Chapter 30

Ava

I was helping the woman with the address when someone hit my head with something. I turned around to see who it was but couldn't because my eyesight was blurred by the time and I was feeling dizzy because of the hit and eventually I fell to the ground. I tried to scream for help but failed and could only think of David and Shane before I closed my eyes.

"David..."

"Tim take her. Boss will kill us for hurting her but I couldn't think of anything else."

Meanwhile

David

I ordered our pizzas and we sat down at the table. In about twenty to twenty-five, our pizzas were here but Ava had not yet come.

"Our pizzas arrived and Mom isn't here yet." Shane says "I will give her a call."

[You have reached Ava Johnson's. I am busy if you are hearing this.]

Straight to voicemail. That's unlikely. She is not picking up. I don't know I have a bad feeling about this. "Let's pack this up and check" I ordered the waiter to pack this up and I take the carry bag in my hand.

We went towards the restroom and the entire time I was getting worried about her. I had a feeling in the back of my mind that something isn't right but then I calmed myself down. Maybe I am overreacting.

I was about to open the door when Shane pulls me back saying."You can't go in Dad. It's the lady's restroom."

"Then what do we do?" That was indeed true and I don't see anyone around here who could go in and check that's when Shane suggests.

"I am a kid. I will go in. If anyone asks me I will tell them I am here to find my mom."

"Fine. I will be here." Shane goes in and I stand outside waiting for him. I made a thousand scenarios that could have happened. Maybe she went back to the pizza place and we are searching for her here. My mind was on a toss. I heard Shane calling out for Ava is when he yells out for me."Dad..."

I heard Shane scream. That's it. I am going in. Without a second thought, I entered in. There was no one in here except us.

"Oh, no. What happened Shane?"

"I think Mom is kidnapped." I tried to keep my calm as Shane spoke.

"What? Shane, She might be at the pizza place waiting for us if she is not here."

He points at the basin and I saw the blood. I went in closer. I bend down to check. I found a necklace with blood on it. There can be other women who can have the same necklace right. What if Shane is right? With trembling hands, I picked it up and flipped it around. It was my worse nightmare. I was terrified when I saw the letter 'D'. It was Ava's necklace and it had blood on it.

"Ava..."

I called the police and they came in about half an hour. Shane and I were standing outside as they started investigating the place for more clues. Shane and I were interrogated about what happened and what we saw. I told them everything I knew in detail as they note it down on their notepad.

About two to three hours the officer came in to say. "We have searched for the place. We have nothing but the necklace and the cane with blood on it. We are not sure whose blood is on it. It can be the kidnappers or Ava's. We have our investigation going on. We will find out soon. There is a high possibility that Harry and Maisha are behind this because they tried to kill you a month ago."

I didn't know what to think. First, they tried to blackmail her with forged documents and then they try to kill me, and now this.

"Find her Sir. She is kidnapped. There is no doubt it's Harry and Maisha. Find them."

Tears scrolled down my eyes. We stood outside as the police investigated the place. Why again? Is it not enough? It was not long ago she had an accident. She was injured a bit but things could have been worse. It's my fault. I should not have left her alone here. The night at the gala, Harry forced himself on her because I left her alone. Nothing would have happened if I didn't leave her.

"We understand your concern. We are doing our best." The officer leaves. "They will find mom. Let's go home. You should rest."

"I am going to find her myself. I cannot just rely on the police."

"Dad. It's night already. First, we should go home. You must be tired."

Shane was right. I need to be strong for him. I can't even imagine the trauma he might be facing. I can't break it down now.

We drove back home in silence and I saw Liam, Allan, and Silver sitting on the couch. They stood up as they saw me. "We came here as soon as we heard," Liam says putting an arm on my back.

"It's all over the news." Allan continues.

"Shane. It's late. You should go have some sleep. Let me get you to bed."

I take him up to his bedroom and he changed into his nightclothes.

"Promise me, Dad, You will not make any rash decision. You will take care of yourself  for mom." He mumbles. I kneel at him and hug him as he surrounds his small arms. I kiss his forehead and hold him. I had to assure him. He tried to stay strong but I knew he was scared.

"Yes, Shane. I promise." I cover the blanket over Shane and kissed his forehead."Have a good sleep."

I turn around to leave when he gets hold of my hand with his little finger."Dad, Mom will be back right?"

I could see the sadness and the pain in his eyes. He said with tears in his eyes. What am I supposed to answer him when I don't even know where is she or how is she?

I must keep them safe. I am responsible to keep them safe and I failed miserably. I stroke his hair with my hand and smile at him. I promise Shane. I will bring your Mom back and get hold of them who brought pain to you and Ava.

"I promise. I will bring her back."

In the living room

David

After Shane falls asleep. It was hard. He cried throughout and eventually fell asleep. I stayed there till he drifted off to sleep. I knew what to do next. I will go find Ava by myself. I can't see my son in so much pain. I wonder how Ava is? I take the keys to my car and walk to the door. Allan, Austin, and Liam caught hold of me and brought me back in.

"I am going to find Ava. Let me go. Ava is kidnapped for god's sake. "

"David no. You can't make decisions like this." They caught hold of me and stopped me.

"Let me go. Ava is out there."

"Calm down." I fell on my knees and broke down into tears. I didn't have the strength to stay optimistic. The love of my life is kidnapped and God knows what is happening with her. I can't even imagine.

I tell out and cried. Everyone held me and rubbed my back but there was nothing that can calm me down. I want Ava back safe and sound. I remember Shane's face and break down even more. I was helpless. Can I do something? There was nothing I could do except pray and stay strong for Shane. He is looking up to me.

"You know what he asked me at the bed? He was asking me if his mother will be back. He looked at me with so much hope that his Dad will save his mom. What will I say to him if something happens to Ava? I can't understand why is it that every time things are perfect, things go bad. One minute we were eating candy floss and the other second  she is kidnapped."

"David. She will be fine." Silver says but no one can tell this. "You don't know that. You don't know that. God knows, what's happening to her? We don't even know if she is safe. How can I calm myself down?"

"David. Fine, no one will give you any fake promises. We will come with you to look for Ava tomorrow." Austin says trying to cheer me up.

"For now, Can you stay strong for Shane?" I will have to. For him. I swear if Harry or Maisha touch her hair I would kill them myself.

"Fine..."

I leave to go back to Shane's bedroom. I know I won't be able to sleep but I will try.

Ava

As I opened my eyes for a while. I was still a bit dizzy. I tried to look and found myself in the trunk of the car. My mouth was taped and my hands were tied to the back with a rope that cut my wrist as I tried to untie myself from it. I was still feeling a little tired.

I didn't have the strength to try something. It was not long ago, I had an accident and it's not been that long since my bones healed. I was exhausted. The pain in my head was pounding and I could hear the throbbing of my heart I knew who was behind this.

It wasn't hard to guess. I don't have to think twice. Harry and Maisha. They tried to kill David, failing which they are after me. We have no enemies other than them. Who will do this if not them? This time I won't let them win with their goal. They already destroyed my life before not now. Not this time.

I couldn't bear the pain. There was a throbbing pain in the nape of my neck where I was hit and before I fainted I saw blood. It was hard to keep my eyes open and eventually I drifted off to sleep.

I woke up a little while later in a comfortable bed. I was no longer tied but I didn't have the energy to stand up. I saw the door open and looked outside to see a man in his thirties talking to some other man. He says as I squint my eyes to look at them."I am sorry. I had no choice. How else do you expect us to bring her here?"

"You should have found a way. Not only did you hit her, but you also tied her and taped her and brought her in the trunk of the car." The other man says to which the man bows down."I am sorry Sir."

He commands."Leave..."

(Who is this kidnapper? Is it Harry and Maisha again? Will David find Ava before the police? What will happen to Ava? Keep reading to find out...)

...Thank you for reading...