Jacklyn
"Jack Jack get up, I made you breakfast." Allan softly shakes my shoulder. I slowly open my eyes and sit up. I rub my face and pull the blanket off of me, standing up. My sweatshirt falls to my knees.
"I always forget how short you are." Allan teases me as I stretch. I glare at him.
"Not everyone is blessed enough to get the tall gene asshat." I say sarcastically and he laughs.
"I'll be downstairs, hurry up." He walks out of my room, shutting the door. I sit back on my bed and look around my room. I look out the window and notice a white square taped to it. I walk to the window, unlock it, and slide it open. I stick my arm out of the window and reach up, pulling it off the window. My heart sinks as I realize it's another note.
I yank it open, wanting to scream in frustration.
I'm not leaving your house again without you. I'm coming for you.
I close my eyes and breathe in deeply. I run down the stairs, sitting across from Allan at the table. He opens his mouth to say something but I beat him to it.
"I know you can't stay the rest of the day, so when are mom and dad coming home?" I question, sitting back against my chair.
He purses his lips. "Monday." My mouth drops.
"Two more days? Are you kidding me?"
"Jack Jack I know, I'm sorry I can't stay-"
"You can't leave me here alone!" I exclaim and throw the folded note at him. He opens it quickly and reads it, frowning deeply.
"Is this from Mike?" He asks and I nod.
"Okay, I'll stay until they get back. But I need to get my laptop and textbooks, I have a shit ton of essays to start writing." He sighs, and I smile. Allan's college was only forty-five minutes away. I'd be home alone for an hour and thirty minutes.
I could manage that.
I pile eggs and bacon onto my plate, tucking in. When I'n finished, I sip my orange juice, contemplating my situation.
"Oh, the police are stopping by 12:00 to get your entire story, so I'd shower if I were you. You definitely need it." Allan
says. I roll my eyes but smile, and stand up to take a shower."I'm gonna go run back to dorm to grab my shit, I should be back by the time they get here." He tells me, and I nod and walk upstairs. Before I get in the shower I hear Allan lock the front door and start his car.
I turn on my music and step into the steaming shower, my shoulders sagging as the hot water hits me. I wash my hair and body, turning off the shower and wringing my long hair out. I wrap my towel around me, and look at my phone. Damn, I took a fifteen minute shower. I never do that.
I unlock the bathroom door and walk to my bedroom. I'm reading Grace's worried texts as I open my door and shut it behind me. I stand in place for another moment before looking up, jumping up and screaming.
Mike is casually sitting on my bed, grinning evilly with his stupid perfect teeth. "Miss me babygirl?"
I immediately go to dial 911 but Mike interrupts me with the sound of a cocked pistol. "I wouldn't do that if I were you." I freeze. "Now give me the phone." I hesitate and he raises the gun so it points directly at my head. I toss him the phone and he catches it effortlessly before throwing it out of the open window. I watch sadly as I hear it smack against the sidewalk. I'm a goner.
Mike smiles again. "Much better. You've seen me use this before." He taunts, admiring his sleek, black pistol. He stands and walks towards me. I reach behind me for the doorknob.
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Force You Down
Misterio / SuspensoJacklyn Cordy is trying her best to live a normal life after witnessing a horrific crime. After receiving an anonymous note, she realizes no matter how hard she tries, life as she once knew was gone. And just like that, everything is taken from her...