My heart was racing. So fast that Justin could hear at least I thought. Dylan said we had just seven minutes. Seven minutes before the yacht exploded. "Go ahead hero, beat me to death," He told Justin with a weak smile on his face.Justin wanted to hit him again but what was the use? He thought. He angrily let go of him allowing his head to drop to the ground. "Where is it ?" Justin asked Dylan. I was already searching every nook and cranny of the yacht in search of the boom. "I Said where is it ?" "There is no point looking for it now ." "Just sit back and enjoy your last moment together.""Shut up and answer my question." "Justin, we do not have time for all this.""We need to get this thing out of here .""So many lives are at stake .""Dammit."I was pacing up and down the room, impatiently in search of the Bomb. Justin did the Same. Dylan wasn't helping matters. He just laid there, watching the drama unfold With a smile of satisfaction on his face. Our lives alone were
James took Jessica far away from where we were . Reluctantly he left us. He left. James drove Jessica to my house. He knew the kids were alone and it was dangerous. He knew all of that and made the right decision. The kids were the reasons I made all those decisions without telling anyone . My bad decision would have all gone to waste if anything happened to them. When James arrived home,it was easy for him to go in as he knew I always kept my spare key underneath the flower pot at my doorstep. Aiden and Amelia were fast asleep. It was already so late. James ushered Jessica in, he cautiously went in also making sure Noone was watching." Can I get you water ?" He asked Jessica who was Nervously shivering. At that moment, thinking at everything that had happened that evening, Jessica was choked with regret . She nodded. James went to the kitchen, got a glass of water and on his way back he peeped into the kids room and saw that they were still asleep. "Here" He hand
" Mummy, Mummy "Amelia and Aiden rushed over to me. "Where were you?" "You didn't wake me up With a kiss this morning. "Aiden and Amelia wrapped their hands around my waist as we walked in. "I'm sorry Mama" I knelt in front of them with a kiss on their cheeks. Jessica and James came up to us. The looks on their faces showed how gladden their hearts were, seeing us. Jessica ran up to Justin with a hug."I'm sorry ""I'm sorry Justin "He patted her head and kissed her forehead. Jessica and Justin only had each other. The only children their parents had. "It's fine.""I'm glad you are okay. " He told her. "Isa…."James longed to hug me. He was impatient standing and waiting for the right time to let out all his emotions on my shoulders. His eyes were stressed and weary one could easily tell that he had no sleep over the night. When I was done with the kids, I stood up and Almost immediately, he cradled his head on my shoulders. I Froze, leaving my hands dangling on the si
CHAPTER 32( Chapter 30)"I'm sorry, I don't want to hurt you. ""I do not want to hurt you in any way. ""But Justin, I won't be able to love you like you do me.""I'm sorry….""Hey….. you know I don't like to see tears in your eyes .""You didn't do anything wrong.""You can never do anything wrong in my sight. ""See how far we have gotten in a few months "James, unlike other men, was intentional and plain With me about his feelings. He never got anything from me. How he felt about the situation, how I made him feel, or any problems.was waa open to Me all the time and even today, he was. " We have gotten this far in just a few months, you were more than "another woman" to me. ""Isabelle…… "Any man would be lucky to have you.""I'm so glad I got the chance to spend time with you.""I love you and no one else can take that away ."Hearing James say those words to me even after I gave him nothing but hurt broke me."I'm sorry…. ""I'm sorry "My head dropped helplessly to the g
"I told you not to mess it up…. .""You chose to do otherwise.""It's going to cost you.""I warned you, Isabelle….."How would you like to see their tiny chopped-up bodies in a sack?""Or better, wouldn't you like to see them following in your footsteps?"Too bad the poor innocent children will have to pay for their mother and father's stupid costly mistake. Wonderful isn't it Isabelle? My mouth suddenly became too heavy to speak. Amelia and Aiden went to school. How did they end up with Dean? My greatest fear came through. Dean had my life; Aiden and Amelia hostage. For the second time in one week. I knew Dean too well. He was going to give it all up just like that. He wanted to make me pay for the costly mistake I made. "You were smart, beautiful, and Daring but now you are just weak and stupid. " A weak love bird ha "Your stupidity is going to cost you.""You might just be able to have them again but I doubt it .""You know where to find me."I was unable to utter a
All this while, I didn't know James and Justin trailed me. They drove in James's car. How quickly they resolved their issues. They were going to create another problem for me I thought. I was at the point of death yet the only thing that crossed my mind was Justin and James making the issue worse. Dean inflicted pain on me physically and emotionally but I cared less about myself. My decision still stood. If he wanted me as a slave in exchange for my Children's safety then I didn't care. Dean chuckled and lifted his gun away from my head. Justin and James were behind us.James was holding a pistol and pointing it directly at Dean. He always had one in his car. A few months ago, James and I were about to leave for a date when I found the gun laying harmless inside of his armrest. I asked him curiosity what he was doing with a gun and he told me it was a licensed gun and he had gotten one for security purposes. His reasons for having a gun were unclear to me but he explained
The tingling sound of the bullet rang through my ears. It felt like I was in a time loop. With Justin constantly calling my name. His voice was faint and his touch was cold. My blurry eyes, my cold feet, and my blood that ran cold in my veins. A fell to the ground With a teardrop from the side of my face. "Ja ... .James" I whispered softly as my tears dropped on his lips. Dean had fired a shot at Me, yes, but I wasn't hurt. James took my place. He made himself my shield. He always made himself my shield and even today, he did the same without thinking twice. James was bleeding profusely from his abdomen. Dean lay there with a smile of satisfaction on his face. He wanted to kill me but he couldn't, yet he was happy that someone was going to die at his hands and that was James. He was in a lot of pain and his time slowly passed. He too was losing a lot of blood. James slowly gasped for breath On the floor. He placed his hands carefully on the pierced area but nothing could
It's been 24 hours since James's death. Aiden and Amelia were fast asleep. They didn't bother to ask about James. Yes, they were little and naive but something about everything just added up and made them less inquisitive about the obvious. Justin decided to stay and grieve with me. The least he could do was pay his last respect by honoring the dead. They didn't get along well but Justin still was human with feelings. I was numb and dumb for hours. I barely spoke a word to anyone. All I did was sit by my bed, grieve, and Blame myself for James's death. I curled myself up with my head buried in between my legs by my bed. I was cold. My legs were shivering and my Palms were Freezing. The cool winter breeze that came in through the opened window ran down my spine and gave me goosebumps all over. I enjoyed the discomfort and the freezing weather. My pain and discomfort were nothing compared to what James had felt that afternoon. I was struggling to adapt to the weather when I
*** At Kelly Medicals***" So he really didn't leave any clue?", I wondered as I continued searching through some of Dad's files. " There's gotta be something, some document or record somewhere", I muttered while I kept on searching. " Dring! dring!", my phone rang as I was sorting out some files. " Urrghh! Who is it now?", I murmured as I picked up the phone from the desk. It was Jared. " I wonder what it is this time", I thought and then picked up." You imbecile! You took her, didn't you?", his voice blared out from the phone, making me pull it away from my ear." What are you talking about?", I asked." Don't play dumb with me asshole! 'cause I ain't buying it", he said." Look Jared, I don't have time for this okay? Unlike you, I've got work to do", I said." Oh that's rich! Really rich! coming from a crook like you", he yelled." Like I said, I'm busy", I responded and was about to hang up on him." Why can't you leave Janet out of this?", he asked, " you're taking this too far
*** Abandoned Skatepark with lots of Graffiti***" Dude, I don't think this is a good idea", Dave said." Man fuck that! Ain't no way I'm gonna let him go just like that", I said." Alright man, I ain't gonna argue no more. Let's just do this quickly before we get into any more trouble", he said as he picked up his baseball bat." That's the spirit!", I said and gave him a smack on the shoulder." So what's the plan anyway?", Dave asked." Well, I got some intel that he usually comes here in the mornings to do some "private business" ", I emphasized with my fingers." Private business?", Dave asked." Yeah, I think it's got something to do with crack or so", I said." Oh that's nasty! So he's a geeker?", he asked." Yeah prolly", I replied. Just then he walked into the park, strolling over to a bench nearby. " That's him right?", Dave asked." Yup, that's him alright", I replied, " now let's go teach his ass a lesson", I said as I picked up my metal rod. Then I and Dave walked over t
*** At the abandoned Amusement park***" No please! Don't kill me!"" Shut up!", I interjected as I knotted my belt around his neck quickly strangling him to death. " Hwweewww", I exhaled out of my mouth as I wiped off the sweat on my forehead with my forearm. " That's all of them", I said as I looked around at the bodies on the ground. I turned around and looked at my car, dented with marks of ricocheted bullets all around. " Geez, that'll need quite a lotta work", I said as I walked towards the door. " Krrrkuh", I heard a gun crackle behind me. " Put your hands where I can see 'em now!", a voice ordered from behind me. " Who are you guys anyway?", I asked the person behind me." That's none of your business. Now put your damn hands up where I can see 'em", he ordered. " Fine", I replied as I raised my hands up." Good, now turn around and get on your knees", he ordered. I turned around and looked him in the eye with a smirk on my face." Get on your knees now!", he ordered. As I
*** On the road at night ***" Wait, you're not at home?", I asked Madison on the phone as I drove." No, I'm staying with my brother in-law and my sister", she said." But I'm on my way to your....You know what? Nevermind. Can you text me the address of your brother in-law's house?", I asked." Alright, I'm sending you the address right now", she said." Okay, I'm on my way", I said as I tapped on my earbud to hang up. Then I turned the car around and began to head in the direction of the location, which popped up on my GPS monitor.______________________________________________*** At the Royal Resorts***" Okay, I've gotta admit, that last part was quite funny", I said with a chuckle." See?,I told you it was a great show ", Jeremy said with a satisfied look on his face." Well I wouldn't particular call it great, but I guess it's okay", I said with shrug." Oh yeah? I'd like to see your idea of quality television", he said as he passed me the remote." Oh I'll show you", I said
*** At Justin's House***" She's gonna be alright", the doctor said as he finished injecting her, " Though she'll probably be asleep for about an hour or two", he added." Thanks a lot doctor", Justin said, " but what about her memory? Is there anything we can do about it?", he asked." Apparently, it'll be best if we let the memories return on their own, unless we would be willing to risk shocking her into a stroke or a coma", said the doctor." Exactly when should we expect her memories to return?", Justin asked." Well, it depends on the circumstances around her. Just try to let her be around things and people that she knows really well. It'll help jog her memories", he said, " for now, let's just let her have some sleep", he added." Will do doctor. Thank you for coming", Justin said as he led the doctor out. Meanwhile, I rolled my wheelchair to her bedside." Izzy baby", I said as I rubbed my palm on her cheek, " you're so pretty even when you sleep", I said with a smile. " Aunt
" Let me out dammit!", I yelled as I banged the door, " I gotta go save Janet", I said now leaning my back against the door as I slowly slid down into a crouched sitting position. " Knock! knock!", someone knocked on the door. " Who is it?", I asked as I hurriedly got up on my feet, " please let me out of here", I pleaded." It's me Justin. I'm coming in", he said as I heard the door unlock. As soon as he opened the door, I tried to make a run for it. Expectedly, I got caught easily." Calm down Izzy, you don't know what you're doing", he said with his hands around my waist. " Unhand me, you perv!", I yelled as I tried to break free from his grip. He let go off me and I took a few steps backward. " Don't you dare lay a finger on me or I'm telling my husband", I said with my index finger pointed at him." Humph!", he sighed, " well I can't really blame you, can I?", he said with a smile as he stared into the distance. I could see the emotions in his eyes. " Anyway", he said as he snap
" You say she went out when?", the cop asked." I don't really know when, but it was in the morning", I said." What's her name?", he asked." Janet.... Janet Kelly", I answered." And you say she went out with a guy?", he asked." Yeah, her friend, though I think they're secretly dating", I said. He scribbled something down in a book." Any chance you know the name of the young man?", he asked." I can't really remember", I said." Humph", the cop sighed, " Are you sure you even know anything about her other than her name and the fact that she's your sister?", he asked." Frankly speaking, no. She's way too secretive about what goes on with her" , I replied." Alright, I'll draft a report and we'll begin our search in the morning okay?", he said as he arranged the paperwork on his desk." Tomorrow? what if she gets hurt tonight?", I asked." I'm sorry sir, but with the sparse info you've given me, there's nothing we can do till tomorrow morning", he said." Dammit!", I cussed as I ra
“ Urrghh", I groaned as my eyes opened slightly and I tried to sit up." She's awake sir! she's awake!", I heard some ladies shout, their voices diminishing as they ran out. " What's all the ruckus about?", I thought as I opened my eyes, blinking quite a couple of times to clear up my vision. " Where am I?", I muttered as I looked around, surprised at how beautiful yet familiar the place looked. Then suddenly I remembered what happened on the way to the grocery store. " Oh my god, Janet!", I exclaimed as I hurriedly got off the bed. " Those men must have taken her", I muttered as I walked towards the door. Just as I was about to reach out for the doorknob, the door suddenly swung open. " Oh my god, Isabelle!", he said as he pulled in into his arms. I was about to struggle but his hug felt so warm. " I missed you baby, so so much", he said in a jerky voice as though he was holding himself back from crying. He looked just like the man from my dreams. " I'm sorry, but who are you?",
** On the road***" Vrrooom!", my engine roared as I sped along the highway. " Dring! dring!!", my phone rattled the air with it's ringing. " Stop calling dammit!", I yelled in frustration as I drove as fast as I could. I tapped on my wireless earbud and picked the call." Calm down Maddie, you can't go alone", Justin said on the phone." Well we don't have time to wait for the cops. She won't be there by the time they get here", I said to him, " and I simply can't take that chance", I added." But it'll be better if..... beep!... beep!... beep!", he was saying before the call got cut off. " As if I'm gonna let this chance slip by", I muttered as I stepped on the gas. ______________________________________________*** At the Police Station***" Dammit! The signal's jammed", I said. " We ready sir", the Chief of Police said." Alright let's move out now, we've gotta catch up", I said. " Alright men, let's move out", the Chief ordered. I got into my car and drove out while the rest