Chapter 21
CHRISTIAN'S POV:
I left my son in the caring hands of my mother and went with Taylor to the airport. I have my jet lined up and ready to take us to Michigan, to get my wife. Taylor told me before we boarded that they are for sure that she is there in that house, his team saw her for themselves. Apparently even though the house looked like it had an upstairs, there were no windows to look in, but after googling the address it appeared to have a sun roof. They happen to quietly put someone on the roof to look in, and there she was, sleeping on a little couch just below. My heart swelled to know that she is still alive, and that she will not get away from us this time.
In the air I kept hoping and praying that we make it in time, before Hyde decides to do anything. I don't want him near her. From my understanding she is well broken, feeling hopeless and down, and I don't want him to influence her in any way, Ana belongs home with her family, and that is where I am going to take her! Seeing how our information tells us that Hyde will be landing at the Metro Airport and then driving to Pontiac, we decided to find an airstrip closer, a little privately used one just outside of the city. It's a wonder what a few bucks and smooth talking can do. So I hope that we do arrive before he does, even though he had a head start.
Taylor, who was sitting next to me, noticed my uneasiness and tried to get my mind on the mission. He was telling me how when we get there, we can't just go barge right in, the men have guns and other weapons, and it won't be good for Ana. We decided to see how the situation unfolds and go from there. I have never been one to shoot a gun, or even carry one, but I will gladly put a bullet in Hyde's brain for the trouble he has caused my family. I sat back and closed my eyes, and think of my beautiful wife, and just wait until we land. We are not far now, and I want to be in the right frame of mind, I need to be.
It wasn't long before I felt the plane descending, and I knew it was only moments before I could hold Ana in my arms once again.
TAYLOR'S POV:
I know the boss is anxious, but I also need to make sure that his mind is on the mission. Once we landed on a little private runway just outside of Pontiac, I saw one of my men waiting for us with the SUV. We ran over and climbed in, not wanting to waste anymore time, and were on our way. I was told that only one person seemed to be in the house, and it was a woman that was left behind to watch over things. Good news is that Hyde hasn't made it there yet, but we also have someone waiting at Metro to follow him this way, and he's not far. We may arrive on the scene the same time that he does, so we have to think of a plan of action.
As we drove thru town, I noticed that the neighborhoods were not as kept up as the ones we had past, and there seem to be more condemned and falling houses than there were anyone living in them. This really wasn't a good neighborhood, and I don't know what to expect. We pulled up thru an alley, not far from the house, and were greeted by some of the other men who wanted us to follow them. I could see Christian's face, and I can see the fear written all over, not sure what is on his mind, but I know that I need to assure him that we will get her. He nods, and continued following me. We made our way thru a couple of deserted backyards that was well overgrown to hide our team, and saw the house with a grey van in the driveway. I heard Christian gasp as he took a look. It was run down, a couple of broken windows just covered with cardboard and the worst paint job I could ever imagine. The front steps were broken, but still usable, and the backyard was as overgrown as the neighbors. No fences, so that would make it easier to get to the house. I could see some of our men across the yard, hidden in the bushes, and wondered what we were going to do next.
There is no sign of Hyde just yet, but that doesn't mean that he won't be showing up. I talk to the men that were in our little group to decide what to do next, and we all thought it best if we waited until Hyde arrived, in case he is tipped off that we are here and runs off. I would rather not to have to worry about him anymore, and he needs to be caught. I know Christian has a few ideas as what to do with him, and I can tell you death is not one of those options… yet! We discussed going in after he arrived but not too long after, we don't want him to even see Ana. So right now all we do is wait.
It didn't take long before I saw a beat up looking car coming around the corner, and we ducked low enough to not be seen, but we could still see the vehicle. It slowed in front of the house and stopped at the curb. I saw a couple of men in the front seats, and recognized Roads as the passenger. The driver was not Hyde, but who I am guessing is Tom Yahr, Roads' brother. We watched as the back door opened, and out stepped Hyde, with the smuggest look on his face, and he started walking up the broken sidewalk towards the house. The car started to take off with Yahr and Roads still inside, and I told my men to follow them. They were not going to get away that easy!
I watched as Hyde made his way to the porch, but then was knocked down and tackled. My eyes went wide as I realized who it was that tackled him, and I kicked myself for not keeping a closer eye on him.
HYDE'S POV:
Ah! Sweet victory! It'll only be moments before I will see Ana, and I can't wait any longer! My plan worked perfectly, and now I'm on my way to collect my reward. I'm sitting in the back seat of this little beat up car, with Yahr driving and his brother he had get hired into Grey's security. Very smart of him to put someone right in the circle to play out our plan. Grey is dead, so I'm not worried about him trying to find Ana and ruin everything I have worked for. When Yahr was my cell mate, we planned this all out, and I promised him a nice little pay out if it worked, and worked it did. There is nothing now that can go wrong. I just need to get to my little house and start my life with Ana. She may not accept me in the beginning, but I know I can grow on her; she will love me as much as I love her. She will realize I will be the one to care for her, to take care of her, and to love her, and then she will be mine completely. No one to get in the way!
We pulled up in front of the house, and my excitement overtakes me. I tell Yahr to go get the next part of the plan ready, I want to be able to take Ana away from here. I know I am smiling the biggest smile I ever could, and I jump out of the car when it stopped. I headed up to the stairs, which have taken a beaten over the years, and you have to watch out for the second step or else you fall thru. I reach out to open the door when I'm suddenly knocked over and tackled to the ground. It was a good couple feet that I was slammed down to the ground to, and I grunt in pain until I felt the fist in my face. I looked up to see who my attacker is and am completely stunned.
He's supposed to be dead!
ANA'S POV:
I woke up on the couch after crying myself to sleep to the sound of some banging going on downstairs. I don't know what is going on, but it doesn't concern me. No one has been up here in a couple of days; I have been left by myself. I wasn't too upset about that, I did have food and clean clothes and a nice hot shower and bed to sleep in. But I didn't have my family, I miss them so much! But I am starting to accept my fate, whatever it may be, and I feel like I'm just keeping myself alive just to be alive. I don't know what is going to happen, but I know it should be soon.
I go to the little kitchen to get a banana, nothing big, just a little light snack I can eat on my way to the shower. I don't have much for entertainment except my books, and I can't concentrate well on them, so I have been doing a lot of showering and sleeping. Anything to pass the time away quicker. As I go into the little bedroom to gather my clothes I heard another big bang downstairs. This definitely has me curious, and I want to know what is going on. I sat on the bed, trying to strain my ears to hear, and when I didn't hear anything else for a few minutes, I decided to continue to my shower.
After feeling fresh and clean with a pair of comfy sweatpants and t-shirt I was going to go to the little living room to sit on the couch and try to read one of the books again, I did enjoy sitting under that sun roof during the day, it was the only daylight I've had in a long time. Before I could even reach my door I heard a loud crash that sounded like it came from the living room, so I backed up to the bed and just sat there. I wasn't going to see what it was; I was too scared of what it might be. I sat there wringing my hands, and feeling the fear that has been creeping up into my mind of different possible situations. I just stared at the door, and waited… and waited…
What I was waiting for, I didn't know, but then the door opened slowly and I thought I was dreaming!
A/N:
Sorry for a late update, between work and life at home and family coming back from Georgia it was a little hard to get "computer time" lol. For those of you who have asked me, no there will not be any physical abuse to Ana, it's all Mind Play. Please review!