Chapter Fifty-Two: Lost Boys-1

Chapter Fifty-Two: Lost Boys “Imagine if that happened here,” Thomas whispered, both our eyes glued to the screen in front of us. I watched as we watched the dome of the United States Capitol exploded into pieces. “They would be mayhem everywhere.” I whispered back, shoving some more popcorn into my mouth. Today was the day mom and dad came back from England, so Thomas and I are taking the last few hours we have of peace to watch White House Down. Thomas suggested it, the only reason being he wanted to see all the explosions that the movie contained. I on the other hand, agreed only because it had Channing Tatum and no girl could say no to that. We were in the screening room, designated for movies or to let Thomas play his video games. The only sounds that were heard was coming from our mouths as we chewed and from the television as sounds of the ambulances and fire trucks filled the room. There was a knock on the door, causing Thomas to let out a groan. If there was anything Thomas hated more than vegetables was being interrupted when he was watching a movie. I stopped the movie as Ricky came in. “Hey guys.” He said, coming over to us. Thomas glared at Ricky. “Can we help you with something or did you just interrupt us for no reason at all?” Thomas questioned. Ricky narrowed his dark eyes at Thomas, “Watch it bud. You aren’t even allowed to be watching television in the first place.” Thomas turned his head back to the screen, muttering to himself as he slouched down in his seat. I ignored my brother’s rudeness, giving my full attention to Ricky. “So, is there a reason you interrupted us?” Ricky scratched the back of his head as he looked at me awkwardly. “There’s something or well someone that I think is here for you.” “O-okay?” I wasn’t quite sure where this conversation was going. “Just come with me.” He said, waving his hand to follow him as he walked out of the screening room without any other words. I got up from my seat to catch up with Ricky, but before I left I turned back to Thomas remembering something. “Don’t you dare continue the movie without me.” I warned, I hated when he did that because then he would refuse to go back to the parts that I had missed. Thomas just let out another groan as he waved his hand at me, not making any more comments. I heard him muttering to himself but he didn’t say anything more. I ignored him, leaving the screening room and walking down the hall in search of Ricky. I walked past the front door when I heard some voices coming from the kitchen. Once I entered the kitchen my eyes automatically went to Melinda. She was talking to a little boy, but his back was faced towards me so I couldn’t get a look at his face. “Where are your parents?” The boy didn’t respond, he just shook his head. “What’s going on?” I questioned, walking over towards Melinda. “The guards found this boy outside the gates wandering. They asked him where his parents were but he didn’t say anything.” “Did you guys call the police?” “We were going to, but then the boy gave us this letter.” She said, handing me a letter. I grasped the letter in my shaking hands as I noticed my name written on top of the envelope in messy handwriting. I opened up the letter, curious to what was inside of it. Alice, I just needed sometime alone. I know you won’t understand- no one will. Please just take good care of him, it’s only for an hour or so. I know I don’t deserve this after what I did to you. But, please do it for me. I am sorry. Gavin I read the letter twice kind of shocked what he had done. I looked up to the boy who was seated on the chair, facing Melinda. I couldn’t see his face, but I knew right then and there it was Garrett. “Garrett?” He had turned around, looking at me with a blank face. “Hi Ali!” He said, giving me a small smile. “How long were you out there?” I asked him, taking a seat next to him. “I don’t know but Gavy said to give you the note when I saw you.” I nodded my head, looking down at the letter in my hands. “Hey Melinda, can you grab him something to eat?” She nodded, quickly dispersing from the scene. “How long was he out there?” I asked, Ricky who was staring at Garrett with confused eyes. “The boys say that they noticed him an hour ago. They said they saw him wandering with tourists but there was no adult with him so that was when they approached him.” I nodded my head, not comprehending why Gavin would dump Garrett like that at my door. Well not literally, my gates. Was Gavin stupid? Garrett could have seriously been injured or kidnapped if it wasn’t for the guards. Garrett wasn’t a puppy or a stray cat, he couldn’t just leave him outside like that. Melinda came back with some cookies and milk, she set it in front of Garrett who immediately dove in. “Garrett, did Gavin tell you where he was going?” Garrett nodded his head, “he said he wanted to see mom.” I immediately stood up from my chair, turning to Ricky. “Once he is done with his plate of cookies, bring him to the car. We are going for a little ride.” Ricky nodded his head, not asking saying anything more. I was going to visit Gavin and I was going to sure give him a piece of my mind. * “Are you sure you want us to stay here?” Ricky asked, as he stepped out of the car. “We could come with you all, if you want?” I shook my head, grabbing Garrett’s hand. “No. This is something we have to do. Right Garrett?” I asked, looking down at the little boy. Garrett just nodded his head in return. One of his hands was entwined with mine and the other one was holding a bouquet of flowers. “We won’t take long.” I told Ricky and Melinda who nodded their heads. “Okay we will be here waiting, give us a call if you need anything.” Ricky said, going back to the front of the car. Melinda waved at us, blowing a kiss towards Garrett who did the same back. On the ride here it was pretty noticeable that Melinda had grew quite found of Garrett. We walked in silence towards where the boy’s mother was laid to rest. On the way here, I noticed Gavin’s car was parked in the parking lot. So I was not wrong to know that what Garrett had told me was correct. As we got closer, I pulled Garrett behind a large oak tree. There mother’s tombstone was a few steps away from it and I didn’t want Gavin to see us. We quietly watched Gavin talk to his mother. I know this was considered creepy, watching the guy you love talk to his mother. But, a girl’s gotta do what she gotta do. “I-I just don’t know what to do anymore, ma. She told me she loved me,” Gavin said, his voice cracking slightly and indication that he was crying. “No one has ever told me that before, only you and Garrett.” I felt a tug on my shirt as I looked down at Garrett. “Yeah?” “Who’s he talking to?” Garrett asked, looking at his brother with confused eyes. I gave him a small smile. “Your mom.”