Found #2

Chapter Three

"Hi, Sienna." Tracy's squeaky voice called from the table.

I smiled and hugged her tiny frame, sitting down and tearing a piece of bacon in half. I knew I had to stay strong for Tracy.

It was as if she had been neglected lately. I mean, with me going missing and then her being around a babysitter for more than four hours a day.

Tracy's curly black hair almost fell into her syrup as she jammed a pancake into her mouth with her fingers. "Can we go to the park today?" She asked. I peeked at mom to see her reaction but she either didn't hear Tracy or pretended not to.

"Uh, yeah. Sure. Of course, sweetie. Bit you have to finish your breakfast." She nodded eagerly and ate some eggs.

Back in my room, I walked over to my bathroom and took a shower, feeling the warm water pelt my skin. It wasn't enough. I turned the shower knob all the way to hot until I couldn't pull it anymore. My skin prickled and burned and I knew it'd look as if it was peeling when I got out of the shower...but it felt good in a way.

Physical pain was so much better than emotional pain.

I stepped out and pulled a warm towel over my body, staring at the redness in the mirror.  This was definitely going to be there for a while.

I walked back downstairs after getting dressed, and helped Tracy pick out a pair of shoes to wear. She was a mini fashionista at heart and I loved it.

Mom pulled me to the side as Tracy was putting on her shoes. She gripped my shoulders, staring at me as if she was trying to put together my soul.

"Be careful. Please. You can take my car." She whispered, hugging me tightly. A tear slowly fell from her eye.

"Okay, Trace. Let's go." I said gleefully, holding her hand out to the car.

"Can Biella come?" Tracy asked in the backseat.

I bit my lip and looked at her in the rearview mirror.

"Yes, Briella can come."

"Can Gwayson come?"

"No, not today..."