Chapter 04 : Fight For Freedom

Jason fell on the couch with a thud. Everyone stares at him. Isabella and rosaline were crying continuously. 

   "What happened? Jas...Did he picked up the call?" Ryan asked to which Jason shook his head. "Call Tyler. He was with him."

Jason immediately calls Tyler but his phone went to voicemail. He tried three times but in vain.

Ryan asked again, Jason replied No They were really upset with the news.

     "What are you d....doing sitting here? Just go at that place and try to get information about my g...grandson" Rosaline ordered her two sons in a crack voice.

They both nodded and stood up.

Isabella came towards Jason and hugged him. Jason rubbed her head and assured her

 "Don't worry darling, he will be alright. I will bring him with me. Please don't cry"

Isabella nodded because she was in no state to speak anything at all. She broke the hug and sat on the couch beside rosa.

Isabella was praying to god for her son's safety. She joined her hands and close her eyes. Murmuring about the well being of sam 

As Ryan and Jason were about to go, a familiar voice said.

        "Mom. What happened?" 

Isabella opened her eyes and look at the door to find Samuel and Tyler there. They were looking at the family in confusion. 

Isabella stood up, ran, and hugged sam tightly. He hugged her back but still was confused by her behavior. 

    "Oh my baby, I th....thought I lost you today." She sobbed harder and broke the hug.  She checked his face hands. "Are you okay baby? You didn't get injured right?"

Sam got confused more. "Why would I be an injured mom? What....why are you crying. "

Isabella shook her head and again hugged him tightly. 

     "Firstly you tell me. Where the hell have both your phone gone?? Why weren't you picking my call"

Tyler and sam checked their Phone

     "Sorry, dad. My battery got off" He apologized. Jason glared at Tyler.

       "S...sorry sir. My phone was on silent." His voice shook slightly. Jason was intimidating while sam was a cool person. 

Jason nodded while all the family members sighed in relief 

       "But what happened.  At least tell me" Sam asked in frustration while hugging her mom.

Ryan explained all the accident things and Samuel nodded. Then he hugged isabella tighter.

      "Oh, mommy. Don't worry. Your son is absolutely fine. God can never let anything happen to your son when the most beautiful lady in the world is waiting for me in the home. Could he?

"She raised her chin by his finger. Isabella smile in her tears. He kissed her forehead. 

       "But remember really carefully both of you. Next time, don't put your phone on silent.  Otherwise, you guys will see my wrath." Jason warned both of them.

They both nodded

Rosaline slapped Jason's arm.      

        "Shutup. My grandson is fine. That's enough for me. Come both of you. You guys must be tired from all the traveling" both of them nodded and they all sat in the living room.

Isabella didn't leave Samuel for an hour. She keeps hugging him, and sam returns the favor. 

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Aden was really angry yelling at the guards on phone. Elena escaped and they were guarding her. But she tricked them. Rafael was sweating profusely on the phone.

"I won't spare you Rafel. You were the most trusted man with Elena and you disappointed me today. You will meet my wrath now. Just wait and watch." 

Aiden didn't even listen to any of their excuses Rafael and hung the phone. 

He again read the mail which was sent by Elena. He read it with a blazing fire in his eyes. 

"Hello, Father,

         I know, till now you got to know that I ran away from you, and honestly speaking I don't regret it at all. I love you, dad. Even I don't want to betray you, but I can't live my life like a prisoner under you. "

At this Aiden's gaze softened.

"Don't worry, I can take care of myself. I don't love someone so there is nothing for you to get suspicious of at all for me. My mother died long ago. But it doesn't mean, that you can keep me there trapped."

Aiden shut his eyes in pure distress. His daughter didn't know about the danger outside waiting for her. She is innocent yet stubborn. 

       "I'm sorry dad. I really am. But one day, you will be proud of me. You will love me for what I did. Don't search for me dad please, I request you. Let me be by myself for some time, so that I can taste the flavor of this living on my own. Let me be in peace. Once again I love you very much, father. You were the best dad to me. You are the one and you always will be my one. "

You're Lovely 

Daughter Elena

Aiden smiled at her gesture but got angry the next second when he realized the dangers for her

"My baby Girl. Why you did this. You are still small for me. My little angel. I have to search for you my daughter " He said.

"Sir, I have traced mam's number. But the location is still that hotel. We can't even find her phone." A guard came inside and inform him.

Guard gulped the lump when he saw the building rage in Aiden. 

       "Do whatever you want. I want my daughter as soon as possible without any scratch on her. And make sure. Nobody, I mean nobody gets the information of her running away. I don't want this news to spread because my enemies will start running to her like wild dogs. " He said but in his calm tone, a warning and storm could be clearly heard. Guard nodded and immediately scurried away from there.

Aiden frustratedly rubbed his palm on his face and muttered. 

      "Where are you Elena?" he huffed and closed his eyes.

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Elena was living in a motel in New York. She didn't book the room in his father's hotel, because she knew that his men will surely tell him about her whereabouts. 

Elena settles down in that room. She cringed at the room because it was not of her status. But what can she do? She has to achieve her freedom. 

After unpacking her things, she took a shower and changed into a silk robe. Though the motel was cheap the view outside the window was awesome. Drool-worthy.

She stood on the balcony staring at the tall buildings of new york. She came here a few times back but never she felt this free and happy. Few bodyguards always surround her.

She opened her arms wide and inhale to fill the lungs with her first freedom oxygen. 

Returning into her room, she fell on the bed.

She instantly looks into her new phone which she recently bought. Looking for the apartments, she ordered her food. 

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After some time food came on a trolley. The waiter was looking like a creep but what she has trained with martial arts for. She snatched the trolley from outside and handle him the tip, then slam the door on his face. The waiter stood there awestruck clenching his jaw. 

Elena came inside and switch on the television. Putting on a news channel, she looked for any news of her disappearance but what she got was something similar.

The concert of famous singer Samuel in Italy was on repeat. The woman on the news screen was chattering with other men and praising Samuel's singing. His face in concert was showing but Elena didn't pinpoint that where she had seen him. 

Shrugging she keeps changing the channels and look for a movie for timepass. After all, from tomorrow, the job and apartment hunt will start. 

She took a spoonful of lasagna and choked on it. The taste was awful. She threw out the content from her mouth in a tissue. And drank the water. 

       "Dang. Like motel-like food. And that waiter, the cheapest one. No worries,  just a few days. And then I will get my own apartment" She grumbled and somehow ate the lasagna and spaghetti. Spaghetti was much better so she ate that full and threw the other in the dustbin. After that, she saw the movie for some time then switch off the tv and fell asleep.

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Next Morning

Elena woke up another day. She did her business and then get ready for the day.

Booked a cab, then go to talk to the dealers for the apartment. After talking to five dealers she stopped and ate a meal in a restaurant and after that her favorite chocolate ice cream.

"MMH....heaven" she moaned loudly which got some of the people attending. She laughed nervously and continued eating her ice cream.

After paying she decided to take a walk. It's evening and the sky was beautiful. The wind was blowing her hair in all directions. She embraced herself and clutched her purse to herself more. Maybe she is tired from the hunt but she is enjoying her moments. It's the very first time since her childhood that she is roaming freely without anyone watching her like a dog.

When she was walking there was a commotion on the bridge. Elena heard Hooting voices and enthusiastic screamings. She saw many bikes lined up in a row ready to race. 

The public was looking with interest and cheering for their favorite racers. Elena gaped and she stood in between people.

The person started counting.

1...

2.....

Engines roared.

3............. 

Gunshot.

All bikes roared and started racing.  There was a tv showing all the moves of bikes. All were speeding minute by minute. Some of the guys fell and some trapped others to win the race. Two bikes, at last, were racing and going to reach the endpoint where all the public and Elena stood, but the red bike moves its handle towards the black ones. His bike imbalanced and he fell dragging himself far away from the point. All gasped. Elena gaped in horror.

"Ahhhh......fudge." He screamed in pain. 

Some of the people murmured.

       "I can't believe he loss"

     

        "he is the best racer."

      "It would happen someday. He is an arrogant bastard I have ever seen" someone sneered.

Red bike crosses the line and lots of people started cheering for him. He stopped the bike and pull out the helmet. He smirked and look at the people. He raised his hand.

           "Woooooo, yes..." 

Elena ran to the black bike who was still laying down on the floor whimpering. He took off his helmet and grumbled in pain.

Elena kneels "Oh shit, hey man a....are you okay?" she tries to hold him to make him stand. His elbow was bruised badly. My right knee was bleeding and my jeans ripped out from that part. His lip got busted due to the effect of falling. Though he wore his helmet still his forehead was bleeding. 

Elena makes him stand. Someone from the crowd came and took the bike to the side. 

Elena spoke softly 

"you should get checked up. You are bleeding." she frowns and her concern was visible on her face. 

She held her handkerchief to her forehead to make the blood stop

Anchor announced the winner

      "Our winner is Mr. John Lockwood." All cheered again 

  John smirked proudly

"No one can beat me No One"

Elena faced john in pure determination to show him his level " oh really? Is that so. Well, no one can beat you because you are a damn cheater" Some gasped while some smiled that she stood up for the right.

        "What? who the hell are you? How dare you? I didn't cheat on him hey Michael is she your girl?" He questioned another boy

Micheal was too shocked to grasp the situation so he shook his head in denial.

      "No, I am not. And by the way, to say something right for him, I don't have to be his girl or whatever. And that's Not the point Mr. Lockwood. All of them saw that you trapped him."

Micheal finally came into reality and shouted "You cheater" 

Micheal ran towards John and grabbed his collar. He jerked him 

"You bastard." 

John pushed Micheal away and dusted off his shirt in a dramatic way. Then he glared at him 

      "enough stay within your limits.I didn't do anything to you, you already a loser dude" he laughed 

Micheal clenched his jaw in Angry. 

      "Don't give the excises now." He twirled with open arms and asked 

" Where is my prize?" 

"I didn't know that this race gave the prizes who can cheat others in the best way" she chuckled mockingly 

     "Listen, shut up. Get lost from her. This bullshit won't do any good to you for defending a stranger" he dangerously neared him.

Elena spoke just to prove him wrong           

      "He is not a stranger. He is my friend. And I won't tolerate anyone doing this to my friend" she showed him a finger.

Micheal was silent because he knew that this keeps happening in these races but when he heard Elena. He looked at her shocked.

Elena then laughed and pursed her lips "Why don't we both do it around. And if you win, the prize is yours. Otherwise, you will apologize to him and handle the prize from your hands. Deal?"

Micheal neared her and softly grasped her elbow dragging her to the side "No wait What? no way, why are you risking your life. He is the worst nightmare for girls like you. Just stay out of it" 

Elena fake gasped "Oh come on. You don't know the girls like me. I'm capable of protecting myself from these types of bulls. Trust me. You won't regret it." She smiled reassuringly.

Elena confidently told him, Micheal stayed silent then node after some time. 

Elena again faced john and put her hands forward.

"Are You Ready? Mr. Cheater"

John chuckled and eyed him from up to down' " Fiesty much huh... I like it" He shook her hands.

John said and wore his helmet back  

       "Fine! Let's do it"

The public cheered and hooting started again.

Micheal put his hand on her shoulder "All The Best" She passed him a smile

Anchor again announced and the race started. Elena was riding bike racing and john was shocked seeing her skills in this. He speeds up to reach Elena but she was more clever.

She speeds up thrice and moved forward in the race. 

When she was going to win the race, somehow john reached her and tilted his bike towards her.

Elena's eyes widen and she tried to balance her bike but unfortunately, she fell along with it. 

The people who started cheering her due to her skills gaped in horror.

Elena Screams "Ahhh" 

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The celebration party got postponed because of the crisis that happened in new york. Samuel’s family was kind to do this. They knew that many families lost their lives. And being famous in the country, the news spread like water. All were praising them.

Sam was painting in his room. He was doing this focused. He has had a hobby of painting and drawing since his childhood. And with time he became a great not-so-famous artist. He never shows his painting to anyone rather than his family.

Isabella came into his room holding a tray of juice.

       "Do your work After Sometime, drink this first. Why are you looking so thin sam? Didn't you take your meals at a time" his mom scolded him like a fove-year-old child

Sam chuckled. He always loved his mom whether she is scolding her or showing affection towards him. "Mom comes on, I was away for a week. I won't get thin in this meantime" he smiled.

"What happened? Why are you staring at me like that" he grinned

Isabella cupped his stubble cheeks "You look so cute when you smile"

Samuel rolled his eyes and hugged her mom. She put her head on his chest

      "Seriously mom. Cute? I am drool-worthy. Didn't you saw the girls screaming for my attention"

She slapped his arm playfully.    

    "Leave it. Don't get so high on your looks." 

Sam laughed and grabbed the glass of juice. He started drinking it.

Isabella saw the painting and neared it "wow. Who is she sam?"

Sam Smiled "My Dream Girl"

Isabella Gaped in amusement. "Hse is so beautiful. But she seems familiar" 

Sam looks at her confused. 

       "Like who??" 

Isabella told him 

         "she looks Like Victoria" "

Samuel got more confused and asked. "Victoria? Who?" Isabella stared at him in pure shock.

#Tbc