Monica POV
I hissed in pain as I slowly raised my head, adjusting my eyes to the bright light that almost blinded me. My neck hurt so much and I tried to stand up but couldn’t and I frowned deeply.
Taking a quick look at my surroundings, realization dawned on me instantly as memories of what had happened hours ago began rushing into my head at once.
“Someone help” I yelled, struggling to get myself out of the chair to which I was chained. Fear engulfed me as my voice echoed multiple times.
Where was I? Why was my voice echoing repeatedly? Where were my kids? All these questions made a jolt of adrenaline hit me as my heart began racing in fear.
“Mason” I called out but there was no response “Macy” I called out again, tears gathering in my eyes as the realization that I’d just been kidnapped slowly crept into my mind “Nicholas” I called out loudly again but the echoes of my voice sent chills down my body.
Tears began flowing down my cheeks as I felt lonely and scared. I tried to remove my hands from the chains which had been used to tie my legs and hands to the iron chair but I tried in vain.
“You’re making noise and I suggest you remain calm and save the energy you have left” I heard a familiar voice say but I couldn’t see the person.
I was seated under a shining light and every other part of the room was so dark. “Who is there?” I asked, my voice trembling.
“Hello dearest sister-in-law,” Greg said as he finally came under the light and showed himself to me.
“You coward. Why are you doing this? How dare you?” I yelled, gritting my teeth in anger.
“Calm down sister-in-law. I’m not going to hurt you. I promised Ethan I wouldn’t touch a hair in your head and I intend to keep my promise”
“Ethan? You and Ethan are working together? Ethan knows of this?” I asked, staring at Greg in disbelief.
“Ethan, Greg, and Mia. The great three”, he responded, smiling devilishly “Nicholas is a really smart man for having bodyguards around you. He made a smart move and we’ve failed multiple times to get you all this while. You’ve stressed us, Monica”
Tears began to spill from my eyes as I instantly began to remember why he was pissed whenever I went out without Austin and Oscar. He suspected Greg and Ethan were up to no good but I just overlooked everything.
“Please Greg please just let me go home. I promise not to tell anyone anything” I said, my voice shaky as tears from my eyes began dropping on my pants.
Greg laughed loudly, his mouth opening wide as his laughter echoed “You’re very ridiculous Monica. You want to leave without your kids”
I froze in my seat as I remembered my kids once more. I slowly raised my head so my gaze would meet his “Where are my kids?” I asked, my heart racing in fear as I saw the mischievous smile on his lips.
“Don’t worry they’re both safe. I promised Mia that I wasn’t going to hurt them. I, Ethan, and Mia have one common enemy and that is Nicholas. Ethan wants you, Mia wants the kids and I want the company”
Greg’s phone rang loudly in his pocket and he dipped his hand into his pocket with his gaze still fixed on me. He shifted his gaze to me and fixed it on his phone then a smirk appeared on his face
“Look who is calling? Darling husband is calling” he said then accepted the call, putting the phone on speaker “Say hello to your sweetheart, brother”
“Nicholas please help me. I don’t know where Mason and Macy are and I’m scared. This place is too dark. Please save me Nicholas” I yelled, tears streaming down my face once more as I hoped greatly that Nicholas would show up in time.
“Don’t you dare hurt her” Nicholas’s voice thundered from the phone.
“I won’t dare Nicholas though she is very beautiful and….” He paused, his eyes roaming my body and I glared at him “Has nice curves” Greg uttered, wearing a smirk
“You bastard”, Nicholas yelled, his coldness sending chills down my spine “What do you want?”
“You know what I want Nicholas. I want the company to be mine. I want to be CEO”
“Never” Nicholas yelled angrily and I couldn’t help but sob more, realizing this was going to take longer than expected.
“Tick tock tick tock tick tock,” Greg said then hung up instantly. “Your husband is very stubborn” Greg mentioned then left me to my thoughts and fears.
I struggled to remove my hand from the huge chain but groaned in pain whenever I tried. Sweats beaded on my head as I struggled with the chains on my hand and leg.
My heart almost jumped out of my chest when I heard the door loudly open. I began hearing hurried footsteps and I knew it was Greg.
“We have to get out of here. Nicholas already found us” My heart leaped for joy when I heard what Greg said. The instant I felt free in my hands and my legs, I kicked him hard between his legs and began to run as fast as I could.
I couldn’t see a thing because everywhere was dark but I didn’t stop running. Soon, I found an open door and ran towards it with every strength I could grab onto.
Just as I approached the door, I heard Nicholas’s voice, calling my name “Nicholas” I screamed, finally walking into the light but I hissed in pain once more when I felt Greg’s tight grip on my hair.
“Let me go” I yelled, holding onto his hand and trying to remove his hold from my hair.
“Greg let her go,” Nicholas said, finally finding us and I couldn’t help but smile triumphantly.
“Nicholas” I called out, my emotion a mix of desperation and excitement.
“Don’t worry honey. Everything is going to be okay” he said, assurably as he began taking slow steps towards us.
“Nicholas the company” Greg’s voice echoed behind my ears as he abruptly placed his hand around my neck, pointing a gun at my head.
Tears began spilling from my eyes again as I began shaking under Greg’s hold. Was this how I was going to die? Will I ever see my kids again?
“Greg don’t do anything stupid” Nicholas yelled, slowly taking steps to where we stood.
“The company Nicholas. Hand over the files so I’ll sign and claim my inheritance”
“They were never yours Greg,” Nicholas said and Greg clicked the gun on my head, ready to shoot.
“Nicholas” I yelled in fear, staring at his scared blue eyes, and before I could know what was going on, I began hearing gunshots everywhere. “Nicholas” I yelled again as I felt Greg slowly release his hold on me and I ran to Nicholas instantly who was also running towards me.
“Get down honey” he yelled but I was too focused on getting to him. I instantly paused on my track when I felt a sharp pain in my arm and another in my leg “Nooo” I saw Nicholas yelling with fear evident in his eyes as I fell hard on the ground, darkness slowly enveloping me.