My Dilemma

Missing -6

Kamryn Stones

Madison hadn't been in classes all week and I didn't see her annoying boyfriend either. I swear to god if both of them decided some romantic getaway was a good option when they should be practising their respected sports then I will be so angry.

But I would also be a lying if a part of me wasn't worried that he was hitting her. She denied it, anyone would if they truly loved someone but there's just something so off and wrong about him. Why the hell would she stay with that?

If he was a stunner I'd understand, at least relatively pretty but he's ugly. She could be a 10 if she dropped the bitchy attitude and hateful remarks but him? he's not even a 4. I couldn't care if he was the politest person in the world, personality doesn't even come close to looks. You wouldn't marry someone ugly. Its true, argue with the wall.

I apologised to Arielle like I said I would and Omari organised the whole thing so that we wouldn't keep butting heads. He wanted us to get along but somehow while Madison has been away, our friend groups formed into one.

So Snow is going to have a shock when she comes back. And I'm going to end my life because I have to deal with her more than usual.

Amazing.

Speaking of, Arielle walked over to the table looking worried with her phone in her hands, "have any of you heard from Madison?"

"No, is something wrong?" Omari said before standing up and putting an arm around her waist protectively.

Cute.

Lukas interrupted, "She hasn't been returning any of our calls, her read receipts don't show up on anything, I even tried emailing her."

"Does she usually go M.I.A?" Kehlani responded.

"No, she hasn't done this since-" Arielle cut herself off, like she was afraid of saying the wrong things. "Forget it, I'm sure she's fine."

Her and Lukas both shared a look, as if they both knew they were lying.

"Okay I might be a complete bitch and have made her life a living hell for as long as I can remember, but seriously? Im not dumb. You're hiding something and you suck at it by the way."

My voice was laced with annoyance. I may not care for Madison, but that doesn't mean I want her to disappear from the face of the earth.

Lukas spoke first, "he hits her."

"Lukas!"

"What if she's in trouble?"

Arielle sighed clearly not being able to think of an argument.

"That's not the point,"

I stood up abruptly. "Get off your goddamn high horse, that is exactly the point. I get that she asked you to keep it a secret and you know girl code and all of that shit but this is dangerous."

"As if you didn't suspect it already. You're the one who backed her into a classroom and questioned her on it."

"She told you that?"

"No, he did. I don't know how he knew but I haven't seen him since that conversation."

"Me and Kehlani will go on a drive near her house, she lives closest to me anyway, if she gets away from him... wherever she is, she'll be at my door before yours."

"She hates you?" Omari sounded confused.

"Not as much as she hates him."

I wasn't too convinced of the statement myself but I was praying that it was true. Surely I'm not as bad as him, I don't hurt her that much, do I?

Either way, I had a gut feeling that she wasn't okay and I was right. Her mother hadn't heard from her all week and was worried sick when Arielle knocked on her front door, not only that but a lot of her stuff was missing from her bedroom.

I was driving my car frustrated with not being able to find any answers. Kehlani and Omari kept ringing each other and I asked my Auntie to get one of our private investigators to look for her. Best part about being rich is getting whatever the hell you want, whenever you want it.

She agreed willingly after she grilled me about what I needed the money for. In fact she offered to pay for it out of her own pocket but I would've felt horrible if I let her do that.

I walked into my house with Kehlani and threw my keys on the counter as my Aunt walked in, "still nothing?"

I shook my head 'no,' it was annoying how difficult it was. I stood with my hands on my hips thinking about mine and Madison's conversation. I shouldn't have left her to go with him.

I knew he hurt her, she never denied it and my gut feeling is always right. That girl deserves the world.

Fuck no what am I saying? She doesn't deserve the world, maybe just take out some of the bad bits.

"It's late, you two should head to bed, spare room is free as always Lana."

Kehlani smiled, her and my aunt have always got along. She loves the nickname Lana, to be honest I think it suits her too. But right now I was so focused on one thing that their voices went straight through me.

"Goodnight girls."

"Goodnight Ms Valdez."

My aunt left the room and Kehlani looked at me, "can I ask a question?"

"You just did," I sighed and she smirked as she leant against the counter.

"You sure you don't like her?"

"Positive. The girl ruins my day every time she enters the same room as me, but that doesn't mean I want her dead."

She just hummed, clearly unconvinced. But why the fuck should I make up excuses as to why I care? I think it's time I tell the truth to Madison if I get the chance.