Nineteen

"I doubt that. I don't think someone has taken her. Rather, I think she's taking shelter with someone she loves".

"Loves? Who could a fourteen year old possibly love at that young age?".

"You would be surprised. I lost my virginity at 15. It's no big deal".

"That's a year's difference. She's too young to have a lover".

"Don't be so sure about it Sia. Wonders shall never end".

"Since you're so sure about yourself, use the guest list and find out who this imaginary lover is".

I frown. He's mocking me.

"Just watch and see", I say, looking through the guest list. Most of the people Ruarc had invited to his party were old people. I don't think she would be into old men. A smile breaks out on my face, when I come across a name.

"Sia, I think I have found the imaginary lover"

"Really? Who is it?".

"Eloive Lancaster. Sixteen years old".

Sia pushed me away as if I had burned him. I don't really like being pushed around but Sia has been doing that a lot lately. I don't fall over this time, ju