Where?
"Laurie" Shouted Mrs Cole, followed by a loud banging and creaking of the floorboards as Laurel stumbled down the stairs.
"Yes mum?" responded Laurel as she rounded the corner rubbing her eyes and stretching her neck. Even with her Red hair tangled up in a loose messy bun, her sparkling emerald eyes unframed with eyeliner and mascara, and her face bare of make-up Laurel still was a breathtaking beauty.
"Where is your sister?" Mrs Cole asked with a trace of worry in her voice her own blue eyes boring a hole in Laurie's forehead.
"Which one?" Laurel joked, but was silenced quickly by her mother's glare. Mumbling under her breath she responded
"She's not in her bed; I presumed she was up though. I think she went out with Everett Salisbury last night, you know the tall blond one with blue eyes, probably not got back yet!"
"Oh dear" Mrs Cole worried "She knows the Salisbury's are good for nothing, a nasty piece of work in my opinion. Now then, SAM, MILLIE, LILS, MEE-MEE, SEP, CHARLIE, ANGUS" she shouted "Right, Sam, call your father and tell him Bea isn't home. Millie call the Forrest's and ask them if they wouldn't mind going out and having a look for her. Lilly and Aimee can you watch Charlie and Angus. Sep could you make me a cup of tea please."
Within 10 minutes all tasks had been accomplished and after calming her Mother down Laurie went out to feed the chickens and collect the eggs. As she opened the door she saw a piece of paper on the doormat. Picking it up she saw Bea's handwriting:
Dear All,
I am sad to say this but I shan't see you for a while so, please don't come after me. Even though I say this you, probably will but, you won't find me even if you search the whole world.
Laurie, my twin, Identical in looks but not in temperament! I shall probably miss you most. Please forgive me for what I have done. Do me a favour though and ask Adam Abbott out for me it's so obvious you both like each other. I know last night I went out with Ever but, I swear he has nothing to do with this. Anyway on my dresser is my pearl necklace. Take it and wear it to remember me by but, all I ask is please forgive me for doing this. Don't forget me sis. I love you. I promise I will be back some day. Just keep a little hope alive for me I beg you too.
Sammie. What to say about you. I know you hate to be called Sammie but just remember you're a beautiful young Woman, not a boy. Remember Sam your long blonde hair, pale, freckled skin and shiny, sapphire blue eyes almost make me and Laurie look mediocre stood next to you! No seriously, you won't be able to keep all the boys off you at school. Keep practicing your Hockey and you'll make it pro. I promise one day I'll come and watch you whether you know I'm there or not. You can have my Stick; Yes, I left my pride and joy behind it saddens me but, I know that you'll get some good use out of it and please forgive me but, in the hockey stick you can remember me. Wash those lucky socks please they stink! Just teach Charlie and Angus how to play don't EVER let them near a football! Please just keep a little hope that I will return. I promise you like I did Laurie I will return.
Now Millie, your head I swear is permanently in the clouds. No really I love you so much. When you had just been born; you were so fragile. Your Curly Ginger hair framed your face beautifully then. I used to sit and watch you. I was the first person you opened your eyes to. Strangely they were Chocolate Brown rather than the normal Blue. I then teased you calling you my mini dictionary but you're AMAZINGLY clever. Don't let anyone ever tell you otherwise. Yes your theories are slightly out there but, one day you'll prove everyone that you really do have the brains and by thinking out of the box you have the answers they don't. Yes, even Christal Sumner. I beg you with all my heart to forgive me. In my school trunk you'll find my books with my annotations take the ones you want and each time you read them remember me. I will one day come back. I will be proud of you wherever I am. Please when I come back forgive me even if you don't forget or accept me, forgive me.
Mee-mee: my little star. Like your name you, always have faith in everyone. Please have faith in the fact that I will come back and I do love you but, please I beg you to forgive me. In my drawers there is a powder blue box in it, is a locket. There are 2 pictures of us in there. We're laughing and having a good time. Our hair merges forming a red curly mess of hair, as we laugh. Your Hazel eyes sink into the background, showing your normal shyness which, for that moment had gone. Please remember me like that and forgive me. I will come back. Have a good 14th birthday and your gift is on my blanket.
Lillie-Belle, you really are a stunner. Belle means beauty and you really are a beauty darling. Mum had 3 sets of twins and you and Mee-mee are the only non identical set. Your hair is Golden like the sunlight and the day someone falls for you they'll fall hard. On my bookshelf is a photo album. It is full of letters. Please keep it safe for me. Next is a pink book. It's my diary. You may read it if you wish but, there are pages left. All I ask of you is that you write down in it at least the important days of your life. I hope you can forgive me and one day I will return. You may not accept me but, my conscience needs to know that you at least forgive me. Lils, remember, I love you.
Sep, if you ever need anything you will truly know how to find me you always were and are my light in a situation. Septima meaning the 7th; 7 is a magical number and you will do great things. You're always the forgotten child. The youngest girl overcrowded by 2 sets of twins either side of you. I used to wish to be you, almost envied you. You aren't burdened with being the oldest, being a good example, always watched because you are a twin. You're Lucky remember that you keep yourself to yourself and your business remains private to you and those you wish to share it with. Promise me you will always know that despite the odds I and all of us love you. I will be back one day, I promise. I don't know when but, I will be. Till then you can have Midnight my cat. Look after her and please forgive me you don't have to accept but forgive me.
Charlie. If you never remember me when I come back, I don't blame you. Mummy let me choose your name I wanted you to be Charlie Hunter and here you are my little hunter. Promise me you won't try and hunt for Bea though. Your Black hair and blue eyes make you very cute. Charlie let me tell you you'll never be able to get your hair to lay flat daddy never can! Keep an eye on your sisters for me don't let them get into too much trouble. Make sure unlike me they marry and go out with the right sort of people. Tell them they have to be back before 11 and be the best brother that I could never help you to be. My teddy is on my Bed he's called Charlie too, I always had to hunt for him because he kept walking off, and that was how I named you. Please forgive me. Help mummy and Daddy and, when I come back have a pretty girl with you. Always remember I love you.
Angus. You're my Baby, my treasure. You're Identical in looks to Charlie and, unlike me and Laurie, Identical in character. Remember you're your own person though. Mummy let Laurie choose your name. Angus-Lee Thomas. Thomas was mummy's name before she was married. Angus was Laurie's first boyfriend that truly broke her heart and through you she fount love in the name. On top of my wardrobe there is a box which if you ask Laurie, nicely she'll get for you. It has ANGUS written on it. It is full of pictures of you and your brother and sisters as babies till now. The last one I put in yesterday. Keep putting pictures in for me so when I come back you can show me everyone. It's a big box so keep it safe. It has memories in too like, your first booties. Please forgive me and remember you're my baby, my little treasure. I love you.
Mummy, I love you. You probably think you have done something wrong in raising me for me to run away. But the truth is I am not running away I will be back. I have had an amazing childhood; I had a big family, loving parents but I was told what was wrong and what was right and until I personally can accept the wrong I have done I can't come back. It wouldn't be fair on you or Papa. Please I want you to forgive me. When I come home again, I will bring a gift with me for you. In a way this gift I imagine will have been my Hope. You never have to accept me but, please accept the gift it, never did anything wrong. I beg you please don't come looking for me I will be back when I feel I can return.
Daddy, I love you too. I will return one day. I know you're probably cross with me for hurting mummy but, this time away will help. I will bring my Hope back with me and if you can't accept me accept my Hope at least please. One day I will come back but, please don't look for me.
Lots of Love
Beatrice Isabella Cole and her Hope
Everyone was crying, Bea's heartfelt words were so personal to them. Three questions that puzzled them were: Where had she gone? Why had she gone? And what was this Hope she had started talking about? Following the last orders they would hear from Beatrice Isabella Cole for 8 years they did as she asked.
Next i have the chapter : 8 Years Later - It should be up soon. PLease review it Betas are welcome this is the 2nd stor i have written. Please be nice.