The Obsession

Chapter 26

   I walk up the steps of the house that I don't want to remember. No, not the house Jonathan captivated me in for years, my own bought house. The house which Max and I have lived happily in for the year. The year until Jonathan broke free.

   Taylor walks past me once we reach the top of the long staircase. I just stare at the wall of pictures of my family. The family Jonathan ripped me away from. I haven't seen the pictures of Xander in...forever. I haven't seen Xander in forever. Even though I was only inside of the hospital for a week? Month? I don't even know anymore.

   "You alright, Isabella?" Taylor's voice cuts through my subconscious.

   I nod my head. "Yea, of course. But why are we here again?" Taylor shakes his head.

   "I need to take you back to the hospital. This is a bad idea."

   "No!" I hold my hands up. "No. I'm staying and finding the bastard." Taylor gives me a small smile.

   "That's the girl I want to hear." He walks into my old bedroom and looks around. "We're here to see if Jonathan took shelter here ever however I'm not witnessing any sign of his presence."

   "And you probably won't find anymore 'evidence' because he wasn't here. Why would he come here?" Taylor stands up from his crouched position and stares at me.

   "You want to leave, don't you?" He asks, his voice totally monotone. I nod, not really knowing what else to do. Taylor sighs and nods. "You're right. He probably never visited here." Taylor speaks quiet profanities under his breath. "Truth is, Isabella, we haven't been able to find Jonathan anywhere. He's...disappeared." I shrug and lean against the wall.

   "He's gone, I guess." I look at Taylor. His face is plastered with guilt. "What's wrong?"

   "Xander," I feel the blood from my face drain. I clench my fists and bite my lip.

   "What happened with Xander?"

   "Xander's...gone."

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   I'm so freakin sorry for not updating sooner. I'll be updating to add to this short chapter ASAP.