Try Again ~ Bughead

Chapter Nineteen

Jughead POV

It's been 2 days since Betty was taken. I've done nothing but look at her case and look after Isla she's still pretty upset and I don't blame her she saw the hole think happen I'd be shaken up to. It's Friday morning I haven't been to work since Betty was taken and Islas not been to preschool. I'm lay in mine and Betty's bed on her side with my head buried into her pillow that still smelt like her. I looked over at the clock that read 5:47am. I rolled out of bed and walked into the bathroom and got into the shower. When I got out I got changed and strapped my gun onto my belt and put my badge around my neck then walked into the kitchen and started to make toast for me and Isla. When the toast popped up I grabbed the butter out and buttered the toast. Then I walked into Islas room and saw her curled up into a ball under her covers. I walked over and shook her gently till she opened her eyes slowly.

"Hi daddy." She said quietly

"Hi. You need to get up your going to preschool today." I said softly.

"Is Mommy back?" She said hopefully.

"No not yet. But I'm going to go to work to find her."

"Ok. Will you promise I'll get to see her soon."

"Yeah I promise." I said and she sat up and hugged me. I picked her up and carried her into the kitchen and sat her down on the stool in front of the breakfast bar and we stared to eat our toast.

I dropped Isla off at preschool then walked to work. When I got into the elevator I took a deep breath and pressed the up button. The elevator doors open and I walked out to my desk as I walked I felt people staring at me. I dropped my bag on the floor and sat down in my chair.

A few minutes later the Captain Holt came over to me.

"What are you doing here Jughead?"

"I came to work on Betty's case."

"Jughead everyone's working on the case the best thing for you to do is go home."

"I can't. I can't look at Isla and promise her that I'm going to bring Betty back when I don't even know if I can."

"I know but we've sent out notifications to the borders and the airports to look out for them we have officers are looking thew his bank statements and talking to his friends and family. We're doing everything we can Jughead. So go home well call you if anything at all happens."

"Ok." I stood up and grabbed my bag and walked out of the precinct.

When I got to the apartment I unlocked the door and walked into the empty apartment. I looked around and felt a wave of sadness and anger. The next thing I knew was I was sat on the floor with my back on the door why I had my head in my hands while tears pores down my face. She has to be safe and she and bean have to be ok.

After staying sat on he floor crying for what felt like hours I picked up my phone and text Veronica.

Jug🍔: Hey Veronica would you mind looking after Isla for tonight so I can focus on Betty's case for a bit?

Ronnie👹: Yeah sure is she at yours and Betty's apartment?

Jug🍔: No she's at preschool.

Ronnie👹: Ok I'll pick her up when I pick Tom up.

Jug🍔: Thanks Ronnie.

I put my phone back into my pocket. I stood up and walked into the kitchen and opened the fridge and stared at they 6 beer bottles that sat in the fridge. I reached forward and pulled one of them out slowly and shut the fridge. I walked back into the living room and sat down on the couch with the beer on my hand. I looked down at the beer for a long time. Till I brought my other hand onto the bottle lid and twisted it off. I dropped the cap onto the coffee table before taking a deep breath and brought the bottle to my lips.