The wheel came to a rest in front of a little house in a secluded place. I rapped on the door.
"A moment!"
Her mouth was agape when she noticed me, "Luke!"
I flapped my arms with a wide curve on my lips.
Her staggering face switched into bitter, "Liar!"
She pushed me.
I laughed and took her arm in mine. "Without you by my side, my life would be a barren tree."
She remained silent with a sullen face.
"Cheer up baby, your man is here now."
Her lips slightly curled up, I carried her inside. I shut the door behind us.
"Why don't you give me a long and passionate kiss?" I said, setting her down.
"We got to get going", she said.
I smirked, "Oh, do you want to have it in the backseat?"
She shook her head, "Once we get to our destination."
"I don't think I can wait that long. I can't help myself when I'm with you", he said.
"Come on, we must be going", she said.
"I'll eat you once we're in the backseat," he said.
Her cheeks flushed as she smiled.
We hopped in the car and headed to our destination.
"We're on our way", I texted Jack.
"Have a safe ride, buddy"
I put my phone back in.
I flung my hand around her shoulder. She rested on my chest while the breeze brushed against our skin.
Scott, Shane, Seth, Reggie, Indy, and Beth are in the car.
"I can't wait to see those ignorant humans", said Seth.
"I'm interested in them as well", said Shane.
"I wanna throw that shit out of my family as quickly as possible", said Seth.
"Could you keep your cool? We don't want to fight them", said Scott.
"What are you expecting me to do, huh? They're like parasites to our family", said Seth.
"Not them, but their daughter", said Indy.
"Guys, what if they stick to their decision?", asked Reggie.
"We have thought of many ways. We execute it one by one", said Shane.
"What if all your ways failed?", asked Beth
Shane smirked, "If it fails, it means we still have other ways."
"Our ways never fail", said Scott.
Seth pulled up. Scott knocked on the door, and a woman stepped out in front of us.
"I'm sorry, may I know who you are?", she asked.
"I believe you know our big brother Silas", said Scott.
"Mr. Silas Abrams?"
"Precisely", said Scott.
"Are you all his brothers and sisters?" she asked.
"Yes, we are", said Scott.
"Are we not allowed in?", asked Reggie.
"Of course, please", she said.
The six of them entered the house and inspected the entire room, which wasn't as grand as their palace.
"Where's your husband?" Scott said as they sank onto the couch.
"He's taking a shower, he'll be here", she said.
Her face was swept by a brief surge of fear.
"Please have a seat. Why are you standing in your own home?", said Shane.
"I'm waiting for my husband", she said.
"You really adore your husband, don't you?", said Seth.
"Who doesn't?", she said.
"Where's she?", said Indy.
"Who?", she asked.
"Your daughter", said Indy.
"Isabella is out with her friends," she explained.
"Call her, we want to speak to her as well", Seth stated.
"I don't know where they are", she said.
"Didn't she tell you?", asked Seth.
"She just said, she went with her friends", she said
"Her friends or a man? You raise your daughter so perfectly that you don't even realize she slept with a man," Beth explained.
"She slept with her future husband", she said.
"Doesn't mean he'll be her husband. Anything could happen in the future", said Beth.
"Call her", said Seth
She took out her phone and clicked Isabella's number.
"Put it on speaker", said Seth.
She did as Seth instructed. The beat goes on, Isabella doesn't answer the call.
"Again!", said Seth
"Don't you see, she didn't take my call!", she said.
"Don't raise your voice! DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU'RE TALKING TO?!?" said Seth.
"SETH! If you're here to yell at people, get back in your car," Scott remarked.
Seth sat back in silence, restraining his fury.
Isabella's father walked in while wiping his wet hair.
His gaze fixed on the crowd in his living room. He stopped brushing his hair and held his towel.
"Who are you?", he asked.
"Sit down, sir", Scott motioned him to sit. He sat down next to his wife.
"We are the brothers of Silas Abrams", Scott explained.
"May I know the purpose of your visit?", he asked.
"We are here to talk to you and Isabella herself", said Shane.
He looked at his wife, and back to them, "What do you want to talk about? Isabella is out, she'll be back late", he said.
"We don't have all day. You know we're occupied, therefore, appreciate our visit", said Shane.
"You two know our side doesn't approve of their relationship. Why do you insist on bringing them together? What's your plan?", said Shane.
"As parents, you should advise your children and warn them about who they should interact with. People like you are complicating lives" said Scott.
"Our eldest brother made you an offer. Instead of accepting the offer, do you think you could make a great deal of money by bringing them together?! You only get curses from us!", said Seth.
Isabella's father squeezed his wife's hand and calmly replied, "Money is needed, there are more important things than money. Whatever you do to us, we won't separate them."
"We don't seek your approval; we command you!" exclaimed Scott.
"We can give you money you've never seen before, take your daughter, and leave this country!" Shane exclaimed.
"Take that offer, do as we say," Shane said.
"Once again, we're not interested in your offer, we're sticking to our decision," Isabella's father stated.
"Please leave our house", he said.
"YOU KICKED US OUT?!" Seth grabbed his collar and said, "HOW DARE YOU!"
"Please let go of my husband, sir", begged Isabella's mother.
"You do not deserve to be a respected family! You and your kind should be exterminated. I feel disgusted to ever admire your family!", he spit on Seth's face.
"DID YOU JUST SPIT ON ME?!?" Seth gritted his teeth, his face was red. "YOU FILTHY BEGGAR!", He punched him in the face, causing him to stumble backward.
"STOP! STOP!" exclaimed Isabella's mother as she hurried towards her husband. She hooked her hand around his waist and lifted her helpless husband. His face was covered with bruised and a bleeding nose. She sat him down on the couch.
"EVIL HUMAN BEINGS! WERE YOU RAISED BY SATAN?!", she screamed.
"SHUT UP!" said Reggie, pulling her hair back.
"You don't know who you're dealing with! If you want your life to be peaceful like it was, don't mess with us!", said Reggie. She loosened her grip and pushed her towards her husband.
Indy bent down, she lifted the woman's face with her index finger. "Listen, old lady, we didn't come to make a fuss, we just want you both to cooperate with us. Whether you like it or not, you have to obey us."
"We're not joking, we won't let our name be tainted by your child's dumb love!" Shane remarked.
Scott tossed a bag of money at them, "Take this money, go away from here. We don't want to see you or Luke hanging around with your daughter again."
"If you persist, don't blame us if your family members disappear one by one. You won't be able to find them, even see them forever", said Shane.
"Are you threatening us?", he said.
They laughed. "Labeled it as you like", said Shane.
Jack drove to Isabella's parents's house to inform them of her and Luke's whereabouts. He swiftly pulled over when he saw Silas' siblings emerge from Isabella's home.
What are they doing here? Do they know what we're up to? No way! Everything is under control.
Abrams' car then vanished from view. Jack dashed out of his car and inside their home.
"WHAT'S GOING ON?!", said Jack, shocked to see Isabella's parents, especially her father.
Isabella's father. "They were here"
"Let's get you to the hospital", said Jack.
"I'm okay", he said
"Okay?! Look at yourself, you're beaten up, sir", said Jack.
"David, you're not feeling well; we need to see the doctor," she said.
"I just need some rest. Things will get better once I wake up," he explained.
"Things won't go better until you get treatment. I take no for an answer", Jack carried him into the car. His wife locked the door and followed behind them.
As soon as we got to the hospital, nurses transported him to the emergency department. After finishing his treatment, the doctor approached Jack, saying, "He will be alright, but he needs to remain under our surveillance for a few days."
"Sure, doctor"
Jack entered the room.
"Can I go home?", he asked.
"The doctor advised you to stay for a few days, Sir," said Jack.
"Stay? It's just a little wound," he explained.
"Never take it lightly on such a little wound. We all want you to be back safe and sound", said Jack.
"Son, don't listen to my husband, do what's best for him", she said.
Jack exited the emergency room and made his way to the registration area.
He was taken to the room shortly after that.
"Is this a VIP?" he asked, looking around. "We can't afford it."
"It's on me, sir. Get some rest and don't think about anything" Jack advised.
I wonder what happened back there. I wanted to ask, but I... No! I need to know.
I shut the door and slid a chair close to him.
"Sir, ma'am please be honest with me, who hurt you?", asked Jack.
"The Abrams"
He left the room.
Jack stood tense, as he dialed Emma's number.
"Emma, Isabella's father is hospitalized," said Jack.
"What?! What happened to him?", asked Emma.
"Luke's family came to see them. Seth hurt him",
"They're mean! I was not expecting Abrams to be so rude" said Emma.
"Are you still there?" Emma
"Yes, I'm still here" Jack
"I'll meet you there." Emma
"No, Emma, stay there, I'll be back soon." Jack
"Someone has to look after them, Jack" Emma
"I'm going to have Luke's bodyguard stand guard here. Should I tell him?" Jack
"Yes, once they reached their place. Did he call you?" Emma
"Not yet" Jack
"Wait until they call you." Emma