I actually finished this chapter faster than some of the others! Well, I hope you all enjoy this chapter!!
Chapter 26
Surprise!
The police called out for Elizabeth to come outside, so she stepped outside as she was told to. Several police cars were parked not only in her driveway, but also on the road leading to it. The lights were blinding in the night; the sirens that had blazed earlier had been off for a little while.
"Are you alright?" a tall, medium build policeman asked, his brow showing some surprise that Elizabeth was still there.
"I'm alright, thank you for asking. However, my stepfamily wasn't so lucky. They were kidnapped at some point today," Elizabeth explained to the officer.
"Elizabeth is it?" a woman officer asked, making sure this was truly her.
"Yes, I'm Elizabeth Jones, is there something I can do for you?" Elizabeth sweetly asked, hoping to get out of here and out of harms way.
"Elizabeth Jones, what you can do now is to go pack your things and come with us immediately. Your godparents are on a vacation for the rest of summer, but we have found a temporary home for you until then; if your parents are found, you shall return here," the woman calmly, but somewhat firmly told Elizabeth.
"I understand, and I'll pack now," Elizabeth turned around and headed for her house. Then, she thought of a question, and went back for a second.
"Before I go inside and pack my belongings, I wish to know where I'm going to live for the summer," Elizabeth looked longingly at the officer, hoping for answers.
"Well, I'm not supposed to say, but she's the one who called us and told us that you were in trouble," the woman smiled, signaling a clue. Elizabeth picked up the clue, winked, and went inside to get ready to leave.
"We're here," the woman called to Elizabeth in the back seat of the police car. They were parking in Anna's driveway, the temporary place Elizabeth would be staying until summer's end. Elizabeth got out of the car and pulled out her fairly heavy suitcase.
"I guess you won't be seeing me for a while," the woman shook hands with Elizabeth, possibly seeing each other for the last time.
"I'll see you soon, though," Elizabeth smiled and waved to the woman as she drove away, sirens wailing into the night. Elizabeth turned to Anna's house, eager to see Anna again. Elizabeth walked to the door and knocked, nervous about what Anna and her folks would say about the situation.
Anna's mother opened the door and let Elizabeth in. She saw the living room; smaller than her own, but she'd make due. The house smelled of warm, freshly baked cookies, which Elizabeth knew were for her. Anna was apparently sleepless, for she was coming out of the computer room wide awake.
"Elizabeth! I'm glad you're alright," Anna looked relieved, but Elizabeth looked down in despair, being reminded of what had happened only hours ago.
"Why don't you sit down and eat? It'll help you feel better," Anna's mother's comforting voice helped sooth the pain and anguish in Elizabeth's heart, and made Elizabeth realize how hungry she truly was. Elizabeth sat at the table and slowly ate her first good food in what seemed like millennia.
"Now, for the time being, you'll sleep on the couch up here, if that works with you," Anna's mother had made Elizabeth feel welcome in the home.
"It's not an issue as long as I sleep on something soft," Elizabeth cheerfully replied, helping herself to another cookie. Anna also began eating some cookies as well, knowing that Elizabeth wouldn't finish them all on her own.
"Elizabeth, I'm telling you now, you aren't going to be asked what happened today unless you want us to know," Anna's mother made it clear for Anna not to ask the question until Elizabeth was ready. Anna's mother also made it clear that Elizabeth didn't have to tell what happened right this minute.
"Thanks, I didn't want to talk about it now, anyway," Elizabeth stifled a yawn, trying not to look sleepy; while Yugi and Takuya were discussing in the other room at this time. Elizabeth loved the fact that Anna's mother wasn't as desperate for the story as the press would be the next morning.
"You look tired, Elizabeth, I think that you should go to bed now, and you too, Anna," Anna's mother looked at Elizabeth and realized that she was tired. She also noted that Anna wished to speak with her, and forbid it; Elizabeth needed her rest now more than ever.
"Alright, I'll get ready for bed," Elizabeth yawned and went to get her pajamas on. Anna did the same thing and was ready for bed before Elizabeth was.
"Goodnight girls, I'll see you in the morning," Anna's mother turned off the lights in both rooms. Anna also said her goodnight, but Elizabeth was out right as she closed her eyes and laid down her head on the soft pillow.