Chapter Fifty Seven

I rolled back and forth on the bed throughout the night. I was overwhelmed by the sudden transition in my life. I didn't have to think too much about it but I couldn't help it. I get scared when life becomes too good for me because I know it might turn upside down anytime. I was busy comparing my past life with the present. I thought about my mother too. I've failed her too much. All because I was too scared to go on with my investigations about her. Just like Damien, she was announced dead. He's alive. That was enough hope that I needed to find her. I needed to find my mother.

Ria walked into my room and kissed my cheek.

"Daydreaming?"She giggled. "Come on, it's past nine already."

I opened my eyes. "I'm usually this late. I love my bed."

She was dressed up already.

"I have a rehearsal today with the band at school. We are performing in the capital tomorrow. I might not be home for the rest of the day, I have quite a lot to do today. My projects and all..."

"Understood, babe."

"I order grilled chicken and salad. It will be delivered soon..."

"Awwwwnn, such a darling."I smiled.

"Get your sleepy head to the bathroom. You don't wanna be in your pijamas when the delivery man arrives "

"Okay, mum."

"I'm not that old."She walked out of my room.

I took out my phone and booked an afternoon flight to Albany.

I ran to the bathroom, listing out my plans for the day in my head.

Hmmm.... Grilled chicken and salad for breakfast.

Get my car away from Damien's apartment. He won't be home. It'd be easier to leave early.

Today's lectures are cancelled. I don't care about GPA anyway.

Hopefully, I'll be able to catch my flight on time. I need to see Damien's family immediately. I thought of discussing that with him first, but it would be a better surprise.

After that, I'll find the psychiatrist hospital my mum was in before I read that chat.

Simple, isn't it?

Na...

"Lord, Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee." I muttered the verse I could remember in the shower.

*

I was ready to leave, dressed in a purple dress and brown leather boots. After so many minutes went past, I got a taxi. I got into the car and muttered a prayer.

"Thank you Lord, for helping me get my life back. I love you, will love you forever." 

I looked over at the runway, the road was so free this morning, no, this afternoon. Of course, everyone is either at work or at school. I smiled at that thought.

​The taxi wasn't moving. I glanced at the driver, he was staring at the front mirror and when I did, I saw a gun at my head. What the hell?!

​it's my first time using a taxi and this? What have I gotten myself into?!

​"What?! Why?!" I gasped.

​"Paige Kam." The guy with a half-covered face on the back seat said. "We got you, didn't we?" He grinned. 

Then I remembered and also blamed myself for not informing the police about the sudden invasion of my house by thugs yesterday. I overlooked it and now, I'm stuck in the hands of another.

"What do you want?"I asked.

I noticed the windows were locked and tinted.

"You have something of mine,"He said. "I know you have a copy of my video."

I gasped. I have a lot of videos. What is he talking about?

"I don't know you. How is it that i have your video?"

"You know what I'm talking about. Don't waste my time. I'm not usually patient." 

He pressed the short pistol further into my hair. 

"I shall not be afraid..." I told myself.

"Explain yourself man, I have a lot of videos. Which one exactly?"

"I saw you in the footage. You hacked a computer some months ago and took out a video. Remind yourself, jerk!"

Kill me! Did Jude send a thug to threaten me?!

He finally found out. 

"Got it. I'll give it to you." I searched my purse and took the memory card. Since I had duplicates already, there was no need to waste any more of his time and my time. Gush! I have a flight in thirty minutes.

"That's it!"I dropped it in his awaiting hands. "It was really of no use to me. You should stop killing or you'll burn in hell fire."

"You will burn there first ".He hit the gun on my head and pushed me out of the car. My head throbbed. I helped myself up, determined not to miss my flight.

Just get your car and then, off to the airport. I told myself.

My phone beeped. It was Jude. Not smart enough. I picked it up. I shouldn't have.

"Paige Kam. I need you at my place now!" he said.

What?! No! Not again!

"I can't. I..."

He hung up.

Do I ever have a choice?!