The Triangle

Chapter 26 ? Okay

I nodded again as I sighed with a frown.

MOM:
"How about we have your favorite pizza for dinner?"

I gasped as my eyes widened, shooting my head up at her.

Y/N:
"But it's an hour away."

MOM:
"It's worth it after the day you've had." She raised her eyebrows, "Now, I know you seem to be okay but I still want you to rest. So, no homework, no nothing. Just sit in bed and relax, okay?"

Y/N:
"Don't have to tell me twice." I laughed, making her laugh from my statement.

She helped me up the stairs even though I was fine. Then she tucked me into bed as I sat up against my headboard.

MOM:
"I'll call it in and your Dad will pick it up."

Y/N:
"Okay. Where is he anyway?" My eyebrows squished together.

My Mom sighed nervously.

MOM:
"He went out looking for Nicole...he's had no luck yet..."

I swallowed hard, debating if I should go against Nicole's trust and tell her about her secret ex-boyfriend. But, I knew that'd make her worry more and she didn't need the stress today after what happened to me so, I kept my mouth shut.

Y/N:
"I'm sure she'll come around soon..." my tone wasn't that believable, "She probably wants space..."

My Mom sighed again as tears formed in her eyes. She sat down on the edge of my bed.

MOM:
"I try to be the best Mom I can to you girls everyday...I just don't understand how I failed with her..." she pouted while looking at her fingers in her lap.

My eyes widened as I frowned.

Y/N:
"Mom, you didn't fail her or me. We love you so much. You're literally the best mom ever." I chuckled.

Her lips curled up as she sadly smiled at me.

MOM:
"Thank you sweetie...I just wish she'd text me, telling me she's alright..." she spoke quietly, making an idea spark into my head.

Y/N:
"Hey Mom?"

She looked up at me.

Y/N:
"Could you get me some water please?"

MOM:
"Of course." She smiled and walked down the stairs.

Once she was out of my sight, I took a deep breath then grabbed my phone from my nightstand and pulled up Nicole's contact, texting her a message.

Y/N:
Text me ur okay otherwise I'll tell Mom about ur secret boyfriend

After waiting a minute, my phone chimed with a response.

NICOLE:
I'm OK

My eyes widened as I felt weight lifted off my shoulders as I smiled. Slight tears forming in my eyes from the relief.

Y/N:
U actually responded omg
Where are u??

NICOLE:
Hey I needed space
Everything's OK
Let her know by showing her these texts
Please stop texting me and ruining my freedom
Madelyn and I are gonna be traveling
Emmeline might join too so don't text me at all

I sighed with a frown, but I was still happy to know she's okay.

Y/N:
Okay I'm sorry
I love you Nicole
𝑅𝑒𝑎𝑑, 4:27𝑝𝑚.

My frown deepened. She's never said she's loved me once, even as kids. It made my heart feel heavy every time I tried making her say it, since she never showed it.

Shortly, my Mom returned with a water bottle.

Y/N:
"Nicole texted me." I blurted out.

Her eyes widened as she gasped, immediately sitting across from me.

MOM:
"Is she okay??"

Y/N:
"Yeah." I nodded, "She said she needed space and that she's gonna travel with Madelyn and Emmeline for a while."

My Mom's lips fell a little then were slowly lifted up.

MOM:
"Oh...well..." she sighed, "At least she's safe and happy..."

I nodded again, frowning slightly.

Y/N:
"Thanks for the water."

MOM:
"Of course. I'll go call your dad about Nicole and the pizza. I love you, sweetie." She lightly smiled as she kissed my head.

Y/N:
"Love you too." I smiled.

My mom left with a wave then shut my door behind her. I sighed then grabbed my remote from my nightstand and turned on my TV.

-NICOLE's POV-
He took the phone from me, immediately throwing it to the ground, stomping on it. The screen cracked as the phone broke into pieces.

My tears streamed down my cheeks, running on top of the duck tape as I tugged on the ropes wrapped around my wrists.

JO:
"None of this would've happened if you cooperated, you brat." My ex-boyfriend spat.

I shut my eyes as I released a shaky breath. Jo turned around at the figure in the shadows.

JO:
"Clean this shit up." He glared.

Jo's brother scoffed then stepped into the light once he retrieved the broom and dust pan from the nearby closet.

MR. JAY:
"So damn bossy." He shook his head as he narrowed his eyes at him.

❥A/N: I found out the news this morning. RIP Technoblade :( Condolences to his family members. Thank you for everything💔😔

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