Unsaid

Chapter 18

Seth's POV

Lauren

The only name that was on my mind.

I was in my room thinking about what should I do next?

I haven't attended fights from last two Saturdays and Dean as usual was mad at me.

I messed up.

I messed up big , this time. Everyone's mad, mom, Dean, Lauren, Hayden and even Alicia, I forgot to visit her.

I laid on my bed playing my guitar, Lauren's face was on my mind. Her long and soft brunette hair. Her green sparkling eyes, they were just so beautiful.

My phone buzzed at the wrong moment, I sighed and saw the caller ID. I rolled my eyes and attended the call.

"What , Hayden?"

"Lauren's leaving."

"What?" I wasn't sure what I just heard.

"She is moving to California."

"Why?!" I shouted.

"What do you think , why she would leave?" He said sarcastically.

"Because of me." That was obvious. Wasn't it?

"Yes my dear cousin."

"Well , then its good for her , right. She needs space after what happened to her."

It's true, she needs some space or her life would a complete hell.

"No! She needs you, Idiot!"

"No , she needs herself." I hung up on him.

I was so wrong . I gave myself a false hope , that she would make an effort to talk to me. After what happened to her, she decided to run away.

This is all my fault.

Should I go after her?

No. Thats the worst idea. She would hate me more.

I shouted in anger, letting out my frustration. I hollered as loud as I could. I was so helpless, I lost her.

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Its been five days , since Hayden told me about Lauren's departure. I was in my room like always , staring at the ceiling. All of a sudden , my room door burst open, my eyes landed on Jake ; he was panting.

His eyes held an emotion, sympathy or sorrow. He walked towards me and sat silently beside me. None of us utter a word for the next ten minutes or more.

"She left."

I nodded-couldn't say anything.

"Seth..she left because of you!"

Here we go again.

"I know."

"Wow at least you know one thing!"

"I tried to help her."

"Help? You called this help! Bro you fucked up!"

"I.."

"Shut up! Don't say anything. I'm glad she hates you." He said, stood up and left.

"Wait what?" I said to myself.

She said she hates me. Lauren would curse me , but never gonna use the word hate. That's a strong word to use and she would never say that to anyone .

My phone started ringing.

"What?"

"Where's that girl?"

"What girl Dean?"

"That girl you were with."

"Lauren?"

"Yes her. Where is she right now?"

"In California."

"Uh oh. Seth she is not safe. You need to help her."

"What?"

"That person is in California."

"Huh?"

"Yes. Go and get her."

What did I do , to deserve these friends?

I quickly texted Caleb.

I won't be in Connecticut for next few days. Tell others.

Okay. But is everything okay?

Yeah , just going to get something of mine back.

I put my phone aside and got in the shower. I quickly changed and grabbed my stuff.

While leaving , I heard my mom shouting my name ; but I didn't bother to stop and listen to her.

I rushed to the airport. The flight wasn't that long, just few hours and I'll be with her.
I started mentally preparing a speech. I hope , this time I won't mess up and would be able to convince her to come back.

After few hours I finally landed, I was so restless the whole time. I tried calling Lauren , but her phone was switched off. I quickly hailed a cab and handed him the address.

The cab came to a halt ; I gave him the money and hopped out. I glanced at the wooden house before stepping towards it.

I can do this.

An apology could fix things, right? That's it. I would apologize and fix everything.

I rang the bell, a lady appeared. Mrs. Campbell. She had a worried look on her face. Her eyelids were wet, it looked like she had been crying.

"Seth.." she whispered.

"Where's Lauren?" I asked desperately.

"We don't know."

"Huh?"

"She hasn't been home since last night."

"What?!"

"S..she went for a walk and didn't come b..back. We checked everywhere she could be found. I don't know what to do."

"Did you call the cops?"

"No , we haven't yet."

"Oh no. This is all my fault."

"No son , it's not. You weren't aware of your mother's action." , said Mr Campbell.

"I have to find her. Did you try calling her?"

"She left her phone at home."

"Call the cops." , I said looking straight at Mrs. Campbell. She slightly nodded and went into the kitchen. I sat on the sofa and ran my hand through my hair in frustration.

I let this happen to her, she must be so scared. Was she kidnapped? Was she r..? No. I don't have to think such things. She would be fine.

"Please be okay , Lauren." I muttered.

"She was upset." I heard somebody saying. I shot my head up and met Mr. Campbell's eyes.

I didn't speak and let him continue "She was very upset when she left. She said she would be back in an hour, she needed some air. I could see the pain in her eyes, the trust she lost ; but she didn't come back. My daughter is very fragile Mr. Clavane, the only things she needs are love and happiness." A tear rolled down from his eyes. I sat on my knees in front of him. I held his hand.

"Mr. Campbell , I promise I will never hurt her again and I'll keep her safe."

"I trust you son."

I'm coming Lauren.