Always and Forever

Chapter 9

*Lilly’s POV*

 I was washing the dishes when someone called me. I looked at my phone and it was Richy. I immediately answered it.

-         Hey Richy. What’s up?

-         Lilly, have you talked to Ella today?

-         No, but I know that she was with Jake the whole time. Why are you asking?

-         I can’t reach her. I tried calling Jake too, but he’s not answering.

-         It’s 12 am. Maybe they’re asleep?

-         I want to go to her house. Can you come with me?

-         Richy, I’m sure she’s alright.

-         Lilly, I have to see her. I have a really bad feeling.

-         Ok, pick me up and I’ll come with you.

-         Thank you.

 He cut the call. I’ve never seen Richy like this. He was really worried. I tried calling Ella and Jake. No answer. I still thought that they were on a date or asleep but I knew Richy wouldn’t calm down until he saw Ella. so I got ready and waited for Richy to come.

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 We arrived at Ella’s apartment. Richy literally ran up the stairs. Rushed to Ella’s door and knocked on it.

-         Ella, sis it’s me Richy. Please open the door.

 He was knocking for a good 5 minutes but no answer. Then I remembered where Ella’s spare key was hidden. I looked for it and found it. I opened the door and both of us went in. I went to her bedroom while Richy was looking at other rooms. I got to the bedroom door and knocked. No answer. So I slowly opened the door to see no one there. No one was here.

 Richy was so anxious. He couldn’t stand in one place.  Now I was nervous. Did something happen? It's 12 am and they aren’t home. They can be out on a date, but I’m still scared.

-         Lilly, what if something happen? Why aren’t they answering the phone?!

-         Let’s just try to call them again.

 We called them a few times. Finally Jake answered Richy’s call.

-         Jake! Where were you??

-         I was sleeping, what’s with you Richy? – he answered with a tired voice.

-         Where are you?

-         At my apartment.

-         If she was staying with you tonight, you should’ve told us! We were so worried!

-         Whom are you talking about?

-         Ella, of course.

-         Ella isn’t home?

-         Jake, tell me she’s with you!

-         She was at home when I left.

-         Well, she isn’t now and it’s 12 am!

-         Are you at her apartment?

-         Yes.

-         Wait for me, I’m coming.

-         Jake, please hurry.

 Richy cut the call and started crying. I was terrified. I went to Richy and hugged him. Both of us were crying.