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Chapter 24 - Hope

I woke up around 4 am in the morning to hear whimpering and it was coming from my little sister. I frowned as I saw tears go down her cheeks but she was still sleeping. Annabelle was still sleeping but I guess that's because she didn't go to sleep till an hour ago, which I noticed but she didn't think I did. I sat up and went over to Catherine. I lightly shook her by her shoulders but just as my hands touched her shoulders, she sat up instantly with her eyes wide open, breathing heavily and her body shaking. She was covered in sweat and she was still crying. I took a step back in shock, not expecting it. 

I instantly rushed forward and hugged her. Catherine started to sob quietly, her hands clutching my shirt. I rubbed her back and kissed her forehead. I sat next to Catherine, not letting go of the hug since she was still clutching onto me for dear life. I kept whispering that I was here and that it was only a nightmare. I have no idea what her dream was about but she muttering about death and that increased my worries. Being here, trapped and away from the outside world must have taken a toll on her.

"Breath in, breath out" I whispered as Catherine did as told. "Now would you like to tell me what your nightmare about?" I asked softly. Catherine wiped her tears away and sniffed.

"I-I dreamt that Travis k-killed you when he saw you helping me and A-Annabelle escape" Catherine explained, stuttering and occasionally hiccuping. 

"It's just a dream Cat, he's not going to kill me" I tried to reassure her but I don't even know myself whether he would or not. 

"How d-do you know t-that?" Catherine asked.

"I don't but that doesn't mean you should worry, I can protect myself" I admitted.

"I want to go home" Catherine whimpered. I sighed and hugged her again.

"I know and we will, soon, I promise" I muttered.

Catherine was quiet after that, she just stayed in my arms, her head on my chest as she closed her eyes, tears still streaming down her face till they just stopped and she was asleep. I carefully let go of her, making sure to rest her head on her pillow before tucking her in and going to my bed to sleep but thing was, I couldn't. The clock pointed towards 4 am but I just couldn't bring myself to fall back asleep whatsoever even though I should, I need it. Today was the day I was supposed to see Hayley again and I should be excited and be filled with hope but with each passing day, I'm losing hope. 

I ran my fingers through my hair as I took a deep breath. I feel sick but I know it's not from the morning sickness. Being here, away from the outside world is slowly making me feel like I'm going insane. I'm already covered in bruises. If Jack were here, he'd lose his shit after seeing me, I mean it's either that or look at me with disgust in his eyes. Days are passing by fast and it's like I'm not seeing them go by. All we do is sit and stare at the wall but my thoughts are occupied with my worry for Dillon. There are times we'll hear him screaming in pain and I hate it.

Right now, Travis went out to do something and Lenard went with him. Rodger was watching us but now I'm just hoping that he's asleep so I can go down to check on Dillon quickly. I went towards the door and cracked it open to see Rodger actually knocked out on his seat. I 

"Get up!" I heard Rodger, the guard, shout from behind the closed door as he started knocking like crazy. 

I didn't even realise that I ended up staying up all night. I sighed and got up from the bed as Catherine and Annabelle did the same. We did our usual morning routine before eating what Rodger gave us for breakfast. I could see Travis grinning like the Cheshire cat and I wanted to knock that smug look off his face with a bat or possibly a chair, honestly, whatever does the most damage, I'll use it since every time I see his face, I want to either throw something at it or knock him into a wall repeatedly. Don't judge my thoughts, it's not my fault, it's him and this place.

After lunch, Lenard came and grabbed my arm roughly, dragging me up from the bed and out of the room, towards where I was supposed to meet Hayley. I huffed and rolled my eyes as Lenard just grunted like the wild animal that he was. He threw me into the room, making me stumble forward but caught me balance luckily before I could fall face-first onto my stomach, wouldn't want that to happen. I scowled as Lenard slammed the door shut before straightening up and looking towards Hayley who was sitting on a singular couch, grinning widely, looking way too happy.

"What are you grinning about?" I asked, raising one eyebrow.

"I bring good news" Hayley said. I was instantly happy yet curious. I quickly sat down on the couch across from her and eagerly awaited to hear more. "So I met up with your husband, Jack, along with his friend, Sarah, yesterday to talk and we got everything sorted" Hayley said excitedly.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"We got this for you" Hayley said, digging her hand into her pants pocket and taking out the tiniest thing I have ever seen.

"I'm sorry, what am I looking at?" I asked.

"It's a tracking device, We put this on you where Travis can't see it and Jack will be able to see your location once I turn it on" Hayley explained. My eyes widened.  I started to feel ecstatic and have hope again.

"Are you serious? You're not lying right?"

"Yes I'm serious, now put it on you and I'll activate it on my phone" 

Hayley gave me the tracking device and since it was tiny, I placed it on the inside of my ring. Hayley took out her phone, activating the device. After that, she filled me in on what was going on and what Jack had told her since she was just going to give Travis a fake list of things for the 'wedding'.  Apparently Sarah told Hayley that May came around but Amanda and Sarah chased her out and practically punched her in the face and slapped her. Honestly, I was ok with that, I was happy actually because bitch probably deserved that shit. 

I rolled my eyes when Lenard burst into the room after an hour with a scowl, ordering me to get back to my 'room'. I hugged Hayley, mumbling a thank you before following Lenard as Rodger led Hayley out though she was glaring up at him, practically staring him down. I stumbled into my room before Lenard slammed the door shut. Far out, what's up his ass that's got him acting like a neanderthal? 

I didn't tell Catherine and Annabelle yet about what I talked about with Hayley, they don't know about the tracking device because I'm just waiting for the right time since I don't know when Jack is supposed to come here, I just hope it's soon, like tomorrow soon. I sighed as I lied down on the floor with one hand on my stomach. I wish I could check on the babies health and go to an ultrasound. I just want reassurance that the baby is ok since, after everything that is happening, I feel overwhelmed and stressed.

Right now, Travis went out to do something and Lenard went with him. Rodger was watching us but now I'm just hoping that he's asleep so I can go down to check on Dillon quickly. I went towards the door and cracked it open to see Rodger actually knocked out on his seat. I crawled out of the room before standing up and heading downstairs quietly. I picked the lock towards the basement and heading down towards Dillon, making sure to close the door behind me. Dillon had his head hung forward and there was dry blood on his head and chest since he was shirtless. 

"What did they do to you?" I whispered, scared to know the answer.

"I'm fine" was all Dillon said.

"That wasn't my question Dillon" I said, glaring.

"They tried to get me to talk about what Jack was planning but since I didn't talk, he decided to drag a dagger across my chest" Dillon explained. I frowned when I saw that Travis had used the dagger to write 'traitor' on his chest.

"Oh no, Dillon" I mumbled, practically tearing up.

"Don't cry, I'm fine, I promise, I can handle whatever he throws my way" Dillon tried to reassure me, smiling slightly.

"You don't get it, you could die if you go against what he wants" I hissed at him, worried.

"Amy, listen to me, I'm fine, just worry about yourself, Catherine, Annabelle and your baby, worrying isn't good for it ok?" Dillon said, staring into my eyes. I could see the worry in them.

"Fine but once we escape, we will rescue you too, Sarah will probably kill you after you heal though" I tried to joke and it worked since it made him chuckle a bit.

"I'll just be happy to be home by then" Dillon said.

"Hang in there, not long now, I promise" I said.

"Thanks, now go before he comes back" Dillon said, sternly. 

I said my goodbye before heading back upstairs, locking the door behind me, and heading back up to my room. Luckily Rodger was still asleep when I got to my room. I snuck back inside to see Catherine and Annabelle looking at me expectantly. I sat back on the floor and lied down again before telling them my conversation with Dillon but left out what they did to Dillon. Catherine was getting more pissed by the minute and Annabelle was terrified at what Travis would do but I promised that I would protect them no matter what.

"Get up, let's go!" Travis yelled as he practically kicked the door opened. He looked furious and I could practically see the vein sticking out of his forehead. Catherine and Annabelle had jumped in fright and I quickly sat up, startled, my eyes widening. "Grab them, we're leaving" Travis ordered Lenard and Rodger. They were quick to follow, stomping towards us and roughing dragging us up by our upper arm. 

"Wait why? What's happening?" I asked, well, more like demanded.

"None of your business, all you need to know is we're moving to a different location" Travis snapped at me. 

I looked closely at him and for a second, I saw the fear flash in his eyes but it was gone within a millisecond as if it never happened. I was confused and frustrated being dragged out of the place, into the back of a van. I hugged Catherine and Annabelle close since they were shivering in fear. Travis drove off and it was a bumpy and long ride to wherever the hell we were going. I was wondering why we were moving locations in the first place unless he found out about Hayley giving me the tracking device but he hasn't said anything or done anything else so either he's paranoid or...I don't know what else.

After 3 hours of driving, the van finally stopped. The door was opened and the sun was shining directly at me making me squint my eyes. Lenard and Rodger yet again roughly dragged us out of the van. I was shocked and a little creeped out since it was a giant abandoned mall. Lenard and Rodger decided to walk close behind us, making sure we followed Travis inside. Annabelle was holding my arm, practically digging her nails in. Catherine was clenching and unclenching her hands, warily looking around as we entered the building.

"Tie them up" Travis ordered, snapping his fingers.

Rodger practically had to rip Annabelle off my arm as Catherine was struggling to get away from Lenard. I was furious at how they were treating them and wanted to do something. Catherine kicked Lenard in between the legs and I yanked Rodger away from Annabelle by his shoulders and punched him in the face. He fell onto the concrete floor, hearing his head thump against it. I flinched at the sound but was satisfied that I at least hurt the bastard. I was grabbed by my waist and I felt a cold metal placed against my forehead making me freeze up, so did Catherine and Annabelle, both their eyes widening in fear.

"Stop resisting or else I won't hesitate to shoot" Travis sneered in my ear.

"You wouldn't dare" I mumbled, ignoring what he was saying, trying to get out of his grip.

"I don't have to kill you though" Travis whispered in my ear as he moved his gun towards my stomach. I felt my heart race as I stopped moving, just completely standing still. I could practically feel him smirking. "Atta girl" he said, putting the gun down. 

He pushed me forward and Catherine and Annabelle caught me by my arm so I didn't hit the floor face first. I stood up straight and turned towards Travis, scowling, clenching my fists. He ordered Rodger and Lenard to tie us up to the columns. I had to control myself from punching the guy again to unhand me. Once they were done tieing us up, I rested my head against the brick column and closed my eyes, trying to calm my anger down though counting to ten is doing shit for me right now.

"You're a motherfucker you know that!? A coward!" I heard Catherine yell. My eyes shot open and my head snapped towards her in shock at her outburst. 

"What did you say to me, little girl?" Travis growled out, stomping towards us with the gun still in his hand.

"Cat, shut up" I hissed at her.

"No, he deserves to hear this, he is a coward" Catherine repeated.

"And why is that? Do tell" Travis asked.

"You trapped us in the house because you were scared to face our family and Amy's family of friends and you moved here because you're plan just might fall apart so this is your last resort but let me tell you I hope you plan fails and you rot in a cell for the rest of miserable life you rat bastard!" Catherine sneered.

"How dare you!" Travis bellowed, echoing. He pointed the gun towards Catherine but I quickly stepped in.

"Leave her alone, there's no need to feel offended by what she's saying, it's not her fault you did this to us" I interjected. Travis snapped his head towards me.

"Both of you, shut the fuck up" Travis growled out.

"Please guys, be quiet, I don't want you both to get hurt" Annabelle said quietly towards us. I sighed and complied.

"Fine" I mumbled. I saw that Catherine was about to speak up again but I shot her a glare, using my eyes to tell her to shut up and she got the message, scowling at the ground. Travis smirked smugly before walking off, getting his phone out of his pocket. It was quiet for a while till I realised something making me gasp.

"We forgot Dillon!" I exclaimed, worried.

"Maybe he's fine" Annabelle tried to reassure me.

"Maybe he'll escape" Catherine suggested.

"I don't know about that but someone needs to save him" I said.

"We can't do anything, we can't even contact Jack to tell him" Catherine said.

"This fucking shit" I mumbled.

"Welcome to how I feel" both Annabelle and Catherine mumbled in uinsom.

Not long now Amy, not long now

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