Chapter T

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Monday came and went without trouble. Once I got home that night I emptied my mind and focused on finding Damen. I failed miserably.

Ava was no help what so ever. I tried calling her but all I got was the answering machine and the perky message that began grating on my nerves by the fifth time I called.

I jumped every time the phone rang, every noise creeped me out. I was a mess.

When there was a knock on the door I nearly crapped myself. I cautiously looked out the window before opening it and throwing my arms around her.

"Barbara!" I exclaimed while hugging her, I flinched slightly when I entered her mind but I ignored it.

"Ever!" She mocked. "Can you let go of me I need air"

"Oh right sorry" I smiled sheepishly and let go of her. "So what are you doing here?"

"Don`t you remember we were going to have a girls night?"

My eyes widened. "Shit I`m so sorry I forgot. My husband went missing and I`m worried and it`s killing me knowing he`s out there and could be hurt a-and it`s j-just so h-hard" I broke out into sobs and Barbara comforted me.

"Shh, it`s okay Ever he will return. I know it" She patted my back in an attempt to quiet my obnoxiously loud sobs.

"B-but I`ve tried everything" Breaking into another round of sobs.

"Ever look at me" She put her hands on my shoulders and looked me in the eyes. "You are strong, independent, stubborn and smart you will find a way to find him I know it"

"But..."

"No but`s. Remember that time that douche broke up with me and took all my money out of my account and you helped me track the loser down and forced him to pay me every single cent back. I was a mess but you used your stubbornness and impressive, extensive knowledge of martial arts to help me. Now you need to use all your knowledge and whatever else you have and find your husband. Alright?"

"Yeah I will" I wiped my tears and got up off the couch. I turned to her. "Thanks Barbara. I needed that"

"You're welcome" She stood up and hugged me.

"You're a great friend" I said while hugging her.

"You have no idea, so what are we going to do? Watch the Notebook or Killer Zombies 3?"

I laughed. "No question, Killer Zombies 3. I don`t need any more sappiness right now"

She laughed and put in the DVD.

I closed the door behind Barbara and sat back down and tried to focus on Damen. No such luck.

I thought about calling Ava but I knew she wasn`t going to pick up. I decided I should visit her instead and hopefully get some more insight on what the hell is going on.

When I drove up to her place something felt off. I kept my guard up when I entered.

I heard a muffled cry to my right. I turned in that direction and searched the rooms. The last one I searched held a pale Ava with duck tape on her mouth and her hands and feet tied up.

"Ava?" I whispered. She nodded and cried probably in relief that I had showed up. I quickly ripped the tape of her mouth and she cried out.

I shoved my hand on her mouth to keep her quiet.

"What happened to you?" I kept my voice low as to not alert the person who had done this to her.

"This guy Ramon tied me up and kept me captive for the last couple of days. He's gone for now but I don't know when he'll be back"

I felt a wave of nausea when she mentioned Ramon. I thought Damen and I had been finished with him after high school.

"Okay we are going to get out of here and once we do I have to figure out a way to kill Ramon and get my husband back." She nodded and I finally finished with the ropes that had tied her up.

She stood up but she was a little wobbly. I decided to carry her out. We got into my car and drove to my house.

Once there I gave her food and something to drink and while she was showering I was trying to form a plan.

There had to be some way to kill Ramon and get the information from him that would allow Damen and I to touch without having to worry about killing him.

I allowed Ava to stay with me and use the guest bedroom since she obviously couldn't go home. As she slept I tried to calm my restless mind but I couldn't. I sighed and read in bed until the sun came up.

I went to work in the morning and told Ava to hide somewhere for the time being. I would contact her when I had this whole situation figured out.

When I got to work I ran into Max. I sighed when he smiled at me.

"Ever" he said.

"Good morning Mr. Davis" I said not looking at him.

"Look I apologize for whatever I did. I have no memory of that night but if I did anything to offend you I regret it"

"Mr. Davis it's alright, you were drunk so you had no real control over your actions. I forgive you for what you did"

"Thank you so much Ever. I'm glad you can forgive me"

I nodded and went to my cubicle.

I set off to work for the day and nothing out of the ordinary happened.

When I got home I cleared my mind and tried to find Damen. No luck what so ever.

The rest of my week went like that. I checked up on Ava in the morning, went to work then came home and tried to find Damen. Always ending with disappointment.

I will not give up though. I will keep trying to find him.

I am so sorry for not updating in forever. My career is picking up right now and it's kept me very busy. I also had some more writers block so I apologize to those still reading this if it is not up to par. I will try and get another chapter out faster but I make no promises. I hope you enjoyed this chapter and you review it. There will be three more chapters and everything will probably wrap up in the next two. Anyways I thank all three people who read this and for your loyalty. You all deserve chocolate chip cookies.

I love you all.

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