Chapter 33 - Flashback 11 (1/2)

Ethan was looking pale and a little bit weak, the doctor that looked over him through the night just left, after assuring the family that he's fine now.

He was arguing with Nathan, who claim he won't be leaving for school since Ethan is not going. We promised Chris to play with him today, you should go; so he won't be left waiting.” Ethan said, but Nathan refused to leave, not until Ethan said he will force himself to go to school with him; if he didn't stop being persistent on staying at home because of him.

Mel came in and saw them still busy with their arguments, ”what's your decision, your driver is waiting.” She asked them.

Nathan finally gave in, Ethan is stubborn and never backs down easily. ”Fine! you should be fine before i return okay?”

Ethan smiled, ”okay, I will,” he assured.

Nathan left half hearted, he didn't want to leave him looking like that, he wanted to stay by his side, they played happily before going to sleep the previous night and woke up learning how they nursed him through the night.

Ethan wave at him, as he kept looking back, and gesture for him to look forward. Mel watch them lovingly, the family respected their wishes and took joy in watching them act like one.

Seeing him left, Ethan walk weakly to the couch and lay down, the arguments exhaust him a little, but he didn't want to see his brother crying like his mom did all through the night; which is one of the important reasons why he insisted that he leave for school.

Mel returns after sending Nathan off and took him in her arms, ”how do you feel now?” She asked worriedly, all her happy facade was to trick Nathan into not worrying. Why won't she worry when her son is looking so weak.

Her worst nightmare came to pass after Tony called to inform that that Nathan got kidnapped and his driver and bodyguard were killed.

Mel nearly went crazy after the news, but the main purpose for the call is to keep it from Ethan, who is still a bit weak, the doctor said he only needed to rest more, and he will be back on his feet.

They searched everywhere for him, and made reports, as well as dispatching their guards to aid in the search. They knew they haven't gotten on anyone bad side, to the point of getting their child kidnapped.

To make matters worse, Ethan and Nathan best friend Chris, who didn't see them in school and play like they promised each other, called Nathan cell phone, since it didn't went through; he called Ethan who was locked in his room to avoid raising his suspicion about his missing brother.

Ethan woke up from his sleep as his ipad ringtone brought him out of his dream land. He picked up the call and Chris whining voice came through, ”you two lied to me, why didn't you come to school?” Chris asked.

”Play with Nathan, we will play together tomorrow.” Ethan replied.

”How can i play with him when he didn't come?” Chris replied, with disappointed expression.

”He went to school this morning.” Ethan replied calmly, he didn't suspect anything.

”I didn't see him,” Chris, who was waiting for his driver saw his parents rushing toward him, and was shocked that they came instead of sending his driver. Everything seemed weird as the school close earlier than usual, and most students are getting picked up by their parents, he had no idea he will be getting picked up by his, as well.

”Are you okay?” His mother asked, pulling him into her embrace, her entire being all tensed up. ”I heard one of the twins got kidnapped this morning, where is the other boy? has he left?” She asked and got scolded by her husband immediately, for saying such words to a kid.

Ethan, who was already trying to open the door and find out from his mom; the reason why Nathan didn't show up in school, heard the conversation on the other side of the cell and throw his phone away, and started banging his hand on the door.

His grandpa opened the door after a few minutes and tried to act natural, but his facade broke when Ethan ask if it's true that Nathan got kidnapped.

Seeing the fluctuation in his expression, Ethan lost consciousness immediately, 'Nathan didn't want to leave, he forced him to.' he blamed himself, which is too much for a boy who just turned 7 and still a bit weak.

It's already 6 month after Stella left, and Shane look completely messed up. He had the ring Stella drop in the hotel room on the day of the engagement with him, as he stared into space with a painted expression, inside his office.

His cell phone rang. He picked it up, putting away the ring and returned to his former expressionless self. ”How did it go?” he asked the caller.

”We just got into town, we couldn't get the two boys, only one left the house.” The caller said.

”Get rid of him, and don't let his body be found.” Shane said and ended the call. He wanted Mel and Tony to feel the pain of searching for their beloved, with the fear of not sure if he is alive or dead. He couldn't believe his ears when he found out that Stella was really carrying a child. He sent some of his well trained men after Alex and tried to reach Maris; that was when he found out he got made a fool of.

The thought of another man child growing inside of his woman, while he kept searching like an idiot is driving him crazy, it didn't make him hate Stella, but the people who aid her. He believed, if they didn't support her, they might be together by now.

A car was parked by the roadside, close to a bush. Four black suited men came down with Nathan, who was shaking and muttering his family's names to himself. Mom, Dad, Ethan, Grandpa, as well as his nanny name.

One of the men had his hand held tightly. ”He said to kill him and not let his body be found.” One of them informed the others, and they made their way inside the bush, dragging Nathan along.

Nathan, after hearing the word kill him, felt horrified, the thought of not seeing his family ever again scares him. He decided to try and fight for his life, he didn't want to die. Ethan will be sad, his family will cry, he didn't want any of that.

”I-i want to use the toilet.” He stammered.

They pretend as if they didn't hear him and kept dragging him along. One of them noticed Nathan jean trousers getting wet and stopped the rest, ”what are you doing boy?” He asked.

”I-i said I wanted to use the toilet.” Nathan stammered again, with tears filled eyes.