Chapter 18 "Congratulations!"

"When was the last time you saw him?" The police officer asked Kari, after asking everyone else in the house, and causing her mother to cry.

"Um, earlier today. It was my birthday party, we had pizza and cake, and he was laughing and was happy..." Kari started to cry, she loved her brother and didn't want to see him hurt.

"So, he wouldn't have just run away?" the police woman said.

"No, he wouldn't have just RUN AWAY!!" Kari yelled. "God, are you STUPID!"

"Ma'am, that comment could get you thrown in jail." The police officer argued.

"I-I'm sorry, ma'am..." Kari was worried about Kam, he must be scared. "He's only 14, he's missing, and you aren't being that helpful!"

"We're doing everything we can!" The police woman, Krystal Spencers, argued with her.

"No, you aren't!" Kari yelled at her.

"Alright, I think I'm done here." Krystal got in her car and drove off.

Kari sat down on the ground and cried. "I'll rescue you, Kam..."

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Jenna drove her and her friend's parents to their house that Jenna bought for them.

"Well, guys..." Jenna said outside the house. "This is where you will stay."

"Oh, Jenna..." Jenna's mom, Lisa, said. "It's so fancy and expensive... We can't stay here."

"No, mom, it'll be fine." Jenna said. "Just go and unpack, I'll check on you tomorrow."

Kari's mom, Lila, came up to Jenna before she left.

"Hey, Mrs. Summer." Jenna said, trying her best to sound happy. "How are you?"

"Stop with the chit-chat, Jenna." Lila said. "I want you to make sure my baby boy comes back safe..." Lila started to cry.

"Of course I will, Mrs. Summer." Jenna got in her car and drove off.

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Kari walked up to her room that night, sat in her bed, and cried for hours.

And suddenly, her phone rang.

"H-Hello?" Kari answered.

"Congratulations! Your nice friend Hollie won a trip to Bridgeport City, but decided to pass it along to you! Congratulations! Will you accept the invitation? You can take as many friends as you would like!"

Kari was shocked. "Y-Yes..."