Patrick, you're here, please slow down and explain everything to me, Patrick hopped down from his motorcycle and ran to his mom and aunt. Penelope, she s-she, she said she was going to be back by 5 yesterday evening, but she didn't come home at all, Estella explained within sobs, shivering, Laura rubbing her shoulders to calm her down. We went to the police, but they said something about 24 hours, we even went to Steven's house, he said they parted at the pastry shop, please find my Penny, bring her back home, she pleaded. Don't worry aunty, mom please take her inside, he turned to his mom, I promise I'll find her, he hopped back on his motorcycle and drove off.
Penelope's eyes drowsily flung open, the scent of the sheets and the room filled her nostrils, she definitely wasn't at home she knew that for sure. She sluggishly looked around to see that she was in Steven's room all snuggled up in his bed, she squinted hard, running her hands through her hair trying to figure out what happened last night, she couldn't have slept off so abruptly.
Throwing the duvet off her body in attempt to swing her legs down and get up, she noticed she was tied to the bed. Confused as shit she reached over to untie herself, stopping and looking over to the door as it flung open. Pen, you're finally up, Steven beamed, I brought breakfast, you really were a sleepy head today weren't you. He placed the tray of pancakes, syrup, and orange juice. Penelope furrowed her brows, wondering if he didn't notice that she was tied to his bed. Erm, Steven, how come I slept here last night, and why am I tied up, she queried, because I drugged you, and tied you up when you slept, so you wouldn't wake up and get any funny ideas, he stated plainly and giggled.
Penelope who was perplexed, still trying to understand what she got herself into, wondering if he was joking. It suddenly hit her, the so called calming tea was laced. Penelope was at a loss of words, was the person in front of her even her gullible, extremely nice, shy and smart friend.
By the way, your mom and aunt came looking for you yesterday, he snapped her out of her trance, but I was like, oh my gosh, he put his hands on his cheek and started dramatically. I and Pen parted ways a while back, so I have no idea where she could have gone, I'll die if anything happens to her, don't you worry, I'll look for her from my end too, he giggled, oh oh oh your Patty also swung by earlier today. He was so worried, I tell you it was hilarious, but then I told him the same thing and gave him a couple of your friends address because he asked, he's gonna circle around looking for you all around the place, even though you're right here, hilarious right, Steven clapped and cackled maniacally.
Upon hearing Patrick's name, Penelope was a bit hopeful, she knew that if anyone could find her, it was Patrick. Steven, Penelope started in a calm tone, making an attempt to reason with him, if you let me go, I'll say it got late so I slept at a friends house, she forced a smile, I won't mention what you did, so please just let me go. He turned swiftly and gave Penelope a mean stare, which made her gulp hard, who would have thought the nerdy cute Steven could be scary. I don't care about that Pen, he said in a tone she had never heard from him before.
I want you to be mine, if you're mine then everything will be fine, leave Jackson and come to me, that's all you have to do to leave. Now tast the blueberry pancakes and tell me if you like them, his voice switched back to bubbly and nice, making Penny wonder if he had multiple personalities.
Laura and Estella rushed to Patrick, who walked in with his head hung low. I'm sorry, I couldn't find her, he whispered, Estella stumbled across the room, Laura helping her to the couch. I won't rest until I find her, Patrick gripped his helmet tight, fighting back the tears threatening to fall, I'll search for her the rest of the evening, I'll go to school tomorrow and enquire about her. I'll find her for sure, he ran back out, and hopped on his bike again.
Penelope had lost all hope, she couldn't convince Steven to let her go, when he untied her and let her use the bathroom she noticed the window was sealed. Not like she could do much even though it wasn't, considering his room was on the first floor. Would you like anything for your birthday tomorrow, Steven chirped, Penny stared in return, she looked as if all the life had been sucked out of her, just plain exhausted. I'd like for you to let me go, she whispered after careful consideration, why do you refuse to understand, Steven bayed, hitting the mattress in frustration. I told you what you need to do, just like me, truly like me, then I'll let you go. Penny stared at him, she wasn't even scared anymore, she just wanted to go home. I'll sleep on the couch, so I don't make you uncomfortable, Steven sighed and switched back to his normal self.