Amazing Grace by By: zzmbrashear (reading an ebook .TXT) 📖

took a nap. She was woken up the next morning by her Mother.
“Allie!” She shouted. “Where’s Grace!”
“I don’t know.” Allie said while rubbing her eyes. She squinted as the sun shined through her window. “Why?”
“Because she never came home.” Her Mother said nervously while opening her shades even more. Allie flinched at the bright light. “You’re pale, you need some light.” Her Mother said but she was just trying to avoid the subject.
“Wait, she never came home?” Allie asked.
“No, thats why I asked you where she was.” Her Mother stated.
“Just wait a bit, she’ll come back.” Allie shook it off.
“I need some coffee.” Her Mother shook her head as she walked out and went down stairs to make some coffee.
Allie got up and picked up her phone. She looked at the time and saw it was twelve forty two.
“Sh!t!” She mumbled as she realized she was late for practice. She threw on some sweats and a sports bra and ran to the school. When she got there the girls were just finishing up.
“Okay girls! Great job!” Maria praised them. They picked up there pom pom’s and went to the locker room. Alana sat in the grass, tying her shoe. Allie walked over to Maria.
“So, you decided to show up.” She smiled.
“Don’t get sassy with me! I’m still the captain of this team.” She playfully swatted her pom pom on her.
“Allie, you’ve missed so many practices.” She sighed.
“You know Grace needed me.” Allie tried explaining.
“Allie, we have regionals just two weeks away. We need you here.” Maria said.
“Grace needs me more.” Allie murmured. Maria sighed.
“The team has decided that if you can’t make it to the practices and work as a team then,” She paused for a second. “Then, they want me to take over as captain.”
“But I’ve always been captain. I’ve been with this team since second grade. You, everyone’s just going to vote me off?” Allie didn’t know what to think. She’s always had cheerleading. It was her life, her whole life.
“I’m sorry.” Maria shook her head.
“I thought we were friends.” Allie didn’t understand.
“Its not my decision.” Maria tried to explain. She picked up her pom pom’s and went to the locker room with the other girls. Allie sat in the grass. She didn’t know what to think. She’s always been captain. Always.
Alana stood up and walked over to her. She sat down in the grass with her. At first, they sat in silence. Alana’s conscience screamed at her. She couldn’t even think.
“I, I didn’t vote.” Alana spoke.
“Thanks.” Allie smiled. “At least I still have one friend.” Alana smiled at her. Inside, she was dying, but she couldn’t let it show.
“Well, I have to go.” Alana said while standing up. Allie stood up with her.
“Wait, do you want to come over?” Allie asked. Alana looked at her blue eyes. At this moment she felt broken down. She needed a friend and Alana knew this.
“Yeah.” Alana smiled. They walked back to her house and went upstairs.
“Has Grace come home yet?” Allie asked as she walked through the door and threw her bag on the couch.
“No.” Her Mother answered from the kitchen. She walked out with her apron on and flour on her face. “Oh, hello, Alana.” She smiled.
“Hi, Mrs. Teyler.” Alana smiled. “By any chance, have you seen Grace around?” She asked Alana. Alana stood silently for a second. She was terrified that if she opened up her mouth, she would say the wrong thing.
“No.” Alana finally said.
“Okay. If you do then tell her I’m looking for her.” She smiled.
“Will do.” Alana replied. Allie took her arm and they headed for her room. Allie jumped onto her couch and turned on the radio. The song “Ours” by Taylor Swift came on so she quickly changed it.
“That chicks got a song for everything.” Allie chuckled.
“You got that right.” Alana agreed as she took a seat next to Allie. They sat in silence while Allie surfed through stations. “How long have we known each other?” Alana asked. Allie looked up at her a little confused.
“Since we were just little tots.” Allie smiled. “Why?”
“No reason.” Alana quickly answered. “You know I love you and your my best friend, right?”
“Yes. Are you okay?” Allie asked. She felt her forehead. “You’re not warm.”
“I’m fine. I’m not sick.” Alana chuckled while removing her hand.
“Why are you asking this?” Allie got more serious.
“I don’t know. Just wanted to make sure.” Alana smiled.
“Lunch!” Patty shouted from down stairs. Allie stood up and pulled up her blue tank top.
“You hungry?” asked Allie.
“Yeah.” Alana nodded. She followed Allie as she walked to the kitchen.
“How do you guys feel about pancakes?” Patty asked.
“Yummy.” Alana smiled.
“Good, ‘cause you’re gonna eat them wether you want to or not.” Patty smiled. Alana and Allie chuckled as they took their seats. Patty slid them their plates from across the counter.
Patty took off her apron and folded it up and hung it on the oven bar. She walked over to the door and started putting on her shoes.
“Mom, where you going?” Allie asked while taking another bite.
“To the police station.” She said as she stood up. Alana gulped loudly and then started to cough.
“Are you okay?” Allie asked while patting her back.
“Yeah,” She said while catching her breath. “Went down the wrong tube.”
“Why?” asked Allie to her Mother.
“Its not like Grace to not come home. I’m just going to tell them she’s missing.” She muttered.
“Missing?” Alana asked.
“Mom, I’m sure she’s going to show up.” Allie said. Alana nodded in agreement. Patty sighed.
“Its just not like her.” She shook her head.
“Then go.” Allie smiled. Patty walked over to the mantle and picked up a picture of her. She walked over to Allie and kissed her cheek.
“Love you, I’ll be back soon!” She said as she closed the door. Alana sat nervously at the table. The clinking of silverware just made her more jittery.
“So, I see you and Trey are spending some time together.” Allie smiled as she pushed Alana.
“No.” Alana blushed.
“Girl, its not secret that you loovveeee him.” Allie smiled.
“No!” Alana said loudly. Her voice was serious. “No. We’re just friends.” She said more quietly.
“Okay, okay.” Allie stood down.

Its was hours before Patty came back. She was a little shaken up when she walked through the front door. Her skin looked even more pale than usual.
“Mom, are you okay?” Allie asked while coming from up stairs. Patty took a seat.
“They, they won’t do anything.” She shook her head.
“What do you mean? Why not?” Allie asked. Alana’s face struck terror.
“Because it hasn’t been forty eight hours.” She explained. Allie looked at her phone.
“Its been pretty close to it.” Allie stated.
“But not close enough.” Patty sighed. “Allie, I’m worried. This isn’t like Grace. I think they did something. I think she’s hurt.”
“What?” Allie asked.
“I’m serious. You know she would never run away or go anywhere without permission. She’s too much of a goody two shoes. This isn’t like her. I really think they did something.” Patty said.
“I’m sure she’s fine.” Alana tried to steer the conversation.
“Mom, I think you’re probably right.” Allie realized.
“Now guys, lets not point fingers until we actually know the facts.” Alana smiled.
“Call Detective Ames.” Allie suggest. Patty got up and took the phone.
It was only minutes before she got there. She walked inside and Patty escorted her to the couch.
“What can I help you with?” She asked.
“Grace, she’s missing.” Allie answered. Detective Ames eyes widened.
“How long?” She asked.
“About forty hours.” Patty answered.
“Ms. Teyler, I’m going to tell you something but I don’t want it to leave the room.” She said and looked up at Allie and Alana. They nodded in agreement.
“Did they hurt her?” Patty asked.
“I don’t know but that would be my best guess.” She answered. “I’m going to go to the police station and I’m going to get them to investigate by my side.” She said and then stood up.

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Publication Date: 04-09-2012

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