One Lexie I remember it like it was yesterday It was the last day of school sophomore year May 29th “Come on, Red.” James leaned over my desk, his voice cheerful “schools out we survived were free!!” I was still clearing my desk “what did you say??” “I said let’s go red Alex is waiting” he said “you go, I gotta clean out my locker. And don't call me red “ I said remembering my locker “Ok we’ll save you a seat in the auditorium, red ” he yelled just as I was walking off. It was time for the annual senior goodbye video showing. At least one person always cries and probably more people will this year, why? because Catherine Mlison is graduating. How to describe what Catherine is to the school? Well for starters she is always there when you need her. You can tell her anything. She’s the mentor for the freshmen. She shows them around the school when they’re new. She’s almost like the big sister of the whole school,the head of the planning committee and the ,a cheerleader, going to _______.But I guess her whole life isn’t as perfect as it seems 11 years ago when she was 7 her sister freshman Clara malison disappeared last seen at a festival a couple towns away tagged as a runaway no one really thinks she ran away though because why would she had a nice family, a nice house, a overall nice life it’s not like her family was rich but its not like they're poor. Her life was just…nice. After I’m done clearing out my locker hear Alex calling When I get to the big double doors Alex and James are already at the door, alex waving frantically at me to. She was wearing her usual grey hoodie even though it was 84 degrees outside.
“If we don’t leave now, we’ll miss the last smoothies of the year,” she said, dramatic as ever. “Aleeex “The snack shack closes in twenty minutes. If we miss it it’s basically a tragedy and I’ll never forgive you.” James held the door for me as we followed her into the hallway. As we passed the school bulletin board, I stopped short. A new poster had been taped up over the others. MISSING: Catherine Milson , 18 Last seen: May 28th 7; 00 pm driving downtown Wearing: yellow top, jeans, blue shoes, and silver chain bracelet Appearance: black hair. Blue eyes 5’5 If seen, call the Newport Valley Police Department I was stunned Catherine? She was just here just yesterday “James, Alex look Catherine is missing” “how” James said “Well James when someone is missing then , really?” Alex asked “yeah look” “Two girls from the same family going missing,doesn’t seem like a coincidence to me” James said “There’s nothing we can do might as well head home” Alex said “Yeah yeah your right” I said trying to forget about it Alex and James who lived in across the street walked home I didn’t know what I was feeling but I knew I just knew that James was right. This was definitely not a coincidence. Two daughters from the same family just don’t go missing.I had to figure out what was going on. I just had to I put my hand in my pocket to take a picture of the poster But I felt nothing. My phone is still in my locker…..how wonderful. I start to walk to my locker When I opened my locker, a note fluttered out. Just a single scrap of notebook paper, no name, nothing on the back. Don’t try to find her. or else. some things shouldn’t be dug up. That's it. No signature. No explanation. Just those words in handwriting I didn’t recognize. I grabbed my phone and shoved the note in my pocket and headed home My mom was still at work so it was just me and my little sister Piper at home. I kicked off my shoes and saw Piper on the couch “Hey Piper go to your room” I didn’t even wait for a response I opened up the group chat with Alex and James Lexie-My house now Wait whyyyyyyyyyyy-Alex Lexie-just come! Coming!-James A couple minutes later they walk in “Well what’s up” Alex asked “the sky” Piper mumbled “Piper I said to go to your room” “but…” I crossed my arms “oh fine” she said walking up the stairs James sniffled a laugh “ok this is why I wanted you guys here” I said putting the note on the coffee table” slightly dreading their reaction. Alex noticed it first “Lexie what is this?” Alex asked “That’s exactly what I'm trying to figure out Alex” I said “it was in my locker when I went to grab my phone it fell out” “Well, one thing is for sure. Someone is watching us” James said what we were all thinking but didn't want to say. Suddenly a voice breaks a horrible silence “Someone is watching us?” I knew the voice immediately “... Piper I said go to your room..” my voice broke slightly on the last words. “Lexington Brittany Hartwell. Tell me what is going on!” Piper exclaimed and for once I had nothing to say.
