Chapter 53 Kidnapped

Chapter 53 Kidnapped
“Something about meeting a redhead and how he couldn’t wait to get in her pants.” Marty said. 

“But I didn’t meet him last year.” MJ said. 

“Maybe he just saw you, but you didn’t see him?” Marty asked. 

“Possibly, I was so overwhelmed last year. Do you think he could have falsified Jared’s results?” MJ asked. 

“If he works there? Definitely. The guy gives off weird vibes.” Marty said. 

“I called Talia. She’s contacting the investigator.” MJ explained.

“Well, I’m sure he’ll get to the bottom of it.” Marty assured her.

“You need to call Jared.” Madi said. 

“Marty, you call him.” MJ said. 

“He still hasn’t responded.” Marty said. 

MJ’s eyes start to tear up and she shakes her head no. 

“That mother…” Marty started to say. 

"Marty." Madi warned.

“After you stood up for him at school and stood by him the past couple of years. Stood up to me for him, he’s got some damn nerve. I’m not calling his ass. He can stew longer for all I care.” Marty said, pissed. 

MJ left the room and went to sleep on the couch. Sam and Cindy had stayed over and she gave them her room to stay in. She had a fitful sleep thinking over Jared ghosting her. Early the next morning she was awoken by a knock on the door. She couldn't even think of who it could be. 

Maybe Jared? But why would he knock? She opened the door and was shocked. What was he doing here? Greg stood there with a frown on his face. What did he want she wondered.

"It's kind of early, what are you doing here?" MJ asked.

"I know and I am very sorry to arrive unannounced. But I'm afraid there's a family emergency and I've not been able to reach my sister by her phone." Greg explained.

“Oh, ok come in and I will get her.” MJ replied.

MJ turned around and took a step towards the bedroom when she felt a sharp needle prick the back of her neck. She tried to scream but couldn't and passed out. 

MARTY'S POV--

Marty got up as he thought he heard a noise. He walked into the living room. MJ is not on the couch. He checked the kitchen and Jessi’s room. Then went to MJ’s bedroom. 

“Hey guys, have you seen MJ?” Marty asked.

“Couch.” Sam replied sleepily.

“She’s not there.” Marty replied.

“Bathroom?” Cindy asked.

“Go check.” Marty replied.

Cindy got up and went into the bathroom. She wasn’t there. 

“No, she’s not in there.” Cindy confirmed.

“Her purse and car keys are on her dresser.” Sam pointed out.

“Where's her cell?” Marty asked.

They got up and went into the living room. Her cell was on the table beside the couch. Marty looked at the door.

“Shit the chain is off the door.” He replied.

He went over to the door. His hand turned the knob and the door opened. He pulled it open more so he could walk out into the hallway. He looked both ways. Then headed towards the elevator. 

There he finds one of her socks. He recognized it because he gave them to her for her birthday. They were gray and pink socks with emoji on them. He picked it up and walked back into their apartment. After he shut the door, he held the sock up.

“I found this near the elevator. I’m calling the cops.” Marty stated.

“Maybe she went somewhere with Jessi?” Cindy asked.

“No. Jessi went home a couple of days ago. She’s got some personal stuff to work out.” Marty explained.

Marty called the cops. They promised to send a detective to check it out. Then he called Talia and his parents. After about thirty minutes, a detective knocked on their door. Marty let him in. Sam, Cindy, and Madi were sitting on the couch.

“Technically you have to wait 48 hours to file a missing person’s report. But seeing as there’s a history of harassment, and a high suspicion of foul play, I’ll go ahead and open a case.” The detective replied.

“Thanks Detective! Her purse, keys, cell are all here. Even her shoes. MJ would not just walk away with nothing. All her clothes are here. I'm positive she's in her pj shorts and only one sock.” Marty explained.

“Actually, I found the other sock near the outside door.” The Detective replied.

Detective Smith held up an evidence bag with one sock in it. The matching one to the one Marty found near the elevator. MJ’s sock. Marty about loses it. He starts cursing. Madi finally calms him down.

“Do you have any idea who would want to harm your sister?” Detective Smith asked.

“I do, but can we talk in private?” Marty asked.

The Detective, Marty and Madi went to his bedroom. Marty told the Detective what MJ told him last night. And about the test they felt was falsified due to Jared not using drugs.

“Well, do you have any info on this Greg person?” Detective Smith asked.

“Only that he works at Labco, goes to our university, and his sister is in our living room.” Marty explained.

“I’ll get her last name so I can get his without her knowing I'm looking into him. Just in case they are working together. I'll be in touch. Also, I need the number for this Jared guy.” Smith replied.

"That's good, but I don't think they are. Cindy told us that her and her brother lived with separate parents and she hadn't seen him in 10 years." Madi explained.

"I'll be discreet." Smith replied.

“Sure.” Marty agreed.

The Detective got the info he needed and left. Just after he walked out the door, Jared walked in. 

“Well, you finally decided to grace us with your presence?” Marty huffed.

“I needed some time.” Jared explained.

“Yeah, well you're about to get more.” Marty retorted.

“What do you mean? And where’s MJ?” Jared asked.

“Oh, now you're asking about my sister? How rich!” Marty sneered.

“Babe.” Madi calmed.

“I can't look at him right now. You deal with him!” Marty replied.

Marty went to his room and slammed the door.

\---JARED'S POV---

“Will someone please tell me what's going on and where the hell is MJ?” He pleaded.

“She's missing.” Madi replied.

“Explain.” He begged.

“My heart just stopped, I wanted to talk to her sooner but I was so hurt thinking she doubted me and felt so helpless to my situation.” He thought.

“Sam and Cindy slept over last night and stayed in MJ’s bed. MJ slept on the couch. We woke up this morning to find her gone, the door unlocked, and one of her socks at the elevator and one at the outside door. Her purse, keys, and cell are all here. We think someone took her.” Madi sobbed.

Jared sits down as his legs can no longer support him. “This is all my fault. If I had been here, she would be here in bed with me.”

“There's more.” Madi whispered.

“What?” Jared asked.

“Come in here. We need to talk. Privately.” Marty replied from his doorway.

They all went into Marty's room and closed the door. Sam and Cindy went to get dressed.