Emerald

1.6

Liam's POV

I sat in the book with a cup of coffee in my hands that were warming up.

I grinned once Emerald came up to my mind.

Something about her just drew me in. Either her eyes, the dark grey and blue swirl in them that hypnotized me. Or her lips, just perfect, soft, and full. Or the tiny freckles she has across her nose. Or her hair that was soft, shiny and green. Her looks were dark and sharp and hypnotizing. She is beautiful and I was dumb to have not noticed it before.

Or maybe it's how she's not conceited. She's caring and compassionate. Yes, shy and quiet but a great person.

So of course Kyle would also like her.

But she help me forget about my parents who fought constantly and got drunk. She helps me forget about my little sister who cries herself to sleep because our family is tearing apart. I always sit besides my little sister to comfort her and try to make her happiest.

Emerald just makes it all disappear. One smile and my worries are gone. I think I'm in love with her. But I can't tell her that. She'll probably think it's weird.

Five minutes passed.

And then five more.

And then ten more.

I texted her.

Again.

And again.

And again.

So I called her.

Several rings and then voicemail.

I called her again.

And then I got up and left.

I went to her house.

Found her family there.

Her parents, aunt and uncle, cousins, Nathalina, Lynn, Kyle. But not her.

They look worried.

They stared back at me probably hoping she was with me.

But she's not.

She's gone.

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Emerald's POV

I muffled out a scream.

"Shut up brat. God, worse than your mom."

I screamed again.

"I'll let you speak but scream or anything and I won't hesitate to kill you."

He took off the rope cover my mouth, harshly and threw the rope on the ground.

I took short deep breathes. "Who are you? And why did you fucking take me!"

"Look exactly like your mommy. I recognized you immediately. Got the same nose and all. Of course, colored hair."

"What the fuck! Let me go! How do you even know her!"

"Aw did mom not tell you bed time stories about me." He kneeled down besides me grabbed my cheek. "I'll tell you if you want." He sat down on the tree stump.

We were in the middle of the woods and I was terrified.

"I pushed your momma off a cliff. I almost killed your dadda. And you know why? Because all the doctors said I have a mental illness. And I agreed after your mom played with my fucking head." He pointed to his head. "And people said I was mad. And guess what? I am! Nothing better than a good revenge right? And you just danced your ways into my clutches and made it easier for me and for that, I must thank you." He smiled mischievously. "Was that a good story? Yes it was! You make great story's Owen!" He laughed to himself.

He was mad. Absolutely crazy.

There's no way I can describe this horrible fright I was feeling.

I started crying.

My mom. My dad. My family. My friends. Kyle. Liam. Julian. They could be in danger.

"I'm just gonna end them. One by one. And that's where you come in." He pointed to me.

"I won't help you." I said weakly.

He laughed. "It wasn't an option. You will help me by leading them to me. Mess anything up and my first targets will be your parents and you. I have a gun that's loaded and I won't hesitate to use it."

He took out my phone from my pocket.

"Someone has been calling you. Liam?"

My breath hitched. I shut my eyes and felt tears slide down my cheek.

"Who is he?"

I stayed silent.

He slapped me. "Who is he? Answer!"

I held in my breath. "A- a friend."

"If he was a 'friend', he wouldn't be calling you nonstop. And seriously, a  heart after his name. Answer truthfully."

"I love him." I choked back. I started sobbing.

"Well isn't that beautiful." He rolled his eyes and took a deep breath. "A poor little teenage girls thinks love exists." He sat up and chuckled deeply. "It doesn't."

"I was about to see him." I said through my sobs.

"Call him and say you bailed on him for space. Mess it up and there will be a bullet going through your head."

I took a deep breath when I felt something on the side of my head.

He untied the rope and help my arm tightly. He handed me the phone and put the gun back to my head.

I took another deep breath.

I called Liam back.

"Emerald?!"

"Uh Liam.."

"Are you okay?' Where are you! Everyone's so worried. Some guy named Owen escaped and he's dangerous, love. Please tell me you're okay."

I shut my eyes when he called me "love".

"Yeah uh sorry. I didn't end up going to the diner. I just all of a sudden got a headache."

"But I'm at your house.."

I glanced at Owen. "I'm not home."

"Where are you?"

Owen tightened the gun to my head.

"God Liam, I just need space don't you understand?" I felt a big lump in my throat, but I closed my eyes and tried shaking off this fear.

"Emerald.."

"Thanks for worrying but I'm fine. Just don't call me or text me. I don't want to hear from you."

"Emerald! What's wrong!"

"Bye." I choked out. 

"Love, what the fuck-"

I hung up. The most painful thing I could do.

"Good job." He turned around and started organizing his bag.

I looked down at my phone and shut my eyes. Another tear landed on the screen.

I hope he doesn't turn around soon.

~*~

Liam's POV

"Something's wrong. Emerald she called me but... she just said she needs space and to not call her or text her."

"Maybe she just already hates you." Kyle crossed his arms.

I glared at him and rolled my eyes.

I turn my phone off and sigh.

Mr. And Mrs. Ryder look worried and hug eachother.

"I just want her home." I heard Mrs. Ryder whisper.

My phone vibrated. I immediately pick it up and glance at the home screen.

Emerald: SOS

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