Missing – Part Six

Chapter Six - Shots

Luka had driven to the police station as soon as he had received the phone call that Eric was there. He was pleased that Eric had been found, but was a little concerned about him staying at the apartment. He had rarely met Eric, and on those occasions, he had mostly been off his medication. Luka just hoped that Eric was stable at the moment. Well, as stable as one can be after losing a mother, and having a sister in danger. And then his thoughts slipped to Abby. He wondered what was happening to her, but he didn't want to think about anything nasty. He hoped they were just keeping her there as bait, to get to Eric. Luka could not stomach the thought of his Abby being hurt. He thought back to the time that her neighbour Brian had beaten her up. His heart had almost stopped beating when he had seen her face. But she had been so matter of fact about it, almost like it was the norm. But Abby's voice on the phone earlier had not been normal; it had been shaky and petrified. Luka sighed as he pulled up in the police station car park and prayed that this situation would soon come to an end. A good end.

Abby's POV

I'm back in this cell again. They haven't had any contact with me since I made the phone call to Luka. I hope that he manages to find Eric and keeps him safe. I don't even know if Eric is on his medication at the moment. I haven't spoken to him for such a long time. He has been off flying his plane, and he has been so happy. I know the news about mum will shatter him. I haven't been able to grieve for her yet, but I'm desperate to. But I cannot show these men that I am afraid, that I am upset. That way they will win. And I cannot let them win this battle. They have taken half my family away; they are not having the other half. Oh how I wish I had Luka's strong arms around me right now. Just thinking of him gives me great comfort.

Luka's POV

I am now back at my apartment with Eric. He seems to be stable enough, although understandably he is very upset. I have done my best to comfort him, but I need comfort myself. I have lost loved ones before, I have explained that to him, but that was over in a second. This could go on for days. The police officer explained the situation and why Eric was involved. So much of me wants to make him hurt for what is happening to Abby, but I know he is hurting so much already. If only he hadn't been so stupid, so greedy, none of us would be in this mess.

Eric's POV

I am at Luka's apartment now. The atmosphere is a bit tense. He doesn't know what to say to me, and I don't know how to even begin to explain my actions. So, I have just gone to bed. I can't stop picturing Abby's face in my head. She looks so innocent, and she doesn't deserve this. No one does. And it's my entire fault. If anything happens to her, I will never forgive myself. Ever.

The next morning, Luka received a phone call from the police officer in charge of the investigation.

"Good morning Mr Kovac, Officer Grabble here"

"Good morning. Any news?" Luka hoped and prayed.

"Not yet Sir. But we have managed to trace the address of the people that Mr Wyzinski gave us. We are going to go over there today, and hope that we might find some clues"

"Can I come?"

"I'm afraid not Sir. We have to be careful, as if they are still hiding there, we do not want to make them move locations"

"I understand. Please, just find her"

"We will do our very best Sir. We are leaving now; you will be the first to know if we find something"

"Thank-you officer"

Officer Grabble hung up the phone and sighed. He hated cases like these. He stopped to stare at the photo that Luka had given him of Abby. She was laughing. She looked so happy in that photo, and Luka obviously had great affection for her. Just that alone made him want to find her as soon as possible. He knew how these cases could end, and he did not want that.

Downtown Chicago – Harry's Place

"Harry! Harry!" Bob shouted running towards him.

"What now Bob?" Harry snarled. He was trying to have a cigar in peace.

"We gotta move. The police are in town, they're onto us"

"What! How?"

"I don't know Boss, but we've got to leave now"

"Who told you?"

"Johnno Biggs" Bob replied

Harry jumped up at the sound of that name. He knew it was genuine. He walked towards Abby's cell and unlocked the door.

"Alright, get up now!"

Abby had trouble as her hands had been retied. She couldn't see or speak as she had her eyes covered and her mouth gagged. Harry grabbed her by the arm and dragged her out of the room.

"Ok, listen carefully. I'm gonna take off your ties, you make one move or one sound, and you'll go the same way as your mother. Understand?"

Abby nodded slowly.

"Alright then" Harry said as he began to untie Abby. Once she was free, he told her that they had to move.

"Where to? Why?" Abby asked.

"You had to do it didn't you. You had to speak. Did you not hear what I said?" Harry shouted at a trembling Abby. He pulled out his gun and pointed it at Abby.

Bob walked in the room and shouted.

"NO!"

But it was too late, a gun shot rung out.

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