sHELLy (on hold)

THE DEAL

I stared at the papers inside the binder, can't believe what I'm seeing.

'Now I'm not the only bad one am I Ethan?' Lanore crossed her arms.

I don't believe it. It can't be.

'Do you have any idea how many stupid shit had Victoria done to me?' Lanore shouted.

'No you're lying. You must be this can't be.' I shook my head.

'The evidence is in the binder Ethan. And I'll need you to help me with something in exchange for her whereabouts. ' Lanore crossed her arms.
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'This is nice.' Shelly leaned on my shoulders.

We're sitting under the sun, on Santa Monica Pier, getting my mind off the Victoria situation.

'Yeah it is.' I look at Shelly, giving her a warn smile.

'I'm so glad I have you, life is a whole lot easier.' Shelly look into my eyes.

I place my hand on her face, slowly leaning down to peck a kiss on her lips.

The view here is amazing, I remember always coming here when I was a little kid. With Victoria running around and Lanore chasing her. Sadly, nothing's the same anymore.

'Hey what's wrong?' Shelly asked, noticing my frown.

'It's just that, being here brings back so many memories, good memories with my family. See that Ferris wheel there? Dad and I always go up there to look at the view while Lanore and Vic begging not to go on it because of their massive afraid of heights. Those were good days.' I let a tear drop from my eyes onto my t-shirt, it's heartbreaking to know the truth about Victoria.

'Awe' Shelly pulled me into her arms.

'Ethan, I know it's hurting you I've been there. And it's good to look back into good days but please try not to if it hurts you. It hurts me to see you this upset.' Shelly whispered into my ears.

I hugged her tightly, feeling like my chest have been ripped open.

'Come on, let's head back for dinner. Better go check on mom.' I whispered to Shelly.
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'Oh good you're back honey. We're having Thai tonight.' Mom smiled.

'Wow that smells so good!' Shelly said as she walked into the kitchen.

Shelly is exactly what my mom needs right now, now that Vic is not here.
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UNKNOWN NUMBER
hey bro, remember what you'll have to do. Or you'll never know what happened to Vic.

ME
Give me a little bit more time, I still have to figure out how to do this.

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'Okay how's it going with Vic? Did you have any news about her?' My mom stared at me from the other side of the table.

How will I do this? If I don't do this I may never know what happened to Victoria.

'Ethan! Hello?!' Mom snapped her fingers.

Here goes nothing.

'Umm mom, I have to let you know something.' I murmured.

My mom's eyes widened, worry started to spread over her face.

'You're scaring me.'

'Mom, Vic isn't who we think she is.' I said under my breathe.