Kelan's POVMom, Kelan and Carey entered my room. Mom strode to my bed and lifted my hand.“I'll finally get rid of your annoying face." She said.“What does she mean? They want to kill me?”She tried lifting me but couldn't. She looked at Jason and Carey. "You guys should come carry him. The bastard is as heavy as a log of wood."As Jason rounded the room, he suddenly paused as his eyes widened in horror.I knew the reason for that. I had felt a little itch on my thighs, and as I had tried to scratch at it, he caught me."Mom!" He called. "I think I moved him slightly."I opened my eyes slightly to catch mom casting him a funny glance. "Stop being paranoid. He can't recover yet. He still has about a week or so before he can wake up.""Mom, I know what I saw!" He moved towards me, making my heart skip a beat.He lifted my hands and thumped hard on my chest. I had to fight off the urge to wince with all the strength left in my body.Suddenly, he wrapped his hand around my neck tightly
Kelan's POV"Ermm, hello sir, what’s going on? Is there a problem?""No, sir! I was just about to check the condition of the tires." Jason said."That's not your work to do though. You could take it to an automobile workshop." The voice of the policeman said."Parking at this side of the road is quite dangerous. I'll advise you to leave immediately.""Thank you officer." Jason said and entered the car.The car started moving again and I could finally breathe. I searched for my phone, but I couldn't find it. I frowned as I reached my hand deeper into the corner that I had hid it. My fingertips grazed the phone. It had fallen deeper into the corner. I could only reach it from the backseat of the car."Fuck!" I gritted my teeth and expelled air from my mouth."We are there already." Carey announced.The car engine died and I heard footsteps approaching the truck. I was dragged out, placed on Jason’s shoulders and then carried up the mountain. Arriving a leveled ground, he laid me down i
Kelan POV “How could you do this to me, Mother? How could you even think to go this far, and try to kill your son?” My heart began to beat like it was going to fall out of my chest. “Answer me!” I thundered, to her shock, as she shivered in fear. “Kelan, it is not the way you see it. It’s just..”“It’s just what, mom? That you, Jason, and this backstabber of a friend decided to kill me, and you stand here to tell me it’s just? In fact, give me a good reason here and now why I shouldn’t put a bullet through your head, his head, and hers?” I said, shifting and pointing the gun on each of their faces. “You can kill me, Kelan, but leave my mother out of this,” Jason walked up and stood in front of her, forcing me to place the gun directly on his forehead. “And what makes you think I would grant you your request this instant, Jason. You have been bad, really bad, and you aren’t even worth saving. Everything you’ve been doing to Aliyah..How could you, Jason?” I blurted out, my rage find
Jason POVI thought of a million things on seeing how the events had turned out. Then, I settled for one. I wasn’t going to fall prey to the notion Caden was trying to put inside my head. I gripped the knife in my hands firmly, and declared without thinking further, “Kill her, if you want, Caden. It doesn’t move me one bit either.” “You sure, Jason,” He said and pressed the barrel harder on her head, making her beg for mercy.“Don’t threaten my mom in that way, Caden. Drop your gun.” Kelan ordered to my surprise. “Sir, with all due respect, he will need to obey my words, first. I can’t trust him not to still harm you if I drop the gun.” Caden explained. He was right. I wasn’t done with Kelan. I would have still dealt more blows till I was satisfied, then I would bind him side by side with his buddy. With this confusion between Caden and Kelan, I had the upper hand now, and I planned to use it wisely. “Caden, drop the gun, and that is an order. Stop hurting my mom.” Kelan issued w
Chapter Fifty Aliyah’s POV I could tell from the way the vehicle bounced up and down that we were on a bumpy path. The journey had been a long one since I woke up with my legs tied and eyes closed with an duffel bag and I had tried not to shut my eyes again. My hands and feet hurt from the grip the binding ropes had on them, but more especially, my eyes needed to see sunlight. If I wasn’t mistaken, it’s been over an hour forty-five minutes since I woke, and it wasn’t ending soon from the accelerating speed my abductors were using. I tried to recall the events that had happened, but I was only stuck with those I remembered before I was grabbed from behind at the mansion. I had returned from getting the drugs Jason and Carey had sent me for his mom, and found no one at home. I called out their names, walking into their respective rooms. Then, I decided to check on Kelan when I couldn’t find anyone, including the maids. I slowly entered having seen the door open from afar. It was scar
Kelan’s POVJason had no other choice at this time than to drop the gun and surrender his hands in the air. Two policemen rushed to his sides, one kicking the gun away from his reach, and the other restrained him with a handcuff to the back. “Cuff the rest too. All of them,” the leader of the squad ordered, changing my mood immediately. “All of us? What did we do?” I asked, attempting to stand before I was met with a firm hold that subdued me. I obeyed, learning from the stories I’ve heard of how the police handled people. Even though they were right at that time. I tried to make my case quietly, “We were the ones who alerted you, and they,” I gestured with my head to Carey’s direction, “are the culprits.” “Well, we would find all these and many details when we get to the station. For now, remain calm and follow instructions, and everyone would be okay.” He threw a smile at me, and walked away, leading the way. “Up you go, sir,” the man behind me urged me to stand, pushing me gen
Kelan POVTwo officers who had been stationed at the counter walked towards us, their hands to the gun holsters, having heardme raise my voice at their commander. I didn’t care. I was asking for my right. “I need to speak to my lawyer now or this entire building will have no rest,” “Young man, you don’t need to add to the crimes you have labelled on you already,” the commander started. I shot him a dangerous stare, but it didn’t budge him one bit, and he continued. “This matter is a simple case if you cooperate with us, though. For now, Mr, Jason, Madam Rosa, and Lady Carey, you are free to go. We will call you if we need more confirmation and clearance," He gave a nod and gestured his hand in the direction of the exit. Jason stood up first, then my mom next. I watched her actions; this was the point she could redeem herself if she wanted to. She didn’t. She walked past me, squeezing to avoid contact with me standing in the way, my back behind the exit door. Carey was next, her l
Aliyah’s POV"Dad?" I wondered if I was actually hearing the voice of my father or if my mind was playing tricks on me. I could hear the sound of approaching footsteps which was followed by the jingle of keys as if the driver was searching for the right key again. "Why did you even put her in the trunk?" I heard the familiar voice again. I don't know what to think anymore. It is definitely my dad's. "I'm sorry sir," the driver apologized. "Be fast. Open up!" I heard the door slide open, and immediately, I feel broad palms on my face. The touch stroked a resonating feeling. "My sweetie, it is me." "Dad?" I ask softly. "Yes, dear. It is me," "What are you waiting for? Untie her, remove the blindfolds!" he ordered the driver. "Yes sir," the driver said and moved closer. He removed the blindfolds first, then started untying my hands. I squinted my eyes and rubbed my eyes with the back of my palm to get acquainted to the environment, as the blindfolds had great impact on my eyes