What am I going to do?! She's gone. Because of me! I can't believe this! My baby left cause I didn't protect her from the monster I married! Ughhh! I got mad and threw a glass plate against the wall. I need to find her. My daughter is everything to me. I called the police and filed a missing child report. The police arrived and started talking to me. "Sorry Mr. L/n, what is your situation? What is the last thing you remember before she left?" Officer Thompson questioned. I explained in full details what happened. I talked all about her mom beating her and the note and everything. "Well, why didn't you contact us sooner about the abusive mother?" He asked. "I just found out a few hours ago. I didn't know how long she's been beating her!" I started getting upset. "Well where's Mrs. L/n now?" "I made her leave. I'm divorcing her, so she left." I said. "Okay. We will look for her and arrest her." I nodded. "What can I do to find my daughter?" I asked. "I know some one on News 82, I can get you an interview and you can give her a message on the tv. Hopefully she will see it." He said. So that's exactly what I did. Y/n's POV I woke up and looked around. I was in my room. I looked at the time and it read, 8:27 am. Ugh. I got up and got dressed for the day.
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I went into the living room and saw Richie sitting there staring off into space. He looked like he just saw a ghost. He looked freaked. "Hey babe!" I exclaimed and sat on his lap. "Hey." He replied softly. I frowned. "What's wrong?" "You didn't see it yet?" He looked up at me. "No...? What?" I hesitated. "Look." He turned the tv on and the news popped up. "Good morning Derry. We have some concerning news. A girl named y/n l/n is been reported missing. Here's a message from her father: 'Y/n I'm really praying that you see this and that you are okay. I kicked your mom out and we are getting divorced. I had no clue that she hurt you. I really miss you y/n! I'm so sorry. Please come home!' It's been reported that Karen L/n has been abusing Y/n for years now. However, Karen has left Derry and the police department has sent a search party for her. If you see Y/n please contact her father's number so he knows she's safe. Till next time on News 82." Tears fell down my face. "Dad..." I whispered. I stood up. "Y/n? Are you okay?" Richie asked. "Of course I'm not okay! My dad is worried about me because I left! He's ruined because of me! I'm so selfish! I should've never run away to you! I barely know you!" I screamed. I couldn't stop crying. I'm confused. I don't know what to do. "Oh.. well go to him then! Forget you even met me! That shouldn't be too hard since you barely know me anyways!" "Rich-" "Save it." He scoffed. He jogged upstairs and slammed his door. I jumped. Well fuck... I ruin everything. I went to my room and cried. Where has my life gone? I grabbed some headphones and listened to sad music. Life sucks. Richie's POV I was laying on my bed. Crying. I can't believe this. Maybe it was my fault. Maybe we rushed into this. No! I really think I love her. I do. And we can get to know each other. I don't wanna lose her. And I definitely don't want to hurt her. I got up and wiped off my tears. I walked downstairs. I quietly knocked on y/n's door. "Y/n?" I slowly opened the door and walked in. She was crying. Her back was facing me but she couldn't hear me because music was blasting through her headphones. I slowly walked over and got onto her bed. I put my arm around her waist and held her for a second. Soon she took out one headphone. "I'm sorry Rich.." She whispered. "No, it was my fault. You are going through a lot and I'm just another burden." I replied. She turned around. We gazed into each other's gleaming eyes. She put her hand softly on my cheek. "You aren't a burden. You are what makes me happy. You are the only one that's there for me and care about me." She smiled. "I love you." I kissed her forehead. "I love you too." She said. I pulled her closer to me and held her tight. "I want to visit my dad." She blurted out. "Right now?" I asked. "If that's okay?" She said. "Of course. I'll get ready." I kissed her cheek. I got up and went to my room. Phew, I'm nervous as hell. What if her dad doesn't like me? I got dressed and fixed my hair.
