For the Better or for the Worst?

Chapter 16

Finally, hope you like the new edited and longer version of this story so far. I'm sure some of you have been waiting for an update, even if you don't say you are. Also I haven't been updating because I've been on vacation for two weeks, had too much homework to do so I deeply apologize
Enjoy!!
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Skylar's POV

"Honey, can you go out to the store to buy us a pound of lemons, five avocados, and a roasted chicken, please?" Dad shouts from the kitchen. I look away from the TV as I get up from my laying position on the couch.

"Okay dad, I'll be back in a few minutes" I shout back as I walk out of the front door and make my way to the Walmart a few blocks away. I get what i need and high tail it out of there. As I walk back I make a quick turn to the little park near by.

I sit down on a bench near the small play set and set the food down near my feet. I pull out my phone from my sweater pocket and scan through my contacts before stopping at Jason's name. I take a deep breath before pressing call and shakily bringing the phone up to my ear.
He finally answers after two more rings.

"Hello?" A blush creeps up my neck and stains my cheeks at his husky reply. Did I wake him up from a nap or.... did I interrupt something... My blush deepens at that thought.

I clear my voice before replying with a "Hey, its Skylar". It was quiet for a moment other than the sound of shuffling from the other line.

"I already knew that, gorgeous" he says. My blush deepens ever more at the pet name.

"Oh... Are you busy?" It takes a few seconds for him to reply with a tired "No".

A small smile slips onto my face as I get ready to tease him but he speaks before I get the chance. "Where are you?" "I'm at the park near my house" I tell him, freezing when i move my gaze from the floor to look straight ahead, my eyes coming in contact with a pair of cold blue eyes.

"JASON!!" I shout into the phone as I quickly get up the moment he starts to approach me. I could hear Jason screaming at me, demanding to know what was happening.

I quickly hang up and and make a run for it, leaving the grocery bag containing the food on the floor. I manage to make it to my block but my panic continues to rise as he gets nearer and nearer to me. I take the risk of looking back, instantly regretting it when I'm tackled to the ground.

I lift my head off the ground and open my mouth to scream. A hand covers my mouth, succeedingly muffling my scream. He pulls me to my feet as I fiercely struggle to get out of this mans grip, but his arms only tighten around me before a cloth is placed over my mouth and nose. I quickly realize what it is and hold my breath while I continue to struggle, not ready to give up and let myself be kidnapped by this bastard.

He growls angrily, nearly letting go when I raise my leg and kick him on the knee. I feel myself be turned around before a hard punch lands on my stomach, causing me to bend over and let out a gasp of pain, unconsciously inhaling the chloroform filled cloth.

"Bastard...y-you w-wont....g-get....a-away with.......t-this" I manage to get out before losing consciousness.

Jason's POV

Fuck!!

Is all that passes through my mind as I race out of the house and down the street.

I make it to the park in a record of five minutes. I look around the park, my eyes landing on an abandoned grocery bag near a bench on the other side of the park.

I hurriedly pick up the bag and look at the contents inside before something a few steps away catches my eye. I feel my anger grow as I gently pick up her scarf and take a quick sniff at it, recognizing her unique scent of honey and flowers mixed together. I tighten my grip and quickly run in the direction of her house.

I frantically knock on her door, not even thinking straightly anymore. This can't be happening, please tell me this isn't happening!!

The door suddenly opens, causing me to almost pound my fists on her dad's chest. He stares at me incredulously, annoyance clearly in his eyes as well. His gaze soon turns a tad bit lighter as he stares at me strangely, only to darken slightly in suspicion as he takes in my appearance.

  Can't blame him though, we haven't really met before and well, having a frantic teenage guy banging at your door really isn't a good first impression.

"May I please come in? This is really urgent, it concerns Skylar's safety" I tell him, looking around the area. It takes him a moment before opening the door wide enough for me to come in.

"What's all the ruckus? And what are you doing here!?!?" Caleb asks as we make it to the living room. I look at him before looking at her other brother.
I take a seat on a couch across from them as their dad sits on the right side of Caleb.

"Skylar will be home soon, would you like to talk about it when she gets here or do you want to talk to us?" Her dad asks, having no clue that his daughter wasn't returning. I look at them all emotionlessly as they look at me calmly.

They won't be as calm as they are now when they find out the truth. I take a deep breath before looking at them all with a serious expression.

I'm going to do it. I'm going tell them....everything.

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I know it sucks, I'm sorry but don't worry I'm going to edit this story again soon so this isn't permanent.

Thank you!!