I glared back at him trying to discredit me and opened my mouth to spit more vile things at the clinically insane acorn-head but was cut off, much to my dismay.
Now listen up brat. There is nothing you can do here, so drop the little tough act and keep that mouth shut. Truth is, I will eventually have your brother here and you will be able to do nothing but sit back and watch my plan unfold. He grilled, before getting up and storming out.
I bit my tongue from yelling out a string of curse words at him and angrily stuffed a bite of the pancake in my mouth instead.
He was right. I had never felt so helpless in my life before. They were going to throw my brother into this whole mess and I could not bear to see that happen. I would fight for him till my legs gave out. Why couldn’t they just do whatever they had planned to me ? Why him ? He never deserved this, he had been the one who saved my life, and now it was time I returned the favor, and I’d stop at nothing to ensure his safety.
No matter how sweet my kidnapper was, I knew what I had to do now. He had done what he had to do for the ones he loved, so why couldn’t I ?
Now I had my head set straight and my thoughts clear. Now I knew how integral it was for me to get myself out of this situation in time to warn and save my brother from getting hurt. No more waiting. Nothing could distract me or get in the way now.
LANDON’S POV
I ran a hand down my face, slumping down onto the couch.
It had been almost a week since Sky’s disappearance and people were already starting to give up on her.
It seemed like I was the only one still looking, alongside Tyler. It made everything easier having him by me and actively looking just as hard, probably even harder.
I had just come back from the police station, a place I had been visiting everyday since the incident to get updates on the investigation. It was hard though going in everyday and walking out five minutes later with no answers or updates.
That bastard had done a good job of covering up his tracks. Faltering with the security cameras in the mall, as well as the traffic cameras, made it nearly impossible to pick up on any trail.
It was a depressing time, especially seeing as Jess had flown out of the country with her parents, not having the heart to stay here and move on. She needed new surroundings to help, and had made me promise her to call as soon as they’d find something on Skylar’s location. I wish it was as easy for me too to run away from reality instead of facing the cold truth. But each time my thoughts started heading down this dark path, I’d instantly remember that had our spots been reversed, Skylar would be doing the exact same thing in my position. We had each other’s backs since we were babies, and this tragically twisted event wasn’t big enough to alter that bond. I would stop at nothing to get her back, it was a promise I had made both to her and myself.
Landon sweetheart, you should come have something to eat please.
I looked up at the doorway to see my mom standing there with a worried expression.
I’m not hungry. I mumbled, using the same excuse I had for days. I hadn’t been eating much because of everything that had happened, despite my mother’s strongly growing concern.
The stress, anxiety, and all the other emotions combined were eating away at me. But I knew that there was only one solution to it, and that was finding Skylar.
My mother gave me a defeated look from the door and I looked away, not being able to watch her hurt expression. I was thankful enough that she at least understood and never pestered me.
But this time she walked over to me, causing me to look up in surprise. This was usually the part where she’d sigh, go back downstairs and come back with a plate for me which I’d pick at for a bit, and then abandon.
Landon, I know this has been hard on you, and I know the chances of finding her are very slim right now. She started.
I opened my mouth ready to fire off, just like I had been to literally everyone else who had tried to come see me and tell me the same thing. To just give up and let the police take care of it.
But with the attitude and determination that you have, I know you’ll find her. She promised me with a small smile, making me relax and feel a bit of warmth inside my chest for the first time in days. But you need to take care of yourself love, Skylar wouldn’t want this.
I nodded slowly. She was right. Skylar would be furious if she found out that I hadn’t been taking care of myself, letting my body deteriorate and wallow in its own pain.
Wherever she is, I hope she’s safe. I sighed.
That girl is strong, even I know that. I’m sure she’s doing just fine. My mother assured, rubbing my back and getting up now.
You should come downstairs and have dinner with your father and I tonight. She smiled. We miss you.
I managed a small smile back. I’ll be down in a bit. I promised.
She gave me a bright smile with her eyes gleaming, then turned and left.
I felt bad for my parents, it probably sucked for them having to see me like this. But I was grateful for their unwavering support, and the fact that not once did they discourage my strong efforts at finding her.
I decided sitting down and having dinner would be nice, it would feel good to and as much as I felt guilty about having a nice meal when Skylar could be starving to death for all I knew, I knew for sure that she wouldn’t wish the same for me.
I should appreciate and accept my family’s support, as well as what Skylar would have wanted for me right now. Plus, I couldn’t storm in to save her if I could barely stand without feeling dizzy and weak.
I stood to my feet and was about to go freshen up when my phone started ringing.
Walking over to it and checking the screen, I furrowed my brows in confusion. It was a blocked caller ID. I accepted the call and slowly lifted it up to my ear.
Hello ? I answered.
Is this Landon ? A guy’s voice spoke lowly.
Yeah, who’s asking ? I raised my tone suspiciously.
Listen, is your line safe ? The mystery caller asked.
I don’t think so. Why ? I asked uncertainly.
Go outside to your nearest pay phone and call her cell. The line went dead before I could reply.
I stared at my phone in disbelief, before darting out the door.
Landon where are you going ? My mother called out.