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By ZeinaSameh

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"But you made me feel things I never felt before"I looked into her beautiful hazel eyes as tears were streami... More

Chapter One : Art
Chapter Two : Danger
Chapter Four : Grieve
Chapter Five : Kidnapped
Chapter Six : Heartless
Chapter Seven :Home
Chapter Eight: Love
Chapter 9 : Promise

Chapter Three : Escape

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By ZeinaSameh


I had to get out of here, and fast. Vincent is an old friend, Well not exactly a friendly guy. My father had a deal with him but he escaped and left which led Vincent to be taken into custody and his daughter was kidnapped and raped by other gangs , and since then Vincent swore he would get revenge from my dad and here he was . I looked at him and he had stupid smirk plastered to his face. Vincent had ginger hair, He wasn't tall neither short, He had grey eyes nor his face was kind of ugly I admit. I held a face that didn't show emotions, they forced me to sit down, not tied up or anything.

"Were you even listening?" Vincent exclaimed with an annoyed expression. I stayed silent and shrugged giving him a bored look. "you do realize that I'm going to kill you , right ?" he said narrowing his eyes at me "don't care " I said while shrugging then I fake yawned .He Scowled and my head was thrown to the side as he punched me , I felt a metallic taste and I spit the blood ."you are annoying "I gave him an innocent smile and he punched my face again and I felt a warm liquid trickle from my eyebrow to down my face I just held up a smirk and looked him in the eyes, he groaned in annoyance and motioned for the guys standing "Take him to the basement and we shall see if you'll keep that stupid smirk on "and went away to god knows where. Two buff guys came and held both my arms behind me. I glanced towards the window and noticed a car, Vincent's car to be exact.

In one swift motion, I back kicked the guy to my right where it hurts and he let go of my arm and fell to the ground in pain, I turned around and punched the other guy in his face, he didn't seem affected, I widened my eyes and went left and right to disturb him then slid between his legs to behind him then I jumped to my feet and kicked him and he fell face forward and hit his head and was knocked out. Tim was standing with back towards me so I just brought the vase from beside me and smashed it to his head; he was easy to knock out.

I quickly went to him and grabbed his gun and put it in the back of my jeans. I quickly hurried outside and got into Vincent's BMW, I searched for the keys in the car, and I cursed under my breath. I had to start it manually, I didn't have time! I started to play with the wires then I heard a faint beep. I listened closely while narrowing my eyes, I then realized what it is and widened my eyes and dropped the wires and fumbled with the door to open it "Fuck" I cursed and jumped out of the car then I felt heat and everything went black.

Lara's p.o.v

I was working a late shift; I worked because I needed every cent I could afford.

"Just go home Lara , you look horrible , go home and get some rest" Marie , my boss told me sympathetically as she knew how much I needed the money , I smiled a little . She was kind to me. She had brown curly hair and hazel eyes, she wasn't skinny but she has a great body though. She owned the restaurant I'm currently working at.

"Thanks Marie" I said while smiling, she smiled back, and I went to put the sponge and bucket I was cleaning the tables with. I then took off my apron and hanged it; it was a black apron with cute white flowers at the left bottom and my knitted in a nice font in the middle. I checked the clock on my phone and it read 1 am. I sighed and grabbed my bag, I told Lara my goodbyes then went out. Cold air greeted me in the face; dammit I didn't bring a jacket. I went towards my red Jeep, It was a crappy old car, but it was all I could afford. I got in the car and the heating wasn't working so I just had to deal with the cold.

I was a street away and then saw a boy I slowed down and just stood on the opposite side of the street, he was a very attractive boy I must say but he had this cold emotionless face and his blue eyes seemed cold and distant , some strands from his brown hair were on his forehead , he had a very sharp jaw line and a toned body, he was wearing shorts and a sleeveless shirt showing his biceps ,I was mentally drooling on him so I shook my head then I saw an older man being put into the ambulance by two paramedics ,I figured he was his father as he kid of resembled him . I recognized the boy from school , but I couldn't remember his name , not that I attended much , but I had my excuse and the principal and teachers were kind enough to let me skip few days . I then noticed a wrinkly old man standing a few feet behind the boy he had a freaking gun oh my god!! I saw that the boy was in deep thought he didn't even notice the man standing there. I then saw the man speak to him , he looked at him and replied , I couldn't quiet catch what were they saying , I then saw the saw the boy head towards a motorcycle ,he seemed pissed and frowned , then he suddenly ran to the garage , I lowered in my seat and watched , I saw a BMW pull up in the driveway , a middle aged man got down and I got down quickly as he looked around followed by two buff looking men with suits , it's some mafia shit I suppose .

I could see the garage from here , I saw the boy from earlier standing here with the old man aiming the gun at him and lead him to inside the house , I decided to wait , a while later I saw the boy run outside , his lip was busted and had blood running down from his eyebrows to his jaw .

He got inside the BMW the other man came in earlier .He was searching the car frantically ,Looking for the keys I suppose , he frowned annoyingly and then he disappeared under the window I could only see his hair . He then shot up quickly and sat still , I wondered what's wrong ,Then he tried to open the door and he jumped outside the car as I watched in horror as the car freaking exploded and the fire lit the whole street , I held my legs close and hid my face .

My ears were ringing because I was near the explosion, Oh god is the boy okay? I had to make sure he's alright. But what if the men inside came out and saw me! C'mon Lara is brave for once. I slowly got out of the car. It was still on fire, I saw the boy laying down beside the car passed out .I went beside him and I kind of held him from his chest as his back was facing me, I dragged him towards my car. God, he's so heavy. I accidently let him go and he hit the ground with a thud, I flinched and picked him up again.

I opened the door and got inside the car and laid him in the backseat. I got of the car and I was breathing heavily now because he was heavy as fuck. I saw the men get out of the house, I cursed under my breath then I quickly got into the driver's seat and started the car, the engine wouldn't start." not really a great timing Elmo "I muttered to the car, yeah my car's name is Elmo, It's the first thing that pops into your head when you hear the word 'Red' so why not? I tried starting the engine again but it just won't!

I saw the man whose car blown up coming towards me with two buff guys , I freaked out and kept turning the key "C'mon C'mon C'mon" they were getting closer ,"c'mon Elmo " I finally heard the engine roar , I quickly stepped on the gas pedal and drove off . I released a breath I didn't I was holding, I parked aside to calm down and looked back at the boy. He was starting to wake up, and I just sat there watching him .He rubbed his eyes and he sat up

"Who are you?" He asked emotionless his piercing blue eyes staring right into my soul ,they held no emotion , just cold and distant eyes ,his voice made my stomach flutter , It was deep yet soft , I brushed it off then gulped "I'm Lara" I said smiling a little and extended my hand . He just looked at my hand for a while then looked at me; I just hesitantly took my hand back and scowled. "How did I get here?"He asked harshly while looking outside the window. Before I can reply he interrupted me and suddenly he opened the door and got out then he opened the passenger door and got in and closed the door "Get out of the car, I need it and I'm taking it "he stated simply as I just stared at him, he rolled his eyes then leaned on me and opened my door and leaned back.

"Excuse me? I'm not going anywhere" I asked a little annoyed and closed my door again "I don't repeat twice ,you heard me " he had a smug look on his face "oh well , I am not going to get out of the car , actually ,MY car at 3 fucking am, and a thank you would be nice actually because I just saved your ass back there , I could've left you with Mr. old man and the other creep with the body guards and they could have killed you for all I know or something but I didn't because I'm considerate and I care about other people rather than myself unlike you "I breathed in as I finished my rant and he had a look of amusement but a cold expression replaced it and he remained silent.

"So no I'm not getting out of Elmo err I mean the car" I said crossing my arms and accidently pressed the car beep with my back giving myself a mini heart attack, I looked at him and his lips twitched but he didn't smile "Nice talk Cara, now get out" he told me harshly .I gasped at how rude he is "It's Lara! And you dude do not tell what to do and you certainly won't kick me out of my own car! "He looked at me dangerously as I poked his chest and shoulder while speaking. "Don't. Poke. Me" I smirked and poked him again "stop" he growled "pokie pokie "I said while poking him again. He suddenly grabbed my wrist harshly "I said don't poke me "he said while looking at me angrily "let me go you are hurting me you jerk!" He looked at his hand with my wrist in it and his eyes softened for a second then it was replaced with pure coldness and he let go.

"Fine. If you are not going to get out then be fucking useful and drive!"He kind of yelled which made me jump. "You sir need help, because you have some serious anger issues and don't yell at me! Plus I don't even know where to drive to" He glared at me for a while then he said in a calm tone "Where were you going to take me before I woke up?" I looked ahead for a few moments "My house" "fine then take us there "I looked at him weirdly as he was so calm right now for someone who was yelling ten seconds ago.

"I swear this guy is bipolar" I whispered under my breath "did you say something?" he said narrowing his eyes at me."uhh no, no I didn't" I just looked at him, he's so beautiful, but he's an asshole so I guess looks can be deceiving but maybe he's nicer than he seems, maybe he has a story just like me, and maybe that's why he acts so cold and emotionless, I was too lost in my thoughts to realize that I was looking at him the entire time.

"you are staring and it's weird" he said without looking at me , I could feel myself blush from embarrassment " uhh yeah sorry ,so my house is it then" he didn't reply and I sighed and started driving .

Ethan's p.o.v

"I swear this guy is so bipolar'' I heard her mutter under her breath, I narrowed my eyes at her" did you say something?" I hissed "hush no ,No I didn't" she said nervously .That's what I thought .She then turned to look at me , I could see her from the corner of my eyes , I admit she was kind of cute with being annoying and all and I did owe her , I mean she saved my ass from Vincent , Tim and all . But I do find her extremely annoying if you ask me. She is just so talkative and weird. I mean for god's sake she named her car Elmo, who the fuck names their car? anyways she was still staring and it was making me slightly uncomfortable "You're staring and it's weird" I told her without looking at her " hush yeah sorry ,so my house is it then" I stayed silent , she sighed and started driving .

I then got out my phone and dialed Nate's number, he answered on the third ring,"what do you want, it's 3:30 am dude" Nate answered sleepily and annoyed. "Vincent came to my house and he wanted to kill me, my dad had an overdose, and I was going to die because the car exploded and this Lara girl came and saved me and now we are driving towards her house because I don't want Vincent to find us "the other end was silent, I could hear Nate's steady breathing" dude that's insane!' he suddenly exclaimed making me jump but quickly recover."Yeah, calm down"I rolled my eyes at him , He continued to say how crazy this is and he kept rambling about things,I wasn't listening to and then I hang up on him because he was being annoying and texted saying I'll talk to him later.

I don't even know why she did save me, she could have just freaked out and ran off.

I know I was kind of a jerk but I'm not supposed to be making friends when Someone wants to kill me , plus I don't do friendships or relationships or any kind of ships to be honest , the girl seemed nice but did I feel guilty for treating her that way ? no. because no one told her to save me or talk to me , I just want to calm down because a lot of shit is going on right now and I don't think being nice to her is going to make it any better .

Although, she seemed cheerful but her eyes held sadness and another emotion I couldn't figure out, but I can figure she is dealing with something, because no one wanders off in streets at 3 am, alone. I was brought back to reality when my body Jerked to the front and would've flied out of the car if it wasn't for the seatbelt, well that's a little dramatic but you get the picture.

"What the hell Lara?"I snapped and looked at her and she had a slightly scared face, I followed her gaze to the building in front of us and saw Vincent standing at a window and his men trashing the place."How did they get to my house??" she asked with her voice above a whisper "I don't know but you have to drive if you want us to live" I told her as I saw they were starting to notice us. She nodded and pressed the gas pedal and started driving "Where should I go now?" she asked quietly probably sad that they literally took over the house. I thought for a while and I had only one choice .Nate.

"take us to my friend's house it's not far away , I'm going to give you directions" she nodded and drove as I told her the turns she should take
"turn left ' I told her "left ?" she asked to make sure , I nodded "right" she looked at me confused "but you just said left " I rolled my eyes " No turn left , I meant correct, not the direction you idiot " I told her annoyed,

She scowled "well, how am I supposed to know when you speak in only a one word form "I rolled my eyes at her." I don't speak in a one word form" She snorted and I rolled my eyes at her again .she glanced at me "Did you know that if you keep rolling your eyes they may get stuck that way or they may roll back enough that you can look for a brain back there " I rolled my eyes at her comment " ha ha very funny , now smartass keep your eyes on the road" she just giggled and I sighed and shook my head at how childish she was. It was cute. No, no it's not cute, no one is cute. I groaned mentally and noticed that we were close to Nate's house. I saw cars black cars parked outside his house, I clenched my jaw, Lara don't stop and keep driving "she looked at me confused "but isn't that Nate's house?" "Stop right now!!" I yelled at her

Lara's p.o.v

I looked at him really confused because he told to keep driving and then yelled at me to stop. "Stop the fucking car Lara "I jumped as he boomed .I hit the brakes and then he just got out went round the car, opened my door "move'' I just kept staring at him' I told you I'm not moving ", he rolled his eye and picked me up then threw to the passenger seat and he sat in the driver's seat and just drove off. "Explain...umm wait I don't know your name" he was silent for a moment "Ethan" .I nodded "care to explain, Ethan?" "No" I huffed then glanced at the clock and it was 4 am shit, I'm going to miss it!! "Drive to the hospital!" I exclaimed suddenly "huh why?" Ethan looked at me weirdly, "Just please it's so important, I'll explain later, please!" "

Ethan's p.o.v

I looked at her, she seemed serious, is she hurt or something? It's not that I care it's because she's wasting my time."No, tell me why?" she looked at me as if she lost all the words, I didn't know what should I do, her eyes were glossy, o c'mon! Why the hell is she crying?! "Fine fine we'll go, just don't cry "she let out a sigh of relief and smiled a little "thank you Ethan, really "I just nodded and drove to the hospital.

We arrived and Lara took a deep breath."Wait for me here please'' and before I could reply she got out of the car and entered the hospital, and I waited.

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