I was certainly happy and full of relief as we both finished our pancakes talking about our next step, that was until her bf walked into the room, Mark stood tall and he rubbed the back of his neck and said "I don't know how to tell you this but your on the news Margrot, you father has called the police and has now started a search…" my eyes widened as I heard him say that shouldn't he be happy I'm gone or does he just want someone to vent his feelings on through physical and mental touch? Because I can't handle it anymore.
Ava and I made the brave decision to call the police and tell them where I was and that I don't intend on going back, thankfully they understood and said that I should've told my dad first as he's worried sick, I didn't tell them the abuse I felt and the amount of pressure that was on me all I said was ok and hung up the phone.
Obviously, my dad wasn't going to stop searching even if the did, not because he loved me but because he wanted to beat the hell out of me. But even though a crazy man is out there looking for me my thoughts keep drifting to this one person, that one person I met at the party. She looked just like me figure, face structure, everything the same. The only thing I kept wondering was HOW?! I mean it's not like I had any siblings and even if I do, I can't exactly ask I don't need me face to be any more bruised than it already is.
Before you knew I saw my dad knocking on doors from just across the road asking if they've seen me and sure enough the people who live right across the road from us did. He knocked on Ava's door and my heart pounded louder and louder I really couldn't handle hearing his voice but I stood close enough to hear anyways just to make sure Ava and mark are alright. "the people across the road said you've got my daughter" is what he said pushing through Ava but Mark stopped him, pushing him back outside the door while Ava calmly explained "I'm sorry sir but Ava came last night and just asked for some money to catch a cab to California so your just a little too late" I was standing somewhere, were I could see him slightly but he couldn't see me and I saw the horror on his face which shifted to anger and it terrified me until Mark spoke up "I think you should leave" he left behind the sound of footsteps crunching on gravel, it echoed in my head as my fear slowly washed away.
I could tell that he wasn't sure if he should believe them but I guess he wanted to hide is abusive failure, but normal fathers, if their child had gone missing or run away, they wouldn't open the door in anger they would be opening the door drenched in tears and worry they would've fought harder to get their child back they would've asked the people to tell him if they saw him but no not this old.
I could hear him still asking around and making phone calls and that's when I decided I couldn't stay at Ava's anymore because it wouldn't be safe for her and she was in her own home. I told Ava I was leaving and she seemed hesitant at first but he face slowly softened, "ill come with you" she said her voice soft and calming, she really was my best friend.
We both set foot with Mark slowly following behind just to make sure we're okay or most likely Ava's okay. As we ventured deeper into the city in search for a safe place, we came across a hotel, I had money because I worked 3 jobs without him knowing so I offered to pay but over just had to say "if you want to pay you can but ill pay for me and Mark" I smiled I love how she cared so much about me, I couldn't lose her, if I did, I officially would feel unloved. We got settled into out 2-bedroom hotel that was placed on the 13th floor my lucky number and we were room 333 I'm sure it's just a coincidence but just looking at the numbers made me happy, but it was getting late so we stepped inside and Mark went to his room and Ava stayed with me for a little while longer before we all decided to go to bed.
As I slept, I tossed and turned I even mumbled things in my sleep as my heart pounded faster and faster like a race car driver. I started to dream about the girl I saw at that party, like I met her at a fountain nearby we talked and talked suddenly I just woke up the room was pitch black and I couldn't see a thing which made me more scared so I called out to Ava and she came running in with Mark. I could swear Mark's a lost puppy but its sweet. Ava decided to sleep with me and Max sat across from the bed in a corner falling asleep on the floor watching us.