The Instantaneous Pursuit

Chapter Six

I can't seem to find the right words to express my shock. I can't believe her. I just met her. This is a trap. Maybe she's one of Pete's allies.

"How can I be sure you aren't lying to me? You could very well be on Pete's side, his bait to lure me in and get information about my dad. I think it's best that you return what is rightfully mine and-"

"Here."

In her hand is not one, but two bottles of the green goo that is the Mars 509.

"Where did you get that?"

"I'll explain later. We're running out of time. Pete's coming." Her eyes seem to light up like embers.

"Fine. Let's get out of here."

We fall into step and head out the door. Marlee jogs to what looks like the garage. The garage is very tiny and the wood it's made out of seems to be having a difficult time staying upright. She fishes out her car keys and in just a few seconds we're driving out in a shiny silver convertible.

"Nice car,but I can't say the same about your driving skills."

She gives me an annoyed look.

"I have no problem with kicking you out here. You think about that," she snaps but I can't help but notice that there's a teasing tone to her voice.

" Alright, fine. I'm sorry. Where are we going?"

" Pete and his henchmen have quite a ton of information about Marlee Jackson, so she needs a new look. I have a friend who can help. It'll take about 4 hours to drive to his place so I hope you've packed essentials."

"Seriously? Thats the first thing you ask me? How was I supposed to know this would happen? I was shoved into this freaky trapdoor and I was "welcomed" into the house of a girl who wears pumps that make irritating clicks when she walks. She hits me with a frying pan and then she lies to me and drops a huge bomb on me about her dad and she can't even explain whats going on. I have no idea where my family is and I'm in a car with a complete stranger who expects me to just trust her as she takes me around on a four hour drive so she can put on some makeup and change her clothes."

There's a really long and awkward pause until she softly says," I'm sorry Shane. I really am. I know I can be really self centered and bossy. I'm sorry about your family and I'm sorry that my dad had to put you through all this. I know this sounds ridiculous but I need you to trust me okay? I know it's hard but I'll explain to you as soon as we get out of Lakewater, that I promise you."

That's when the tears come flooding out again. The pain of losing my family and this hopeless, empty and confusing feeling in my chest. At first I feel ashamed for crying in front of Marlee but it feels so good to let it all out. A few minutes later and we've left Lakewater behind, I've left my family, my friends, my whole life and this makes me cry even more. Marlee cuts the ignition and hugs me, comforting me while I bawl my eyes out.

We stay in that position till all I can remember is crying myself to sleep.

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The sound of laughter. I'd know who it was from a mile away. Perrie. I run to the sound of her voice. I'm in a long corridor full of twists and turns.All I want is to see her beautiful, precious face. Her light brown eyes and her cute little nose. Her messy black curls and her olive coloured skin. The turns never stop and I come to a point of giving up.
That's when I see her but she is not alone. My mum and dad are there too. They are a few steps away, waving me over. I sprint to them and they all embrace me with hugs and kisses. It's such a wonderful feeling and I wish that I could stay in that moment forever, as long as time itself.

We are still in a tight embrace when they all suddenly disappear and my heart begins to ache.
They're gone, I tell myself. They're gone.

The hurt becomes a force. A force so powerful, it pulls me away from my dreams and tosses me toward reality.

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A/N
Hey guys. I hope that you're enjoying the story. Again, this is the first time I've published a book so, of course, it's far from perfect. :)
I really really appreciate all those who read "The Instantaneous Pursuit" and a huge shoutout to all those that voted; thanks so much for making my day :)
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