Living With A Murderer
There's been missing reports of teenage girls in Chicago. And of course, only one person is behind all of it. When three sisters, 17 year old Gabriella Montez and her younger sisters, 14 year old Elizabeth and, 8 year old Abigale Montez, are sent to their uncles house for the summer while their mom and dad are away, they don't have a clue wants coming to them. They didn't know that their uncle is a murderer. They didn't know that friendship would find them. One of them didn't know love would find her. And they didn't know the many consequences to it.
Disclaimer: I do not own HSM, or any of the characters.
Gabriella walked into her room after taking a shower to see Abigale in there watching the television. "Hey, what are you doing in my room?" Abigale stayed quiet as she continued to look television. Knitting her eyebrows together, Gabriella fixed her gaze on the TV screen. it was the news channel and they had found three girls bodies on the side of a road. Gaping, Gabriela sat down next to the bed and continued to watch.
"The three girls were identified as Ginger Burch, 3, Fawn Wesley, 6, and Molly Heins, 8. They were stabbed to death and we still have yet to find the murderer. There's been a series of murderers of little girls of all ages through out Chicago and the police think it's the same person doing it all the time. It's best to keep all children in an adults eye..."
Gabriella turned the TV off and Abigale quickly looked at her. "Hey! I was watching that!"
"Well, now you're done. You shouldn't be watching this stuff Abbie. Why don't you go see what Andrea is doing." Hesitantly Abigale nodded and walked out of the room and down the steps. Gabriella sighed and walked to her window and looked out. It was dark, pitch actually and the only source of light was the street lights and the car pulling up by the curve. Marcus climbed out of the black van, looked around once, then walked into the house with KFC, but not before glancing up at Gabriella. Just seeing his dark brown eyes sent unpleasant shivers down her spine.
"Gabriella." Gabriella jumped and quickly turned. Andrea stood there, her eyes narrowed. "Come on. It's time for dinner." Slowly Gabriella nodded and jogged down the steps. Something about this place made her jumpy.
Marcus laid the food down on the dinning room table as soon as everyone was down stairs. "How's your stay so far, Gabriella?" Marcus asked her cutting into his chicken like a professional. Who eats chicken with a knife and fork? Gabriella thought to herself. She quickly answered because of everyone's stares. "Uh...good? I guess. It just seems creepy. You know, with all the killings."
"Ah," he said nodding and grinning. "Well, I promise that you will be safe here. What about you Elizabeth? Like the house?"
"Yeah. Can we go to Navy Pier tomorrow? My friend Paige went there before and she said it was awesome. Abbie, will like it, I'm sure. But...I don't know about Gabriella. She's boring."
"I'm not boring," Gabriella protested while rolling her eyes. Elizabeth shrugged and continued eating. "So, what's it about these killings? I wonder why it's only girls," Gabriella said. Andrea peeked up at the table from looking down. Marcus shrugged and wiped his hands on a napkin. "Well, it's definitely nothing you girls should worry about. And Lizzie, that sounds like a great idea. Me, you, Abbie, and Gabi can go to the Pier."
"What about Andrea?" Abigale asked.
"Oh, Andrea is visiting a friends house. Right?" Andrea nodded and Marcus smiled. "Yes, and then we will go to the mall. You girls can pick out anything you want. Sound good?"
"Perfect," Elizabeth said grinning.
Elizabeth shrugged on her Double Breasted Hood Jacket over her Tattoo Sequin Tank then put on her Cutout Strappy Heels. "Here's your jacket Abbie," Elizabeth chucked the little girl her jacket after receiving a 'thank you'. Gabriella walked down the stairs in a Love Cheetah Crop Tee, Fray Destroyed Shorts, and Foldover Faux Suede Boots. "Do I have to go?" Gabriella whined and throwing her head back. Really, all she wanted to do is lock herself in her room, read, and listen to music, like every summer. Elizabeth rolled her eyes and Abigale smiled. "Don't worry, Gabi. It'll be fun. That's what Uncle Marcus said at least."
"And Uncle Marcus is right. Oh, and Gabriella, I have good news. Andrea canceled her plans and is taking you out to the book store. Sound good?" Gabriella's frown departed into a smile and sh nodded. "Uh, yeah. It sounds...good."
"Good to hear. I just thought it wouldn't be fair to bring you to a Pier. I guess you're out of that age range," Marcus said smiling. "Andrea!" Like on cue, Andrea came running down stairs with a bright smile on.
"Come on Gabriella. Just you and me," Andrea said holding out her arm. Gabriela looked down at it before smiling and linking together. "We'll be back by five Marcus. Bye girls." Gabriella swung her bag over her shoulder and walked down the pavement and to Andrea's car.
"So...what's Marcus like?" Gabriella asked not really bothering to call him 'Uncle Marcus' like her sisters. Andrea shrugged and pulled out of the drive way. "He's not a guy you would want to play with. He's not fond of snitches. He gets scary sometimes. Girls aren't his favorite gender—well there's only one more type of gender, but he's not gay either. Uh...he's...fun? Yeah, I really don't know."
"Uh...seems like I missed out on a lot of his life," Gabriella said with a chuckle. "It seems like you don't like him as much as you should. You know, given the fact that you guys are in a relationship. I mean...it's not my buisness, but you don't seem like you guys are actually together."
"He likes to say we are. Me, on the other hand, like to say we don't even know each other. Trust me, if you were me, you would think the same exact thing."
"But, I don't get—"
"And you're not going to get it. How old are you anyway?"
"17, why?"
"You're sisters?"
"Uh, Lizzie's 14 and Abbie's 8. I ask again, why?"
"Hm, no reason. Here we are." Andrea pulled up into the parking lot of the Bookstore and put the car in park. Gabriella hopped out of the car and the two started walking in. "Okay, where do you want to start?"
"I'll go up stairs."
"Okay, I'll be down here. Maybe I can find one of my own books." Gabriella nodded and jogged up the carpeted steps.
As Gabriella walked into her room, her feet were tired and she wanted rest, even though it was only 5:30. But, like usual with two other sisters, that wasn't possible. Elizabeth came running in excited for some reason, but Gabriella was way too tired to ask why. It's not like she cared anyways. She jumped on Gabriella and started bouncing up and down. "Gabriella, get your lazy ass up and let's go!" Lizzie yelled at the older girl laying on her stomach and her face hoarded into her purple pillow. Gabriella rolled her eyes in the pillow and rolled over so Lizzie would fall off the bed. Gabriella laughed as she hit the ground and yelped.
"Sorry Liz, did I do that?" Gabriella asked innocently. Lizzie glared at her and stood up. "Where are you going?" Gabriella asked Lizzie. She was dressed in something different; a purple KYA Off Shoulder Top with dark skinny jeans and purple pumps. "Where do you even get this stuff? Do you like, rob stores?"
"No, it's called having a boyfriend who showers you with stuff so they could just get into your pants."
"You're already having sex?" Gabriella asked eagerly sitting up straight. Lizzie rolled her eyes. "No, corn dog. He wants to get into my pants, but first I need a new I-pod," Lizzie stated matter-of-factly.
"What? You just got an I-pod, yet you want another one. That's a total waste of money."
"No," Lizzie protested. "Buying those stupid books are wasting money. Who spends their summer reading? Oh yeah, nerds."
Gabriella stood. "Yeah, well at least I'll get somewhere in life instead of fucking every guy I see and turning into a stupid whore!" Gabriella said then stormed out of the room angrily. She loves Lizzie, but really? She can be a bitch. Wait, no. All the time she can be a bitch. Gabriella stopped at the top of the steps as she saw Abigale there. Her big brown eyes big and her head kind of dangling down. "Why were you yelling at Lizzie," she asked looking up.
Gabriella sighed and crouched down to Abigale's size. "Sisters fight Abbie. Just like mommy and daddy. Remember when they and that big fight and me and Lizzie told you everything was fine and they would laugh about it in a few weeks at how stupid their fight was?" Abigale nods. "That's what'll happen."
"Good," Abigale breathed out. "Because I thought you guys were gonna get a divorce." Gabriella laughed and enveloped her sister in a hug then pulled back after she heard footsteps. Gabriella stood up straight and looked at Lizzie as she walked over to them. "I'm sorry Gabi," Lizzie said. Gabriella slightly smiled as Lizzie called her Gabi. She actually hasn't really called her that many times. Unless is for apologies or asking for something. "I really am. And I guess you're right about that whore stuff," Lizzie mumbled.
"Uh, Abbie, why don't you go watch TV. Me and Lizzie need to talk, okay?"
"Okay," Abigale said and ran off. Gabriella pointed to her bedroom and Lizzie walked into it with a sigh. Gabriella closed the door and they both plopped themselves on the bed. "Okay, start talking."
"Well, see, you know how I went to that party three months ago. Like I begged you to take me because it was a can't miss party for eighth grade, but you said no?" Gabriella nodded. "Well, when you wouldn't take me I snuck out and went to the party. I knew it was stupid, but it was Stephanie Blair's party. The most popular girl there is. There were a lot of older boys there and one offered me a drink. From then on I got drunk and we went up stairs. The next thing I knew was that I woke up naked in a guest bedroom at Five a.m."
"Oh, Liz," Gabriella said and hugged her sister. "You know, you're truly stupid, but I love you. Did you get out before he woke up?"
"Duh! I didn't want to though because my head was killing me. It was like someone threw an iron at me. I hate hangovers."
"Or you must have had a flashback when I did throw an iron at you," Gabriella said with a smirk and Lizzie threw a pillow at her.
"Come on Gabs, I'm serious. I was really scared. What if I had gotten pregnant?"
"Yeah, I guess that would've been bad."
"You guess? That's a straight up catastrophe! After I have the baby mom and dad would ground me until I'm old. Which is like, 26," Lizzie said pouting and Gabriella rolled her eyes.
"Oh, drama queen be serious. 26 isn't old," Gabriella said receiving a glare from Lizzie. "Okay, okay. No jokes. The good thing is that you aren't pregnant."
"Yeah. But I'm not ready and Aaron keeps on trying to make me. Not necessarily force me but he's trying to bribe."
"Well, break up with him. First, becuase you are not having sex at 14. Second, you could get pregnant because the condom could break or something terrible happens. And third, you have to share this moment with someone you love. Do you love Aaron?"
"Well, I—I don't know...No," Lizzie said looking down.
"Well then it's good that he isn't your first time, well second time I guess. You may have lost your virginity, but you could still have a moment with the someone you love, but maybe in a few years. Okay?"
"Okay," Lizzie replied softly. "It's actually really good talking to you Gabs. I'm glad I did, really." Gabriella smiled and hugged her sister once more.
"Me too," Gabriella said smiling back. "Where's Marcus?"
"I don't know. He said he's going out for a few hours. We had fun today though. You should've went."
"Yeah, and why are you dressed like that? You never told me."
"Oh, I'm going to a party at Oak Street Beach. A friend was going to drive me. I don't have to go since..."
"No, and actually, I want to come too. Let's go," Gabriella said standing. Lizzie smiled. "Okay, but you need other clothes. Party clothes. Here, come with me." Lizzie grabbed Gabriella's hand and led her to her closet. Gabriella's eyes bulged out as she saw the many outfits Lizzie had. "Okay, you could wear this..."
"How do I look?" Gabriella asked after Lizzie did her make up. Lizzie smiled and nodded. Gabriella stood and looked herself over in the mirror. She was dressed in a yellow Seductive Mini Dress with matching pumps and earrings. She had glossy strawberry lipstick on that made her lips look soft and full. "Hm, I do look nice. What about Abbie?"
"Andrea. She's basically her babysitter. They work so well together."
Gabriella nodded and picked up her purse. "Okay, let's go. I want to know what it feels like to party."
Lizzie snorted a laugh. "And mom and dad said you were laid back."
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