Ella Arnold's POVI opened my eyes slowly and felt a slight headache. “Mom?” I Said and rubbed my forehead. Everywhere was blurry so I had to squint my eyes and open them slowly.One thing wasn't right. Mommy didn't answer and this place doesn't smell like home or school. I sat up and noticed I was sleeping on a tiny bed that had no bunk. I looked around and checked if I'd see Mila or Lila around but nay, I can't even smell them.Looking around, I found some old books covered in dirty cobwebs at the top of the wall. The room is not big, it's tall. Too much space at the top.I also found an old radio, a type I had never seen before. The room is a mess like it hasn't been used for decades. Beside me was a food tray of bread and water. What was I supposed to do with that?“Mom?” I called out again but then I realized how stupid I was at the moment. I read my mother's journals at home and there was something like this in it. Kidnapping. That's the word.I started hearing footsteps walk c
Bryan's POV I stood up immediately. I saw Ella on the TV and ran to the school where she was last seen. Too bad I saw the news late because I was busy settling and analyzing the daily report. Danielle's eyes were red and she looked pale when I found her there. The place was full of cops but I knew what I had to do. She explained what she saw on the CCTV to me and I promised her I'll get Ella back for her. It's something I must do. Of all her kids, Ella was just…different. Unlike Danielle, there was no tracking on Ella which made it hard to find her. “You need to go back home. I'll take you down to my place and we will analyze how we're going to find her. You just need to calm down and trust me.” She bought it and followed me into the car. I took her down to my house and made her hot coffee. She was still looking pale. Of course, why wouldn't she look lifeless when a part of her life is lost and she can't point to where she is at the moment? Knowing Ella isn't around hurt me a lo
Danielle's POV The whole world slowed down and I found myself setting hours in seconds. I watched the car deplete and scatter into pieces. I wanted the car to roll over and hit the truck slowly. I rushed out of the car and ran to the scene. Bryan tried to stop me but I pushed him away. The car was emitting smoke and sooner or later, it might explode. I looked for tears and I couldn't find it. Bryan reached me and opened the door of the upside-down car. The man driving the car was dead. The car was now painted red, blood that I did not want to belt was my daughter's. Bryan pulled her out and there she was, lying lifeless. Everywhere was silent, all I felt at the moment was pain. Bryan spoke words that I could no longer understand. He carried her into his car. It's the first time Bryan would shed a tear in my presence. All of that didn't matter. I ran free and got into the car. He sat in the driver's seat
Bryan's POV I watched in terror as life almost left Danielle where she stood. She looked at the doctor like she had just seen a ghost. I could tell what was going on in her mind and I hoped the doctor wasn't going to say it. She had a bad expression on her face and she just stood still for a minute before coming closer to us. “I don't think I would have to talk to you in private anymore,” she said. Danielle sat down on the chair with a pale face. She didn't say a word, she just sat there, looking blankly. “What's wrong?” I asked. “The girl, she needs blood.” “Well, then give it to her. why would you start operating without giving her blood?” I questioned. I ran my fingers through my hair and glanced at Danielle. I doubt she was hearing what we were talking about. I can't imagine a thousand thoughts going through her mind. I was dazzled in my thoughts for a second. “We are out of her blood group. Going out to get
Isabelle's POVI paced around the hall and dialed Bryan's phone for the hundredth time if I was counting. Where the hell did he take his ass to?“Erm…when did you say he's coming? We want to know when the party is starting so…yunno…” James is such an annoying human being.Shit, where the fuck is Bryan. Everyone is here. I have Alex, Bruno, Eric…all my mates from school are here and now, I can't find Bryan.It's a few minutes to midnight and everyone stood there, drinking and eating. Some were kissing and stripping themselves in the darker corners of the hall.“Isabelle?”I turned and came in contact with Davis. Long lost boyfriend. I cleared my throat and adjusted my gown. “It's been a while, I guess.”“It's been six years, four months, and two days.” he checked his wristwatch and continued, “...and about right hours.
Danielle's POVI rolled on the soft surface where I lay. Slowly, I opened my eyes and found myself in this weird luxurious room. I rubbed my eyes and found Ella right beside me.I sighed in relief. At least, now I'm sure nothing is wrong with her. I kissed her forehead and went to the window. I took a deep breath as the sun kissed my skin.Never again do I want to encounter a day like yesterday. Are we still in the hospital? It seemed like it. All the medical stuff was still on Ella's body.Looking at the state she is in makes me regret getting closer to Bryan. Being close to him is very dangerous and I didn't think it could affect my kids.On the table next to some flowers was a picnic basket with a handwritten letter. It says:I figured you love pizza. It's my mother's recipe.Bigger UncleAn involuntary smile appeared on my face. That wasn't planned. I opened the basket and foun
Danielle"S POV “Who do you think is behind this, do you think it's Isabelle?” Clara asked me. My hands turned into fists upon hearing her name but it couldn't be her. “ I doubt it is. She doesn't know about my kids and if she did, why strike now?” Clara nodded slowly acknowledging my thoughts. “Indeed. Girl, why do you keep having enemies? I thought you'd be over this since high school.” “I thought so too Clara, I thought so.” She chewed on a cotton candy with an angry face making her look like Tom when Jerry got off his grip. “I’d find them and make them know what I can do!” she stomped on the ground and kept an impressive “Clara-can’t-do-shit” expression on her face. She swung her candy ludicrously and wiggled her ass involuntarily. Clara, I just can't get enough of her. A nurse came in and told me I had a visitor. Clara and I exchanged glances, wondering if it was Bryan or Gabriel. I went out
Danielle's POV With closed eyes, he broke the sensation I was about to take in as he stepped away and looked at me with a smile. Clara, wherever she stood—which I can't recall—must be having a thousand thoughts roaming her mind. He walked over to Ella and kissed her forehead. He whispered something in their ears which made them smile. He kissed Mila and Lila too before coming back to kiss my forehead. “ A guard would be here to stand guard and give them things they need to keep themselves busy. I assume Clara is going to stay with them?” I blinked and looked at Clara. She nodded. “I guess I'm the only one not getting a kiss,” she said and laughed alone then kept quiet awkwardly when no one laughed with her. He left without saying a word. When the door closed, Clara freaked out like she had been holding it in for a while.“How the fuck did that happen just now, why didn't you tell me you both have a t