Kidnapping Twins

Veronica

A/N: I am so sorry that I haven't written. These stories are just insanely hard for me to write. But here's a part. And it's Thanksgiving break, so I plan to publish as many parts as I possible can during the break. Thank you for continuing to read. 

I blink, my vision coming back into focus. My mother is standing directly in front of me, crouching so that she is level with me.

"Are you alright darling?" I shake my head, another tear rolling down my face. She leans over and wraps her arms around me but I don't hug her back. I can't believe that she was so selfish. She let Hailey go with that man all alone. And she was so scared the entire time. She always said that she would take care of us. But when it mattered most, she froze. Hailey was the only reason we got out of that situation, and she is the most important thing in the world to me. My mom pulls away and smiles weakly at me, her mind clearly somewhere else. Keira and a couple of officers walk over to us, worry etched onto their faces. Keira replaces my mom's spot, squatting down in front of me.

"Honey, I am so sorry. But they got away." The tears start to stream down my face, and I can't stop them. Keira leans in and hugs me and I hug her back fiercely, gripping onto her shoulders for support. She leans back, a sympathetic smile on her face.

"But Grace somehow got to her. I know that for sure. They saw her in the front seat of the truck that they left in. They also got the license plate number. We are going to find your sister Veronica. I promise you." I nod, wiping away the tears and snot that are on my face.

"I'm sorry about what happened to Shalie. Is she gonna be okay?" Keira nods, but distress is shining in her eyes.

"She's going to be okay. Her neck is going to hurt for quite a while. But she will be okay. Do you know what happened with all of that? She's really out of it and can't really tell us. Honestly, we don't know a lot at all about what happened. Can you tell us? From the beginning?" I nod, starting to shrink back on myself from all the attention. I clear my throat anyways, timidly starting.

"Well, I'm not completely sure what happened with my mother or father, but I know that the officer walked in with my mom, who looked very scared." I look over at her and she avoids my gaze, shame blazing all over her face. I continue my story, looking at Keira again.

"He came in and threw Hailey across the room and held me to him, telling us that we were all going to go with him because he was a friend of Uncle Joey's and Uncle Joey wants me and Hailey back. After that he told us that he was going to get two wheelchairs and we would say that we wanted to go outside, then he would kidnap us." A tear slides down my face that I slide away, still looking at Keira.

"My mom and him left again and I started freaking out. Hailey told me to continue to do that since it would alert you guys. It did, and you came inside. You know what happened there. But then Shalie ended up pushing Hailey's wheelchair. Hailey never actually told me what happened, but I know that she somehow told Shalie that the officer was dangerous, and that something bad was going to happen. So Shalie went up to the officer and started talking with him, accusing him of not actually being on our case. He then brought us into a corner and he hit her on the neck, making her fall down and fall asleep. He then kept moving, and we got stopped by some officers so we started talking. Then my mom started moving me away, and then the next thing I know officers are chasing and shooting at a blue truck, and I can hear Hailey screaming in the back." More tears start to stream down my face and I do my best to wipe them away, looking down at my hands in my lap. I can see Keira stand up and then my wheelchair starts moving. After a couple of seconds we are in the elevator. We spend the ride in silence, and stay in silence until we get to the room. She walks me in and closes the door, along with the curtain. She brings me over to the bed and gingerly picks me up, placing me on the bed. She sits on the edge of it, grabbing my hand and gently squeezing it.

"Veronica, I know that you are mad at your mom right now. But she was just doing what her body was telling her to do. I'm sure that all she wanted to do was help you guys." Angry tears come to my eyes and I look up at Keira, wanting her to understand.

"No. She has always told Hailey and I that she would protect us, no matter what. That she would sacrifice herself for us. And the first two times we were kidnapped I didn't blame her. We were at school, and then we were in a completely different state. She couldn't have helped us. But then she had a chance. When that guy grabbed her, she could have fought back. She could have prevented this whole situation. And even then, she still could have gone with Hailey. I wanted to go with her, because I would never want her to be alone in this. But I also just wanted Hailey to have someone, and I knew that she wouldn't let me go. But then she abandoned Hailey. Because she was scared. And I'm happy that Grace is with Hailey. But Hailey is still alone. We don't have each other. And it's her fault." Keira smiles sadly, tucking a piece of hair behind her ear before talking.

"Veronica, I don't think you understand what I'm saying. Our bodies, when a danger comes up, try to protect us. And it's different for everyone. Some people, like your mother, simply freeze up, not being able to do anything. Other people try to run away, which is smart, but sometimes not the greatest. And other people fight. You and your sister are fighters Veronica. But your mother is not. And I'm sure she wishes she was a fighter. But her body is forcing her to freeze. She wouldn't be able to help you whether she wanted to or not. Her body and brain wouldn't have let her. So it's really not her fault. Your mother loves you and your sister so much Veronica. She really does. She couldn't control what happened. And she just wants to help. So you should let her. Please just think about it." I nod reluctantly, not wanting to believe her but knowing that she has a valid point. Keira nods and stands up, starting to walk towards the door.

"I am going to let you rest now. I am personally going to sit outside your door, along with your mother and father, so that no one can come and get you. I promise to wake you up if we find out anything about your sister. But for now, I really need you to rest. You had surgery not that long ago. So please rest." I nod, not wanting to follow her orders but my body wants to. My eyes close as the door opens and I relax, my mind racing.

Hailey doesn't get to rest. She also just had surgery and she doesn't get to rest. She was kidnapped again. But you have to stay strong and get better so that you can save her.