Drifting

Chapter 4

(Parker's P.O.V.)

My mind is racing. Bailey got in a car crash? I paced around my kitchen trying to find answers but every time I come to a blank. Questions are all that come to my mind.

Who?
Where?
Why?
How?

I'm trying so hard not to think about Bailey but all I can do is worry. I love her too much to not worry. She's my big sister but I've always tried to protect her and look out for her, she means so much to me. I can't believe this happened. Why Bailey? Why couldn't it be me getting in a car crash? I felt hot tears running down my face slowly. I need to call Grandma and Grandpa, I thought to myself. I quickly dialed their home phone number and the phone rang 3 times until they picked up.

"Hello?"

"Grandma? It's me Parker."

"Oh hi Parker! I wasn't expecting a call from you!"

"I wasn't expecting to have to call and tell you this. Bailey is in the hospital, she was involved in a car crash."

The other line went silent.

"Grandma? I know it's a lot but I just need you to-"

"Parker, I'm okay. I just, wasn't expecting this."

"Me either."

I glanced down to my screen and saw mom texted me:
Parker, did you get my voicemail? I'm worried about you and I want to know you're safe. Please tell me you're okay.

"Hey Grandma?" I said. "I have to go, but I'm sure mom or dad will be in contact with you soon. I love you and please stay safe, okay?"

"Sure, Parker. I love you too."

I clicked on messages and started typing up a message. I was at a loss of words. I don't know what to say.

Hi mom, yes I'm okay. I called Grandma and told her. I'm home and I'm safe. Is Bailey okay?

I deleted the last sentence, I don't know if this is the right time to ask. I sent the message and threw my phone on the couch behind me. I smiled, thinking of Aunt Rachel's "Rachel's Room" videos that she used to make. At the end she would always throw her phone up and it would fall behind her, except you couldn't see it so it seemed like it disappeared.

I should pack, I thought to myself, so I walked to my room and grabbed my Nike duffle bag. I grabbed 3 t-shirts, 3 shorts, a pair of sweatpants, my phone charger, a small blanket and my pillow. I zipped up my bag and walked back out to the living room when I heard the door open.

"Parker? It's dad, we need to head out now."

I ran to the door and hugged dad. This was going to be a long ride.

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hey guys! sorry I haven't updated, I've been kin of busy trying to finish up schoolwork but I had some free time today so I decided to write a little! Hope everyone is having a good summer so far!
xoxo, kelsi