chapter 14

No one's POV

Flashback

July 24th was Lily's birthday, but it held a sweet secret: it was also Eliza's. With a generous heart, Eliza decided to let Lily shine on her special day, hiding her own birthday wish – to make Lily's day unforgettable.

Eliza arranged a birthday cake and gift for Lily. Eliza asked Lily to meet her after the celebration with her brother at home.

Eliza didn't like celebrating her birthday and nobody remembers it.

Eliza waiting for Lily at botanical garden till evening. She was arranging their place to celebrate.

Lily excused from her home to meet Eliza. Claire wanted to go with her to see Eliza. For a surprise.

Eliza's POV

Where's she? She's been so long ? Did she forgot?

I took my cellphone to call her.

Calling.... Lily

"Hello"

( I am on my way)

"Fine "

(Eliza, someone is following me) she shouted on the line. She sounded panicked.

"W.. What?" I asked. I heard her speeding.

"Lily, where are you?"

(I.. I don't know the exact place)

"I am coming. Don't panick, okay?" I tried to calm her down.

(Eliza, i think it's our buisness rivals)

"Lily, don't hang up. I am coming "

(Okay. )

I leapt onto my bike, and it rocketed forward like a bullet, devouring the distance with an insatiable hunger for speed.

I focused on the way towards her home from garden. I searched for her car all the way.

I spotted her car. And.. a endeavor following it.

Noo.

"Lily, i got you" I said. But it was a silence. "Hey! Can you hear me?"

Line went dead.

I followed after the endeavor.

Lily's car stopped and.. Oh! No the endeavor is gonna hit it. I can't do anything. My watch started to beep as my blood pressure went high.But the endeavor stopped just two inches. It was... too close.

I parked my bike at a corner. I saw two builded men getting out of the endeavor. And.. They are approaching Lily's car.Oh she is unconscious, that's why her car stopped. They dragged her outside and throw her inside their car. I can't do anything. I am so useless. Weak.

I felt dizzy. They started their car and moved. I followed them eventhough it's not safe to ride in my current situation.

I tailed them, my heart racing with anticipation, as they vanished into a narrow, winding path that seemed to swallow them whole. Panic set in as I realized I had only Lily's mom's number, and my frantic call went straight to voicemail, her silence deafening.

She didn't respond. They stopped infront of a huge building so did i. The building was under construction. I stepped out of my bike. I quickly grabbed the handle when i felt dizzy again.

I saw them dragging Lily towards the building. I decided to follow again.

I stumbled while walking.

Just as I was about to step into the building, a pair of strong hands clamped down on mine from behind, holding me in place like a vice, sending a jolt of surprise and fear through my entire body.

I overcame that fear very quick. "Let. Me. Go" i said fearlessly emphasizing each words. I heard someone's scream from top of the building.My heart beat raised as i realized the voice. I looked up.I came back to my sense. My head finally alright. I can't fight back to the person who was holding me. He dragged me to the top. I cooperated with him so i can reach near her. Maybe i can't fight with these huge men but atleast i can be with her.

I reached the top. The man who was holding me didn't utter a word until now.

"Who is this girl?" I think it's their boss. I didn't mind them. My eyes searched for lily and my ears trying to catch her voice. Some men were blocking my vision.

"She was following us" the man behind me spoke.

Their boss step foward. He walked closer to me and looked at me from head to toe.

"You little girl, How dare you?" He asked sarcastically.

"Where's is my friend?" I aksed him.

"Who? Liana Lores. She's here. Look" he said and pointed his finger toward the men who was blocking my vision. I looked at the direction and the men stepped aside.

"Liana" i screamed when i saw her. I froze for a moment. She was crawling on the concrete floor. I felt my blood became cold. My eyes widened as i looked at her, i couldn't even breath properly.

A mysterious strength formed in my body, i shoved off the man who was holding me even though it was so hard to. I ran towards her as fast as i can. I fell to the floor because of the sudden stop.

She looked up at me. "E.. Eliza..." She called me softly. Tears welled up in my eyes. "D.. Don't worry.. Nothing will happen " my voice cracking.

The evil men started laughing. Their laughs echoeing like a thunder.