CHAPTER 104:KNOT LOOSE

Hours before, when Lucy had gone to get the popcorn and drinks. Mia's eyes wandered around,she walked away from where she currently stood with the hopes of coming back by the time Lucy was done buying the snacks they needed.

Her eyes fell on a certain someone and she felt her breath caught up in her throat before her breathing became normal "is that a way to greet your future family?"asked Charles and mia not knowing what do to opened her mouth to speak only to be Interrupted "never mind"

"May I ask what you are doing here?"the last time she saw him was when he had visited Ryan,they hadn't really exchanged words and from what Ryan told her,she needed to be careful around the man.

Charles replied"to drop my daughter off,not that I see her around"there was evident mischief in his eyes and voice "but I see Ryan isn't with you today, leaving you unprotected"

Mia stared at the man and instead of responding to his words she decided to ask him "why don't you like him, he's your family"

"he's always in the way"came his response and mia felt the need to move but her legs betrayed her while staying rooted on the spot "so much you can't help but want to get rid of him"mia felt her heart race,the man didn't hide but was showing her his intentions.

She then swallowed her saliva and with a sigh she asked "you already have more than enough,you shouldn't be after him when he isn't going to give anything to you",

"I have a feeling he will"Charles said darkly .

When she left Lucy to excuse herself,mia had gone to the restroom splashing water on her face countless time, Ryan's uncle made his intentions clear to her and she could tell he was serious,it was like be was going to do something.

Before leaving she texted Ryan again and placed her phone inside the pocket of her coat,but before she could get back inside,she felt an immense pain from the back of her head until everything turned black.

Back to the present,mia watched the person walked in but instead of Charles it was Sasha. Mia stared at Sasha who closed the door behind her

"Surprised?"asked Sasha with a satisfied look on her face .

"What are you doing here?"mia questioned,was she together with Charles.shs closed her eyes trying to get her thinking right when Sasha replied "there are reasons, first being having my revenge on you,I like it when you have that look of defeat when you know you've fallen into a pit that would be difficult to crawl out of"she came to stand in front of mia .

Mia bit her lower lip than spoke "you won't gain anything from doing this,just stop already"she has been after her for as long as she remembered but this had come to far. Mia realized Sasha needs a more greater lesson than she one she already received and it seems someone was already giving her false hopes.

"Are you helping him?"mia questioned even though she already knew the answer "he agreed to help me"came Sasha's response.

"but you are making a mistake"

Sasha got angry and retorted "it's all fair ,I've never liked you and it only continued to get worse by your actions,my eyes was already set on Ryan and the Garcia family but you just had to swoop in at the last minute,do you know what you stole from me"

"the opportunity that you think to use to elevate your status?, according to me I didn't steal ,you just happened to not know the right thing because you are a selfish being you and your family..."it was at the moment that she felt a Sharp pain on her cheek. Sasha had slapped her making her face turn to the side,her cheek burn but she endured it.

Sasha smiled glad that mia was at the loosing side while she can deal with her anyhow she wants,this night was her night the night to get everything she wants and desired finally her family would be out of the predicament they were in,she would have the life she's always dreamt of while mia would be left with nothing,more importantly she didn't want her in this world and she felt it would be best to get rid of her to avoid future troubles

"I want you to start knowing your place"

"You won't get away with this"mia whispered enough for the other woman in the room to hear but a chuckle was the response she got"we'll both see how this ends" with that Sasha left the room leaving mia alone.

The woman sighed, feeling the pain on her cheek slowly reduce,she didn't even know where she was ,how would Ryan find her ,she could be anywhere. She looked around for anything that could cut her binding but there was nothing,the only thing she could think of was to trace the knot on the rope with her fingers and slowly loosen it but it would take a while and she hoped to do it quickly knowing how difficult it would be but it was worth a try.

Outside as Sasha walked away from the door with a feeling of satisfaction that kept Increasing every second. She stopped when she saw Charles coming the other way"she's awake".

He only hummed and stopped when she asked"how long will this take?"

"as long as I want it to,you don't need to rush"

Sasha rolled her eyes "everything is finally going to happen tonight,I'll finally succeed "sasja had a gleeful smile on her face but unbeknownst to her,there are other things running in Charles mind. She didn't know Charles true intentions behind all this and all she saw was the benefits she would get at the end of everything. He had barely told her what he wanted and had only asked her to help in this promising to fulfill her request with Sasha not knowing what she has already gotten herself into

Back at the Garcia's mansion,amara had already arrived at the place and everything was starting to become clear to Lucy ,she couldn't believe this. Her dad had dropped her off at the movie theater and she couldn't help but think all of this was all her fault,Jason and her mum occasionally consoled her while ryna didn't comment as he was to occupied with the situation

So much was happening in the family and she knew nothing ,everything was coming all new to her. She had always tried to be the best daughter but it was never enough until she stopped trying to prove herself,her mum knew about all this . The more she thought about it she only realized that there were situations where her father had used her and tears only threatened to fall from her eyes.

Right now she sat downstairs while the rest of the family were up in the study room,what were they talking about?she didn't want to be in the dark anymore so she stood up and headed towards the study where the atmosphere was tensed,it was already late in the night and there was still no information,her father was evidently determined. Ryan had refused him for years and now he had resulted to this.

"he isn't answering any of my calls"said amara feeling anxious and Ryan's impatience only grew,he needed to find her as soon as possible. Knowing what the man wanted,Ryan didn't bother calling him knowing he would contact him himself but it still didn't make him sit around and do nothing. He had searched different places and didn't find her and even his wife has no idea where he went.

He left his mansion and went straight to the house that was far from the main street. He went inside the house his uncle and his wife were staying at. He didn't bother informing the family of where he was going and neither did they ask. After searching every room,he finally arrived at the study. He had come here before when he was much younger so he knew his way around the big house.