Nicky and James, who only wanted the best for him. Their concern felt like a warm blanket, yet it suffocated him. As he walked past Nicky, he tapped him gently on the shoulder, and then James, whispering, "It's okay. Don't tell him about me and the other one." His words were barely audible, lost thoughts swirling in his mind. Jake shouldn't know! And stay with him for now.
The night was unusually warm, a stark contrast to the pain brewing within him. Nawe, seated in the garden, stared at the sky, which was a naive blue darkening with the approach of night. The stars shimmered brightly, yet her face was pale, cast in shadows that mirrored the confusion in her heart. Brother she called.
Meanwhile, Alex ambled down the street, his thoughts scattered like leaves in the wind. He ventured into a darker area, where no one seemed to tread. A solitary black car passed, and his eyes were drawn to an older lady inside. There was something familiar about her, a fleeting recognition that danced just out of reach. But the darkness around him made it hard to focus; the shadows seemed to whisper secrets he was too broken-hearted to understand.
Suddenly, a loud shout pierced the quiet, "Put your head down!" Alex froze, turning his gaze toward the source. A man loomed in the darkness, shrouded in mystery. The car sped away, leaving Alex with a sense of foreboding that prickled at the back of his mind. Was he overthinking? Perhaps he was just caught in the web of his own troubles. He shook his head, trying to dispel the thoughts that clouded his judgment.
But then, from a distance, he heard footsteps—a figure clad in black emerged, and a door creaked open. A voice rang out, desperate and haunting, "Where is she? Why is she not here?" The words hung in the air like a death knell. It was Mia's voice, and it sent a jolt of fear through Alex. He recognized the urgency in her tone; she was lost, and he felt an instinctual pull to protect her.
Mia's cries echoed in the night, each one a dagger to Alex's heart. He ran toward the sound, ignoring the warnings of his mind. His heart raced as he navigated through the maze of abandoned rooms and staircases, driven by the desperate need to reach her. Each cry felt like a part of him was dying. His disheveled hair whipped in the wind as he finally reached her.
He paused at the door, taking in the sight of her on the cold ground, tears streaming down her face. The urge to comfort her surged within him, but the presence of Jake's confession, his love towards, held him back. "Go to her," his thoughts urged. "You've always been there for her." But fear gripped him—what if he couldn't protect her? What if Jake is hurt?
Meanwhile, Jake was frantically trying to reach Alex, his phone ringing in vain. "Where is Alex?" he demanded of James, who was equally alarmed. The tension in the air thickened as they hurried to find their friend, unaware of what was happening beyond the walls.
Mia's cries faded, replaced by a chilling silence. The room felt suffocating, and Alex peered inside, witnessing a confrontation between Mia and four men. They loomed over her, their intentions dark and menacing. "Where is my mama?" she shouted, her voice trembling with feard and anger.
In that moment, Alex's heart ignited with a fierce protectiveness. He knew he couldn't stand idly by. He called Jake again, his voice a mixture of desperation and fury. "What are you doing?" Jake's voice crackled through the phone, but Alex was lost in his own rage.
The atmosphere shifted as the leader of the men turned to Alex, his demeanor dismissive. "Leave before you lose your life," he warned, but Alex felt the fire within him blaze brighter. He couldn't let Mia face this alone. With a swift movement, he lunged forward, grabbing the leader's arm and twisting it. The man stumbled back, and Alex's fists became a whirlwind of fury.
You said I leave!!? Hahaha why should leave? And you have the audacity to treat her in a rude way. His eyebrows raised to one side. I will only leave when am done with you all. Alex shouted with tears flowing on his cheeks.
Mia watched in disbelief as Alex fought for her, each punch echoing a promise of protection. "She is mine!" he shouted, his voice raw with emotion. "Who gave you the right to touch her?" With every blow, he poured his heart into the fight, fueled by love and desperation.
Am his?!! From when? Who is he?!! Mia thought.
Mia, amazed by Alex's bravery, joined the fray. Together, they became a force of nature, battling against the odds. The room was filled with chaos, but amidst the broken hearts, they found strength in each other.
Finally, as the last man fell, Mia approached Alex, confusion etched on her face. "Why do you help me?" she asked, her voice trembling. But before he could respond, he turned away, jumping out of the window and into the night, leaving her with more questions than answers.
In the dimly lit street, James and Nicky arrived, breathless and frantic. They spotted Mia, and Nicky called out to her, but she was still lost in the whirlwind of emotions. The night had changed her as she wanted to know who helped her and also find her mama but she run into some strengers!!!