TheodoreHe picked up the call. He was on his way to the airport.“Yes?”“The documents will be filed today.” The person on the other side informed him.“What about the other thing I wanted you to do?”“I am on it, Mr. Gilbert.”“I will be abroad for a while. But before I come back, I need details on my desk.”Theo hung up and looked out the window. His heart was heavy. There were a lot many things he wanted to tell Natalie and talk to her about it, but no. There was fate interrupting them at every moment.Jacobs’ men were interfering and Theo had to sort out everything. He will have to talk to Hanson as soon as he will return.But his mind was occupied by Natalie. He wanted her to utter those three words. He wanted to tell her that he wanted them to date like a normal couple. He wanted to sleep with her every night, but he didn’t want to cage her or do anything that would make her hate him.He wanted to sit with her and talk and talk and talk. He will. When he returns, he will.But
NatalieAfter Theo was gone. Natalie wrestled with the thought whether she should contact the mysterious man or not. Her feelings for Theo had confused her. But the mysterious man was her father’s man who was worrying about her. How could she not respond to her father’s efforts of saving her?After she had lunch and Rufus went out for something, she came back to her room, went to the closet, and opened the shoebox where she had hidden the mobile phone.She took it to the bathroom, ran the water in the bathtub and opened it. The phone was a latest model of a very expensive brand. Her father had money to spare on such things? Natalie wondered but then proceeded. She unlocked it, and there was only one contact on the phone. The name was saved as Jacobs.She took a few deep breaths and finally pressed the green call icon.The number only rung for two rings and she hung up. She pressed her palm against her forehead and cursed herself for being so weak. She was wondering what to do when the
NatalieWhat you are doing is wrong!Talk to Theodore. He might have an explanation.Everything is fine!You are going to get yourself kidnapped!How do you know you can trust this Jacobs guy?Are you insane?You are insane!You are insane!You are insane!These were Natalie’s thoughts all day and all night and she cursed Theodore for putting her into this position. If only they had never met, she would have never been in this predicament.Her heart was still siding with Theodore, but her father wouldn’t lie, would he? Theodore’s sudden change of heart, him breaking off his engagement with Kim, kidnapping Natalie from her wedding, all these steps were so unlike the Theodore she had first met, who wanted to keep his life private, but these days, he was letting the tabloids take his picture and print it. What was he playing at if not what Jacobs had told her about?The chain of events was pointing into only one direction and that was against Theo.She had made up her mind. She will step
TheodoreHe had reached to the hotel after working for 16 hours non stop and was ready for bed when he received the disturbing call. Rufus told him of the events.“What in the fucking hell happened?” He screamed down the phone, but Natalie was gone. She was lost.Theo slumped down on his bed as his legs gave away.The last hope of his life was lost. Natalie was gone. She was kidnapped and he had a good idea of who might be behind it.Theo was boiling with rage but he was thousand of miles away and was also feeling helpless. This is what love does to a man, his mind spoke. It makes you weak, pathetic, vulnerable, and as helpless like a worm under a shoe.Theo wiped his tears. His work here in Portugal wasn’t done yet, but what could he do if not return to States?He made a few calls and scheduled his flight as soon as it was available, three hours, which felt like a lifetime to Theo.“How could she get kidnapped? Is Natalie working with someone? Who else knew about her leaving the hous
Eric GreeneEric Greene was sipping his scotch when the doorbell rang and the butler went to open it.“Who could it be at this hour?” His wife, Elsa spoke and as always, Eric snapped at her.“James will come and announce, won’t he?”But there was no announcement and heavy footsteps darkened the living room’s door.Eric’s rage erupted like a lava, because it was none other than Theodore Gilbert. “How dare you enter my house, Gilbert?” Elsa also stood up. Eric Greene could allow anyone in his house, but Theodore Gilbert who was planning on making Eric a bankrupt. If there was one thing that Eric loved, it was his money, and Theodore Gilbert was in way of it.Theo was his unspoken enemy as of now. First for kidnapping his daughter and second for buying all his shares and that too at an inflated price. He owned the company now. His coming into his house was like enemy declaring that they had conquered the fort.What Eric was not expecting was his son walking beside Theodore.To be honest,
TheodoreHe stepped out of the house and got down on his knees. What the fuck did Eric do?His breath was ragged and he was finding it hard to focus.If Natalie is indeed kidnapped by Michael and his father then Nicholas Archer would try to get his son marry Natalie. His Natalie!How come things got so out of hand?He was also crying for the fact that Natalie had told him that she loved him. Was it all a charade? Was she just playing a game? In her sleep? That’s when she had muttered those words. And the day he was leaving for Portugal, she had hugged him like she would really miss him. Was it all a charade? Was Theo so blind to see all of it? Was she so desperate to get away from him that she just went away with anyone who said he could help?The other possibility was that Jacobs had kidnapped her. But it sounded more far fetched now. Besides, the police officers had told Theodore that Hanson was not in LA since yesterday.There were a lot many possibilities and none was making any s
NatalieIt was dark when she woke up. She looked out the windows and it was dark indeed. She woke up to find that she was in a beautiful room. There was a glass of water with two Advil and she took one of the pills, because she had a slight headache.She found that she was in the same clothes and when she looked at her watch, she found that it was past midnight.Natalie got out of the bed and sat on the edge because her head was throbbing. She somehow got her bearings and walked to the door.She tried to hear any of the sounds, but when she heard nothing, she tried the door. It opened and Natalie walked out. There was a railing and she walked up to it, only to find that she was in a sprawling mansion, and there was no one there but two men guarding the door, and when one of them saw her, he spoke something in his Bluetooth speaker, which Natalie couldn’t hear.Natalie took in her surroundings. There was a large marble staircase, which went down to the sprawling hall. There were some e
TheodoreApparently, after a great while, Officers agreed to pay Jacobs a visit and Theodore announced that he will be going with them. William was with his mother who was unwell after the tragic news. Her father was trying to help but the old man was shut off by Theo. He was the reason they were in this mess.Or it was Theo himself? If only he never had an enemy, Natalie could be with him.They arrived to Jacobs’ place. Theodore’s heart was beating fast in his heart. It had been more than 24 hours and he had not seen Natalie. He was dying to see her.Theo’s hands were itching to strangle Jacobs but what could he do is not take official help.Jacobs was waiting for them in the drawing room and stood up with a smile when he saw Theo and the team of policemen entering the place.“Good Morning, Officers.” But before he could shake hands, Theo was at his throat. He held Jacobs’ collar and punched his nose, drawing out blood.“Mr. Gilbert, you are compelling me to throw you out of the plac