Chapter 4 Relieved from the tension

Allie's POV

"Allie," the person called again.

I spinned around triumphantly and used the sharp tip of my finger to pinch my other arm thinking I was hallucinating but unfortunately he was here standing at the gateway.

I should have known that someone might be sent to come to pick me up, but I never predicted that it would be Aaron himself.

I guess his billion dollars is worth it.

"Aaron," I whispered nervously, scratching my neck.

"Lon... g time no see" I greeted him dumbly, unable to recognize my voice because of how frightened and anxious I was.

I kept fiddling with my hands while Aaron made dominating footsteps towards me. He stopped when he was merely a hairsbreadth between us.

"Was he trying to hug me? " I was surprised and surprised that he moved that close to me.

I took a step backwards to give space between us.

"Do you know how worried I.. we were?" he said. He grabbed me when he detected that I was about to take a step backward.

My whole body went cold from the contact. Where is the promise I made not to be intimidated by him? I wiggled my arm from his grasp, but from the way he was holding me, he was determined not to let me go but I was more relentless to his demand. Not anymore.

I folded my arms and stood straight with a squeezed face. I am very sure I look like a stubborn 12-year-old but I don't care.

He chuckled at my expression instead.

"or do I look funny?" I pondered inwardly battling my inner and outer expression, but I know deep down I just want to cry myself to sleep.

"You don't look like someone who was just apprehended" he muttered, skimming his eyes around my face.

"Do they have it on their faces that they were captured? " I hissed, feeling fatigued as I separated my hands from each other.

"Are you working as a con now?" he doubted, staring at my abode in disgust.

How crude!

I was about to lash out at him but was interrupted by his ringing phone.

"Aaron! How was it? Did you get a handle on those bastards?" Mrs Smith cursed breathlessly. That is a first. I bowed my head in guilt. She must have been so worried.

"Common mom, I already mentioned earlier that I don't want this issue to escalate"Aaron enunciated with an expression that fits what he said like his mom with him here.

"What about Allie?is she alright? did they touch her?" she bombarded him with questions. As if he just realised something, he stares at me and I nodded my head in response.

"She's fine Mother" he breathed in relief.

"Can you hand over the phone to her, please? "

"We will be at home in the next hour," he promised.

"Alright then". I heard her say before hanging up.

"Let's go"

"Hun" I replied with a raised eyebrow feigning ignorance but I know that's the main reason he came here.

"You aren't deaf right?" he said, already fed up with me I guess.

"I am not going with you, leave me alone" I protested.

"Did they touch you?" he asked callously.

"No"

"What If they did?" I challenged myself open-mindedly.

"They wouldn't dare," he replied coldly. His expression completely changed in the blink of an eye.

"What if they did? I see you are confident about that" I questioned again not even minding my subconscious mind remembering when the two kidnappers were bargaining to take advantage of me.

"It's obvious those people aren't professionals. They just need the cash. And I warned them too" he said proud about his tactics

I was about to go inside my apartment before he closed the space between us and carried me in his strong arms.

"Leave me alone!" I exclaimed, wiggling my legs in every direction.

"Don't be an ungrateful young lady. If it wasn't for mum I wouldn't be here. I am sure you know that" he said as he opened the back seat.

He made sure I was settled enough before he gave Richard his personal chauffeur a go ahead.

"Yours or Mr Smith boss?"the driver asked.

"My parents"

Richard was about to ignite the car before I panicked when I realised I had left my kitty behind.

"Can I at least bring" Blue" with me? "I pleaded.

"Who is Blue? "he asked furiously.

"My cat"

"Where is he?"

"Go and check if there is really a Kitty,"he said, facing Richard, shunning me in the process.

"sure boss"

I rolled my eyes as silence descended when Richard left.

"What were you doing out late at night? ".

I refused to respond, trying to prove stubborn with my arms wrapped together regardless that I was literally shaking inside.

He looked at me with a questionable gaze patiently waiting for me to react or answer but I obliged.

"I found her shrouded up behind the small garden,"Richard declared.

Aaron nodded his head in acknowledgment.

He raised his hands towards Richard carrying "Blue" before handing her to me.

"Let's set in motion Richard," Aaron said hurriedly.

"Sure boss. "

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As expected, Aaron's mum was present outside the villa patiently waiting for our arrival.

Richards had to drive to the building car park before we could alight from the car. I tiredly walk towards her while she impatiently pulls me in an embrace.

"Oh dear. I warned you concerning the location you choose to settle in, didn't I? " she inquired in that motherly voice of hers.

I never realised how much I missed her till now.

"I am sorry mum"

"Are you alright?" she questioned surveying her eyes all over my body with concern laced in her voice.

I intentionally stared at Aaron who had stood there listening to us. He rolled his eyes when he caught a glimpse of my eyes on him. He scrunched up like he was displeased by our display.

Before I could react back, mum gestured her hands towards the entrance for us to go in.

She made sure I was relaxed on the soft sofa in the large living room.

"Have you had your dinner? So I can call Layla to give you those extraordinary messages of hers?" suggested caressing my hands.

"I had my dinner before going out for a stroll earlier. And... about the massage, I will pass, I just need a snooze. You know, to relax myself. I am fine, trust me mum"I reassured.

"Alright dare, I understand but you still need to.."

"Mum, what about dad?" Aaron cut in and I was kinda thankful for that.

"He is in his room. He is slowly responding to his medications"she replied, adjusting her legs to face Aaron.

"The doctor said he just needs a lot of rest for now.I just hope he will be alright "she said, her eyes bored in sadness.

I plumbed myself to get closer to her and embrace her in a heartwarming hug. She stiffed at first before relaxing in my arms.

Two weeks ago, I got the news that Mr Smith had a cardiac arrest. Even though Aaron was on a business trip he had to rush back home according to what Mrs Smith told me.

It was the same week my boss started acting weird towards me. I just hope he will consider our close relationship and call me back to work. Oh God. I am so anguished for him to do that.

We both hugged for a few minutes before Aaron announced his departure.

"I am leaving" he declared openly before slamming the door.

"Be careful son" Mrs Smith whispered but it was only audible to me.