In the beginning of spring break Bradley and I made a plan where he would stay at my place for the week with my father and I. Only issue was that when we arrived to the Gamma house, no one was home. Not even Bradley. I was super confused as to where the hell he was so I contacted him multiple times but I got no response. Where the hell did he go? I tried contacting Tank next and when he replied he simply said " I don't know baby, I left the house before Bradley did. Is he not there? Want me to give him a call sweetheart?"  To which I sighed and replied with "yes, please? And thank you Tank." As the call ended. I waited a few minutes and begun to blow up Brad's phone as I searched around the Gamma house and sent him numerous texts like " Where are you?" Or "princess I'm outside the Gamma house waiting on you" and blah blah blah..... no responses?...

I grew worried and my dad seemed to notice as he comforted me. I turned to my dad and said "you think his dad took him already?" To which my father shrugged " I'm not sure Maxy. But if he did there isn't much we can do about it...I'm sorry..." he said softly. I felt frustrated but I knew my father was right considering legally Bradley did still belong to his dad and either way his dad can do whatever he'd like.

Days had passed and my worry for Bradley did not go away. No matter how many times dad or Ms. Marpole would try to comfort me. I tried to distract myself by hanging out with PJ and Bobby. Of course Stacey would join all the time but she's super chill so I didn't mind. I just felt bad because every time we got together I always felt like a buzz kill in their plans since I was always so stuck in my own head about Bradley and they were focused on vibing and hanging out. It got to the point where I even zoned out completely as they were talking to me and Bobby had enough "dude, you've been zoned out this entire time. What's your deal man?" He asked which brought me back to reality "it's nothing man..." I replied "did Bradley break up with you or something?" PJ asked as I shook my head "no it's just that... I have no clue where the hell he is right now" I mentioned which confused them all " I thought he was going to stay by you during spring break? What changed?" Stacey asked me as I shrugged " I went to go pick him up at the Gamma house and he just never showed.. he wasn't even inside the house. I think his dad got to him before I could. So I've been trying to spam his phone to get at least one call or even a text message. But I didn't get anything and I'm still not getting anything"  I sighed as they looked a bit concerned "are you sure? We don't want you jumping into conclusions" Stacey mentioned. She didn't want my mental health to be deteriorated by this but I nodded " yes I firmly believe that's what happened. He wouldn't just up and ghost me like that" I sighed as they looked concerned.

We tried to get through this hang out  as casually as possible but I ended up leaving early. I could hear them whisper "poor max.." and all but I couldn't care less. I just really missed Bradley. I skated home by myself. Try to take a nap and sleep off the worry. That was until I felt a hand grab me and another hand covering my mouth and nose. I felt a cloth wrap around both as I tried to break free from the random hold. But I ended up passing out.

Next thing I knew, I woke up in a unfamiliar area. It was this spectacular dining room in this beautiful mansion? I looked around shocked and when I turned I gasped to see Bradley... he was sitting right next to me. "Babe?" I asked as he perked up and turned "oh god you're awake" he sighed in relief. I flinched seeing his appearance, he looked paler and he had bruises all over "what happened to you?" I asked him gently cupping his cheeks. He flinched and pulled my hands down quickly as we heard foot steps approaching "Max Goof... it's lovely to finally meet you" some man said. I froze as a shiver ran down my spine. I turned slightly to see Bradley Uppercrust the II. I offered a polite smiled as I spoke in a fearful tone "h-hello sir. It's nice to meet you as well" I replied as he smirked. "You must be hungry. Aren't you Max?" He asked me. I shook my head no "no I ate before I um.. got here" I mentioned "oh please" he chuckled as he turned shouting " CHEF! MAKE MAX A MEAL IMMEDIATELY!" He demanded.

I flinched scared at his loud voice. For a old man you really don't expect it at all. He turned back to me and smiled innocently "the meal should be coming shorty as he sat down in front of me. " so Max. How are you?"  He asked "honestly sir I'm a bit horrified right now" I answered with an awkward smile as he chuckled "oh there's nothing to be scared about. You're in good hands boy I promise" he smiled. It was such a fake smile to the point where I knew he was planning something. "So Max. What career plans do you have for the future?" He asked. I hesitated but I spoke "professional skating hopefully.. if not then maybe start a business selling skating equipment" I mentioned as his eyebrows raised "oh a businessman or an athlete I see. Very solid choices I'm impressed" he smiled "so.. how did you and Bradley meet?" He asked as a waiter came back with a plate filled with delicious food such as wagyu steak with caviar as a side and a glass of wine. He set everything down as I stared in awe. I've never seen a plate decorated so beautifully. I noticed the steak had no sauce on the side so I cocked a brow "we met at a cafe.. he asked me to join the Gamma's with him.... Um sir.... May I have sauce on the side or something?" I asked as he laughed loudly "sauce? Boy this is Wagyu beef. You aren't supposed to dip it in sauce. You'll ruin the flavor" he said as my eyes widened "Wagyu?..." I asked and pointed to the side "and is this.." as he nodded answering "caviar, I suppose you don't eat food like this everyday?" He asked chuckling to himself. I shook my head no as I hesitated. I took my knife and fork as I started to cut into the steak "wrong fork..." Bradley whispered to me as I perked up "oh um... I'm sorry which on do I use?" I asked. "The one on the end" his father replied as I replaced my fork with the correct one. I never understood that, a fork is literally a fork? Why do they have different uses??

Regardless I ate my meal, the wagyu steak was divine but I wasn't a fan of the caviar. But as I held the glass on wine up to my lips and took a sip..... it tasted so good. I've never had something so amazing in my life..... that was until I begun to struggle to breath. "What's the matter Goof? Cat got your tongue?" He asked as Bradley gasped standing up " Max?!" He exclaimed as I gripped my throat and felt myself growing dizzy. I slowly begun to black out as I leaned over and feel off my chair.  The last thing I heard was Bradley was shouting " MAX!!" Before officially passing out.

That motherfucker had just poisoned me...