Emily’s p. o. v
I wake up and groan as my consciousness slowly returns. Looking around, I notice that I am chained to a wall in what looks like a prison cell. Last night’s events all of a sudden came rushing back to me and I started to panic. Millions of thoughts were rushing through my head and I couldn’t even hear myself think. Where am I? What happened? Are my friends ok? Is Blake ok? What is going to happen to me?
All my thoughts were silenced as I heard the sound of footsteps approaching. I made a quick decision to pretend like I was sleeping and closed my eyes. “When do you think she will wake up?” A deep voice echoes through the cold cell. “Not much longer” A familiar voice replied. “Good, boss wants you to wait here and immediately inform him when she wakes up, not a second later.” The first voice said before the sound of footsteps once again echoed through the hallway.
A few seconds passed before the familiar voice spoke again. “I know you are awake” he said. Seeing no use keeping up the act, I opened my eyes, realizing why the voice sounded so familiar. It was Kayden, my cousin. I couldn’t believe it. He’s a traitor.
“How could you” I spat at him. “Its not what it looks like” His eyes pleading with me to hear him out. But I was blinded by rage. “I TRUSTED YOU!!!” I screamed. “If you wou….” Not giving him the chance to finish, I cut him off “AFTER EVERYTHING I HAVE DONE FOR YOU!!!” I was so angry, the pain I was feeling momentarily disappeared as I screamed. “Please, jus……” Once again, I cut him off “YOU PIECE O…” But before I got the chance to finish my sentence, he cut me off. “IF YOU WOULD JUST LET ME SPEAK FOR OE FUCKING SECOND, I COULD EXPLAIN THE SITUATION TO YOU!!” After his outburst, silence filled the room. Only our heavy breathing could be heard. I nodded my head, signalling that I would listen and he nodded back with an appreciative look on his face.
“I know you think I’m a traitor. But I’m not. Three months ago, an old friend of mine got into contact with me and asked me to do him a favour. His little sister had been taken captive by this gang and since I am only a street-fighter and not part of a gang, he asked me to go under cover and rescue her. I found her and I have been gaining more and more trust every day. I was planning to bust her out with the help of her brother, Andrew, and his gang. But everything is different now that you are here. I need to bust you out of here as well but you arrived, security has been doubled and I don’t doubt that you will be watched like a hawk as soon as they realize you are awake. I want to help you; I just don’t know how.” He sighs with a defeated look on his face. What he says does make since so I will give him the benefit of the doubt. I mean, what do I have to lose?
“If you want to help me, find a man named Blake Santiago. Tell him where I am and set up a meeting between Andrew, Blake and Ashley, she is my right hand so she has control over my gang while I am absent. If Blake is reluctant to listen to you just say ‘my little Pony’. He will know what that means. I know that they’ll come up with a plan to get me and Andrews sister out of here. While you are gone, I will try and keep them busy, I don’t know how yet, but I’ll keep them distracted long enough so that your absence will go unnoticed.” I say, thinking about possible ways I could distract them. “But you need to hurry, alert them that I am awake and then go and find Blake.” I finish, faking a look of confidence so that he will leave me here alone. “Ok, try to stay safe” he said before running out, most likely to tell the ‘boss’ that I am awake. Here goes nothing.
Kayden’s p. o. v
After informing the ‘boss’ that Emily was awake, I drove to Andrews gang warehouse and explained the situation to him. He agreed to help and not long after, we were headed to Emily’s gang house to find Ashley who would most likely know where Blake is.
As we pull up to the front of the gang house, our van is suddenly surrounded by 6 armed guards. We slowly exited the van and I was about to speak but was cut off when my name was called out. I looked towards the direction it came from before I was tackled by Ashley. Ashley was like a sister to me, just like Emily and I had missed them both very much while I was undercover. She let go and started bombarding me with questions. “Where have you been? Why are you here? Who’s that? Why did you cut your hair?” The last question puzzled me a bit but I let it slide as I remembered the reason I came here. “Can we please talk inside?” I ask, wanting to have a bit of privacy when I explain everything to her. “Sure” She replied before turning around and leading me, Andrew and his four guards inside.
As we were walking through the hallway, a tall man with dark hair walked out of the lounge room. “Ashley, has your trackers found anything yet” He says with clear urgency and a hint of desperation in his voice. “No, I’m sorry but we are still looking” Ashley said, sighing in disappointment. This must be Blake. “Is your name Blake?” I asked, wanting to confirm my assumption. His eyes snapped towards me and his face hardened, a cold look gracing his face. “I am. And you are?” He asked in an even colder voice which seemed to hold an underlining threat.
“My name is Kayden and this is Andrew, we know where Emily is.” Before I could continue, the barrel of his gun was pressed against my forehead, a deadly look in his eyes. Andrews guards pulled out their guns and pointed it to Blake and some of the lingering members of Emily’s pointed their guns towards us. All in all, it was a deadly situation and if I don’t get out of it now, a lot of blood will be shed. “Calm down, we are here to help, Emily sent me” I say in a desperate attempt to convince him I am telling the truth. “Why should I believe you” I started to panic, thinking that I was most likely gonna die when Emily’s words drifted through my mind. If Blake is reluctant to listen to you just say ‘my little Pony’. He will know what that means.
I don’t understand what she meant but hopefully he does. It may be my only chance of living to see tomorrow. “She said that you might not believe me so she told me to say My Little Pony. She said you would understand what that meant. He thought about what I said for a few moments before a ghost of a smile appeared on his face. He dropped the gun and put it away, everyone doing the same before turning and walking to who knows where. Ashley started to follow him so me and Andrew did too, ordering the guards to stay put.
We walked to Emily’s office, and closed the door once we were all inside. Blake was sitting in Emily’s office chair with Ashley sitting on one of the three chairs/ couches in front of the big desk. Me and Andrew took a seat and allowed the silence to cover the room like a thick blanket.
It stayed like that for a few moments before Blake finally broke the silence. “Talk” He said in a gruff voice. And that’s what we did. Me and Andrew told them about me going under cover and finding Emily and how she sent us to find them so that we could work together.
Blake’s p. o. v
After Kayden Explained who he was and how he knew where Emily was, we called Alex to join us along with a few other people and started planning an attack to get Emily and Julie, Andrews little sister, back home and safe.
After many hours, we finally fool proofed the plan and went to bed so that we will be well rested for when we put the plan into action tomorrow. Andrew and Kayden were shown to two of our guest rooms so that they could get some rest before tomorrow as well. They were also supplied with some spare changes of close because they didn’t pack anything when they drove here.
I went to bed thinking about my precious Princess. My Emily. I will get her back and when I do, she will never leave my sight again.
Emily’s p. o. v
After Kayden left, the so called ‘boss’ came down to talk to me with five other people. It didn’t go so well, neither of us got what we wanted. In fact, the only thing I gained from that interaction was bruises.
Flashback
The cell door once again opened and I was shocked to see ANOTHER familiar face. Jason, my Ex. When we were dating, I stupidly fell in love with him and that is why I took it so hard when I found out that he was only using me for info on the gang. I was so hurt that I spent most of my time training, I promised myself that I would never love again. That I would never give anyone the power to make or break me. I guess I broke it when I fell in love with Blake. That’s right, I said LOVE.
I was suddenly snapped out of my thoughts when he cleared his throat. “Finally, you’re back where you belong. With me.” He said, a wicked smirk on his lips. “What are you talking about? Why am I here?” I ask, trying to contain my anger, knowing that it will do me no good in this situation. “Isn’t it obvious? I want you back, I know that you made mistakes in the past but I am willing to put that all behind us so that we can start a new relationship. I even removed the bounty from your head. I only put it on in the first place to get you here, but now that you are, we can be together forever. Marry me?” He finished with a smug look on his face as if he already knew I would say yes. Well he has another thing coming.
“No” I said bluntly, as if the topic should not even be pondered for another second. “No?” He asked a look of confusion and anger replacing his smug look. “NO, I do not wish to marry an arrogant pig such as yourself. You say I made mistakes in the past? YOU WERE USING ME FOR INFORMATION!!!” Before I could continue, he slapped me in the face and ordered the men behind him to beat me up. The entire time he just stood there and watched and when they were done, he simply said “I am going to come in here every day and give you the same proposal, if you are smart and say ‘yes’, I will free you, we can get married and live happily for the rest of our lives. Every time you say ‘no’, you will remain a prisoner down here, receive one meal a day and the same men will come in and use you as their punching bag. They won’t go any further than that and they are not allowed to give you any fatal injuries but a lot of pain will come your way if you say ‘no’. Your choice. I’ll be back the same time tomorrow. Goodbye sweet cheeks”
Flashback over
And with that, he left me in that cold dark cell trying not to move as it hurt to do even the simplest things such as BREATH. I really hope Blake gets here soon. If not, I will slowly lose my sanity and maybe something even more precious.