Chapter 49

Though I trust Zick, but still, I wasn't comfortable. How did I just drag this man into my family case? We're supposed to be lovers and not fighters. Now they've arrested him. I can't even tell whether it's arrest or kidnap since they didn't take him to supposed place for questioning. What if those people kill Dave? Of course they can do it. It's not more than what they have done earlier. What would my life be like if they succeed in killing Dave? I don't even know any of his family members and I even forgot to ask his friends. Where will I start? God!!! Help me.

I couldn't just concentrate on anything. At a point I locked myself in my room. In a moment, I had flashbacks of times I spent with Dave. Even the way he used to pamper me. The way he made me to feel more important than anything. It made me cry. I dialed his number several times but it couldn't connect.

.... Oh!!! These people have killed Dave.

How could Sam do so? I mumbled to myself.

I hurried out of my room and met Jeff in his room.

Jeff! it seems Dave is dead. His lines are not connecting...

"Don't say that again!!!! He's alive. Dad and Zick are already on this case. Do you think Daddy would fold his hands and wait for them to kill him before he do the needful? It's not possible... "

Hmm if so, thank God. But I'm scared.... My voice was cracking since I was about to cry started sounding better as Jeff assured me that my Dave won't die.

Yeah!! you have to, because you're a human and not God. But I'll advice you not to worry much. Things are under control. .....Jeff continued his words of encouragement.

It's okay Jeff. I just pray they don't kill him because of me.

"They won't".....

I left him and walked to the garden. As troubled as I was, I got confused and knew not what next to do. I checked the time on my wristwatch and it was already 5pm. I have been expecting to hear good news from Dave, Jimmy or Zick but none of them told me what I wanted to hear.

I called Justice Zick to know the update. He said that since the case has been reported as kidnap, Sam and his accomplice are already in danger. He also said they've tracked Dave's location. He reassured me to be calm that everything was under control.

After talking to him, I felt this relief in me. At least, the world would bear me witness that I didn't abandon Dave when he needed me most. But I still had to make him know that we're working harder to make sure he regain his freedom.

I dialed Dave's number again but it didn't connect. I called Dave's friend and luckily, the two boys that met us at Dave's house were together when I called. I called to make them know how far we've gone in the process. Though they showed their trust to some point, but as it was already evening and their friend wasn't yet back, they started doubting the process. They did ask many questions while trying to know everything about the case. Hmm, No matter how pretend not to be a part of them, a part of me was still with them. I tried all I could to make them understand that no one was playing games on them since they doubted every words I said.

I was able to convince them that they needed not to panic since the case had been reported to legal practitioners. Then the guys agreed to wait untill we hear from Zick and Jimmy

My day wasn't just what I planned. I felt Dave's absence as if we'd been together since birth. Sometimes I'll feel such emptiness in me. At a point I had to question myself.. "Do I really love him as much and never showed it or is there anything concerning this feeling of mine that I'm yet to understand? Besides, I already lost my parents but I don't think I ever felt their absence as I'm feeling Dave's absence" I felt pity for Dave. So I'd been nurturing such love in me without making him know my feelings. I remembered some people used to say "we don't value what we have until we loose it" I shouted " God forbid!!" I've not lost Dave. And I believe he's in good health and even right state of mind wherever he may be" I noticed this goosebumps on my skin. stood up from where I was sitting alone. Looked round but found no one around. I walked back home wondering what may be the next step to take