In Love with a Kidnapper - Episode 9

 

A sudden rush came through my spine, I felt like I was going to die. I’ve seen enough bank robberies and most people don’t come out alive. I started to shake and Nathan held me tighter.
” Whats going on?” I whispered. Nathan and Daniel ignored me, they were whispering to each other, Daniel soon gave something to Nathan. I looked around aimlessly what was going on . People in the next lane were frightened. I couldn’t see what was going on, Nathan covered me trying to hide me away. I attempted peaking out of Nathans shoulder, there was a man in black with rigid black hair. Soon the pressure on my wrist loosened, What just happened ? Why is Nathan and Daniel so quiet? Is there someone that the man wants?
” Go,” Daniel whispered to Nathan, Nathan nodded. He jumped in front of the man in black and gave a kick for the head. That’s when I found out that I was not cuffed to Nathan anymore. I heard a gunshot, which sent shivers down my spine, my heart was beating fast, my mind was filled with Nathan, then Nathans body on the floor. I shook the thoughts away. I leaned over to take a glance but Daniel restrained me.
” Let go,” I whispered to Daniel, he ignored me. Another gunshot was fired , this time I felt my body in mid-air

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. I took another blink, we had moved swiftly, from the position we were standing there was a bullet mark on the ground, I flinched, was this man aiming at us? I still felt my body in mid air, Daniel was carrying me. I tried to look around where was Nathan? Fear ran over me, could he have been killed?
” Don’t worry about Nathan,” Daniel whispered, ” Knowing him he will probably running back to his lover,” He chuckled. I blushed, Lover? I manage to finally touch the ground, we were out of the bank and Daniel grabbed my hand and turned me around so he can carry me in a piggy back way.
” I can run on my own you know,” I said.
” Hah, knowing you and your clumsy self, I rather carry you,” Daniel chuckled. I scoffed at him knowing he was right. We heard gunshots in the background, which made me clench onto Daniel harder. He sped up to the parking lot. There was Nathan bleeding leaning on side of his motorcycle, he held his left arm, that was dripping out blood.
” Nathan!” I screamed jumping off a Daniel and started rushing towards him,he flinched when I touched his arm.
” Its nothing,” He smiled. Daniel scoffed.
” Yea right! We have to take you to a doctor!” I exclaimed.
” Did you dispose of the guy?” Daniel spoke in a cold voice, ignoring Nathans injury.
” No, he fleeted and took a shot before he ran,” Nathan growled. Daniel pursed his teeth.
” Lets get Kim back to safety before anymore trouble starts.” Daniel spoke looking for something.
He clicked something in his pocket. A beeping noise rung and we walked towards it, in front of me was a Navy Porsche, my eyes widened. Daniel opened the door.
” Get in,” Daniel motioned with his head, he seemed serious. I looked back at Nathan, I wanted to ride with him.
” Your Prince Charming is wounded, if you ride with him both of you might end up in the hospital,” Daniel glared. I nodded and gave a small glare at Nathan, he gave me a ‘its going to be alright’ look. I sat in the front seat waiting for Daniel, I felt relieved that Nathan can still move around, but I was more depressed because our date ended so fast and I end up driving with Daniel. I sighed. Daniel got in the car and looked at me curiously.
” Seat belt,” He reminded, I blinked, I barely put on my seat belt, talk about safety much. I looked from behind and my face brightened, Nathan was on his red motorcycle he gave a small wave. Daniel put the car on drive and we started to drive off back to the mansion. Then it struck me… it was still flooding in there. I gave a small smirk and tried to imagine how Daniel would react. I would probably be flipped to my doom again. I stared aimlessly at the sky, watch the trees go by, then glanced from behind. Nathan was still behind us, I smiled. Then he suddenly turned to the next street, I gave a curious look.
” That idiot,” Daniel chuckled. I looked at him curiously, was I missing something?
” Nathan says to leave the washroom door open,” Daniel chuckled, as he pulled out an ear piece, had they been talking this entire time? I leaned onto the side and Daniel hummed onto a peaceful tune and I dozed off.
” Yo, Kim, wake up,” I felt a small tug on my hand, I opened my eyes. Daniel, stood on the side of the car, I looked at the sky, it was night time now. I yawned and walked out of the car, it was freezing.
” Here,” Daniel spoke as he took off his sweater and handed it to me. I smiled.
” Thanks,” I said putting it on. Daniel began opening the door and I stood a few feet back, he gave me a curious look. The door unlocked and Daniel opened the door, I closed my eyes, I didn’t here anything coming from Daniel, was he that shocked of the damage he couldn’t think of the right words to explain anything.
” You coming in?” Daniel said, I opened my eyes and peaked in… the place was clean. I blinked and rubbed my eyes, when Nathan and I left the whole place was flooded with water and rice. Where was it now? I looked around and stepped in. I tried pinching myself also, Daniel gave me a confused look.
” Its clean…” I said, in surprising tone. Daniel chuckled, was he hiding something? I sighed and went back upstairs. I laid on my bed looking at the ceiling, my mind was filled with only Nathan, his words he had told me and how he will wait for me and how he protected me. Do I love him back? I closed my eyes and imagined Nathans charming face. Nathan…
The sun beamed into my eyes making me wake up. I got up to the side and then I noticed something at the end of the bed. I crawled near the it. There was a lump under the blankets. I blinked and lifted the covers. Underneath was Cole?! He slept cutely in a baby position, and had practically an angel face as he slept. His hair was scattered around in a model way, he was shirtless with only boxers. He looked cute. Then it hit me, had he been sleeping on my bed the entire time?!, Cole couldn’t have! Did he?! I started freaking out. I gave a huge scream Cole suddenly woke up and he shifted over and fell onto the ground making a big crash. Soon their was a sudden thunk coming from my bathroom along with a groan. Cole looked up at me curiously.
” Yo~” Cole yawned. I blinked at him and then stared at the bed.
” I didn’t do anything to you,” Cole chuckled, ” my room was locked so I had to find somewhere to sleep,” He smiled. If I wasn’t a heavy sleeper I would have kicked him off. The bathroom door suddenly opened. I turned my head, it was Nathan. There was a small faucet imprint on his forehead, did he sleep on it? Or did he hit it with is head? He gave me a curious look. My heart was racing when I saw him, his usual jade green eyes were mysterious and he was shirtless, he wore black boxers that matched his disarranged hair that swayed in all directions. I couldn’t help but laugh about his forehead.
” Well, I wouldn’t have gotten this if I had to sleep in the bathroom,” Nathan complained. He looked cute. I smiled. Cole got up and Nathan gave a sharp look at him.
” Its not what you think,” I immediately said to Nathan, his face brightened a bit. I sighed, did Nathan get jealous because Cole slept with me last night? Cole yawned and started walking towards the door. He passed Nathan and it looked like they whispered something. Cole gave a slight nod. I gave a weird look at Nathan. He smiled at me. Whats going on?
” How is your arm Nathan?” I asked, he walked up closer.
” Its fine,” he chuckled, ” Since when did you care about my body, last time you tried to kill me by punching me in the gut,”. Making me remember when I kicked him in the gut. Back then he was such a jerk but now it is like he is a whole different person.
” Because,” I said trying to think of an excuse, sadly nothing was coming up, it was too early in the morning, ” I love you, and I don’t want you to be hurt” I finally said. Nathan chuckled.
” I love you too,” He leaned in closer and gave a small peck on my lip. I blinked a few times, did Nathan just kiss me? A sudden knock came to my door. Nathan immediately jumped back.
” Good morning Kim,” a deep voice said, I turned, it was Robert.
” You too Robert,” I smiled. Robert had a stern look on his face, it made me feel tense. Am I going to die? My heart was rushing in fear, I remember now, I am still a hostage here even if I do love Nathan.
” Your father, has replied to my threat, you will be going home on Sunday,” Robert repeated. I felt relieved but more depressed, I am going to be departing from Nathan, I didn’t want to go. I liked my life here, I gotten use to it. I glanced in the corner of my eye, Nathan was clenching his fist. Was he angry? I looked back at Robert, who was staring directly at me.
” Kim, why don’t you go downstairs and eat, I need to talk to Nathan alone,” He glared, in a serious tone. I gulped and looked at Nathan, he gave a worried look. I closed the door behind me, and leaned against the wall, trying to eavesdrop on what they were saying.
” What do you think you are doing Nathan?” Robert voice was stern and strict.
” Forget it Father, how about explaining those men that were after Kim yesterday?” Nathan snarled,
” Now now Son, those weren’t my assassins, they were his ,” Robert replied. Nathan pursed his lips.
” You really think that he would go that far in killing his own daughter just to end the deal,” Nathan growled trying to keep his cool. My eyes widened, could they be talking about what happened yesterday? That robber at the bank was an assassin trying to kill one of us? Daughter of his… they couldn’t be talking about my dad could they? Was my dad trying to kill me to just end the deal? Tears started forming, my own father trying to kill me? No, I couldn’t believe it, maybe Robert was just making up lies, but then… that would me he would be scamming my father and getting the money then killing me off… I couldn’t see Robert like that. I didn’t know who to trust, was he lying or was he telling the truth. I started sat down on the ground and trying to hold my tears, what will I do?
” Kim?” a voice called out, it startled me and I wiped away my tears. I looked to the side, Dylan was walking down the hall towards me. I immediately stood up, he was not the right person who I should be with. I started to walk away.
” Wait,” he called, ” I’m not going to do anything,”. I stopped and looked back, he didn’t look drunk but it was hard to trust him after what he had done. He walked up closer to me, and I took a few steps back, it felt like awkward.
” I came to apologize,” He said, stopping a few feet away from me, ” I’m sorry about the incident,” He whispered, he had a few bandages left on his face, and he wore a dark red shirt with baggy jeans, his hair was messy as usual and his eyes shined mysteriously.
” Its fine,” I said, unsure if I should really forgive him.
” No, I really mean it, I am sorry, I know how much Nathan means to you,” he replied looking straight at me in the eyes. How would he know?
” I don’t know why your crying but, here,” He said, he walked up closer pulling something out, it was a piece of paper. I flipped it over, it was a photo, of me and Nathan kissing… in the garden.
” How did you get this?” I said pointing at the picture.
” On that day, when I came back, Aunt Marie asked me to take a photo of the garden for her, I was about to when I saw you two running around in the garden, I got distracted and took a picture of you two instead,” he chuckled feeling a little guilt. I blinked, and shoved the picture in my pocket.
” So, are you exciting to see your cousins?” he said changing the subject.
“Huh?” I said curiously,
” Your cousins in Chicago, Uncle Robert said that you are going away to Chicago to see your cousins this Sunday,” he said confused. So that’s the lie Robert made up.
” Oh yeah, I’m really excited,” I lied. He gave a depressed look.
” Alright,” He smiled changing his mood, ” Well see you at the party,”.
” Party?” I immediately said. He gave me a confused look.
” Yeah, didn’t Nathan tell you? Aunt Marie planned a going away party for you, its tomorrow though,” he said, my eyes widened. A going away party? I felt nervous, I would be in a room with a bunch of strangers; even worse, people that are friends with that bitch Aunt Marie.
” Oh right the party!” I lied, ” Its just to early in the morning, I guess,” I smiled. Dylan smiled back and went back downstairs. I sighed,
” Is there thing else I should know about?” I mumbled.
” Yeah, don’t go near the kitchen, ever” a voice called behind me. I turned around, it was Daniel. He wore a stripped t-shirt with baggy jeans. His hair was the usual mode look and he had a piece of toast in his mouth.
” Nathan, told you?” I asked,
” Yeah, wow who knew you can be so dull,” Daniel laughed. My bedroom door opened, Nathan came out with a cold worried look written all over his face, behind him was Robert, in his usual stern way. I immediately turned my head, I could feel the tears forming again. Robert gave a slight nod to Daniel and he nodded back. I gave a curious look. I felt something hit my stomach hard. I flinched. Nathan looked at my direction.
” Kim, whats wrong?” Nathan said, his expression changed.
” I’m fine,” I lied, the pain worsened. Why is this happening now? Could it be…that?
” Give me a second,” I blushed and dashed to the washroom and shut the door tight.
” Hey Kim? You alright,” Nathan called on the other side of the door.
” Mhm” I lied, I pulled down my pants and I found a red stain on the corner, great out of all the times it had to come now? I searched the cupboards to search for any pads. None what so ever. I began to flinch… I doubt Aunt Marie would give me one, besides it was hard to tell if she was really a female. I chuckled, I guess I should go ask her. I opened the door and put on a fake smile, inside my room stood Nathan and Daniel directly at the door with worried looks.
” You alright?” Nathan asked curiously. I gave an unsure nod.
” Is Aunt Marie around” I asked, Nathan gave me a curious look.
” Uh, no, she went out back to her house to pick up a few more things, she wont be back till tomorrow for the party,” Daniel shook his head. Great, what am I suppose to do now? There was silence soon afterwards. Nathan had a worried look on his face, was he that concerned for me?
” Well, I’m going to the grocery store, to get supplies for the party,” Daniel said, breaking the silence.
” Wait!” I said, grabbing his arm, Nathan looked at me oddly.
” C-Could you,” I stuttered, ” buymesomepads” I spoke fast hoping he understood it. He looked at me like I was some idiot. Nathan chuckled.
” What?” Daniel asked still confused.
” Could you buy me some pads,” I whispered slowly, feeling embarassed.
” What are those? What are they used for?” Daniel asked in a lost tone, was he that clueless?
” Um,” I said, trying to find the right words. If felt awkward to ask Daniel to buy me some pads, but it felt more awkward to explain what pads are used for, to a clueless guy. Nathan had a smile on his face, he tried to hold in his laughter, how generous. He nudged Daniel over and whispered in his ear. Daniels confused face grew to a smirk. I beamed red and looked away.
” Oh okay,” he chuckled. I waited till Daniel exited the room. Nathan soon burst ed out laughing. I gave him a sharp look.
” Its not funny!” I snarled, still feeling embarrassed.
” I know but its hard to restrain myself,” Nathan chuckled, I began to blush.
” You don’t have to answer, but how is it,” his tone was quiet, he was embarrassed to ask.
” I-Its fine for now,” I chuckled it felt awkward.
” Can I show you something?” Nathan asked. I nodded curiously. He smiled in delight, he looked like an angel. He motioned me to follow him and he peeked out the door, checking if there was anyone around. He then dashed left, and I rushed behind him, we were running around the house, I didn’t have time to see where I was also it was difficult to see where I was going, I only followed Nathan. My heart was pounding hard, was he going to kiss me again? Or was he going to kill me? Tears formed in the corner of my eye, thinking what will happen if Nathan tried to kill me right here. I shook away the thought, Nathan wouldn’t try to kill me right? I wanted to agree with myself but I had a cold sharp feeling that he would. Trust was a hard word to encounter with people sometimes, could I really trust Nathan?
We travelled down a couple of stairs and it gotten colder, he made a sharp turn to the right making me stumble. We finally stopped in front of a wooden door. It was dusty and it looked like it hasn’t been used in for a while
” Your the first girl, I ever brought here,” He whispered in a soft voice, he had a compassionate look on his face hidden with disappointment. My heart flew up in excitement, forgetting everything about him being a kidnapper and possibly a murderer. He nudged the door in an awkward way and then it suddenly opened, it was pitch black, and Nathan walked in. Normally, people don’t walk in a dark room with a guy unless you trust them, should I trust Nathan?
” you coming?” Nathan called inside the room it was difficult to see where he was.
” Y-yeah” I stuttered. I tried to shake away the dark frightening thoughts that ran through my mind, like Nathan waiting on the side with a base ball bat waiting to end my misery, or possibly a knife or a gun. I took in a deep breath and stepped in. A sharp pain hit my eyes immediately as I stepped in.
” Sorry,”
To be continue!