Riley
"'The New York Police are still attempting to solve the murder of Bella Swines,'" the news reporter said on the TV. "'The death of the freshman at Manhattan High School still shakes the community of the Manhattan homes. Officer Jonah states that currently, the police have not placed the death of the student a murder, because there is evidence suggesting manslaughter or suicide. Fellow officers urge parents to keep their teens safe and to not step outside your houses after ten pm.'"
I sat on the floor of my living room, staring at the TV blankly for the last ten minutes. My spoon was halfway up to my mouth, the milk dripping off the edge and into my cereal.
"Riley," a girl said, catching my attention and I dropped my spoon into the bowl. When I gazed up, I saw my mother standing there with her brown hair curled around her shoulders. "You should really stop watching this stuff," Violet told me.
I looked back to the TV. "I want to see if they figure out what happened."
"They took your statement," Violet said, kneeling down beside me as I leveled my eyes on the floor boards. "There's nothing else you can do, Riley."
"I watched her die..." I whispered. "I knew something was off by the way she was acting and...."
"It's alright," Violet whispered, pressing my head to her chest and drew back. "There was nothing you could do, Honey. Seriously, you shouldn't blame yourself."
I only stared back at the TV. "I know what's happening. I know she was murdered. I told the police that, and they still don't believe me."
"They have to find evidence," Violet explained, "that suggests that there was a murder."
I stared back at the TV. "I want to know what happens."
"And I know you do," Violet said, "but it's not good for you if you're staring at the TV for twelve hours watching the news about it."
"I want her to have closure. I know she's dead and I didn't really know her that well, but she deserves it. Her spirit deserves it."
"Riley," Violet said, "you have your therapy in thirty minutes. Let's go now, okay?"
I stared at the TV blankly for a moment before turning it off and standing, glancing over at my mom before making my way to the front door, where the shoes were.
"Riley," mom whispered, "I know you're not the average teen and you won't run from these situations until you find the culprit, but you have to let this go."
"I found who killed dad and now that person is in jail for the rest of his life," I stated. "And I'll find out who killed my best friend."
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Obsession (18+) (FINISHED) (2024)
Romance"Shhh... take it like the good girl you are." "I'm a good girl?" I whispered. He gazed up at me, eyes glowing in amusement. "Do you want me to prove it to you?" My eyes glistened with his reflection. "I can prove it to you," he answered, "but I'll...
