I could still see the sunlight shine through the window. All I could think about is how much my head was hurting. How much did I drink last night? All I remember was asking Ades to make me drinks. I don't remember anything of last night. I try to open my eyes and I instantly regret it and I snap them shut again. I took a sharp inhale as I prepare to open my eyes again. Damn, I must have had way too much.

I open my eyes again but this time more slowly which did help keep the pain at bay for only a moment. I see that I'm in Adelade's room on her makeshift bed we had for when I slept over. I had no idea what time it was. Adelade didn't have a clock in her room like I had but at least I have my phone. I pull my phone from the dresser only to find it dead. So much for that idea. I find that Adelade put a charger next to my phone on the dresser. God bless her! I instantly plug my phone in at the nearest outlet and wait for it to turn on.

As I wait I turn to Adelade's bed to see her fast asleep. I must have been a lot of work, but I'll ask when she wakes up. I feel my stomach growl, I don't remember when I ate last. I made my way down the stairs to her kitchen to grab something to eat. There was a note from Adelade's parents letting Ads know they were running errands all morning. I am grateful that neither of them were here to witness my massive hangover. The clock in the kitchen read 10:23; I usually wake up by 8 on the weekends such an old habit from school.

I finish my bowl of cereal and make my way back to Adelade's room. Hopefully my phone is charged by now. I don't remember anything from last night; I hope I wasn't too bad or did anything stupid. I had this dream I was talking to my mom but I don't remember everything. But it was so strange I have to tell Ads when she gets up. When I get into her room Ads is sitting up in her bed stretching her back out.

"Why does it look like you had a bad night?" I spoke too quickly, she jumped and fell off her bed and onto the floor.

"Christ Melissa! A warning next time would be great!" She stands and rubs her shoulder where she fell.

"I'm sorry," I say slightly giggling.

"No your not," she says with a chuckle. "And last night was pretty eventful. You kept me on my toes all night haha!"

"I hope I wasn't too bad. I don't remember much, just that I consumed too much alcohol," I started to feel super drained. My headache subsided slightly but not much. "Thanks for the charger by the way."

"Of course. You sure stuck it to your mom," she replied. I snapped my head to face her with confusion and shock in my expression. "It was so badass of you! I'm glad you spoke your mind, she needed to hear it."

"I did what! I-I-I thought that was all a dream! Oh shit, shit, shit!" I dart to my phone to see 10 missed calls and 15 messages from my mom. I start to shake because I don't remember what I said. It could have been anything. God I hope I didn't say what I think I said. "Ads, what did I say last night?" I hesitantly turn towards her with my phone still on the charger. I don't want to open it just yet.

"Melissa it was awesome! You told your mom how it is. You started off which why your mom loves her job so much and then went into how she doesn't care about you, mostly things you've already told me. Oh! And I think you mom is sleeping with her boss, but that wasn't clear."

As I hear this it all floods back, every word I said to her. I start to tear up. I didn't mean it. Yes that is what I felt, but she is also my mother. How could I say that to her? I can try to apologize all I want, but I can guarantee that she won't believe me. "This is awful! She will never speak to me again."

"Sure she will," Adelade try's to coax me. "It may take time, but maybe this will open her eyes and see how horrible she's been."

"I guess," I shrug at her. "I doubt it. I better answer those messages before she really bites me head off." When I open my phone I have so much anxiety running through my veins. My blood feels old and my stomach feels like it's dropped to my feet.

MOM: Melissa, are you awake? 8:25am
MOM: I cannot believe you! You getting hammered while I'm away. 8:30am
MOM: And saying all those horrible things to me? 8:32am
MOM: How dare you accuse me of not caring? You have a nice roof you live under, the best education. 8:33am
MOM: You are unbelievable 8:34am
MOM: After everything I have done for you! 8:35am
MOM: And my love life in NONE of your business! 8:35am
MOM: You do not control me young lady! I can love who I want to. 8:36am
MOM: You should be ashamed speaking to me like that. 8:40am
MOM: Your life will be a living hell when I get home! 8:41am
MOM: Actually, I need you to pack a weeks worth of clothes. I do not want to see you. 8:45am
MOM: I am getting home around 1pm. You better be nowhere in sight. 8:46am
MOM: Still not awake I see. Serves you right. 9:10am
MOM: I want you to remember this Melissa Grace. I have done everything for you, if you want to be so independent, be my guest. Not that you'll last long. 9:15am
MOM: You have no idea what I have in store for you. I have given it much thought since we spoke. And you will not like it! You will be begging to come back and to be under my wing. You will dread the day you spoke so devilish to me. You better pray little girl. Pray that time goes by fast and that you last long enough for me to forgive you. 9:25am

I am now in tears. Adelade is reading over my shoulder giving me hugs when I need them. "Honey, you can stay here. My parents won't mind. They love you like their own," Adelade whispers into my ear mid hug. I am so grateful to have a friend like her.

We part and she offered to help me get my things. It was so hard to know my mother is kicking me out of the house for a whole week. I am so scared to see her in person. I don't want to face her. How could I? But at least she knows how I really feel. Even though it isn't the best circumstances, at least she knows and it's off my chest. I just pray everything turns out ok.