January 4th, 2015
Lily went missing January 2nd, 2015. I saw my best friend for the last time, two days ago. I didn't know that it would of been the last time, but that's how it worked out. I never bothered to ask her who she was getting her ride from, what time this person was picking her up, or even to text me once she got home. I felt like a horrible friend. The immense guilt was killing me. But i had to live with it, for the rest of my life.
Her parents arrived at my door at approximately 12 o'clock, midnight January 3rd. Their faces looked tired, drained with worriness and confusion all at once. And somewehere in there, there was a bit of hope, that we would get to the bottom of this. That maybe she had fallen asleep or stayed the night at a friend's. Anything but going missing.
"Ashley..." Lily's mom's voice croaked and looked at me with such sorrow in her eyes. I could tell that she was hoping that Lily was possibly with me. But it had been a day, and Lily hadn't shown up at my house like they thought.
"Yes Mrs.Ronald?" My heart was pounding in my chest. I was praying that maybe they would tell me good news, that they found Lily and that everything would be alright again. Things would go back to normal and I could see her again. but i knew this wasn't the case.
"Have you heard from Lily?" her eyes widened at this point. I knew that Mrs.Ronald would not give up searhcing, and that she still had faith in finding her. Lily's dad stayed quiet and looked at me, i thought he was going to burst if i hadn't said something soon.
"I'm sorry Mrs.Ronald.." both of their faces bowed to the ground, their shoulders sank, and they grabbed ahold of one another. i debated on whether or not to continue, i didn't want to cause them anymore pain than what they were already feeling and expierencning. "...i haven't heard from her. I've tried calling her cell phone every hour, i know she had it with her when i left the library."
"It's alright Dear, none of this is your fault. Remember that, okay?" She snifled her tears and began to regain her composure "I just wish that i had some clue of whom she had a ride from that night." She shook her head and looked off into the night sky.
Nothing was the same anymore. The days and nights were gloomy. It was as if the sun had lost its light and warmth to keep me comfortable, and to know that everything was okay. I assumed that she got a ride from someone that we both knew. it was unlike Lily to get a ride home from someone that I didn't know. but she hadn't told me anything about the person that night, as she usually would. I just didn't think about asking her. but I know Lily's out there..and I'm going to find her.
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Finding Lily
Mystery / Thriller"We were at school finishing up our English essays that were due today. I told her i was heading out because i needed to be home for dinner...she said she was staying. She told me that she had a ride from someone and that i didn't need to worry ab...
