Rumour Has It {Book 2}

Chapter 17: A Wish

*Ellie's POV*

"Are you sure about this?" Phillip questioned for the billionth time.
"I'm positive." I replied. "This is the best way to do it."
We were currently on the to my house to retrieve clothes and the phone.
As soon as the car pulled into the driveway, I was out and unlocking the door.
I ventured farther into the house, finding my way to Jerica and I's shared room.
Voices came from under the door, signalling there were people in my room. No one was suppose to be home.
I slipped into the bathroom, and watched as Jerica came out of our room. Since when is her hair black?
I wanted to run to her and throw my arms around her, but I couldn't do that, not yet at least.
I waited for her to go into the kitchen before trying again.
This time no voices were heard, so I twisted the knob and went in, making the door creek loudly.
Bad idea. Jerica was only in the hall.
Acting normal, I started to the closet.
Then I heard footsteps approaching me. The sound of the door slamming made me freeze. "Eleanor?" Jerica blurted out.
I froze, not uttering a word.
"Ellie!" She tackled me in a hug, almost sending us both to the floor. "Oh, Ellie, where have you been?" She almost cried.
"It's a long story sis, but I'm not staying." I patted her back.
"Not staying?" She echoed. "What do you mean not stay?"
I let her go, and ran a hand through my hair. "I have to leave, okay? But I'm leaving on my own." I paused. "I love you, Jerica." I looked Jer in the eyes. "But I have to go, for if I don't it won't be good."I turned to leave, having found what I needed.
"I ran away last year. I couldn't take it anymore, so I left. I'm sorry to have scared any of you." I watched as her face fell. "Goodbye, sis." I kissed Jer's cheek and left.

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"How'd it go?" Phillip asked as we stopped at a red light.
"Terrible, but it had to be done." I wiped at a fallen tear.
"Did you get it?"
"Yep." I held up the camera as proof. "I also got clothes to change into because honestly I need something of mine to wear." I laughed. "Anyways, let's head to the train station and get this over with."
We rode the rest of the way in silence.
The car stopped just outside the the entrance to the wood.
Once inside the station, Phillip tossed me the phone. "Get to it." He said. "The longer we're here the closer we are to being seen."
I took a deep breath and hit record.

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"Hey, Stefan!" I called approaching the counter at Kenny's.
"What you saying, Nori." Stefan finished cashing someone out, and came to stand across the counter from me.
"Not too much," I slid onto the bar stool. "You know the plan tonight, right?" I inquired. Stefan's part was crucial.
He held up a tube with silvery looking content. "One sip is all it takes." Stefan chuckled evilily. "In everyone's excepted Mackenzie's." He got a lot of pleasure out of this plan.
"What would I do without you, Stef?" I asked with a laugh.
"I honestly don't know, Nori." Stefan glanced out the windows. "Now get going your friends are coming." He ushered me toward the back door.
"Thanks." I said, slipping out the back door.
"You're welcome." And just like that an era ended.
Walking back to the house that night, I couldn't help but feel like Hermione Granger when she erases her parents memories of her.

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*Phillip's POV*

"Hello, people." I slid into the booth next to Mack. "How's it going?"
"Not extremely well." Jerica laughed. "Something disturbing happened today."
"Like what?" Mack raised an eyebrow.
"I'd rather not say." Jer looked down just as Stefan brought their drinks.
"Hey, Phillip, what do ya want?" Stef asked.
"Nothing, just here to hang out with my friends." I lied.
One by one they took a sip of their drinks.
I glanced up to see Stefan watching cautiously from behind the cash register. He sends me a reassuring grin and I nod.
"Oh yeah so about Ellie," Mack started.
"Ellie?" Rafe questioned.
"Who's Ellie?" Jerica added.

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Short update I'm sorry.
Does Kaya look a little like Lindsey Lohan in this picture to you?
Shout out to Nilli because she's my Mack, also because I love her and she deserves a dedication.
Bye ~ Izzy