Stolen Heart

Chapter 24

Sarah POV-

"Dear Family, I know you must be worried. I'm sorry, but my heart had been broken into a million pieces. I loved Riker Anthony Lynch, and all he did was use me. So I've decided to run away, maybe go to see Auntie Carol. But I'm not sure. I've kept my phone at the house so you can't contact me, so no one can contact me. I truly love all of you, but it's my time to go. All blessings are sent your way. Yours Truly, Ashley McDonald."

I set down the card as I finished reading. At first I was filled with sorrow, not knowing where my sister was. But now, I'm mad. I can't be mad right now, I just have to focus on finding Ashley.

"Derek, take care of Joey will you?" I asked as I picked up my purse. I was rushing around the house, not know how long I would be gone. I packed my purse with a charger, my phone, my wallet, sunglasses, and my credit card. "Sure, how long will you be gone?" He asked. "Probably a while." I said, stopping when I finished packing.

"Again?" He said sadly. I nodded. He rushed towards me and hugged me. "Be careful." He whispered. "I will, you too." I whispered back, then kissed the top of his head.

"Bye Joey!" I said bending down and spreading out my arms. He raced towards me and gave me a right hug. "I love you!" He said. I laughed. "I love you too baby boy." I replied, then pulled back. "Bye!" I said with a wave, then opened the door and walked to the Lynch's house. When I got closer to the house, I heard glass break. I stopped, then looked through the window. I only saw a shadow, and an alcoholic bottle. Oh no.

I rushed toward the house, and knocked on the door. I heard footsteps, then the door opened, and I saw riker holding the bottle I saw on the table. "Riker, what are you doing?" I asked sternly. "Drinking." He said, his words were slurred. That's probably what he does when he's stressed or depressed. He drinks.. How did I not know this yet?

"Where's Ross?" I asked, slowly stepping inside. "At Austin and Ally." He slurred. "What? He got home from there like 30 minutes ago. Seriously where is he?" I asked. "Why do u want Ross so bad?" He asked, stepping closer to me. I stepped back. "Riker.." I mumbled, but he just stepped closer to me. I smelt the stench of liquor come from his breath. "I know you love me." He whispered, bringing his hand to my waist. I nodded slightly. "I also love Ross.. Way more than you." I spat.

His hand, still on my waist, traveled to my lower back. He pulled my closer to him. "Stop." I whispered. He just smirked, and leaned into my lips. I tried to step back, but his grip was too strong. His lips touched mine, and I didn't kiss back. He deepened the kiss. Maybe if I kiss back, he'll stop.. Right?

I kissed him back, making my hands go up to his shoulders. He picked me up, and he walked towards the couch. He placed me down, going on top of me. "Riker..." I mumbled, a little louder. I flipped him over so I was on top now. He craned his neck so his lips could reach mine, but I pulled back. "Ross!" I shouted. "Babe, he's not here." Riker slurred, pulling me into a kiss. "Then where is he?" I shouted. "Upstairs." He said. I rolled my eyes, then walked away from my drunk best friend.

I knocked on Ross's door, hearing strums of the guitar. I opened the door, and saw Ross with earphones on. That's why he didn't hear all of this.

I ripped his headphones off. "Where the hell were you?!" I asked. "Right here? Why?" He asked. "Well your brother is drunk downstairs and I was sorta shouting your name while he was trying to kiss me the whole time!" I said. "Did he kiss you?" He asked. I nodded. "I can't believe riker got drunk, again." He said. "Woah, again?" I asked. He nodded. "When we got back from Arizona he drank. A lot. I guess it's his thing now. He told me it gets him away from the world." He said with a shrug.

I nodded. "Anyways, I can over here because Ashley's gone. I need to find her." I explained. "Gone?! What do you mean gone?!" He asked. "She left a note and left." I said. "Oh my god.." I heard him mumble. He walked out of the room, and I followed. He walked down the stairs, looking at his drunk brother. "Hey riker!" He shouted at his brother. "Hey broooo." Riker sang. Ross rolled his eyes and walked to the fridge, grabbing a bottle of water. He uncapped the cover, and shoved it in Riker's face. "Drink. Now." Ross demanded. Riker chugged the water in a matter of seconds.

"Good. Stay here, we are looking for Ashley." Ross said when he was done. He nodded. "Who's Ashley?" Riker asked. I let out a groan. "Bye riker." I said angrily, then took Ross's hand and walked out of the house.

We loaded into the car, and I locked the door when we were both inside. "You know I'm gonna kill him when we get back right?" He asked. "Way ahead of you." I replied.