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Nicole's pov.He seemed surprised that I came to check up on him, but I wanted to clear his doubt. I woke up, and was feeling lonely. I guess I wasn't used to being home all day, resting."Check up on me, huh? Have a seat."He gestured, making me take a seat. There was a smile on my face. One that I didn't want to be wiped away. Even I wanted to know why he was looking at me like that."Are you feeling better?" He asked with raised brows, and I nodded. His caring nature was over the top.I couldn't help but smile. I knew he was being his natural self."Yes, I'm much better now, but I'm worried. What did the hospital say when you called in sick for me?"He laughed. "Are you bothered about that?"I nodded and of course I was bothered. What if he didn't cover up for me, and told me not to worry because he was trying to cover up for me?A smirk formed on my face, and he laughed again. ""You're worried aren't you? Well I promised to cover up for you, and that's why I did, so there's no need
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Aston:"Nicole..." I called gently, trying to hide my panic. Lucas didn't say a word. He was the one behind the wheel, and I didn't know what else to do than try to stay calm.By the time we got to the hospital, he helped her get into the stretcher bed, while I was seated in the car, watching how the nurse wheeled her away. I had never felt so pained in my life. I wanted to be right there. To be by her side at all cost, but I seemed I wasn't so lucky.I sat until Lucas returned, and helped me back on the wheelchair. However, I had a strong frown on my face. I fisted my hands, and my actions didn't go unnoticed by him."Are you alright boss?" He asked, and I paused, taking a moment to draw in the air. I know I was mad at myself. I didn't even know how else to make things work out well."I couldn't be there for her." I spat, my tone hard. My hands were fixed, and I tried to control the anger, but I felt myself hurting inside."It wasn't your fault. You are..." He trailed in order to not
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Aston's povI didn't know how long I had been seated there, but I couldn't take my eyes off her peaceful expression. She was asleep, and according to the doctor, she was going to be fine, but for some reason, I just wanted her to open her eyes."Come in, open your eyes, please..." I pleaded. I was feeling strange, but tried to be myself. There was no doubt that I was desperate about her opening her eyes.My eyes were fixed on her and whenever Lucas came, he stared at me with pity. His gaze showed he was also worried about me."Aren't you going to rest? The stress is all over you," he commented, and I sighed." I want to at least wake up. I want to see her eyes."He sighed, resting his hands on my shoulders. "There's no need for you to be this way. I know you're worried about her, but you haven't eaten or drank anything. Don't you think you're endangering your health?""You don't understand Lucas. I am worried about her, I and--""In love?" He paused, and I didn't also, my head slowly
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Nicole's pov.I was worried for my mother's health, but Aston kept telling me she was in good hands."You don't need to worry. What do I need to do to assure you that your mother is fine. Lucas made sure the girl was good enough."I smiled, and felt happy that he was taking good care of my mother really well. My heart drummed, and I felt good."So what's wrong? Why am I not being discharged. It's been a day already. Wouldn't mom be worried.""She would, but the good news is that I told her we'll be going on a trip to help us good off. You don't need to worry, okay?"I sighed, for some reason, I didn't want to be left here anymore. For some reason, I felt like I couldn't stay here abymkre because I felt like I wasn't alone."I can't stay here anymore. I need to leave here. You really don't understand what I mean. You left here to sleep because I persuaded you, didn't I?" I asked with raised brows, and he nodded. His eyes were fixed on me."Yes you did." He had an express on his face t
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Nicole's povI looked round the room and noticed the way things were. Everything seemed to be off. I swallowed, watching while Aston slept. He was awake just a few minutes ago, but must have dosed off due to Extreme fatigue."Who's there?" I asked with raised brows. I was feeling so worried about the way things were. My hands were shaking. I was peeking through the darkness to see who was there, but all I got was a shadowy figure.I need time to process what was going on."Who's there!" I screamed, my heart drummed like never before. I needed time to understand what was going on.Why was I the only one seeing this person."Aston! Aston!" I screamed, shaking him. I didn't know what else to do, but the worse part about it was that he was no even helping matters."Please wake up, please wake up!" I screamed. Why did I have a feeling that this was more serious than I thought."Aston please wake up, please..." I begged. I didn't know why, but I was extremely worried. I knew there was defi
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Nicole’s povThe next morning went pretty fast, and I was so happy about the way things were. Finally going to leave this place, and there was the feeling of peace in my heart."Someone's happy this morning..." He teased, and I blushed.I was particularly ready to leave this place, maybe that would stop the experiences I had been having for a while now."So What's taking so long?" I asked, and he smiled rhgbing my head."Can you at least me patient? I know you want to leave her as quickly as possible, but let the doctors do their job, okay?"I nodded, feeling sorry for him. Despite the fact that Lucas has been the one supplying us with meals, I still had a feeling he was tired. It wasn't easy to sit with me all day. Especially because he didn't have an ability to stand."Aston, are you alright? You seem a bit pale," I explained. My eyes were fixed on him, my face etched with worry as well."I guess I'm stressing a lot. But it's nothing. You're leaving here today, and you're going to
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Nicole's povLucas arrived later on, and it was finally time to return home.All the while, I just couldn't stop thinking about everything that occured at the hospital, but good-bye to them.The silence in the car echoed, and I remained in thoughts until his hands were wrapped around mine.I turned towards him, and saw how he passed me a smile that caused my heart to skip. I still didn't know what this feeling was. I felt really lonely when he wasn't around, and now him holding my hands made my heart skip in a good way."Are you okay? You seem to be in a lot of thoughts lately." He asked, but I smiled. What was I supposed to tell him? That he made me happy? That I wanted him to be with me for the rest of my life.That I didn't see this relationship ending soon? I knew I was slowly falling in love with a man that I married. My heart couldn't stop drumming, and I tried my best to understand why I was growing deeply attached to this man, but I guess he was just... He was just so nice to
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Nicole's povI stood there, paleness creeping on my face. This wasn't what I was expecting. This wasn't what I wanted at all. My heart drummed, and I dabbed my eyes over the letter again to make sure I wasn't missing anything."You think you're happy, but you're not. I'm going to make you bleed."No words were said. I stood there, and swallowed. However, my head snapped to the door when I heard it being pushed open.Immediately I saw it, I folded the paper, and kicked it with my legs under the bed as I forced myself to wear a smile."Are you alright?" His brows were furrowed, his eyes fixed on me with an etched of concern on his face."Yeah, I'm fine." I answered immediately, causing him to squint his eyes. That suspicious gaze was what I was trying my best to avoid, but I seemed like I wasn't doing a good job.He had known me so well to know something was bothering me, but until I opened up, I wasn't sure he knew exactly what the problem was.My heart drummed, and I was worried about
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Aston's povWe were all at the same place, the police station. There was so much tension. Nicole's stepmother, and father remained calm, and they seemed to not be in the mood to say anything.“Yes, it's time for you to hand over your phones. We'll go in and come right out. Do you understand?”They nodded, handing over their phones to the police. As I sat there, Lucas behind me, I couldn't stop sighing. The fact remained that I was waiting for the police to find something that could implicate them.Everyone was anxious about it. Even her stepmother didn't seem safe as well. She was sweating, and pacing around with her daughter.Just then, my phone rang. It seemed like a strange number, and I furrowed my brows. However, when I noticed there was a possibility that it could be Nicole calling, I quickly picked up, placing the phone on loudspeaker.“H-ello, Nicole ?” We asked with raised brows, and there was nothing else. I tried my best to be calm, but I really couldn't concentrate.I tri
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Nicole:I stared at the man with worry on my face. So many things went on in my mind, but a response to give him was what I didn't know. What did he mean by comply? I knew he meant doing what they said, but what was it exactly?“Stop staring and start talking. Are you going to do as we have said or you want to be stuck here for a very long time? We are capable of doing that. This is your last chance.”I nodded steadily. I didn't want a situation whereby things would get out of hand because I didn't want to cooperate. I was hoping that my cooperation would make a way for me.“Y-yes…” I stammered, when I noticed his eyes were still locked on mine when I nodded as an answer.Then he immediately smirked. “Good. Since that's what is going on, I'm going to ensure you are able to leave this place on time, but you have to do something for us.”The smirk on his face got me scared, and I swallowed consistently. I wanted him to explain to me what I needed to do.“I need you to actually call your
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Aston:I was still staring at them, rage filling my mind. I knew what was happening. I knew that she was involved as well. I tried my best to control myself, but it was obvious that I couldn't."Are you talking now or should I leave you alone, rather, make sure the police would go after you?" I asked for answers with raised brows, and she immediately pressed her lips."It's not us. We haven't even heard from her since she got married to you. Yes, like I said, we pushed her into a marriage with you, but why would we want to kidnap her? Come to, think about it.." she urged, while her daughter was behind her."Speak for yourself. I don't trust your daughter. It's obvious she doesn't know what she's doing. I have to admit it. It's crazy to see that she's hiding underneath your shadow when she has a mind of her own, don't you think?" I asked, and she immediately pressed her lips. Her heart drummed crazily, and she tried to control herself.It wasn't easy, and she was trying her best to not
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Aston's pov"We need to leave now..." I said, rushing up what he had given to me. He also rushed up his, and then got me ready by helping me out of the room.We quickly left the hotel and rushed towards the car. He helped me get on, and he drove towards the place. I was quiet, and didn't know what else to say. I was feeling a bit strange about everything.If I found her I would never let her out of my side again. I was going to make sure she was followed by guards who keep me updated at all times.We got to the mansion gate, and we noticed Nicole's mom was already there. She was ranting, and screaming at the top of her voice while the caregiver was by her side."Mom?" I called her, and held her hands. She sighed as soon as she saw me."They refuse to let me in, but maybe they'll let you. Please help me find my daughter. I don't know how else to say it, but that's what I can say. They are certainly involved."I nodded, wanting to calm her down. "We are all tense, mom, but you have to c
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Aston's povIt was the next day, and I was worried even more. I couldn't think, or focus. I needed time to think about the whole thing. I was worried, and tried to control myself.I had to book a hotel close to the crime scene. Which was crazy. I needed to understand what exactly was going on, and who must have planned it.Each time we called the police, they kept saying that she had to be missing for at least twenty four hours."You're worrying too much. She's fine. Maybe she needed time away.” he explained, and I sighed."She's not. We don't know exactly what's going on. We really don't know, and I can't think straight. I didn't even get a wink of sleep.""I'm aware, and it's almost noon now, and you still haven't eaten. Would you like me to bring something to you?""Something?" I asked with raised brows, and there was no words. I was trying to understand what was happening. It was as though he didn't know what the situation was."Are you serious? I'm telling you my wife is missing
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Nicole's povI didn't know how many hours or minutes had passed, but my stomach rumbled. I was so weak, and I watched how they were seated on a table not too far away. They had different kinds of beers, and alcohol drinks, but what caught my eyes was the burger on the table.My stomach growled again, but they didn't notice.they were too busy, playing the games I didn't know, well maybe they enjoyed what I was going to."Hello!" I screamed, and they turned towards me, stared at me for a few seconds, and just as I was about to speak, they turned their faces away. I frowned.How could they be so heartless? They kept me here for a long period of time,and didn't give me anything to eat. I was starving, but to them, it wasn't their business."I'm starving!" I screamed with a straight face, but they laughed again, and this time, the one who grabbed my hair stood up from his seat. He had a cigarette in his mouth, and he moved closer to where I was before pulling it away, and puffing it on my
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Aston:I was just speaking to Nicole. I was just talking to her when the phone suddenly stopped transmitting."Nicole... Nicole?" I called. Hy this time my chest was already pacing, and my hands were shaking. "Nicole!" I screamed, but still no answer, and my heart started to race. I ran my hands through my hair, and breathed hard. It wasn't what I was expecting."No, no!" I dropped my phone, and was extremely worried. I turned towards Lucas who was staring at me."Why aren't you calling the police? Why?!" I screamed, and he calmly said."They are in their way..." Once he said that, I pressed my lips together, and tried to stay calm.Just then, Nicole's mother walked downstairs. She seemed to have heard the commotion. I didn't even know how to explain to her about everything that was happening."You were yelling for Nicole. She is back?" She asked, and I immediately lowered my head. I didn't know how to break it to her that her daughter was in danger, but I was going to do it anyway. I
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Nicole:No!" I screamed as I ran. My hands were shaking, but I managed to firmly hold the phone to my ears as I ran.My legs were shaky because I had been running for a while, not to mention the fact that he was never good at sports.The man was closing in on me, so I dropped the bag."What do you mean? You're scaring me. What's the matter.""Aston, call the police. Someone's after me, I'll explain later.""Stay on the call. Lucas is calling the police right now." He explained, and even when I was supposed to be relieved, I wasn't. He was still behind me, closing it."Take note of your surroundings. Where are you?" He asked, obviously panicking.Suddenly, I ran into something hard, and felt dizzy. My phone fell from my hands, and it was stepped on by the person who was now in front of me, and before I could retrace my steps, the one behind closed in."You're coming with us now. Do you understand?" One of them grabbed my hands, and tried to pull me away, but I proved stubborn.They wer
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Nicole’s POVThe rest of the week went in both ways, the good and the bad. The patients I was given all had quick recoveries, but I was still worried. There was something not obviously right. The letters stopped coming, but I feared the warning.I knew there were a lot of things involved, and I didn't want that to happen. I wished there was a way to find whoever it was. I at first thought it was my step sister, but then, she didn't care about me, or even my marriage. I mean, she was the one who didn't want to marry him because he was a cripple, but then I had no say exactly.Just then, my phone rang, and I was forced to take the call because it was Aston."Hey babe. Are you coming home for dinner?" He asked, but I hummed. I heard the excitement in his voice, and didn't want to crush him, but I guess I had to."Um, no, I'm sorry I didn't mention it early, but I was told a few minutes ago. Doctor John, and I would be working on research together. It's important for me to be there."For
