Love of a Stranger
Ob1MegOb1
Gossip and rumour always lead to trouble and not for the person gossiped about.
Hey sorry its taking me so long to update. I've been so busy with schoolwork, volleyball and our drama program is getting ready to put on the Miracle Worker so I'm very busy but still doing all I can to keep this story going. This week is fall break so hopefully I shall be updating faster for this week at least. So here is the next chapter.
Chapter 3
(Jasmine)
I awoke to the world in what many would describe as warped. All sound was going in and out in waves and my head was pounding. I placed my hand to the back of my head and I could feel blood on my fingers. I tried to get up but my arms gave out from under me and I came crashing down on the floor. I cried out as my body spasamed in pain. And then I heard something that surprised me. It was the sound of my own echo. The house was silent.
Rebecca? William? I called my voice raspy and weak but there was no answer. I said but still no answer. My heart began to race as I began to fear the worse. I began to fear they had been taken.
(Erik. Two hours earlier)
The floorboards shuddered sending a shower of dust and cobwebs onto my head, but my gaze never left where she fell. I heard tables overturn, pounding steps, and breaking glass but I did not move. I don't know whether out of fear or for once in my life obedience but I did not move. But then I heard a sound that made my blood run cold.
It was the sound of a young girl screaming. And then I realized that Rebecca and William were still upstairs and no doubt the gedarmes had found them in their search. I made my way to the cellar door ready to burst out and come to her rescue but then I heard several footsteps coming down the stairs. Hurry up, the same gruff voice said.
I heard muffled sobs as Rebecca and William were forced downstairs.
(Jasmine)
I felt my way along the wall searching for anything to lean on. My legs felt so weak and useless but I had to get up. I had to find them. I would be damned if another part of my family was killed at the hands of the gedarmes. Finally my fingers found an overhang and I gripped it tightly. I had to do this quickly or the pain would only be worse. So quickly I pulled myself up and my body only felt pain for a momet. I sighed slowly stepping forward my legs feeling very weak. But I had to at least go next door and see what the neighbors had to say.
(Erik. 1 hour and 45 minutes ago.)
William was struggling against them but then they put a gun to Rebecca's head which made my heart pound and my blood boil. William had to finally give up the fight and g as they dragged them away. As soon as the door closed I vaulted out of the cellar. I quickly glanced at Jasmine but it seemed she was only unconscious. I checked her pulse and breathing to make sure she would live once I left. Besides being hit on the head very hard she seemed to be alright. So I slipped out the front door.
I pulled up my cloak's hood and slowly watched as they pushed Rebecca and William into a carriage. Quickly I hailed a carriage of my own and told the driver to follow the one which held Rebecca and William. The carriage followed after them and I only hoped we would be outside the city limits when they noticed that I was hunting them.
(Jasmine)
Where are they? I demanded to our neighbor, Binet. Binet was the wife of a streetlight lighter. And she was also the biggest gossip in the neighborhood. I wouldn't be surprised if she was the one who had told the gedarmes where Erik was in the first place.
Madmoiselle you look awful, please come inside and rest while I fetch a doctor, she said rushed.
I said forcefully and even though I couldn't see her face I could sense her fear, Tell me where they are now!
(Erik. One hour before)
We must have gone for miles or so it felt until finally I noticed nervousness in the driver of the other carriage. And then in flash there was a shot and my driver was dead and my carriage came to a dead stop. I swore as I got out of the carriage and watched the other disappear into the distance. But the fight in me was not gone yet. I quickly unharnessed the horse and jumping onto it I began to pursue the carriage following the fresh tracks in the moist dirt.
(Jasmine)
Binet where are they? I demanded.
I don't know, she stuttered, I only saw them leave in a carriage.Who Binet who? I said trying to keep my voice and temper under control.
Rebecca and William of course who else would be in the house? she said her voice still not convincing me she was telling the truth.
I think you know perfectly well who was in there, a new voice said and I sighed with relief to hear it.
I muttered turning quickly and nearly falling. But his hand caught me and pulled me up. At that moment a sense of calm and comfort came over me. To feel his touch again gave me peace despite the current situation.
I suggest we continue this conversation inside would you not agree Madame? Erik said directly addressing Binet.
Erik what is going on? I asked again but he only tugged me inside.
(Erik 45 minutes earlier)
At first I could not believe where the carriage led. And most importantly the occupants who owned the house. But then again I should have known he would not stop hunting me even after I had given him what he wanted. I had given up everything I had ever loved and yet he still wanted me dead. He still thought I would steal her away.
(Jasmine)
He gently led me to a nearby chair and I sat down relieved to be off my feet. Sit down Madame, he said addressing Binet. I heard Binet shuffle quickly to the otherside of the room and sit down.
Alright Madame I think you should explain what is going on.
(Erik 15 minutes earlier)
I quickly rode pack to Paris knowing the only way to get any answers was to find the spy within the neighborhood. They had said to Jasmine that a neighbor had reported me breaking in. But who? There were several houses surrounding Jasmine's own small hovel. And once I did find out the truth I knew the only way to get the children back was to bring Jasmine with me. He would never harm me or Jasmine as long as I was with her, Jasmine, and the children to witness it.
I was shocked to arrive back at the house and find Jasmine barely supporting herself upright. Her face though composed was filled with pain. She was standing in front of a neighbors house and I knew right away this had to be the spy within the walls. I approached and Jasmine turned nearly falling in the process. As I caught her evident pain was on her face but she held pack any disgust or tears and I gave her credit for being so bold as to actually walk out and look for them herself. It was then I knew my plan may not be able to work for a couple of days with Jasmine in this condition.
I hurried them both inside.
Erik what is going on? Jasmine muttered teeth clenched.
In due time, I answered back quickly.
She sighed in evident frustration but I knew she would wait. When they both were finally sitting down I turned to the neighbor. She was a small mousy woman who clasped her hands in her lap as if trying to intentionally cut off the blood circulation in her hands.
So Madame,I began, I think it is time you tell us what is going on.What do you mean, she said disgust etching her very features.
Tell me why were the children taken there?I don't know what you are talking about, she said trying to avoid eye contact.
Oh but you do Madame. So please enlighten us.Monsieur I assure you I know nothing, she said exasperated.
Jasmine's face turned to disgust as she stared straight ahead, I doubt that Binet, you are the biggest gossip in this neighborhood, only you would know.So your name is Binet? I asked. She slowly nodded her head. Well Binet maybe you could tell me why the children were taken to the de Changey estate.
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