011. deja vu

893 31 7
                                    

"So what time is he picking us up?" Meg asks.

"Like 10 minutes ago." Markayla says. "Hurry up, we're late."

"It's Kate. She's back in town." Meg says. "I hate lying."

"You would hate it more if we missed this 4FOR1 concert." Markayla says.

"True." Meg says.

"And Bobby is hot, so you know he has cute friends." Markayla says.

"He better." Meg says.

"He does. Now text her back before she starts worrying." Markayla says. Meg texts Kate back.

"You know, I'm still upset you guys failed to mention that the "other kids" included this so called Bobby." Mackenzie remarks.

"Relax. It'll be fine." Markayla assures.

"She's totally gonna know I'm lying. She always does." Meg says.

"You need to relax. We're not gonna get caught. We look too good to get caught." Markayla says. Her phone dings. "Oh, no. It's Bobby. He's stuck at work."

"He's flaking again?" Meg asks.

"No. His mom is gonna pick us up and he's gonna meet us at the concert." Markayla says.

"His mom?" The other two girls question, sharing skeptical looks.

"At least now you can stop worrying that he's some kind of pedophile." Markayla says. "She probably drives a minivan."

"This isn't at all assuring." Mackenzie says.

"I don't know, that seems weird." Meg says.

They turn to headlights as a minivan drives up.

"Not creepy." Mackenzie mumbles.

"Hi! You must be Meg and Markayla. And, uh, Mackenzie? I'm Paige, Bobby's mom. Sorry I'm late. You guys ready for the show?" She asks.

"Totally." Markayla grins.

"Hop in. You all look great." Paige says. Markayla slides the back door open.

"No." Mackenzie denies.

"Come on, Kenz. It'll be fun. You're overthinking it." Markayla says.

"I really don't think it's a good idea." Mackenzie says.

"We'll have fun. I promise. Come on." Markayla grabs the girl's wrist, pulling her into the van. Meg gets in last and shuts the door. Mackenzie sits in the middle, tensing up as she practically feels her stomach twist with fear and anxiety, it growing even more when the woman drives away from the library.

~ ~ ~

"Um, Ms. Miller? I thought the concert was downtown." Meg says after the woman makes a different turn. "We're meeting Bobby there, right?" Paige doesn't answer and the three girls share looks. "Um, Ms. Miller, can you stop for a minute? I think I left something at the library."

"What's going on?" Markayla whispers.

"I don't know." Meg whispers.

They try to open the doors, but they don't budge.

"What are you doing? Let us out!" Markayla says. Meg takes her phone out and texts Kate.

Meg screams as somebody grabs her from behind.

"Meg!" Markayla yells, fighting against the guy holding her, the two managing to drug the three girls easily.

+++

i'll keep you safe, criminal mindsWhere stories live. Discover now