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There was no vehicle on the road except the black car. It was the next morning after a chaotic night. After much effort, firefighters brought the fire under control. No one would have thought that there could even be a resort, as the place had become a huge burnt-out crater. The officers came, and they have a picture of the resort. Clearly, there was no resemblance between the picture and the place they were facing.
In the black car, Bella was unconscious, and Alexander was driving the car. Expression; he didn't have any on his face, nor did he look at the girl on the passenger seat. He was angry, one could tell. He wanted more killing until he could subdue his fury. Demons and devils weren't allowed to massacre humans, but last night he did, breaking the rules.
The car drove to an extreme level that Alexander hadn't felt. All he wanted was to destroy everything and punished the humans. Isabella groaned in the next second, feeling uncomfortable. She opened her eyes slowly and found herself in the car. For the speed, her stomach gurgled, and she shouted, "Stop the car! Stop the car!"
Alexander braked the car, causing a screeching sound. Bella did not care about anything. She jumped straight out of the car and ran toward a tree. Her upset stomach made her vomit. Supporting her back against the nearby tree, she stood a few seconds after vomiting. She was exhausted and sick. After giving time to her body and mind, she remembered the last night's incident. Not everything was clear in her head, but she could recall that few people harassing her, then how she got in the car?
"Does Danny was driving, but the car isn't theirs?" Bella thought, looking at the car, then made her way to it.
As soon as she opened the door, she found Alexander with his poker face as if someone scolded him badly.
But what is he doing in the car? Where are her friends?
"Why am I with you? Where are my friends? What is this place? Has something happened to me?" Isabella spewed a bunch of queries without giving a break to the deadpan face, who had no intention of opening his mouth.
Bella watched him inhale and exhale slowly, which didn't make any sense as it wasn't her answer. She got in and the door locked immediately. Alexander did not give her time to put on the seat belt as he started the car, giving Bella shock. Again, he was driving like a madman. In one word Alexander was flying the car instead of driving.
Isabella, in fright, held Alexander's shoulder, glaring at him. She wasn't feeling good, and the speed made her sicker.
"You Are not alone, remember. I will sue you for this," Bella said angrily.
She was scared. What if the car crashed into something or if it catch fire? Will they survive?
"I will bite you if you don't slow the car," Bella threatened him, who had no intention of listening to her order.
His stubbornness made Bela furious. she didn't care if he has no love for his life, but Bella cherishes her life. She has a father who is waiting for her, and she can't die because of someone's carelessness.
The very next moment, Bella bit Alexander's shoulder over his shirt, holding his neck. She did not show mercy either. She wanted to see how could this man remain stubborn under the pain.
They are two extraordinary people who love to annoy each other. After a few minutes, the car stopped, making Bella satisfied. A smirk cracked upon her face as she knew she had won. But then she heard her phone ringing. All happiness vanished right away.
She sat back in her seat and reached near the glove box. She entirely forgot her phone, along with calling her friends.
She was delighted to see Danny's call. "Hello, Danny. Where are you? What happened?" Bella asked. Her sick voice turned energetic.
"Thank God, Bella. Finally, you pick up, I was so scared," Bella heard Danny's concerned voice. Next, she added, "What happened to the resort?"
"Didn't Mr. Luther tell you?" Danny questioned, then continued, "Aren't you with him?"
"Yes, I am with him, but he didn't open his mouth yet. Can you please enlighten me on what happened instead of stressing me out?" Bella impatiently mouthed, holding her forehead. Everyone was giving her headaches.
"Casey and her group were involved in the cult, fucking cult, Bella. I did not know what they were planning, but they had invited us as pawns. Now this news has been spreading like a storm. Although no one has been able to find out who are these people, cops were searching. While performing rituals somehow, the resort caught fire," Danny gave the whole chilling detail without pausing.
Isabella was shocked. Subconsciously, her hand grabbed Alexander's arm and her hand was trembling as she recalled that blurred image of her with those people. Did Casey set her up too? Why did she want to harm her?
"Bella, Bella," the other side called her several times without getting no answers from her.
"Yea... Yea... I am listening. Who saves us?" Bella asked.
"Obviously, Mr. Luther," Danny answered when Bella looked at the person's side face, who did not bother to give her a small, single expression.
"I and Bethany are with Mr. Luther's rude security guard. What a stoic face he has? He is out to pee. We are heading back to the city," Danny said, again did not receive a single cough from Bella. Now it pissed her off.
Because Bella was lost in Alexander. She did not hear the rest of Danny's words. Her heart trumped in her ribcage, a sweet liquid filled her heart. It felt great when she noticed her hand on his arm. She didn't want to leave it, equally pleased that Alexander didn't distaste her touch. She liked to feel his warmth.
But why didn't he tell her when she asks everything? Does he hate her so much? That is why he hates to talk with her! That night he did not touch her either, left her alone in the room. Why does he dislike her?
"Bella, are you there? Hello!" Danny screamed over the phone when Bella returned to her thoughts.
"I heard. I am with... Mr. Luther. He'll drop me home," Bella said, tilting her head down.
"I'll text father. Is Bethany alright?" Bella added.
"Yea... She is in the backseat, still sleeping. I don't know what kind of sleeping pills she took last night. She woke up barely for a minute," Danny answered.
"Take her to the doctor. I think something is wrong with her," Bella said and felt concerned for Bethany. She had a hunch that behind this problem, there should be a conspiracy that certainly had been done by Casey.
She tried to harm the three of them. But for what reason? They are all friends.
"Okay, Bella. Listen, don't tell this thing to anyone. No one knows about this, and I don't think Casey has done anything legally. Because cops did not find anyone's name on the booking list. Plus, they found out the resort had been shut down by the owner for further repair.
I believe everyone escaped after the resort caught fire. That bitch left us to die in the fire. I don't know what would happen to us if Mr. Luther did not show up," Danny concluded with a sigh. She was grateful to Alexander because she was slightly sobered when the stoic face saved her and Bethany. Later, he informed her that Alexander has saved her friend. After that, she fainted.
What a terrible night it was, she will never forget it?
"Yes, I won't. Bye, I will call later," Bella said and hung up in anguish. Casey changed the definition of a friend. Her heart didn't flinch before hurting them.
Apart from everything else, there was another problem troubling Bella, which was Alexander's silence.
Bella did not know how she would start a conversation with Alexander, nor did she like his attitude. She wanted him a little softer.
"I... I am sorry," Bella slowly said, biting her lips.
"I have some work. Maybe it will take a day. You may have to wait till then," said Alexander with a straight face. His heavy voice did not feel good. The distance attitude on his face was hurting Bella.
"Yeah. Never mind. Do your thing," answered Bella and nodded at him, who didn't even look at her once.
As the car started, Bella noticed a small cottage as their car took a turn toward it. Two butlers opened the door for them and they entered the premise, not an extravagant but a beautiful cottage.