~Zion’s POV~
Seeing my wife break down in tears is the very last thing I want to endure. Since Wednesday, we have been searching high and low for Kelly, but to no avail. Even though I have access to all the resources, I still can’t find her. This makes me feel so helpless. We have notified the authorities, but we have kept the press out of the loop since doing so would put my daughter in jeopardy. We made it clear to the police that we do not wish for this information to become public, but up to this point, we have not received any word. Even though search helicopters have been flying about in every direction, I have not yet located my little girl. The sight of my wife sobbing drives me absolutely crazy. She has shed a significant amount of weight in only the past three days. She refuses to eat anything. Not that I am stuffing my face with food. When you are clueless about anything, eating might be a challenge. I got out of bed and made an attempt to go shower. Since my daughter went missing, I haven’t bothered to shower. I got myself cleaned up with a shower and dressed before heading to the bedroom where Maya was already asleep. I give her a hairbrush with my hand. What I am about to do is my last hope. I want to see her eating. I want to watch her smile, even though I know that because of my decision, she won’t be able to let her grin reach her ears. I have to sacrifice what I have with my wife to save my baby girl. I leaned forward and kissed Maya on the forehead as I smoothed back her hair with my fingers.
“Maya, I can’t stay another day without my girl. You are not eating and you are always sobbing uncontrollably. I am helpless at the moment. ”
“You are not doing it, are you?”
“Baby, did you see the last picture she sent? Maya, she’s really insane. She put my daughter on the same roof as a snake. What if she is bitten by the snake? My daughter had been put in harm’s way by her on purpose so that she could attract our attention. What will happen if Aurora does not make it through any of that? She is just a child, Maya. I can’t just sit back and watch my daughter go through all that.”
“So you want to sleep with her?”
I give my temples a quick brush. Even though she is aware that this is the only choice available at the moment, she continues to press me to acknowledge it. Even though it makes my stomach, turn just thinking about it, I would do anything for my girl, and that includes sleeping with Kelly. I had thought that I would be able to locate her, but at this point, I was completely helpless.
While Maya and I were in the middle of a conversation, Kelly gave me a second call. After picking up the phone, I put the call on the loudspeaker.
Kelly: Zelly, Daddy has been naughty. He has been sneaking around. I told him no police, but he has been in contact with the police. Zion, when I said no police, I meant no police.
That was uttered by Kelly, and immediately afterward, my daughter let forth a piercing wail. I turned to look at Maya. She was begging Kelly on the phone not to hurt our girl. My eyes welled up with a tear for the very first time. I was forced to swallow my pride and beg Kelly not to harm my little girl.
Zion: Please, she’s just a baby. Don’t hurt her, please…
I have been battling with her for the past few days, but it is only making her hurt my girl more. Suddenly, the call switched to a video call, and I was forced to see her digging her long nail into my daughter’s left leg. I watched as it happened. I closed my eye. I couldn’t watch anymore.
Kelly: If you call the police once more, I will take even more severe action than this. You can’t find me, Zion, even if you post me in every national newspaper or even on television. However, if you do that, it will make things more interesting since not only your wife but also the rest of the world will be able to witness you having sex with me. This is because you have already angered me by being so idiotic with your wife. You have till midnight to save her, or I shall throw her into the ocean. Zion, I have nothing to lose by doing this. I’m willing to serve time in prison for you. After all, this girl was supposed to be mine, but you went and cheated on me with that worthless girl. I am your wife, not her. This girl was supposed to be mine. Not hers!
Maya wailed and pleaded with all her might. But Kelly ended the call abruptly. I got in touch with my tracking team as soon as she hung up the phone. They did not obtain anything. What exactly is going on here? I will have to give up one thing: my daughter or my marriage. I can no longer bear to watch Kelly torture my little girl.
“I’m leaving,” I said to Maya, not leaving a room for discussion. But as I was about to open the door, she grabbed my waist. She held on to me so tight. I understand how she feels. But this is for our daughter. We chose to be parents, and we had to act like parents. What my wife is doing is selfish, and she knows it. I don’t blame her, I would kill if anyone sleeps with her, but for my daughter, I am willing to do anything.
“Zion, please don’t do this to us. It will never be the same.”
“I’ve been searching for Kelly for the past three days, but my options are limited. Don’t you think that I don’t know that, Maya, you make everything about you while our girl suffers? I’ve been trying to find Kelly, but my hands are chained. Do you enjoy watching Aurora suffer because you can’t stand me sleeping with Kelly? What is more important, my cock or our daughter?”
“She will bring her back. She is merely playing with us to amuse herself. If she doesn’t get what she wants, she will eventually bring Aurora back.”
“Stop daydreaming, woman!” I snapped at her. “Can’t you see what Kelly is doing? Every time we irritate her, she puts our daughter in harm’s way by doing something risky. The police will rule it as an animal attack. Maya, I’m sorry, but I just can’t do this with you at this time. You are acting irrationally, and you are well aware of it! The very idea of going to bed with that woman makes me feel queasy and sick to my stomach.”
“Then don’t sleep with her.” I clench my fist. Why do women have to be so dramatic? I opened the door to my bedroom and walked out, but before I closed it, she said,
“If you sleep with her, Zion, that would be the end of us.” I focused my eyes on her. I already hate myself for what I’m about to do, but if Maya wanted to leave me because I choose to save my daughter, let it be. At least I would be at peace knowing I was selfless and saved my daughter. Kelly will also have to face charges for kidnapping and blackmailing, but I can only do all that once I get my daughter. Kelly made it clear she had nothing to lose. I have everything to lose. My daughter and my family. It’s best to lose them, but know that they are safe. After giving my wife one final look, I shut the door and walked away. My grandfather stopped me just as I was ready to leave and invited me into his study. When I walked in, I saw my dad standing there.
“Zion put your pride aside. As a family, we have tried all the connections we had. It is abundantly evident that Kelly has been planning this for a considerable amount of time at this point. Once you have our daughter in your possession, we will be able to take the next step. We can post her pictures everywhere, but right now, posting Kelly’s pictures everywhere will be putting our little girl in danger. Kelly is sick, and she doesn’t look like someone with anything to lose. Do it, Zion, just ask her not to let Maya see. The difference between hearing that you did it and witnessing it for yourself cannot be overstated. Maya would come around.” I looked at my dad for the first time since I entered grandpa’s study. My grandfather and my father were both forced to watch me sob in front of them. When my mom died in a plane crash, I didn’t cry. Losing my family is what scares me the most. I am completely at a loss on what to do. I have a lot of affection for my wife, but I am aware that our lives will never be the same again.
“Zion, Kelly has taken Aurora and has begun making demands for you to have sexual relations with her so that she can become pregnant with your child. Kelly wants to have a child with you. Take this pill. She won’t get pregnant. I am terribly sorry, son. Grandpa and I tried our best, but this is the least we can do. She will never be pregnant with your child. We will never let that happen. I know how much you hate that woman.” I took the pill and called Kelly.
Zion: Where can we meet?
Kelly: Oh, baby, you are not coming with your car. I will send one of my men to fetch you.