Dorian could feel his heart pounding frantically. Please let her be alive. Oh please. He was pacing the room, his hands folded. He could feel all his happiness swept away.“You have to calm down.” Ashley told him, but like him, she was panting, and rubbing her elbows frantically. They were both hoping and praying that she would be alright.Dorian could feel that light headache pounding hard. He should go home and have some rest but right now, he couldn’t even consider lying down, his heart was jumping in places.Ashley was still trying to convince him to calm down, that maybe she would be okay.But, it was like everything wasn’t alright. He was still having that sinking feeling, it made it worse that the doctor wouldn’t let them in the room. He was seated down on the chair, eyes struck at the clock, his stomach grumbled for food, but he wasn’t in the mood.The door creaked open and he, alongside Ashley, bounced up, both rubbing their eyes. Ashley opened her mouth to say something, but
He quickly stood up and weakly got to her. She was tied up in a chain. A strong chain that can't be broken so easily."This is trouble." He muttered, trying to figure out a way."You shouldn't bother about me Dorian. Just run and leave. I will be fine.""I can't leave without you. I can't allow those girls to harm. Just calm down a bit and I will figure a way out." He tried to assure her."This is your opportunity, idiot. Just run it now and go get help. You will surely meet Ashley or someone."He paid deaf ears to her and began to look around for a way to get the chain broken. "Listen to me." You will need a saw or something to break me free. That wouldn't be easy to find. Just go find help.""Do you have any idea of what they might do if I leave? They would definitely kill you immediately to stop you from running just like I did. I can't allow that.""Oh don't be an idiot. I don't mind. You still be a lot of things to do. Just go before it is too late."The door was suddenly pushed
“I arrived yesterday. I came as soon as I heard. You should have tried to reach out to me, however, we will pick that up another day. I have contacted my friends who are very familiar with cases like this and they have agreed to help on the note that you would tell them the truth and be honest about what happened that day,” Stephanie was saying to Dorian.This was all Dorian needed to hear, someone willing to hear his side of the story with no judgment.“Thank you, Stephanie. Considering how I treated you in the past, I would not even be here for you if it were you. I am grateful, though I do not even care who believes me anymore. I just want the world to hear my side of the story, the truth. Only then can I be truly free.”“I am only doing this for Ashley because she cares about you and is worried. She should not be in this position, especially in her condition. You should not thank me yet. You can do that later but you can thank Ashley,” Stephanie replied adamantly.She was still th
FlashbackThe hideout was attacked."Shut, the cops are here." Elsa panicked but Bella shook her head."The cops wouldn't just start shooting at us. This is definitely an enemy."Dorian and Brianna glanced at each other, trying to figure out who might help them. It could be Ashley, but Ashley was the kind of girl who believed in the help of the police and not in violence. She hated guns, fights and all.Her computer was her life.But, it might be she called the cops or she had someone helping her out."I will go out and handle it all. Watch the two of them this time." Elsa instructed Bella to roll her eyes for the hundredth time that day."As if I would do anything other than that." Even though she was evil and vicious, she wasn't one to win in a war.Elsa went out with the other two men, leaving just Bella and the last man behind.Dorian was very weak anyway and wouldn't be able to win.Outside the hideout, just as Ashley planned, it was all going smoothly and it was all thanks to th
"Fine, you caught me," Elsa laughed out loudly. "What do you want?""Bella!" He crossed his arms, staring straight into her eyes. She let out a burst of laughter, louder than the previous one."Bella?" She asked, her voice indifferent. "You are the wrong person for a perfectly thought-out plan. Why on earth would I give you information about her whereabouts, come on Ashley." Ashley's mind was racing, trying to process what was happening. He had been so sure that Elsa would give in to his demands easily but yet again, she has proven to be one step smarter."You can't outsmart me, Elsa," he said, trying to be calm and collected."I know that," Elsa admitted. "But you just outsmarted yourself. What do you think? I have no business with you, if you want to talk to me, be smart about it."Ashley's mind was spinning. They had been so focused on outsmarting Elsa, forgetting about the evil mastermind. Ashley's eyes widened in realization, they had been so caught up in his own theories, tha
After Stephanie finished speaking Elsa, she left to find out more details on what Dorian was doing at the moment so she knows the way to set her plans straight, up and running.She had trailed them that day and returned to new York the day after they did.She dis visit his company but made sure to steer clear so they wouldn't see her...after all, her appearance hear few days after they saw her in their vacation would spell suspicion for her and it would make them increase their guard.So it was better to lay low for that time.Dressed in a black gown with a black scarf that covered her face and a pair of dark shades, she walked into the company with her head low and watched as Dorian passed her with his two friends, Ashley and Brianne trailing him behind.They hadn't even noticed her and that made her smile to herself as she gave herself a big kudos for been so secretive and manipulative.From what she garnered from the workers down who seemed to be under pressure and tension, they we
As the day of their departure arrived, Dorian, Brianna, and Ashley found themselves buzzing with excitement. Their adventure was about to begin, and they couldn't wait to explore new horizons together. With suitcases packed and hearts full of anticipation, they made their way to the airport.Just as they were about to step out of the door, Dorian's phone buzzed, indicating an incoming call. He quickly answered, and it was his driver on the line. The driver's urgent tone immediately caught their attention."Hey, Dorian, I'm already here at your place, and I just got word that your flight is leaving in the next 30 minutes!" the driver exclaimed, his voice filled with urgency.Dorian's eyes widened, and he quickly relayed the information to Brianna and Ashley. Time seemed to freeze for a moment as they processed the news. They had to act fast if they were going to make it to the airport in time.With a burst of energy, they grabbed their bags, double-checked their essentials, and rushed
Dorian approached the towering gates of the opulent district, he was overwhelmed by the sheer extravagance that surrounded him. There were acres of meticulously mowed lawns with vibrant, exotic flowers that seemed to defy the laws of nature. A reflective sheen of the cobblestone streets whispered under his worn delivery shoes. There were ancient oak trees arching overhead, casting dappled shadows on the pristine sidewalks. Their branches were heavy with history. Along both sides of the road, mansions adorned with ornate balconies and ivy-covered facades rose like monuments to prosperity. From the golden details on streetlights to the gleaming fountains adorning traffic circles, every detail radiated luxury. The air seemed richer, filled with the scent of freshly bloomed roses and hints of designer perfumes. Dorian gazed with envy and admiration upon this lavish world, his humble origins coming into sharp relief against this lavish setting. As he stood before the massive oak door