The Story Of Veronica Lodge

Chapter 22

Veronica Lodge's POV

     "Veronica! You have to help me. My father won't tell the truth about what he did to Betty. Please do something....you're a witness." Cheryl pleaded.

     I took out my phone and scrolled through my camera roll, until I found the picture of Betty locked in the Jeep. I showed the newspaper editor, and she was shocked. They locked down the facility, and called the police.

     "You will not get away with this Cheryl. I will take everything you love." Mr. Blossom said very sternly.

     Archie wrapped his arms around me, and took me away from Mr. Blossom. I knew he could tell I was angry. He couldn't take anything away from me. He was going to rot in jail. He was going to leave Riverdale alone.

"What are you going to take away? My father? My mother? They're gone! Gone! I have nothing! How are you going to take anyone away, when you'll be rotting in a prison cell. What do you think, your money will break you free? Poor Mr. Blossom in prison, for making teenage girls murder people! Look what you did to my best friend! She's my only family I have now! Betty's my sister!" I yelled, breaking free from Archie's string hands.

Mr. Blossom looked at me, I could see the hate in his eyes. I knew he was going to take someone that I least expected. All I could do at the moment was wait. I was stunned. Everything around me was a blur. But I kept thinking, "I will take everything you love!" Who could he take? Jughead? He was like my brother. He was basically my mirror. Would he take Betty? She was the closest thing left to family. Or even Archie? My boyfriend, my world, my love.

     I could hear the sirens screeching, coming for Mr. Blossom. Coming to question each and everyone of us. To find evidence. Of what? Of why he used Betty? Of who he would take next? Everyone knew Mr. Blossom was behind this, but why? Why did he want to ruin Riverdale? I heard the doors bust open. Hands behind your head! The police ordered many different demands. But I stayed stationed in the middle of the room, I stared blankly at the wall. Who would he take?

     Miss. Lodge? I could hear everything they were saying but I chose to remain silent. I wanted to go home, to a family I didn't have. My family disappeared from my life, so quickly, I felt like I couldn't love anymore. I thought about how Archie, Betty, and Juggie were too good for me. I'm a mess. I'm unstable. I attract drama and trouble. I was no good. I was not good enough. I needed to leave and never come back. I needed to stay out of these perfects people's lives.

     "I don't deserve the love and care you give me, everyday. You guys love me so much. But I'm just a bother. I bring trouble to all of you. I just want to be perfect for you." I whispered.

     "V, you're the closest thing to family I have left," Betty says, copying my words, "All I have is a dysfunctional family, and you bring me happiness."

     "I don't want to admit it, but I didn't like you at first. You were like every other snotty rich kid, who got everything they wanted. But Ronnie, you proved me wrong. You've been through hell and back. And I think we have a whole lot more in common than you think..." Juggie chimed in, sitting on the floor next to me.

     "Not to make this even more mushy gushy but, I love you Veronica. You complete me, and our little gang. Riverdale needs a role model like you. You lost everything but still managed to put a smile on your face. You're a great friend, and girlfriend. You're realistic, you're literally the realest person I know." Archie swoons, taking another empty spot next to me.

     Betty laughed, and tackled me on the floor. Maybe I could give this one more chance. I could live for them. My family. My life.

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hey everyone....whose still reading. I'm gonna start posting once and a while again. it won't be everyday like last time. but I'm just going through a lot right now, and writings calmed me. I've lost 3 family members, and one of my dogs. and it's just hard right now. I hope you can understand. thank you very much. have a good day. bye for now.