Chapter 44: darkness

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When me and josh woke up in the morning we both had headaches. I think it was maybe because of a hangover.. I had a lot of drinks. Honestly, I'm surprised I didn't do anything stupid.. at least I think I didn't do anything stupid.. I don't remember.

"M-morning princess" Josh said in is cute croaky morning voice. "What the hell happened.. I feel like shit.." Josh kissed my forehead and said "partied to hard I guess." I laughed a little and said "I need to do my Instagram post from last night.. one second." Josh laughed and I took my phone and posted.

@nicolehall

@nicolehall: party hard or don't party at all

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@nicolehall: party hard or don't party at all... it's the way of life.

@joshrichards: my princess 🥰
^@nicolehall: my baby😘

@charlidamelio: ok but can we talk about your eyes with that dress 😍
^@nicolehall: you looked better though..

@jadenhossler: my bestfriends sure know how to dress but definitely don't know how to dance..
^@nicolehall: like you could've done better
    ^@joshRichards: we did awesome for not liking to dance though..
^@jadenhossler: I bet coach can dance better 🤣

@jacksonfelt: hot 🥵
^@taylerholder: get the fuck out Jackson.
^@joshrichards: yeah for real.
^ @jacksonfelt: I will get her again

After I posted my picture josh didn't look too happy. "What's wrong baby?" He looked at his phone and said "Jackson. He said I will get her again, meaning you. I swear to god if he lays a hand on you.." I stopped him and said "baby I'm here with you. If you want, I can stay with you today just so you know I'm ok. Trust me, I don't wanna encounter Jackson either." Josh smiled a little and gave me a quick kiss then we heard the front door open.

"Josh I'm home early!"

Oh no. His dad. Oh god oh god oh god. Josh whispered to me "princess go hide in my closet and stay quiet. I will be back ok?" I nodded and ran to joshs closet and josh went downstairs. I sat on the ground in the back and saw one of joshs hoodies. I smiled a little then took it and put it on. What.. It made me feel better.

I heard josh and his dad talking...

"Why is my house a wreck."

"Dad I'm sorry. Don't worry I can clean it up."

"You better. Now this girlfriend of your wasn't here right? You know what I told you if I saw her."

"No dad. I'm gonna change then clean this up.. I will be back."

I heard footsteps coming upstairs so I put the hood up and ducked a little. "Aw baby" josh said quietly as he opened the closet door. He helped me out and said "ok I don't want you to get into trouble with my dad so I need you to climb out the window.. I can come over after I clean up I just don't want him to find you." I smiled and kissed joshs cheek and said "ok baby. See you later." He smiled and said "be careful." I nodded and climbed out.

Once I got out I waved goodbye to josh and started walking home. When I got home I saw some car outside but I didn't hear anything from inside so I figured one of the neighbors were having people over. I took out my house keys and went inside and saw my brothers passed out on the couch. I thought they were just asleep till I saw him.

"D-dad.. no.." My dad was standing behind the couch by Tayler and Bryce, just smiling at me. "W-what do you want.. go away." My dad just laughed and ran at me. Once he got close I felt something hit my head then everything went black.

I woke up a little while later and I was tied up in a dark room. I couldn't tell where I was or what was going on. "H-hello..?" I said, hoping someone would be there to help me but instead my dad appeared I front of me.

"So, Nicole. I hear that your a star football player now. Well, that ends now too. Your gonna be staying here until I want to let you go.. or you die. Now, I hear your mother is now trying to help you? Well too bad. I already handled her. Your brothers, they're knocked out on the couch right now clue less of where you are. So, I'm going to leave you down here tied up, your not going to eat, and I will come back and find you if you get away."

What is wrong with this man. He's my father and he used to love me. What did I ever do to get on his bad side. "O-ok.." I am petrified. What if no body finds me.. or I did here. What about football or my scholarship?! I heard a door shut and looked up and no one was there. Now it's just me, in the darkness alone.

unexpected decision. ||Josh Richards||Where stories live. Discover now