Finding Caroline

Caroline pov:

I could feel beads of sweat trickling down my forehead as I clutched my baby tightly in my arms. My heart was racing with fear, afraid that Nathaniel would somehow find out. He was standing right next to me, deep in conversation with Grayson, completely unaware of the secrets I was hiding.

"I need to use the washroom," I said slowly to Nathan. 

"Should I come with you or will you be okay alone?" he asked sweetly.

"No, it's okay. You can talk to Grayson. I'll come back quickly," I smiled sadly at him.

I leaned down and kissed his forehead, savoring the softness of his skin against my lips. 

As I looked into his eyes, I felt a sense of sorrow and uncertainty. Would this be the last time we would ever be together? It was hard to admit, but I still loved him, even though he had done some things. I knew I had to let him go, though, for the sake of my baby. 

"Are you okay?" he asked with concern in his eyes.

"Yeah, I'm fine," I said.

"Okay, I'll take care of the baby. You go," he said, reaching his hands for the baby.

"No! I mean, I have to change her diaper. It's dirty," I said to him, chuckling.

"Okay, come back quickly," he said and continued to talk to Grayson.

With a heavy heart, I turned away, tears streaming down my face, and walked out of his life.

My heart skipped a beat when I heard my phone beep in my pocket. As I fished out my mobile, I saw a message from an unknown number.

"Black car, parked at the side."

I made my way to the parking area. But before I could reach there, the skies opened up and rain started pouring down in sheets. I quickly covered my baby with my hands and ran as fast as I could towards the black car. With each step, I couldn't help but glance back nervously to make sure no one was following me. When I finally reached the car, I wasted no time in opening the door and getting inside.

I froze as a deep voice boomed, "Throw your phone and all your belongings outside!" Without hesitation, I did as he said.

"Change into these clothes. You don't want to catch a cold in those wet ones," he said, tossing me a bundle of dry clothes.

As I quickly changed clothes, he looked away, then started the car and sped us out of the city.

I am aware that this city is where the father of my baby lives. It's difficult to take a child away from their father, but I am convinced that it's for our child's own good.

As I hold my baby close, tears roll down my cheeks as I whisper, "Mommy is doing this for you, my love. It's okay if papa is not around. Mommy will take care of you." 

I am trying to convince myself that everything will be fine, but the pain in my heart is too much to bear.

The rain outside is pouring heavily, and the clouds look like they are crying with me. It feels like the universe is mourning my decision to leave Nathan behind. But I know that sometimes, the things that taste sweet can harm us in the long run.

"I am so sorry, Nathan. I love you so much, but I can't be selfish. I cannot stay with you," I whisper softly, trying not to wake the sleeping baby in my arms.

We reached the airport in just 10 minutes and the car slowed down. As I was about to get out, he called me.

"Here is the fake passport I promised you, along with the details of the bank account where I have deposited the money." He handed them to me.

"Take the ticket to a place you've always wanted to go and don't even tell me where," he said. "And please, be careful. You're on your own from now on. Take care."

"Thank you." I thanked him, feeling grateful for his help.

He smiled at me and said, "It's okay. I own this for you." 

As I got out of the car, he started it up and drove away. 

I walked into the airport, bought a ticket to China, and now I'm on my way to a new life with my little one. It's scary, but I know I'll be able to handle it. 

My heart was pounding as I waited to board the plane, but I'm determined to make this journey work for us.

It's baffling to think that just a year ago, I never would have imagined being in this situation. I'm only 18, and now I'm a single mom embarking on a new adventure. 

Life can be unpredictable, but I'm ready to take on whatever comes our way.

I know it won't be easy, but I'm willing to fight for the baby. I'm determined to thrive in this new world, no matter what challenges I face.

It's better to be alone than stuck with someone who doesn't treat me the way I deserve. I refuse to be anyone's object or possession. I'm strong, and I'm ready for whatever life throws my way.

Nathaniel pov:

My heart was racing as each minute ticked by. It had been a nerve-wracking 10 minutes since Caroline went to the washroom and hadn't returned yet.

"Do you mind checking on Caroline? I'm getting a bit concerned." I asked Natasha, my voice tinged with worry.

Natasha could sense the urgency in my tone and quickly made her way to the washroom.

"Hey, buddy. What happened?" Grayson approached me with concern etched on his face.

"Oh, nothing. I am just overthinking." I replied with a forced laugh. 

Despite my efforts to brush it off, Grayson could tell that something was bothering me.

Before he could say anything, Natasha came running towards us, her face flushed with panic. 

"Nathan, Caroline's gone missing! I found her phone and belongings in the parking lot," she blurted out, her voice trembling with worry.

My rage boiled over as I screamed out in anger. I couldn't believe Caroline had betrayed me after all the care and attention I had given her. I will fucking kill you, Caroline!

"Nathan, please, calm down," Natasha pleaded with me, but my emotions had taken hold and I pushed her neck. 

My grip tightened around her neck as she struggled to break free, tears streaming down her face as she gasped for air.

"Please, let me go..." She gasped for air, struggling to free herself from my grasp.

"You're the one who put that idea in her head, aren't you? You and that Adam, always trying to ruin everything. You wanted to tear us apart." I said, my voice dripping with anger.

She attempted to speak, but I cut her off, not willing to hear any of her excuses. 

"No, no..." 

Grayson appeared out of nowhere and tried to pull her away. 

"Leave her!! Leave her Nathaniel. You will kill her. We have to find Caroline and your baby. She took your fucking baby. Didn't I tell you not to trust that fucking whore?" Grayson shouted at me, his voice filled with anger.

"Don't you dare talk about her like that!" I roared, my fist connecting with Grayson's face in a furious punch.

"I can't believe it! She doesn't know anything. She still loves me, but these manipulative people have turned her against me. Don't worry, I won't give up on her. I need her in my life like oxygen. She's my queen, my everything," I shouted, slamming my fist against the wall. I felt my hand bleed, but I didn't care. 

Natasha interrupted my thoughts with a stern voice. "This is why she left, Nathaniel. Your obsession is driving her away. You're acting crazy and don't care about anyone else's feelings, including hers. This is not the Nathaniel we know who cared about his friends and protected Caroline. You're not the same person anymore." As she walked away.

"Let's go and bring the baby," Grayson said. 

But I was not interested in the baby anymore. The thought of Caroline consumed my mind. I wanted her, no matter what it took to get her. 

"I don't care about the baby anymore," I told Grayson. "I just want her. Only her. Even if it has to kill that baby, I will! I want Caroline, Grayson. Bring her to me."

As soon as the words left my mouth, Grayson took a step back, clearly taken aback by my words. He looked at me with a mixture of shock and disgust, as if I was a monster. 

"Maybe Natasha was right. You need to calm down, Nathan," he said, trying to reason with me. 

But I was beyond reason. My desire for Caroline consumed me, and nothing else mattered.

Grayson hesitated at first, but eventually came with me as I ran through the rain towards my bike. The rain soaked my clothes, but I didn't care about that now. All that mattered was finding Caroline and making things right between us.

As I rode through the storm, my mind was racing with thoughts of Caroline. I loved her more than anything, but I had been too soft with her. It was time to show her the real me, to let her see the passion and intensity that burned within me. 

"I'm coming for you, Care," I thought as I revved the engine. "And when I find you, you'll see the real Nathaniel. I won't hold back anymore. You don't deserve me, but I'm still a good person, and I still love you. You're mine, care. Only mine!"