Becoming strangers again (Lily and Ryan)

Chapter 123

pening my eyes, I met the dirty irritating white ceilings that side peeling off. Gironing. I am up and winced at the sharp headache and pain on my face.

What did that bastard do to me? Did he hit me after domating raj Why am I having a massive headache and why does my

Bace hurt?

Groaning, I stood up and walked towards the closed door, risk the doorknob. "Where the fuck am I?" I muiden to myself I pulled but the door was locked.

this.

Stepping away, I took in the room, feeling angry that he had to ling me to a place like dus. I should have listened in Pyan and remained in New York, but now I will have to put everyone

Walking back to the door, I lifted my hand to knock but noticed my fist, I banged my list on the door angrily. "Open this door, y door!"

worry.

bruise on it "Did he tie me up of something elenching

bastard!" I yelled at no one in particular 'Open tine

I continued banging for hours with no response from anyone. Ele wound on my palm started bleeding but that didn't steg me from hitting the door repeatedly

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I kept knocking and banging until I eventually got tired. My lips cobbled as backed the door and glided down

How long have I been here? How long have I been lying unconsus here? The tears rolled down and I quickly wiped the tears that rolled down my cheeks.

After a few minutes on the floor, I heard approaching footsteps Wiping my eyes quickly, I stepped away from the door and waited for anyone who was coming through.

The door opened and the devil himself walked in. he halted whigh he saw me, probably surprised to see me awake: "Hello, sleeping beauty" He greeted me with a wide smile. "I didn't expt to see you awake. "Are you hungry?"

Is he mad? "you expect me to be hungry in such a situation?" I sipped at him. "if the case was reversed Jake, would you feel hungry or have a single appetite?"

Rolling his eyes, he walked over to the bed which looked like it id been infested with bed bugs, and sat down. "Have a seat,

Lily"

I glanced at the unlocked door. "Don't even think of it Lily," Jake untered with nonchalance. "You will need a car to get out of here and I have the key in my pocket, so have a seat like a gool girl before I lose my mind right now"

I weighed my opinions at the moment and running won't end ny favor right now. I made my way to the far end of the bed and sat down. "What do you want?"

He smiled. "Going straight to the point are we?" he asked before "Thanks to you and your husband, I can't move around freely,

"Then leave." I deadpanned, "why are you telling me about it?"

huckling, "well, I want to leave the country" He revealed. I have to leave,"

He scoffed. "Because I can't just get on the plane and leave." Folding his hand, he stared intently at me, his smile gone. "And you, my dear, you are my ticket to leave."

"Really?" I scoffed. "I would rather walk my death than have you leave the country, Jake, that is how much I despise you"

Nodding, he dragged his feet over to the door and locked it. "People are quick to talk about death and how quick they want to embrace it, but sometimes you would want to think of the process." He stopped right in front of me and smiled, leaning

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forward, "Do you think will give you an easy death Lily?"

I swallowed heavily which made him laugh. "I thought so too." Taking a step back, he picked up the document I didn't realize he even come in with. "You are going to read this word to word."

Jake reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone. "Read this word-to-word while I record you." He lifted his phone indicated I go on with the reading.

I glanced through the paper and glared at him. "You are stupid to think I am going to drag Ryan into this."

Sucking his cheek, he closed in on me, grabbed my hair abruptly, and pulled me closer to his face. "Don't Fucking get o nerves Lily, you were a sweet girl who for a moment made my heart beat for a moment, push my button one more tim You'll hate me more than you do right now."

"I am not reading this." I hissed, spitting on his face. "Do your worst!"

His jaw gritted as he stared at me with anger. Unable to hold his anger anymore, he slapped me hard across the cheek sending me stumbling to the floor.

Squatting to my level, Jake snatched my cheek and squeezed hard. "Will you still have this bravery and defiance if I deci to bring your triplets into this?" He spat.

Fear gripped me at the mention of my kids' names.

"I thought as much Lily." He picked up the book again and shoved it into my hand. "For the last time, read this word to w without omitting any shit because if you provoke me one more time, I am going to chop you into tiny pieces, dump your chopped body in the bin, and go after your kids."

Shoving me away, He stood up again and backed away. "Go on, I Don't have all day to spend with you."

With trembling voice and tears which I had wished would remain abay rolled down my cheeks.

"This is a message from Jake to you Ryan," I began, "your sweetheart will be in a very much worse position than she is if y do not comply. You already know the rule but I am going to repeat it for you because I am feeling generous."

I glanced at Jake and sniffed before returning my gaze to the paper to continue reading.

"Do not involve the police and your father, Do not try to call the numbers with which I used to text you, do not ignore my warnings or take them for granted, and most importantly, do not try to play a fast one on

me."

Taking a deep breath, I continued. "If you break any of these rules, it will cost you Lily's finger and I am sure you do not want that. In other to ensure Lily's safe return, You have to provide a means for me to get out of this just four days to make that happen."

That was all in the note. Dropping it, to the floor with a Thud, I glared at him. "Is that all?"

country and you have

He nodded. "For now, yes. Let's hope that your baby papa loves you enough to abide by the rules and provide a means to ge me out of this country."

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