《Buried with Secrets》


 The funeral

    "Why did they want to kill her?" The girl asks.


    The woman smiles thinking back at the situation "because they could".


    It was a cold and rainy day in Falcon Heights. Perfect for a funeral some would say. Today a member of the Ramirez family will be buried. For her friends she was so much more than just the daughter of Mateo Ramirez. She was their best friend, sister you could say.


    Just a couple of days ago she was on her way back home, she had just been at her friends house having a movie night, eating popcorn having fun. Normal teenage stuff. She wasn''t drunk or tired, she was completely focused on the road. Unfortunate to say, that night not everyone was focused on the road. A drunk driver, a person who should not have been driving. It all went so quick, he hit her car. He survived. She did not.


    In her home town her family, friends, enemies and even complete strangers all came together to say their goodbyes. ''''It''s just not fair. Why do stupid people make stupid decisions and get away with it!?'''' Daytuso''s close friend Lindsey says distraught.


    "I refuse to believe it.. Can''t we like.. I don''t know, bring her back?'''' Alana says, still hoping this is all a dream.


    Her sister Cindy looks at her confused ''''Lana.. You know it doesn''t work like that. She..She''s gone. I am so so sorry.''''


    Mila and Lindsey look at each other, ''''So it takes a funeral for her to be nice to her sister?'''' Mila whispers in Lindsey''s ear.


    "Wonder how long that is going to last.'''' the redhead replies.


    Just then their rival Rylan and one of her minions Alexus, make their grand arrival. Overdramatic as Rylan is she walks over to the group of friends.


    "You gotta be kidding me.'''' Lindsey says rolling her eyes.


    "Girls. Daytuso was.. truly a piece of work but such a sweet sweet girl.'''' she starts, the girls all look at each other clearly not amused ''''this is just such a tragedy. Wouldn''t you agree Alexus?'''' The girl continues.


    While Rylan seems to be amused by the clear discomfort of the girls, Alexus just sends them a sympathetic smile before saying ''''I am really sorry for your loss.'''' The friends thank her.


    "Well.. time to go. Ta ta.'''' Rylan then says, she looks back and sees Alexus and Cindy still standing with the other girls. ''''Uhmm hello? I said: let''s go.''''


    The ceremony starts off with Daytuso''s father. ''''I uhh.. I can''t believe I''m standing here. At the funeral of my own daughter. She uh, she was something else.'''' He smiles thinking about all the good times they had together. ''''There are a million things I can say about her. Truth is, most of you know what kind of person she was. Caring, funny, most importantly a rulebreaker. Let''s think about all the good things today. We have enough time to be sad. As she would say.'''' Her father walks over to his wife, tears threatening to spill.


    "I would like to say a few things.'''' Rylan announces.


    "I swear to god, if she makes this all about herself, I will kill her.'''' Lindsey announces. ''''I didn''t know Daytuso very well. But it hurts my heart that she is no longer with us. I want to honor her memory.'''' She starts off. Alana is hopeful, maybe Rylan isn''t as bad as she thought.


    "So let''s start a campaign, drunk drivers should be punished. Killing tons of people every day, people like Daytuso, who are on their way home. Who did nothing wrong. We have to stand up and do something, make sure this never happens again. Who''s with me?'''' The crowd is filled with cheers.This story has been taken without authorization. Report any sightings.


    The three friends all look at each other confused, angry, betrayed. ''''It''s her funeral for gods sake. This is low even for her.'''' Mila says, sending a death glare to Rylan.


    "Well.. She is kind of right. Maybe give her the benefit of the doubt?'''' Alana suggests.


    "Alana.. I get it you want to see the best in people.. but this.. this should never be done at a funeral.''''


    ''''Amen sister.'''' Lindsey replies.


    The next day, the three friends arrive at school after a week of not going. Some people stare at them, sad expressions on their faces. Nobody could deny that the circumstances surrounding Daytuso''s death were somewhat suspicious. But no one dared talk about that.


    "What the hell is this Rylan?'''' Rylan turns around, pretending to be confused by the girls question.


    ''''I don''t get it. What is what?'''' She asks, angering the girl in front of her.


    "This!'''' She says waving a poster in front of Rylans face. Rylan snatches the poster out of her hands and smirks.


    "This. Well this is a poster for my campaign sweetheart. My dad thought it would be a good idea to test it out at school. Seeing your reaction I think it worked perfectly.'''' She says, a hint of evil is heard in her voice. ''''Oh Mila don''t be upset. Something like this needed to happen ages ago. Daytuso''s death just started the conversation. I''m just the one leading it.'''' She smirks and walks away from Mila.


    "Now can we kill her?'''' ''''We''re not killing anyone.''''


    Later that day the three friends all have a free period together, they go to the library to study. Alana is sat with lots of books doing research on something.


    "What are you researching Alana?'''' a curious Mila asks her.


    "Uh.. I.. Uh..It''s nothing.'''' The girl stutters. Lindsey then grabs the book out of Alana''s hands, a sad look washed over her face.


    "Alana.. Things like this don''t exist. I get it you miss her, but we''re not going to get her back.''''


    "I''m just curious okay!" Alana snaps.


    Mila just stares at the two girls confused, ''''Wait, wait, wait. Is anyone going to tell me what''s going on?'''' Mila asks still confused.


    ''''She wants to bring Daytuso back to life.'''' Lindsey says almost emotionless.


    Mila sighs, sending a sympathetic look to her friend.


    "Oh my god. Seriously? Oh Alana sweety, you''re even dumber than I thought.'''' The annoying voice of Rylan Anderson says.


    She walks up to Alana, pretending to knock on her head ''''Oh nobody home, just as I thought.'''' she says making Alexus and Cindy laugh.


    Rylan kneels down and looks Alana in the eyes ''''grow up Alana, this might have been cute when you were little, it''s just stupid now.'''' She winks at Alana and walks away, Alexus and Cindy following her.


    "Still saying we should kill her.'''' ''''OH MY GOD STOP!''''


    Back at the Ramirez Household things are heating up once again.


    "What if what I''m saying is true dad? She has had beef with Rylan for years. What if this time Day just went too far and Mr. Anderson killed her. Wouldn''t be the first time they used that method.'''' Daytuso''s brother explains.


    Mateo shakes his head, not wanting to believe what his son was saying but deep down, he knows it could be true. ''''Please stop. You''re upsetting your mother.'''' Mateo tells his son.


    He looks at his mother, a sad expression on her face, he sighs "Dad. Please just look into it. If the Andersons are behind this. We need to act.'''' His son tells him before walking out of the room.


    Mateo sits down, grabbing a picture of him and Daytuso. He remembers that day, it was just the two of them. She had wanted to go to London all her life, so he took her for her birthday. She had told him that it was the best birthday present she could wish for and that she loved him. This was his favorite picture with her.


    "Mi amor, you know you have to investigate this.'''' His wife says, bringing him out of his thoughts.


    "Oh I promise you, I will.''''


    "So what should we do about Rylan?'''' Mila asks curious.


    "I say we throw paint on her white clothes, while at school. Funniest thing ever I guarantee you.'''' Daytuso replies while laughing.


    "I wouldn''t want to spark a war between the Andersons and Ramirez'' families'''' Mila says worried.


    "Oh don''t worry, my family will win.'''' confidence is heard in her voice.


    ''''I''m not sure. A lot of mysterious deaths happen around the Andersons. What if that is their way of getting rid of people that are in their way?'''' Alana asks clearly scared.


    "Then I''ll come back to haunt them.'''' Daytuso starts laughing even more ''''don''t worry Alana, nothing is going to happen.'''' she reassures her friend.


    ''''No. She has my family on her side as well.'''' Lindsey says winking at Daytuso.


    "Let''s talk about something else. This is depressing.'''' Mila says.


    "Agreed.'''' they all say together.

 Chapter Two: Troublemakers

    It is a quiet night in the Bailey Household. With nobody at home Lindsey is doing her own thing, having her music on at like 100 and scrolling through her social media.


    ''Oh hell to the no.'' she thinks when she sees Rylan is having a small ''gathering'', ''more like a party you mean?'' she thinks. Lindsey being Lindsey she wants to start some trouble, trouble that could possibly lead to the end of Rylan''s campaign and possibly her reputation.


    She calls her friends hoping that they want to help her.


    ''''What''s going on?'''' Alana says once she picks up.


    "Call everyone you know, preferably any troublemakers. And get your asses over to Rylan''s house. Let''s end this bitch once and for all.''''


    Back at the Anderson Household there is a small party with alcohol, Rylan''s parents shouldn''t be home until at least 3 AM, so she thought ''why the hell not?''


    Then a loud knock is heard on the door, followed by the doorbell, followed by even more knocks.


    "Oh my god, I''m coming geez.'''' She opens the door and is shocked when she sees Lindsey, her friends and a ton of people she doesn''t even know.


    ''''Did you really think you could have a party without inviting moi?'''' Lindsey says. All of the people let themselves in, and the party starts.


    Within the hour the mansion is completely trashed, there are drunk teenagers walking around everywhere and of course a very angry Rylan who is trying to clean up the house.


    After searching for Lindsey she finally sees her in the kitchen.


    ''''Are you serious right now Bailey?''''


    ''''I have a first name you know? It''s Lindsey, not that hard. Try to use it.''''


    That comment angers Rylan even more. ''''I was just having a small gathering, and now because you''re a stalker, my house is being trashed and overrun by these lowlife cockroaches.''''


    Lindsey pretends to be shocked by Rylan''s choice of words.


    "A small gathering? Really? As far as I can see, you''re having a party with lots and lots of alcohol. Which is illegal, because everyone here is a minor. This could really hurt your campaign girl.''''


    Rylan is quick to grab Lindsey''s arm before she could walk away.


    ''''Let. Me. Go.'''' She says in a threatening tone.


    "You''re gonna pay for this.'''' Rylan says before hitting Lindsey in the face.


    Unauthorized reproduction: this story has been taken without approval. Report sightings.Lindsey is shocked by Rylan''s actions, but quickly does the same to her.


    Soon the two girls are fighting, hitting each other, pulling their hair etcetera.


    Everyone runs to the kitchen, phones out hoping they can get anything on video to post online.


    ''''What is going on here?'''' everyone stops in their tracks, Rylan even looks scared some would say, with all the drama going on nobody heard Rylan''s parents enter the home. Apparently they had been called by worried neighbours.


    ''''Everyone. Get. Out. Now!''''


    The three friends try to walk out, hiding behind every person they can find. Mr. Anderson however has already seen them and stopped them from leaving the house, knowing they probably had something to do with this. The police and parents are called.


    When the police arrive they first arrest drunk teenagers, getting them off of the Streets so nobody gets hurt, they call the parents of all the teenagers before turning their attention to the girls in the house.


    ''''Your parents are on their way. But before you can go we have some questions.'''' A cop says. ''''First of all, who was throwing this party? And who brought the alcohol?''''


    ''''Uh, obviously Rylan. This is her house after all.'''' Alana says, hoping the cop would fall for it.


    ''''Excuse me? I was having a small gathering, which I have already told you by the way, when these three show up with tons of people I don''t even know!''''


    ''''Ahem, a small gathering with a bunch of alcohol, don''t pin this on us.'''' Mila says. Soon all the girls start arguing.


    Mila''s father storms in the house, he looks very upset with his daughter.


    ''''Mila Azarov! Are you crazy!? A party with alcohol? You know what happens when drunk people get on the road, and now I find you here? Let''s go. Now. We have a lot to discuss.''''


    Mila looks down at her shoes, afraid to look up to her father, so she just nods and follows him out of the house. Not ready to face the consequences of her actions.


    ''''He''s gonna ground her for life.'''' Alana whispers in Lindsey''s ear.


    Lindsey can''t help but feel guilty, this was her idea after all. She had to idea it would get out of hand and her friends could get into trouble.


    ''''You. Bailey girl. If it weren''t for you my rep-'''' he starts, at this moment Jenette Gabriels walks in, a dissapointed look on her face.


    ''''my daughters reputation wouldn''t be on the line. She was trying to do a good thing for your dead friend. And this is how you repay her? I will make you pay for this.'''' He continues.


    Alana tries to jump in to help her friend, but her mother stops her pointing at the man standing in the hallway, rage seen on his face. Alana listens to her mother and walks out of the house.


    Trey Bailey walks further into the house, coughing loudly to make his presence known.


    Rylan, who is terrified of this man, runs to her room. Not wanting to hear a threat from Trey.


    Mr. Anderson turns around, fear washes over his face. He tries to step back but hits a wall, while Trey keeps walking closer to the man, he remains calm, but everyone knows no one talks badly about or to his daughter. No one.


    ''''If you talk to my daughter like that ever again, I will kill you myself. Do you understand?'''' Trey says, still remaining calm, while mr. Anderson nods his head, indicating that he understands the threat.


    "Good. Now let''s go Lindsey.''''


    ''Daytuso! You will not get away with this.'''' Rylan yells through the hallways of the school.


    Right now she doesn''t care that everyone is looking at her, she finds Daytuso at her locker. She grabs her arm and pulls her into a classroom.


    ''''What is your bagage Rylan?'''' Daytuso says, pretending that she doesn''t know what the hell is going on.


    ''''This is low. Even for you.''''


    Daytuso just laughs ''''Now you finally have all the attention you need.''''


    Rylan slowly walks up to Daytuso, wanting to hit the girl.


    ''''What? You''re gonna hit me? Try, see what else I''m capable of doing.''''


    Hearing her threat Rylan backs off, unsure of what she should say or do.


    ''''You have to realize, you are the mean girl. Nobody likes you. Me on the other hand? People like me. Which is why nobody is ever going to believe you.'''' Daytuso says before walking out of the classroom, looking for her friend.


    ''''Oh we will see about that Ramirez.''''

 Chapter Three: Rylan Anderson

    ''''Rylan get your ass up!''''


    Rylan groans, not wanting to wake up after the disaster that occured last night. She''s afraid her dad is going to freak out on her, it wasn''t even her fault.


    Her brother walks into her room without knocking. "Yo, I said get up." He never showed respect for his sisters privacy.


    ''''Did I give you permission to enter my room?" Rylan asks getting annoyed with her brother.


    ''''I really don''t care RyRy, dad wants to speak to you. So get your ass up and go talk to him, I don''t want to have to deal with his bad mood all day because of you.'''' He says in a bossy tone.


    "I told you to stop calling me RyRy, I hate that nickname. And for your information, last night was not my fault." She gets up and throws a pillow at her brother, who is still in her room for some odd reason.


    ''''What did that pillow ever do to you?" He asks, pretending to be hurt.


    ''''Get out!''''


    He throws his hands up in the air and walks out shaking his head, whispering something to himself before exiting the room.


    "Idiot." She whispers. The first thing she does when she gets up is look for the perfect outfit for the day. She always feels the need to look stylish, it makes her feel more confident.


    ''It needs to be something that says: I don''t give a shit.'' She thinks.


    Once she gets dressed she does her hair and makeup. Then her phone rings.


    ''What do you want Cin?'''' She says semi annoyed.


    ''''Just asking how you are but now that I heard your voice, I think I know enough.'''' She says, a hint of arrogance is heard in her voice.


    Rylan rolls her eyes at Cindy''s comment, she always needs to be arrogant about everything and it gets on Rylan''s nerves sometimes.


    "Just wanted to know what we''re going to do about Lindsey, I got into so much trouble because of her.''''


    Rylan sighs, she honestly does not want to do anything about it. She knows if she reacts, Lindsey will react as well and things will get way out of hand. Even worse than it was last night.


    She would rather stay out of it, she however knows she can''t do that. She has a reputation after all.


    All her life everything Rylan has wanted was to be popular, be friends with the cool kids etcetera. She was always afraid people were going to bully her because her father is rich, but he also has a reputation for doing bad things. The rumours say he kills the people that know too much, but Rylan knows that''s bullshit.


    Daytuso on the other hand, everyone liked her. Everyone wanted to be friends with her, Rylan was even a bit jealous of her.


    Daytuso never liked Rylan for some reason, this resulted in Rylan deciding to dislike Daytuso as well. This whole feud they had? Nobody knows what it was based on. Not even the girls themselves. Some think it''s because of their families rivalry.


    ''''Hello? Earth to Rylan?'''' Cindy asks, snapping Rylan out of her thoughts.


    ''''I don''t know okay? I gotta go, my dad is pissed and wants to talk. I''ll see you at school.'''' She quickly hangs up, not wanting to deal with Cindy''s attitude right now.This book''s true home is on another platform. Check it out there for the real experience.


    Rylan takes one last look in the mirror to see if she looks perfect, once she''s satisfied with how she looks, she walks downstairs, ready to face her father.


    "I am so disappointed in you! You should know better!" Her father yells, he always wants his kids to behave. He always talks about their reputation but everyone knows he only cares about his own.


    "Dad I didn''t know they were coming and I couldn''t stop them from entering the house." She tries to explain, hoping to calm him down.


    "You should have called me immediately! You were being stupid as usual! Do you even care what this could do to your reputation? To MY reputation?" Her father keeps raising his voice more and more.


    Rylan looks at the floor, unsure of what she could say to make the situation better. Her father was right, but he could be very harsh about it.


    "You have that campaign to think about Rylan! I don''t care for your reasons, but I pay for that shit! And this party could ruin all of that. Everyone knows about the alcohol!" By now he is just yelling at her.


    "I''m sorry dad. I wasn''t thinking."


    "Do you ever think Rylan!? I am always cleaning up your messes! I''ve had it! Try to act more like your brother."


    There it is. That stupid comment, this is all she ever hears. Her brother is the ''golden boy'' in the family, everyone treats him better. In her family''s eyes it''s like Rylan can''t to anything right.


    She feels the tears in her eyes and runs out of her dads office. She grabs her keys and heads to school early. All she wants is for her father to be proud of her for once, but how could he after last night?


    Once she arrives at school she sees Alexus is already waiting for her. She looks happy to see her friend but when Rylan steps out of the car her expression changes.


    "You alright? What happened?" She asks her friend worried.


    "My father, same old." She brushes it off like it means nothing to her.


    Soon after Cindy arrives at school, in her brand new expensive car. Cindy always tries to be better than Rylan, she always wants to look better, have the better things, be more bitchy even.


    "Hey sluts. Woah what''s wrong Rylan?" She says noticing Rylan''s red puffy eyes.


    "Nothing. Let''s just go. I don''t want them to see me like this."


    The friends head to the bathroom so that Rylan can fix her makeup and hair, from all the crying her makeup was all over the place.


    "I seriously don''t get why you still put up with that shit. Stand up for yourself and tell him." Cindy tries to convince Rylan to start standing up to her father.


    "Sometimes it''s not that easy Cindy." Alexus replies to her comment, siding with Rylan on this.


    Cindy gives Alexus a nasty glare. "Who cares? I would never put up with that. He needs to know that he''s pretty much a little shit."


    "Hey! Don''t you dare talk about my father like that." Rylan snaps at her friend.


    Cindy is not impressed with Rylan''s attitude, she slowly walks closer to Rylan. "What are you going to do about it?"


    Alexus notices Cindy''s sudden change of mood and tries to switch to a different topic to talk about. Cindy is not having it though, still walking up to Rylan, arrogance and anger in her eyes.


    "You know what, nevermind I am really not in the mood to fight with you." Rylan decides.


    "That''s what I thought." The blonde replies "I''ll see you at lunch!"


    ''''Just ignore her Rylan, she just wants something as usual. Anyway I gotta go, see you in class.'''' Alexus says before leaving the bathroom.


    "Oh you''re here." Mila says when she enters the bathroom.


    "What do you want Azarov?" Rylan says annoyed.


    "I want you and your pathetic family to leave me and my friends alone."


    Rylan laughs "my pathetic family? Have you seen yours? Your dad is evil. Maybe he killed Daytuso."


    This angers Mila. She walks closer to Rylan, opens her water bottle and throws everything over her.


    Rylan gasps. "I''m so sorry.. I don''t know why I''m always so clumsy." Mila says fake shocked. "Oh well. Gotta go bye!"


    "You''re dead Azarov!" Rylan screams before running to her car.


    "Hey, Cin. Please tell Mr. O''hara that I''m later. Mila threw water over me I have to change." Rylan says while attempting to open her trunk.


    Little did she know, she was being followed and the minute she got her trunk to open, someone threw her in it.


    "Rylan, Rylan, Rylan. Poor sweet Rylan."


    "What the hell do you want now!?" Rylan asks mad.


    "I wonder if your dad wanted another boy, because Rylan sounds a lot like Ryan. Mean really." Daytuso starts.


    "There are girls that are named Ryan as well. Stop harassing me."


    "Harassing? Stop being overdramatic. I just want to talk."


    "About what!? You keep finding new ways to ruin my life. Stop it!"


    Daytuso gets mad and grabs Rylan by her neck, choking her. "I''ll stop when your dad stops attempting to murder me. If he doesn''t YOU will be the one that ends up dead." She says, she releases Rylan, fixes her makeup and walks away.


    Rylan quickly grabs her phone. "Dad? We have a problem."

 Chapter Four: Cindy Gabriels

    Cindy runs into the cafeteria. "Bailey! Where is she?"


    "Ooh she can rhyme. Everyone applaud Cindy!" Lindsey yells. "Seriously though, I don''t know what your talking about."


    "Rylan went to change her clothes after Mila threw water over them. And now she is nowhere to be found. Her phone was in the parking lot. This is no coincidence. Where. Is. She?"


    "Someone finally kidnapped that bitch? Damn I wish it was be. Epic." Lindsey says.


    Cindy steps closer to Lindsey, ready to punch her in the face.


    "Cindy, Lindsey has been with me the whole time and Mila was in the same class as Alexus. None of us did it." Alana explains to her sister.


    Cindy sighs "fine." Then her phone rings, she looks at the caller ID. "Shit.."


    "Hello? Mr Anderson?"


    "Rylan is not answering her phone and I''ve received a call that she is not in her classes. Do you know where she is? She left upset this morning." He explains.


    Cindy takes a deep breath "no one knows where she is.. her car disappeared and her phone was in the parking lot. I think something bad happened."


    "Why.. how!?"


    "Everyone thinks you murdered Daytuso. Somebody wants revenge. My guess? Her family."


    "Call me if you see or hear anything."


    "Cindy how could you? This is going to end in a war." Alana says full of disbelief.


    "You worry about your friends, I''ll worry about mine. Lets go home."


    That night during dinner there is a lot of tension between the sisters. Cindy stares at Alana before finally speaking up ''''how did I get stuck with a twin sister that stupid.''''


    ''''Seriously Cindy? What did I ever do to you?''''You might be reading a stolen copy. Visit Royal Road for the authentic version.


    ''''Being born.''''


    ''''Like I had a choice in that.''''


    ''''You could have died.''''


    She sees the tears forming in her sisters eyes, she does feel a bit guilty. All her life she''s been mean to Alana, but when it comes to it she will protect her sister at all costs. Even if it doesn''t seem like it now.


    ''''Alana I-''''


    ''''No just stop. You Always go too far.'''' Alana gets up and runs to her room, crying.


    Just then she hears her mother silently crying, she doesn''t know where she went wrong. Why is one of her daughters so mean? Was it because their father left them or was she just a bad mother?


    ''''Mom, I didn''t mean it, it just came out.''''


    ''''That''s the problem Cindy. It Always just comes out and you don''t care who you hurt in the process. Every day I have to deal with your mean comments towards your sister and me.''''


    Cindy looks down, feeling guilty. Her mother was great, she was a single mom from the moment she and her sister were born. Struggeling to keep 2 jobs and raising twin girls was a lot to take. Cindy''s adittude didn''t help.


    ''''I just can''t do this anymore Cindy. You need to change. You can''t keep doing this.'''' Her mother gets up and walks out of the dining room to wash the dishes, leaving Cindy all alone.


    She decides to go up to her room. When she''s there, she locks her door and starts screaming. She''s not angry, she''s sad. Sad that she treats the people who she cares about like shit. Sad that nobody likes her, not even her friends.


    Cindy never knew how to deal with sadness, it''s an emotion that she doesn''t want to feel. So whenever she gets sad, she just screams and screams till her lungs hurt. Forcing her mother and sister to listen to her discomfort. Knowing there''s nothing they can do to help her.


    ''Cindy Gabriels, meanest bitch of them all. I wonder, does your family hate you as much as everyone else does?''''


    ''''What do you want Daytuso?'''' Cindy turns around to face the girl.


    ''''Nothing, just wondering really. I mean you treat Alana like shit., who else?''''


    ''''You know nothing about me or my family, so why don''t you just back the hell off?'''' She says, trying to threaten Daytuso.


    ''''How does your father feel about your behaviour?'''' Daytuso continues, clearly not impressed by Cindy''s threat.


    ''''Oh nevermind, I forgot, he saw you and thought ''I''m not raising this demon child'' and left'''' Daytuso said while laughing ''''Maybe I should send him a video of how you treat people and talk about him. I''m sure he would give your mother a hard time.''''


    ''''You wouldn''t dare. It would hurt Alana as well, and she''s your friend right?''''


    ''''Yeah, that''s why you are going to keep your mouth shut. Or I will give you a hard time.'''' Daytuso says before leaving.


    Cindy just stands there, in front of her locker. Speechless, wanting revenge.

 Chapter Five: Sleepover

    It is around 8 PM when Alana receives a text from Lindsey, asking her to come over for a girls night. After the fight she just had with her sister she''s more than happy to leave her house. She packs some stuff and heads downstairs, looking for her mother.


    ''''Hey mom, I was wondering if I could go to Lindsey''s, she wants to have a girls night.'''' She asks her mother, hoping she would say yes.


    ''''That''s okay sweety, just text me when you arrive there.'''' She says, smiling at her daughter. Her mother looks like she had just cried for hours, her eyes are all red and puffy and she looks tired.


    ''''Thanks, will do. Oh and mom.. I''m sorry about Cindy, maybe I just shouldn''t reply next time.'''' She says, feeling guilty that her mother is always in the middle of their fights. She loves her mother and she''s been a great mother, she doesn''t deserve anything that has happened to her.


    ''''It''s fine sweetheart. Cindy just needs some help. I hope I can get some for her. But for now, go have some fun with your friends. You deserve it.''''


    Alana smiles at her mother, she grabs her stuff and leaves the house. ''''Love you mom!''''


    ''''Girls night! I brought food!'''' Alana says while greeting her friends. She loves to go over to Lindsey''s, the dark wooden floors, the fireplace that''s always on, all the warm colors in the house. It makes you feel like you''re at home. Her parents always greet Alana and Mila when they come in, warning them to not make too much noise, but always happy to see the girls. It does make them sad to not see Daytuso with them anymore, she spent so much time at their house. She felt like a sister to Lindsey.


    ''''So.. did Cindy tell you anything about the Rylan situation?'''' Mila asks, once they get to Lindsey''s room.


    ''''She told mr. Anderson Daytuso''s family kidnapped Rylan, and that I should have died instead of being born.'''' She says, a hint of sadness can be heard.


    ''''Oh my god, why is she such a bitch?'''' Lindsey exclaims.


    ''''Yeah well.. Soon after she just started screaming again in her room. I think she just doesn''t know how to deal with emotions.'''' Alana explains, sticking up for her sister.


    ''''Unless it''s anger.''''


    ''''Amen.'''' Lindsey says, pretending to pray.


    "Okay lets just watch a movie, this is making me feel depressed." Alana says, quickly changing the subject.


    At around 2 AM in the night, Lindsey can hear her parents arguing downstairs. ''''Do they ever sleep?'''' She groans. She quickly looks to see if Alana and Mila are still sleeping and carefully makes her way downstairs, making sure she makes absolutely no noise.


    ''''What is wrong with you? This will come back to bite us in the asses.'''' She hears the serious voice of her mother say.


    ''''I said I would get my revenge, and I do not make empty threats Ava.'''' Her father replies, sounding almost angry. ''What did he do?'' Lindsey thinks to herself.


    ''''You want revenge for something OUR daughter decided to do herself? She admitted she crashed that party in the hopes of destroying Rylan''s campaign. Anderson had all the reasons to be angry at her.'''' Her mother argues back. This shocks Lindsey, did her father kidnap Rylan? But why? What is he getting out of this?


    ''''This is not just about Lindsey and you know it.'''' Her father says, sounding sad.


    ''''We all want to find out who killed Daytuso, but a teenage girl won''t be the answer to that. Besides it has already been proven that the other driver was drunk. Maybe it was just an unfortunate accident. By doing this we are getting ourselves in the middle of a war that we cannot afford to be in. Mateo will handle the Andersons.'''' Her mother tries to reason with Trey.


    ''''Doctors can be bribed. We all know Anderson was after Daytuso for months, as punishment for what she did to Rylan. He did it, and I want it proved. If it takes kidnapping his daughter to do so. Then so be it. And this will be the end of this discussion, I will hear no more of it!'''' Trey snaps and walks off. Lindsey quickly makes her way back to her room.The story has been taken without consent; if you see it on Amazon, report the incident.


    ''''Girls wake up!'''' Lindsey whisper yells to her friends. ''''Wh-What''s going on..?'''' Mila yawns.


    ''''We need to do something, but you''re not gonna like it.'''' Lindsey says seriously. Mila and Alana look at each other ''''what now Linds?'''' Alana says almost scared to ask.


    ''''This is madness.'''' Alana whisper yells. ''''It is 3 AM and here we are at some abandoned bunker your father uses to kidnap people!? What even is your family!?'''' Alana says, mad to have been brought into this.


    ''''My family is shady okay? Can''t help that. But I want to prevent our deaths from happening so are you with me or not!?'''' Lindsey says while grabbing Alana by her shoulders and forcing her to look her in the eyes. Alana says nothing but just nods instead. ''''Okay let''s go.''''


    ''''Linds, there have to be guards. I don''t think your father would leave Rylan all alone..'''' Mila says scared.


    ''''That''s why I brought this.'''' The redhead says while taking out a gun.


    ''''Are you kidding me!?'''' Mila says almost loud enough for anyone to hear her.


    ''''Don''t worry, if need be I will be the one using it. Now let''s go, we don''t have all night.''''


    Carefully and without making a noise they make their way to where Lindsey suspects Rylan to be. As expected there are multiple guards. Lindsey grabs a rock that she got from outside and throws it away, succesfully distracting 3 guards who go out to inspect the sound. ''''Two more.'''' She says.


    Alana sighs ''''if this will kill me, I will come back to haunt you.'''' she says seriously. ''''What are you doing?'''' Mila says worried. Then Alana starts yelling and running in the opposite direction, succesfully taking away the last two guards.


    ''''She''s going to get herself killed!'''' Mila says.


    ''''Yeah.. well don''t let her distraction be in vain, let''s go!'''' Lindsey says while running into the room. As suspected Rylan is there, bound to a chair. Crying hysterically, when she sees Lindsey she starts to scream in anger.


    ''''Shut up! I had nothing to do with this. We''re here to save you. So if you keep screaming or try to fight me, I''ll leave you here. Understood?'''' Lindsey threatens Rylan. She carefully nods, after which Mila unties her. ''''Quickly, the guards will be back soon. I know a faster way out, follow me.'''' Lindsey says while running away. Mila and Rylan following her.


    When they get out of the bunker they see Alana standing by the car. ''''Thank god you''re alive!'''' Mila says hugging her friend. ''''That was kinda exiting!'''' Alana exclaims earning a death glare from Rylan.


    But before they get into the car Lindsey shoves Rylan into a wall, pointing the gun at her abdomen. ''''Listen here Anderson, this is how this will go. I will bring you home, you will get out of the car and go inside. When your family asks where you have been and how you have escaped, you will tell them that you have no idea who was behind this and that you managed to escape on your own. You will tell no one my family was involved nor will you tell anyone we helped you escape. If you do, I will kill you myself. Am I being clear?'''' Lindsey says deathly serious. Rylan just nods again, unsure of what to do or say. ''''Good. Let''s go.''''


    ''''Worst movie ever.. seriously. Who picked this again?'''' Lindsey asks. ''''What can I say? I''m a sucker for bad movies.'''' Daytuso says laughing. ''''We know, but this was just bad on another level.'''' Alana jokes. ''''That''s what makes it funny Lana.'''' Daytuso jokes back. Mila just shakes her head ''''I will have nightmares about this.'''' All the girls laugh and Lindsey throws some popcorn to Mila ''''here have some popcorn, it''ll make the brain booboo better.''''


    ''''So how did you torture Rylan this week?'''' Lindsey says, changing the subject. She always did love gossip and meddling in other people''s lives. Some say that''s why she and Daytuso are such close friends. ''''Oh I just shared a very embarrasing video. Nothing too bad of course, but you know Rylan.. Always blowing things out of proportion.'''' Daytuso replies.


    ''''Please be careful Day.. I have a feeling something bad is about to happen.'''' Alana says worried.


    ''''You also ''had a feeling'' that this movie was going to be good.'''' Daytuso jokes while Alana just roles her eyes. ''''I''m always careful Lana, you know that.'''' Daytuso winks at her friend.


    Then Daytuso receives a text, she immediately stands up with a worried expression on her face. ''''What''s wrong?'''' Mila asks. ''''Uhh.. Nothing.. Nothing. I just have to go..'''' The raven haired girl stutters. ''''Go? Like right now?'''' Mila asks. Daytuso just nods while grabbing her things, before she leaves she hugs her friends and wishes them a good night. Leaving her friends behind, confused as to what that text said.


    Half an hour later Lindsey gets a call from Daytuso. Confused, she decides to pick up and puts the phone on speaker. ''''Day? Is everything alright?'''' It sounded as if Daytuso was still in the car, which was strange because she never used her phone while driving.


    ''''I''m being followed.'''' She says.


    ''''Where are you?'''' Mila quicly asks.


    ''''I''m not sure, it''s a big road but I''m not familiar with it. I tried to loose them but they just keep coming up behind me.''''


    ''''Have you called your dad?''''


    ''''He isn''t answering..''''


    ''''Just keep trying to loose them okay? I''ll see if I can track your phone and send my dad in your direction. Stay on the phone.'''' Lindsey says.


    ''''DAD COME IN HERE!'''' Very quickly both of Lindsey''s parents are in the room. ''''Day is being followed.. She needs help.'''' Lindsey explains. Trey nods and goes to help Lindsey track her friends phone.


    ''''Guys.. I don''t think this is going to end well.'''' Daytuso suddenly says.


    ''''Don''t talk like that. We will get to you sweetheart.'''' Ava tries to reassure her daughters friend.


    ''''If this doesn''t end well. It is someone we-''''


    A scream.


    A crash.


    The phone call ends.


    Accident?


    Murder.

 Chapter Six: Alana Gabriels

    First the girls bring Rylan back home. Lindsey parks the car about a block away from Rylan''s house. She basically kicks Rylan out of the car and gives her one final warning. When Rylan nods that she understands, Lindsey drives off. Leaving the girl to walk to the last block to her home.


    ''''Did you have to be so harsh about that?'''' Mila asks slightly annoyed at her friends attitude.


    ''''She''s getting home is she not? She should be glad we rescued her.''''


    ''''Maybe if you were a little bit nicer we would know that she will keep her mouth shut for certain.'''' Mila argues back.


    ''''She was threatened with a gun, I think she''ll keep her mouth shut.'''' Alana says.


    The girls sit in silence for a while, still not fully comprehending what they did this night, their adrenaline slowly dissapearing. All of a sudden Alana gets called.


    ''''It''s 4 AM who on earth could that be?'''' Lindsey asks almost annoyed.


    ''''Cindy? What''s wrong?''''


    ''''Why weren''t you answering your phone!? Or texting me back? Didn''t mom tell you to always keep your sound on when you''re away!?'''' An angry sounding Cindy tells her sister.


    ''''Okay chill. I forgot.. what''s up?''''


    ''''Mom is in the hospital, you need to meet me there NOW.'''' Cindy says and hangs up immediately.


    ''''Lana?'''' Mila asks concerned.


    ''''My mom.. She''s in the hospital. I need to go there..'''' Alana says sad.


    ''''I''ll drive you.'''' Lindsey says while changing directions.


    In about 15 minutes the girls reach the hospital.


    ''''You sure you don''t want us to come in with you?'''' Lindsey asks her friend, afraid to leave her alone with her sister.


    ''''No it will only aggravate Cindy.. I will call you when I know more.'''' Alana says while getting out of the car.


    ''''Okay.. stay strong Lana.'''' Lindsey says. Alana nods and slowly makes her way into the hospital. Soon she sees Cindy in the large waiting area. ''''Cindy? What happened?''''


    Cindy gets up, tears in her eyes.


    ''''I-I don''t know yet.. She just fainted. I knew she wasn''t feeling well lately but she.. she said everything was fine and that it was just stress. But now I''m not so sure. The doctors are checking her now, but they say she''s unconscious still.'''' Cindy explains to her sister, struggeling to keep it together. ''I must remain strong for Alana.'' She thinks.


    ''''How long have you been here?'''' Alana asks, afraid of the answer. On the way to the hospital she checked her phone and saw numerous texts and missed calls.


    ''''About an hour and a half. I think they will come with some news soon.''''


    The sisters sit down next to each other, comforting each other in silence. Completely forgetting their rivalry. In this moment only their mother counts.


    Soon enough a doctor calls for them.


    ''''Daughters of Jenette Gabriels?'''' He asks. The girls just nod, afraid to speak.


    ''''I am doctor McDaniels. Your mother struggled with cancer before correct?'''' He asks.


    Alana looks absolutely terrified, had the cancer returned?


    ''''Uhh.. Yes, but that was years ago. The doctors said it was completely gone.'''' Cindy answers.


    ''''Well that could have been the case then but unfortunately there is always a small chance of the cancer returning. I am very sorry to say but we found a tumor in her brain. Which has caused her to pass out. Is there any family you could call?'''' The doctor explains.


    ''''Uhhh yes, our grandparents. Why?'''' Cindy asks.If you spot this narrative on Amazon, know that it has been stolen. Report the violation.


    ''''Can it be removed? The tumor?'''' Alana interrupts.


    ''''We could try.''''


    ''''So do it then.'''' Alana says, tears in her eyes.


    ''''I would really prefer to discuss this with either your grandparents or another family member.'''' The doctor tries to explain.


    ''''Why? This is our mother.. Explain it to us.'''' Alana tries again.


    ''''Lana.. these kinds of surgeries have risks too, and it''s not up to us to decide whether they''re gonna do the surgery or not.'''' Cindy calmly tries to explain to her distraught sister, hoping she can keep her calm. Last thing she wants is for Alana to cause a huge scene.


    ''''THEN WHO IS IT UP TO!?'''' Alana screams.


    ''Well.. here we go..'' Cindy thinks, she actually has to stop herself from rolling her eyes.


    ''''One. Don''t scream, you''re going to cause a scene. Two. It is up to mom and our grandparents, which is why I''m going to call them.''''


    ''''Are you going to call dad too?''''


    Cindy stops in her tracks and looks at her sister. Unlike Cindy, Alana always had a good bond with her father. It was extra hard on Alana when he left, and Alana always blamed her sister for their father leaving. If their relationship was so good then it must have been Cindy, even their mother had struggled raising Cindy. This is where their rivalry and hatred for each other all begun. Even though Cindy never showed it, she hated it that her sister blamed her for that. After all, Cindy knew the truth but it would absolutely break Alana''s heart if she ever told her. So Cindy kept her mouth shut, dealing with her sisters hatred in order to keep the image she still had of their father alive. Though sometimes Alana made that very hard on her, numerous times she had almost broke and told Alana everything about their father. But she didn''t break then, and she wouldn''t break now.


    ''''Let''s discuss this somewhere else. Thank you so much for everything doctor. I will call our grandparents and hope they will arrive here soon.'''' Cindy says politely and walks off to call.


    Alana sighs and walks in another direction to call her friends.


    ''''Lana? What''s going on? Is your mother allright?'''' Mila says, worry evident in her voice.


    ''''No.. She has a tumor in her brain.. I don''t know what''s going to happen. Cindy is calling our grandparents now.''''


    ''''Oh my god.. I''m so sorry Lana.. If there is anything we can do..'''' Lindsey replies.


    ''''For now nothing.. I think I''m just going to stay in the hospital or go home with Cindy. Depending on what she''s going to do. But I will call when I know more.'''' Alana says.


    ''''Okay. Stay strong, we love you.'''' Mila says.


    ''''Love you too.''''


    In the morning their grandparents finally arrive. Cindy elbows Alana to wake her up. ''''Auch did you really have to do that?'''' Alana says annoyed.


    ''''Yes. Now get up.''''


    Their grandma walks over to the girls while their grandfather walks to the reception. ''''My sweet girls, how are you?'''' The sweet voice of their grandmother says.


    ''''Could be a lot better. But I''m happy you''re here.'''' Cindy says hugging her grandmother. ''''Me too.'''' Alana says.


    ''''Your mother is strong. She fought this before, she can do it again.'''' Their grandmother says determined.


    ''''I''m going to talk with the doctor, stay here.''''


    About 20 minutes later their grandparents return. ''''And? What''s going to happen?'''' Alana asks worried.


    ''''Your mother just woke up. The final decision is up to her, but we can go to her to talk. So let''s go.'''' Their grandfather says. He leads the way to the room their mother is in. Both of the girls are scared. What will she look like? Will she look normal? Will she look sick? What will she decide? Will the surgery kill her? All kinds of questions go through their minds. Ultimately they know if their mother doesn''t get surgery she will die. At least with the surgery she will have a chance to survive, but at what cost?


    They arrive at their mother''s room, when they walk in they see their mother. She looks tired, but overall still okay. ''''Mom.. Why didn''t you tell us how you really were feeling?'''' Cindy asks, tears once again in her eyes.


    ''''I didn''t want to worry you guys, and I was afraid of what the doctors might have found had I gone to a checkup.'''' Their mother says, guilt written on her face.


    ''''I want you two to know I am going through with the surgery. At least I will have a chance to survive. I did call your father, he is on his way and will be here tonight.'''' She explains. Cindy looks almost betrayed, after everything that man did to her mother.


    ''''I want you two to know, I love you so very much. Whatever happens. You stay strong, and for the love of god make up.. stop this fighting. You were once so close.'''' Their mother says with tears in her eyes. The sisters are full on crying now. They go to hug their mother, because who knows.. This might be the last time they will be able to hug her.


    ''''Day.. You don''t have to do this..'''' Alana says almost pleading.


    ''''Lana you said it yourself, you guys don''t have the money. I do. I''m sure my father will want to help out.'''' Daytuso explains to the blonde.


    ''''It''s a lot of money and we cannot pay it pack.'''' Alana tries again.


    ''''Who said anything about paying it back? You are my best friend Lana, you''re like a sister. And are you forgetting that my parents and your mother are friends too? Let us help you. She needs surgery and we can pay it for her.'''' Daytuso explains, bringing in her friend for a hug.


    ''''I''m just so scared Day.. Surgery has risks too. What if it goes wrong? What if she dies? We don''t have our dad anymore who will take care of us?'''' Alana says, now crying on her friends shoulder.


    ''''You still have aunts and uncles and your grandparents. And if they are stupid enough not to take you in then we will.'''' Daytuso assures her friend.


    ''''Cindy hates you and you hate her.'''' Alana says simply.


    ''''Yeah well.. she is a charity case.'''' Daytuso jokes, making Alana laugh. ''''She really is.'''' Alana jokes back.


    ''''I will never forget what you did for my family Day. I cannot thank you enough. One day I will repay you for this I promise.''''


    ''''No need for that. Friends forever right? Friends help each other out. Now let us try to forget about this for now. Let''s go pick up the girls and do something fun to keep your mind of off it. Agree?''''


    ''''Totally.'''' Alana says with a smile.


    Whether you like Daytuso or not, nobody could deny that she would do anything for her friends. She would die for them, if she must.