Adrian's POV.Her gaze turned turned towards me, the shock on her face was obvious as she stood rooted on the spot. "You." She muttered."You two know each other?" The detective broke the silence. "We don't, and it's not important," she spat, dragging her gaze towards the detective. "What are they here for?""A case of abduction, take them with you," he replied. There was a way he stared at her that was so odd. Suddenly, her words at the bar struck me. "He is supposed to promote me with the others right? I have done more work than those that he promoted, is it because I have refused to give in to his advances?"So this is her boss that she was talking about? Why do I suddenly feel the urge to smack him in the face so hard that he might go blind? Such irritating fellow. Wait? Why am I concerned about her? I feel some type of urge to protect her, despite the hard shield she was putting on as an officer, I could tell that she is really soft inside. I quickly pushed the thoughts of
Liam's POV.I had picked Aria from school and knowingly took her to my family house. "I'll pick you up by evening baby, mommy is going somewhere so you need to stay with grandma," I said to her, stroking her cheeks gently. She nodded with a smile, wrapping her tiny hands around me in a hug before pulling away, and strode towards her room.I made my way out of the house with only one direction in my mind To get Nichole.Just as I was about to climb into my car, I heard my name from behind.It was my mom."Yes, mother?" I turned back to face her."Where are you headed looking so furious?" She asked.I exhaled a deep breath, skeptical about telling her what I had in mind because definitely, she would advise against it."You have Nichole in mind, don't you? That's where you are headed," she said before I could even utter a word."Mom, I know it's out of place to accuse Nichole of Emily's disappearance but you know how Nichole has been towards her, she might know something," "You have
Emily's POV.I wiggled hysterically on the wooden chair that I was tied on but my efforts seemed fruitless as the locks on both my hands and legs remained intact.I had woken up yet again, for the past couple of hours, or even days.I have lost count of the many nights that had passed by yet there has been no sign of any living being come around.I had screamed till I lost my voice and the strength to move my lips even, yet no one came to my rescue. I was beginning to realize that my location was far away from the city or where anyone could find me.My breath was slowly beginning to slip from my body as the darkness of the rusty room haunted my head, I felt numb by each passing minute.I had woken up to find myself in this dark rusty room without any clue of where I was, my hands and legs tied to the chair. Whoever was behind it didn't bother to tie my mouth because no one could hear me no matter how hard I screamed.The skin of my hands and ankles where the rope was fastened on ache
Emily's POV.A loud hysterical laughter suddenly echoed all over the room.The voice doesn't belong to a man but a woman.I was beginning to realize that there were more than one person in the room with me. I tried to strain my eyes to at least, get a little glance at their faces since a considerable amount of light had filtered into the room, but being in the darkness for the past few days seemed to have punctured my eye lens making it seem as though I was staring into space despite how I hard I tried.But then, why does the voice sound so familiar? I mean, the darkness hasn't affected my ears too right?I quickly squeezed my eyes shut, taking in a deep breath, and remained still for a few seconds before snapping my eyes back open.That seemed to work as I started to make out a few things in the room, I got to realize that it wasn't a room but rather a warehouse, it was extremely large and empty, except for the few trashes littered around.Suddenly, a tall figure slowly squatted bef
Adrian's POV."Uncle Liam!" Ryan and Nadia screamed as they rushed towards Liam.I had informed him about their release, he asked for my permission to come and see them and well, they are his kids right?One thing is sure, my love for them hasn't reduced an inch even after finding out that they belong to Liam, I have loved them unconditionally right from the moment I found out Emily was pregnant with them, I can't stop now. Although I don't think Emily has told Liam about them yet and it is not in my power to break it to him. Rather when she returns to us, because I do believe that we will get her back soon, then she can tell him about the kids whichever way she deemed fit. I just really can't wait to have her back, despite our fall out, she still remains precious to me. I tried to loathe her, but well, my heart already made it's choice and I can't battle it. Shortly after Liam and the kids had played around, they moved back to their room with Aria, leaving him and I alone in the
Adrian's POV.I watched him stagger backwards then stood his ground and faced me. "I'm trying to have a decent discussion Man," he mumbled, holding onto his cheeks."Oh now you want to have a decent discussion yeah? What happened to the times you allowed me make a fool of me huh? I organized a double date, just to have you both fuck in the vip room while I waited for you with a smile on my face!" I yelled, I was trying so hard to be strong and hold my tears from falling but my emotions was beginning to fail me.It was as though the more I spoke about it, the more the gravity of their betrayal hits so deep and painfully heartbreaking. They really got me. No one deserved what they did to me. "We wanted to tell you, we just weren't sure how you would take it," he muttered. "You know what? Yes, I honestly wouldn't have taken it lightly even if you told me earlier, you know why? Because I love Emily, I fucking love her!" I yelled at his face, though I was mindful of my voice so as not
Liam's POV.Just as we were about to climb into our separate cars, ready to head towards the station, my phone beeped with a message tone and I quickly pulled it from my pant pocket. I suddenly halted abruptly on my track as my eyes glanced through the message on my screen. "She is starving herself, she won't take any of the meals we serve her," It was a message from the officer that I had placed in charge of her. "Uhm.. I'll meet you guys at the station, I have to go somewhere immediately," I turned towards officer Lydia, making sure to avoid Adrian's gaze. "You can as well not return, your presence is not worth shit," he spat. I simply ignored him, nodding slightly at Lydia before climbing into my car and drove away. I totally understand his hatred towards me, anyone in his shoes will do exactly the same after what I did to him. I just really hope that he will eventually come in terms with everything and forgive me. It's definitely going to be a long time before he come aroun
Liam's POV.I ignored her and proceeded to walk out of the cell room.I was trying so hard to control my anger, she dared say Aria isn't mine?A child we produced together?Even though I rejected her initially, right now, I have come to love her beyond words, she was the only hope that kept me alive when things seemed to be going downhill just like it was right now. She is mine and she will remain with me until Nichole decides to speak the truth, even if it means telling Aria the truth about her mother."Get her some food and water, and make sure she takes it even if it means shoving it down her throat, I need her alive," I said to the nearby officers and stormed off.***I stood at a nearby distance, watching Adrian and Lydia bicker childishly, while a uniformed young man worked tirelessly on the computer in front of them.They will never stop bickering at each other, despite how critical the situation was. I wonder where they met or which situation made them this way, but it is pr
Aria's POV."Morning mom, morning dad," I greeted rubbing my eyes as I sleep walked into the living room where the whole family was all gathered."Aria, you are lucky it's weekend, what time do you think it is right now? And you are practically still sleeping, what where you doing all night?" Mom scolded."But it's weekend mom, so no big deal," I pouted."Good morning big bro," I greeted staring at him with a mischievous smile."Aria, how was your night?" He asked."Quite eventful," I replied and winked."Eventful? I never knew sleeping has become eventful, Aria, you are a handful," Dad laughed.Oh if only you know how eventful it really was dad."Mom, breakfast please? I pouted."So I'm thinking, since it's weekend, how about we all go out and eat, maybe like a lunch date?" Mom suggested staring at Dad with the PLEASE-SAY-YES look. "Or maybe like a triple lunch date, Aria you bring Jeremy, Ryan you bring Eleanor, and I will bring my husband." "Sounds perfect, mom you are such a gen
Aria's POV."You know you don't have to take me in right?" I said as Jeremy escorted me to my house."I insist, I took you away for very long so I should be the very responsible son in-law and not only take you in but hand you over to the full family in one piece," he insisted."I hear you Mr responsible, you should also carry me into my room and sing me lullaby till I fall asleep," I teased."Would be an absolute pleasure if your dad approves of it," he retorted."He would, I think he trusts you, but Ryan will brutally devour you, he's still getting used to you being my boyfriend again,""Well atleast I'm glad he doesn't glare daggers at me anymore, it's a good progress," he said and I chuckled.We walked into the house to see everywhere quiet."Why is everywhere so quiet?" I muttered."Maybe they have all gone to bed," Jeremy replied."What? No, it's barely even seven, and they wouldn't go to bed without making sure I'm home safe, where the hell is my family!" I was beginning to pan
Aria's POV."Ryan, it's been a week, where the hell is Eleanor?" Mom asked as she packed my lunchbox while we stood waiting."She's okay mom," Ryan replied."I haven't seen her in this house for the past few days, and when I called her yesterday she sounded a little off, are you guys fighting?" She asked."What? No, we aren't," Ryan grumbled"Are you sure? Because she...""Jesus, Mom please, enough with the questions okay? Eleanor and I are cool," Ryan cut in angrily. "You know what? Aria meet me outside when you are done," he spat and walked out of the kitchen."Aria, do you have any clue if something is going on between them?" Mom turned towards me. You don't wanna know Mom."You heard from the horses mouth already mom, the boyfriend said they are cool, just let it go please," I shrugged."I'm just scared, we all know how Ryan is, he can decide he's done with her and toss her away just like the others, I don't want him to be in that position with Eleanor, she's too innocent to take
Aria's POV."Girl, you are glowing," Christie cooed as we walked out of the first class for the morning. "I don't know what you are talking about, I'm just the usual me," I shrugged.Ofcourse I knew she was right but decided to act oblivious to it. Ever since Ryan and I got back in good terms, there has been no second that smile has left my face."No, you are not, we are all seeing it, you are unusually happy and bubbly today, what's happening in your life that you are not sharing with us?" Josh retorted and I busted into laughter."Trust me guys, there's nothing happening okay? If there is, you would be the first to know," I lied.Oh that is such a lie, a lot is happening and I love it!"Or have you suddenly developed feelings for Jeremy? Oh my God, tell me it is true," Christie squealed."God, Christie relax please, speaking of Jeremy, where is he even?" I asked."I guess you are the only who doesn't know about the match coming up between our school's basket ball team and Elite hig
Aria's POV.I slowly opened my eyes to the soft morning sun that found its way into my room through the window. I had a huge smile on my face but it suddenly disappeared as I realized that I was the only one on the bed, Ryan wasn't beside me anymore.Spranging up with heavy force and anger, a piece of paper fell off from under the pillow beside me and I quickly picked it up.A wide smile broke out on my face as I read through the content."Hey beauty, how was your night? Hope you enjoyed your sleep? For me it's the best I've ever had, sorry I had to leave before you woke up, Eleanor is an early bird, if I didn't get back to her earlier before she woke up, she would notice I didn't sleep in the room, I trust you to handle Jeremy about the party too, get ready for school quickly and come down, I can't wait to see the pretty face of my lover, and FYI, don't put on your panties." I blushed hard as I read the last part."What do I do with you naughty Ryan?" I muttered to myself."Just lov
Aria's POV.I watched as he gulped down imaginary air down his throat, his widened eyes scanning every single area of my body. "How do I look?" I asked smiling down sweetly at him. "Uhmm... you look..ugh...you look perfect, absolutely stunning, seriously," he stuttered, his lips quivering."Awwn, thank you," I squealed happily, jumping around in excitement.It was all an act to execute my plan B which will be set in 3.2.1...I suddenly faked missing my step and fell on top of him on the bed.Our faces inches apart and our eyes staring deep into each others.I could tell that his self control was failing him, as his hands slowly crept up to my butt cheeks and grabbed them roughly.Our faces tugged closer till our lips came in contact, that was it, we lost all sense of morality as our lips battled against each other, suckling and nibbling passionately.Ryan suddenly pulled away, gently pushing me away and stood up from the bed."I should go back to my room now, I'm sorry but I won't b
Aria's POV. I laid on my bed with my heart beating against my chest. I was confident while talking to Ryan, few minutes earlier because I didn't want him to spot my fear, if my plan will pull through then I needed to seal every trace of fear and nervousness in me.Twenty minutes had rolled by and no sign of Ryan, my eyelids were becoming heavy not because I was feeling sleepy, but because tears had no more room in my eyes as it slowly started rolling down my cheeks.He made his choice already, he chose Eleanor over me, despite the efforts I poured out in struggling to win him back, it all went down the drain, at the end of the day, I lost him, now I have no choice but to move on also, I have Jeremy anyway, this is my clue to finally give up.Suddenly, my door slowly cracked open and Ryan walked in."Ryan, you came!" I exclaimed, cleaning off my tears."Hey, what's wrong?" He asked noticing my tears."Nothing serious, these are tears of joy, I was just reminiscing a good memory," I li
Aria's POV. "I'm really happy for you Aria, you and Ryan finally get to stay away from each other, I'm so glad," Christie continued going on and on about it as we sat in the cafeteria."I know right? each of them now has their seperate partners, case settled, now I can finally stop getting worried about my best friend involving in such an act," Josh added.If only you know Josh."Arya make sure you are with Jeremy at all times, I know you said it didn't work the last time but now that Ryan has someone too, you both should occupy yourselve's with your respective partners and viola, everything will be okay and everyone will be happy," Christie adviced."Easier said than done," I mumbled under my breath."Aria, did you just said that? Wait, are you and Ryan still having something going on?" Christie blurted out.Geez! Did i say that out loud? "My goodness, Christie how could you even say a thing like that? Have you forgotten that Ryan and I aren't in good talking terms since I rejected
Aria's POV."Welcome J," I coed happily, hugging him tightly, and opened the door wide for him to step in."Babe, I'm nervous, what if your dad doesn't like me? What if I don't end up impressing him tonight? you know they already have have a bad impression of me from the last time," Jeremy suddenly blurted as we approached the dinning."Stop getting ideas Jeremy, no one is holding what happened against you anymore, they all now understand that it was a mistake okay? So don't panic? Just do you alright? Who wouldn't like you anyway? Have you met yourself, young man?" I sang the last part in a hoarse manly voice and we both bursted into laughter. "Thank you so much Aria, I really needed that," he smiled."Sure thing," I replied placing a quick kiss on his lips and then held his hand."C'mon, lets go," I dragged him towards the dinning.***We all sat around the dinning table munching our food in silence after exchanging pleasantries.Dad suddenly cleared his throat and looked up."Youn