Unexpected

NINETEEN

Chapter Nineteen

Past and Present

My dad is missing, Melissa is missing, hell, even Chris Argent is now missing! That makes three, which is the perfect amount for a sacrifice.

After Stiles dropped me off, he called to tell me about Mr. Argent. Since then, I haven't heard from anyone. I'm alone in my room, waiting for news that may never come. 

I haven't heard from Scott at all since the hospital. I know a lot is going on right now but, the least he could do is send me a text asking if I'm okay—even a two-minute phone call is better than nothing. 

As I lay here, with nothing to do, I couldn't help but let my mind wander.

I stare up at the ceiling in my bedroom, my hand on my belly. I couldn't stop thinking about what my life was like before all this before I knew about the supernatural. Before Scott and Stiles changed Sophomore year, which I now know is because of the supernatural.

Everything was so easy then. I didn't have any worries; my biggest problems were getting good grades and my crush on Scott McCall. I didn't know about werewolves, they were only in storybooks, but now they're real. All of it is real and, I can't handle it. My mind drifted to my mom, before she was sick... 

I sat on the floor, my legs crossed under me the scratch of the carpet making my legs itch but, I ignored it with everything in me. A brush was running through my hair with the sound of my mother humming  from behind me. A content smile was on my face while I brushed my dolls hair the same way my mom was brushing mine. 

Her voice always soothed me, the way she hummed her songs. "Mamma?" I asked, my voice sounding so innocent and young. I was only six. She hummed in response, "yes, Victoria?" I looked down at my hands before asking my question.

"Why do you always wear that locket?" I asked curiously. The brush left my head and I turned around to look at my mother, who looked so much like myself. Her brunette hair fell in natural waves that ended at her ribcage and she always had the most beautiful smile. She held the locket in her hand while she spoke. "It helps me see and it grounds me. When you're older, I'll give you a locket like this one, and you'll understand what I mean." 

I furrowed my brows in confusion, and went to ask another question but, I was interrupted by Scott and Stiles running into the room. "Victoria, come outside, Scott and I built a fort in the backyard." A smile lit up my features and I turned from my mom, the questions getting lost in my mind, before I ran out the door with the two boys. 

It helps me see... what could that possibly mean? Did she see like me? Ugh...My life feels like it's falling apart like I'm losing control. I can't manage school, pregnancy, my job, and all this extra drama. I can't even keep up on my relationship. 

I blinked away my inner monolog at that thought. Speaking of my relationship, where is Scott? He hasn't even texted or called me since before the hospital. I frowned deeply, knowing that when I needed him, he wasn't there. I picked up my phone and pressed on his contact, bringing the phone to my ear.

I heard the line ring, the sound continuing for a few moments. I sighed as I listened to the voicemail, where is he? If he were in my position, I wouldn't leave Scott out of my sight. I would make sure he was okay and nurse him back to health. 

I sat up in the bed, letting my legs fall off the edge. So much is going on so fast, I don't know how to keep up. I ran my hand through my hair, pulling on the strands slightly. 

I let go, and my hair falls into my face as I look down at the wooden floor. What should I do? I rack my brain for answers. I told my brother that I wanted nothing to do with the supernatural, but did I mean it? I can't help but feel like I'm stuck in this world with no hope of escape.