To the rescue

(Flashback continues)

"You know what even my clothes feel like a boundary. Let me get rid of it.", David started removing his shirt when the door opened with a thud.

David turned back to see Ava and the others. Gray had this 'I will swallow you alive, kind of look on his face.

David was shook. He did not expect them to find him this fast. He got up from the top of Cole trying to make an escape but before he could even think straight, Gray grabbed his collar and punched him. David fell on the ground with a bursted lip.

Ava and Olivia ran and untied Cole who was sobbing miserably.

David stood up and fought back but Gray had his killer mode on. He beat the hell out of David. Allen went near Gray to stop him.

"Gray... Gray stop .. He will die. You have to stop."

"No, I am going to kill him. How dare he? How dare he touch Cole?, Gray kicked David on the shin.

David cried out loud.

"We will take care of him. Stop... Cole ... Yeah, Cole needs you. Look.", Allen tried to convince Gray who was still kicking David into a pulp. On hearing Cole's name, Gray turned around to see Cole.

His heart broke into pieces on seeing Cole's state.

His face was swollen and hand red prints of David's fingers. His neck had the marks of David devouring him like an animal. His blood started to boil.

He started choking David's neck.

"Gray.", Cole said softly but Gray could not hear him.

"Gray stop please.", Cole said again.

Gray stopped immediately. He ran to Cole and held him closely.

"It's okay. Everything is okay. I got you. We got you.", Gray spoke calming down Cole.

Ava went near David and kicked him again and again.

"Do.. *kick*.. not.. *kick*.. touch.. *kick*.. one *kick* of *kick* mine."

"I am sorry. Let me go, please. I will not do this ever again. Please.", David kneeled before Ava.

"I am sorry Cole. Please forgive me", He went near Cole which made Cole flinch.

"Stay away from him.", Allen growled as he pushed David.

"I will, I will.", David broke down.

Cole went near David and slapped him tightly right on the face.

"TO HELL WITH YOU."

David was beaten down to pulp by others. Everyone wanted to punish him more but, David kept begging for his life which made Cole spare him hoping this would teach him a lesson.

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(Flashback end)

(Back to present time)

As Olivia found out David's current location, all of them got ready to get Cole back. It was already quite late and they rushed in the car to get to David's place as fast as possible. It was far from school. A bit isolated place.

"Dad.", Ava called her father who is one of the most ruthless gangster in the country.

"Hello my baby. It's been a long time since you called. I was wondering if you forgot that I existed.", James Collins, Ava's father chuckled.

"Dad, now is not the time. I need you help.", Ava said in a serious tone.

"What happened? Are you hurt? Are you in trouble?", James showed concern.

"No, no troubles for me but I want to give someone else some big trouble.", Ava explained her father the whole situation.

"Alright Ava, my strong daughter. My men will be there for your back up. So, don't worry.", James replied.

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"You really want to see what I can do? I did not get to finish last time but this time I will do it.", David said as he let go of Cole's face.

Cole was frightened. He knew David is a psycho.

David grabbed the back of Cole's head and kissed him. Cole struggled to break the kiss but David did not let go. He kissed him hard before breaking away.

Cole felt disgusted. He just wanted to kill David with his bare hands. He started sobbing.

"No, no.. Don't.. Don't cry. I can't see you crying.", David said as he cupped his face. David is really a psycho.

"Why are you doing this David? Why don't you understand?", Cole broke down.

"I don't understand? It's you Cole. You don't understand how much I love you. Why can't you accept me? I have everything, I can give you everything, just say it. I will make the stars turn around if you want.", David said overwhelmed with feelings.

"I... I just .... I just don't feel the same way.", Cole hesitated as he finished his sentence awaiting another slap to land his face.

"You don't feel the same way. This is why I brought you here. You need to be with me to feel what I feel.", David cupped Cole's face.

"See, see this.", David ran near the cupboard and brought a thick diary.

"I wrote about every single moment that I saw you. You see this picture. It is from the time when you were waiting outside the ice cream parlor for you friends. I was there, you just did not notice me.", David was all excited showing Cole all the pictures and notes.

Cole got an idea to keep David distracted from doing something bad to him. He had faith that the others will find him soon. He just needed to buy some time. So, he decided to play along.

"And this... this over here is when you won the basketball match. You looked so perfect.", David displayed his treasured collection in front of Cole. He could really bring the whole world to Cole if he asked for.

"David?", Cole tried to say calmly but his voice had the hint of fear.

"Huh? You want something?", David was already so immersed in the memories he created of Cole that he forgot what happened till now.

"It's.. it's just can you please untie me? These ropes hurting a lot.", Cole lowered his gaze.

"Why? So, that you can run away from me?", David said firmly.

"No. I won't I promise. I don't even know where I. See, I don't even have a weapon and you know I can't fight you physically. Please.", He begged.

"No. This can't happen. I know these ropes are hurting your pretty hands but I can't trust you.", David said.

"Ple.."

"I SAID NO", David shouted making Cole flinch.

Suddenly David's phone rang.

"I told you not to disturb me. What is it?" David's eyes widened.

"No, no, no. How can they reach here? I already broke your phone. How can they track you? How can...", David did not finish his sentence as he realised something.

"How stupid of me? My phone. Damn."

Cole chuckled on hearing the foolish act that David did.

"You are laughing? You dare to laugh at me? They may have found me. But, they have not reached here yet.", David called his men.

"Get the cars ready and two of them come with me and put him in the car."

David's men took Cole to the basement. He struggled a lot but only received punches in return. They put him inside a car and tied his hands. Soon, David followed and sat beside Cole.

"I will not let you go so easily.", David said as he ordered his men to drive off.