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The kidnapAzek's POV A few days later, I began my day like any other day, filled with the warmth of family and love. The laughter of the boys fills the air with hope and passion. The serene comfort of our bones made the day seem perfect. Little did I know that this perfect day would turn into a very dramatic nightmare I would never forget. Mia and I had planned to spend the day together to further solidify our marriage. We had finally started a new era of our marriage of a solid foundation backed up with care, trust, and compassion. Our little love story grew into a thick book. And I was ready to continue writing this story as long as I could. I was ready to do whatever it took to maintain this level of connection I had with Mia. The connection was so deep that we could passively feel each other's emotions. The communication between us was easy and accurate, passive. As I got dressed, to follow the day as it came, I noticed something unusual. The house was awfully quiet. This mad
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The search begins Mia's POV A few hours later, the sounds of police sirens pierced through the air. My heart increased its beat speed as I saw police officers flood the mansion. All moving around and searching the hell place. This scene gave me an eerie feeling like I was in a nightmare and I needed to be awoken. As they entered the mansion, Azek and I recapped all that had happened — the boys missing, Chloe's threats. My voice was shaky as I spoke, my hands trembled, and my thoughts scattered, but I figured myself to focus. The lead detective, a tall dark man, nodded thoughtfully. He had a stern but reassuring look, his calm demeanor gave a sense of silver comfort. He took down every last detail we gave. His reassuring presence did little to calm the storm raging inside me. Azek stood beside me, holding me passionately, his jaw clenched from terror as he answered questions. The police officers assured us that they would make sure our boys were found as soon as possible. But th
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Uncovered secretsNatalia's POV Since the boys went missing, the entire house has been in chaos. The whirlwind of confusion stormed the mansion like a hurricane, destroying everything in its path. Including the joy and hope of the boys. Mia and Azek clung to each other like rabbits in the cold. They were holding to the tiny strand of hope they had left after the police officers found a minor lead about the whereabouts of the boys. I watched as everything unfolded in a manner that wreaked havoc in the hearts of everyone involved. I felt bad for Mia. Not only that, but I could see her lose her sanity but the hours. The events were rather slow, it felt like an eternity before the police could find a good lead that would take us closer to finding the boys. It was only a few hours since the e police arrived, and everything moved in slow motion. The heartbreaking events had slowed things down. As things unfold in slow motion, I couldn't shake off this wrong feeling. I stood there askin
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The confrontation Natalia's POV Their conversation ended abruptly, as Reed heard my phone ring. As I stood there not moving a muscle, I tried to listen. Reed started making his way to the door. I felt like my feet were glued to the floor. I froze in fear. And I also didn't want him to find out I was eavesdropping on his evil conversation with Chloe. I fought with my legs to carry me away from the door. My legs were just frozen. The shock of the entire situation made my legs so heavy I couldn't move them, let alone run from the door. “What do I do” I asked myself still in the seconds I had to run or confront him. As his footsteps drew closer and closer to the door, my heart squeezed under the pressure of fear with each step I heard. Luckily, before he couldn't finish opening the lock, I ran into an empty apartment, closing the door behind me. I peeked through the keyhole, to see if he had any clue pointing it was me. He just looked left and right down the hallway and shook his hea
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The search continues Azek's POV “Oh my God! why is it taking this long to find them!" I yelled at the chief detective. I had started losing it. The information about the car spotted around the Mansion was supposed to bring us closer to finding the boys. Instead, it created more confusion about the entire situation. I just couldn't get over the feeling that the information was incomplete. “Please sir, we are doing our best. Just relax and let us do our jobs" the chief detective said in a calm tone. The police were methodical with their approaches and operations, but it seemed as if the car just vanished into thin air. The CCTV footage didn't have enough coverage of the car and the direction it might be going in. This caused a feeling in everyone's mind like we were looking for traction on the Search. Other ideas were dropped to provide full attention to the information on the car. Hours flew by, and the faster they flew the more depressed Mia felt. I could see from her countenance
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The Awakening Natalia's POV “Ouch !” I yelled as I woke. This pain at the back of my head made my eyes twisted with intense dizziness. My vision was blurry and my skin was slippery from sweat. As I woke, my consciousness flickered.As I opened my eyes, I looked around, observing the place. Where was I? I asked myself. The room was dimly lit, cold, and uninviting. The walls were of concrete and the air was musty, making it a little difficult to breathe. As I sat on the floor I felt the tightness of the course rope used to secure my hand behind me. I pulled my hand hard, but they won't budge. As I sat there, I slowly realized the gravity of the situation. I was kidnapped too! My heartbeat increased, and the rhythm changed to an irregular pace causing me to gasp for breath by the minute. “No! This can't be" I said to myself trying to free myself from the restraints. I struggled for some minutes, and then I took a moment to think and recalled how I got there. The pain at the back of
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The Escape Natalia's POV “What the heck is this place !” I screened as I ran with all my strength. Dashing down the corridors, my breath left me gasping for air. The corridors seemed endless as they twisted and bent on each turn. These turns Disoriented me, causing my confidence to fade away as raced down the pathways. The more bends I took, the more my anxiety and fear grew. I struggled to keep my bearings and sense of direction. The corridors were dark, allowing you to see a few meters away. Reed's voice echoed through the pathways. He didn't expect that I would be able to outsmart him and free myself from his restraints. “Natalia wait !” His voices tear through the darkness. He frantically searches for me, opening and banging on each door he comes across on his path. I maintained silence and focused on getting out of there. Every twist and turn I made felt like a gamble of life and death. I certainly knew that one wrong move would lead me right back into Reed's clutches. As I
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The warehouse search Azek’s POV “Get ready we are going with them,” I said to Mia who was just looking at me confused. I still wasn’t sure why the tactical team wanted our presence. But I just wanted to see my boys. My body was giving out at this point, I hadn’t slept for two days. The tension of the boys missing deprived me and Mia of sleep. We couldn’t rest easy knowing our boys were somewhere being held captive. Mia was already a dried leaf clinging on to the last strand of hope she had left. She reluctantly walked upstairs to get dressed. The entire mansion was filled with police officers all moving and putting in their best. Most of them haven’t slept for hours too. This was all for the good of the case. We needed to find the boys fast before we all started losing our minds. The tactical team got ready as soon as Mia and I came downstairs. We drove to the location where the sergeant had given us, as we approached the building, the air wrecked with the smell of rust and dust.
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Mia's POV I fell into a fitful sleep, still wrapped in the warmth of Azek. However, my mind decided otherwise and decided to betray me with a nightmare.I found myself standing in a cold, wet cell. The blackness wrapped itself around me like something palpable. Chloe stood before me, her eyes shone with evil, and her wrists and ankles were bound in thick chains.She began laughing maniacally."You think you're free now?" Chloe sneered her words spewing with the venom of a snake. "Just you wait."Her chains rattled as she took a step closer, her eyes burning with hatred."You will never be free from me, Mia," Chloe hissed. "I will always be inside you, haunting you."Trying to step back, my feet felt rooted to the spot. Chloe's laughter grew louder, more menacing.Then, in a burst of images, Azek's face appeared before mine, and the love and protection emanating from him cut through the darkness.I felt a surge of strength as I stood tall and faced Chloe."You'll never win," I whisper
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Author's POV The police walked to Azek, with a gloomy outlook."Mr. Azek, you need to go down to the station with us to make a statement," one of the police said.Mia clung tighter to his arm."But he has just been discharged from the hospital," Mia said in protest. "He needs rest."The officer's expression softened just a little."I know, ma'am, but we have a backlog of cases, and we need to act fast. Your statement, Mr. Azek, is the key to having a solid case against Chloe ."Azek carefully freed himself from Mia's clutches."I'll be okay, Mia," he said. "I will go with them and just get it over with."Mia looked at him with concerned eyes."Are you sure?" she asked.Azek nodded. "I'll call Daniel to meet me at the station, and I'll have him keep an eye on things. And I'll also call Natalie to come keep you company."Mia's face relaxed a fraction. "Okay," she said, her voice barely audible.Azek drew her into a light embrace."I'll be back soon, promise. And Chloe will be locked
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Azek's P.O.V."No, Azek," she cut in, her voice firm. "You're not going anywhere. You're still recovering and I won't risk losing you again."I blew a raspberry, frustration bubbling."Mia, Chloe's getting closer. I need to""Tell the police," Mia said, an edge in her voice silky smooth and firm. "Let them take care of it. You aren't in any condition to go after her."I knew Mia was right, but something inside me was screaming for me to act."Mia, I-""Azek, listen to me," Mia said, her eyes pleading. "You're not Superman. You can't save everyone, let alone when you're still recovering. Let the police do their job."I took a deep breath then, knowing that at this stage, Mia was right; I shouldn't take any risks regarding my health."Okay," I finally said, digging out my phone. "I'll call Daniel and he can let the police know."Mia's face relaxed now, as if in relief."Thank you," she said softly, still holding onto my hand.As I typed in Daniel's number, Liam and Lewis looked up at me
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Azek's POV I lay there, eyes closed, feigning sleep, as the nurse came closer. She wasn't buying it, though."Mr. Azek, I know you're awake," she said, her voice soft yet serious. "It's time for your physical therapy. We need to get those muscles moving."I finally opened my eyes, catching her bright stare."I don't want to do it," I growled, frustrated and embarrassed.The nurse was sympathetic but smiling. "I know, but believe me, it is part of your recovery process. You want to get back to your family, don't you?"Her words hit home. Mia's voice still echoed in my head, and the thought of being separated from her and the boys just added to my determination.I nodded, clenching my teeth. "Let's get this over with."She got me to a sitting position, and the painful process of exercising my now-weakened muscles began. Every movement hurt, but I kept on going, fueled by this voice in my head that was Mia's.As we worked, my mind strayed to Chloe and the menace she was. I knew I needed
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Mia’s POV All through the night I tossed around on my bed, finding it difficult to get some rest. My mind was filled with thoughts and emotions, all pointing to the well-being of Azek. His voice and words from the call, echoed in my mind repeatedly, waking me to a reality filled with dread and trauma. The Determination in his voice gave me a sense of comfort. Despite all he had been through He still wanted to provide protection and safety for his family. I spent the entire morning alone in my room, before proceeding to roam the house as everything around me reminded me of Azek. Shortly after, the boys came running to me, as they hadn't seen me since the morning became bright. “Hey Mom, I need some cereal,” Liam asked politely staring at me with big puppy eyes. I gave him a soft glance and smiled “Sure honey, you can have some” I said to him stroking his hair gently. The boys were clueless about the emotional stress I was currently under. I couldn't blame them, after all, they we
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Reed’s POV“You better cooperate with the police” the prison Warder yelled at me as he unlocked my cell. Since my arrival at the prison, he had always treated me like I was some hardened criminal. But deep down I felt immense remorse for all I had done. I allowed my emotions to push me into signing a deal with the devil without weighing the consequences. I sat on the bunk bed, soaking in the guilt that ate my sanity slowly. All I could think of was the people I had hurt in the course, of executing the will of Chloe. The prison warder informed me that I had an interrogation session with an inspector. Before this, I had undergone multiple interrogation sessions, each one more dreadful than the last. “Hey, step out of the cell and walk down the hallway to the last room on your left” the prison warder directed me like I didn't know the drill. He finished his sentence, but I didn't make any move, I just sat there burying myself in guilt and self-hate. I just wanted to be left alone. “Mo
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Chloe's POV“What is wrong with Marcus?” I asked myself these questions expecting a vivid answer, but they remained floating around in my mind. All my efforts in contacting Marcus kept heating dead ends. The psychological pressure made me flutter, draining my confidence and gradually bringing me to the brink of anxiety and fear. Failure wasn't an option at this point, additionally I had come too far to give up now. My conversation with my mom led me to see the eruption of the concealed desperation she has been holding in. Over the course of days, my mom has been calling to pester me. Always questioning my next move, the more I listened to her, the depressed I became. Her alliance with Mr. and Mrs. Mendez made it difficult to think as they were constantly on my neck. Constantly reminding me of my failed past efforts. After some time of thinking about my messed up life, I got a call from the contact I requested to contact Marcus. My phone rang loudly, breaking the silence I sat in.
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Mia's POV “Lewis! Liam! Can you both come downstairs and have your breakfast ?” I yelled from the sitting room to the boys who were upstairs playing in their rooms. It was a bright morning, and the light from the sun cast a Golden hue on the house. The tension I and the boys felt on our arrival, had faded into a more comfortable feeling. It was indeed a safe house. As I prepared breakfast, my thoughts drifted into the trauma I experienced at the hospital. Flashbacks of Azek surrounded by nurses and doctors trying to save his life, replayed in my mind. These thoughts drained me emotionally. I had done so many things trying to get my mind off my anxiety, but all my efforts to achieve peace of mind proved fruitless. I guess being the soul Bond between family at critical times was exhausting. Despite the settled feeling of comfort and safety, my mind was still roaming, my heart pounding with anxiety about Azek’s condition. I wasn't sure if he had been moved or if he was still at
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Azek's POV “Daniel ?” I asked more to myself than him. I tried to sit upright but the intense pain that surged through my body made it difficult to move. My memory will still foggy, the headache intensified, and my stomach twisted with worry. The young man, who had introduced himself as Daniel was a familiar face. But my current mental State didn't allow me to think. According to his introduction, he knew me and my family, so I decided to ask him about Mia. “Where is Mia ?” I asked him, my voice slightly elevated and strained, “you have to tell me where she is”.Daniel gave a loud sigh before answering me and his face laced with worry and concern. “Stop bothering your mind” he said, “you have to be calm” “Why were they hiding Mia's location from me” I asked myself. Everybody kept telling me to be calm. I was gradually getting to the limit of my patience, as all my efforts to get to Mia proved fruitless. Daniel noticed my anger. He glanced at me with hesitation and concern, she
