THE EERIE DISPATCH

Skylar's POV I was sitting on the couch pondering over everything happening when the ringing of the phone startles me. The caller ID reads dad and I pick up immediately. "hey dad" I said "hey sweety" he said "Dad, do you have any updates ?"I really hoped he did have updates.  Good ones at that. Hoping that he'd been found safe and sound. I tried to call him today afternoon but he didn't pick up. "Honey, I need you to turn the TV On and watch the news." he said with concern in his voice. Okay . This does not sound that good. I hope everything is fine. "the news? Okay . Give me a minute." I go and switch on the television .I flick through the channel till I land on the local news channel. And very surprisingly the universe seem to have quite the timing. the headlines I read ahead and the news lady continued to speak. The next few words it just confirmed my nightmare.. " two teens, Rider  Anderson and Courtney Winston  have been reportedly missing since the last 28 hours. They were last seen at a party at their fellow mates house. All of the teenagers that were present at the time of the party are currently being held for questioning." My whole world came crashing down at once.  Numb. That's exactly what I was feeling right now. No. This cant be happening. How could I let this happen? "honey?" As soon as he says that i am bought back from my trail of thoughts. Clearing my thoughts I answer. "yes dad" I cover it  up.  "Are you okay? Do you want me to come home?" he said with concerned voice I am so not okay with this . He's gone missing . Just like that. But I can't let my dad know that . So instead I said , "Ill be fine dad . and no, I want you to be there and look into the case for now." I say masking up my emotions.  "I am so sorry sky. I know its really hard to process everything that's happened. If you want me home just say the word and I'll leave everything and be there." "No dad. ill be fine . And anyway it'll be much better if you look into it rather than coming home just for me." "okay then sky, take care . I'll be there as soon as i can. love you." "bye dad. love you too" I hanged up. fuck. i still can't believe all of this is really happening. i talked to him and met him not to long ago. Still in my numb state, I switch off the television and walk out of the living room. Making sure the front door and back door, both are closed I head up to my room.  Everything  that just happened minutes ago comes rushing back to me. Maybe just maybe I should've just gone with him. I should've just been there for him and went to the party that night. Maybe then this wouldn't have happened and he would still be here with me. With all of the thoughts running through my head I  subconsciously go and down on the ledge below the window in my room .  I stare into the nothingness of the night throughout the neighborhood and before i realize i had slipped into the inevitable slumber. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Author's POV two days ago Skylar was on her way home from school when her phone started ringing. she saw the caller id said rider and picked it up quickly. "hey babe. id you reach home yet?" Ryder said "no Ry, i am still a couple blocks away. why tho?" "so after my practice me and the guys are gonna  head to a frat party .  i was wondering if you would please join me?" " a frat part? on a weekday Ry? I don't think that's good for you. aren't you tired anyway with practice and all?" " I am, but its been a hell of a week with the tournaments with right around the corner. i really need to let of some steam . and you my oh so wonderful girlfriend , should definitely accompany me. come on babe its just one night" Ryder said "I'd love to Ry but its a weekday and i am really tired also not to mention all the piled up work I have to complete. I am  really sorry." "please sky" he requested "no Ry" "pretty please" "hah. nice try . but no, sorry Ry" "Its okay babe. you complete your work. ill help myself. enjoy." "I will. you be careful out there okay? don't get that hammered that you end up having a hangover tomorrow." "yeah . sure . I'll take care. love ya ." "bye love you too. Text me when you get home . And don't stay any later than 11." "okay ' mom'. bye" "bye" Saying that both of them hung up. As decided , after practice Ryder went ahead with his friends to the  frat party.  The music was too loud, the house was filled with people, and there was loads of booze. him being the quarterback , the coming up tournament was starting to take a toll on him. And his easiest way of of drowning all that was alcohol of course. He entered the house unaware that he was being watched. Closely .  He went straight for the drinks in the kitchen and joined the other jocks , participating in silly drinking games.  He was drowning in the distraction the game and the alcohol provided him from reality , and in his present state of mind did not pay attention when someone who easily blended into the shadows ignored by all the other attention seeking teens in the house  , slipped something and handed him another drink.  Without another thought , right after winning the game , Ryder drowned the whole content of the solo cup in an instant. He obviously could make out that something was different but brushed it off as alcohol. On the other hand, in the next room there was Courtney. Just lounging with her friends like any other teenager. unaware of what was to come. Unaware that she would be a victim to being   drugged just like Ryder. The person responsible for this, going unnoticed by any of the peers, successfully manages to convince Courtney to go after Ryder . He was pegging that the little crush she had on Ryder would do its wonders. Courtney and ryder had been hooking up behind their boyfriends and girlfriends back respectively . It started of as a one time thing, like every other affair. but it eventually ended up turning into something more.  Courtney and Ryder started getting comfortable, too comfortable with each other. They hit it off pretty well. They headed to the dance floor  . The 'stalker' was satisfied as everything was going according to his plan. now before you know, Courtney and Ryder  started heading towards the clearing right behind the frat house. The 'stalker' saw this as the perfect opportunity to finish what he had planned. which unfortunately, was only the beginning  . Making sure he would not be spotted he quickly and quietly moved behind them. They were busy making out to notice anything other than them.  Before they knew it , they had been struck on the head. Not hard enough to damage them , but just enough to make sure they would be knocked long enough. After all , it was just the beginning of the end. A/N: Do comment , share , like and add  if you liked it  :) .