Scarlett

My breathing intensified, I gape awe streaked at the man before me, my voice contained itself, due to the current shock I'd received. I watch a tear leave his swollen eye, his gaze fixed on my face as he still held me.

''Well then'' We both immediately turn to the talkative kidnapper standing awkwardly, he shuffles around and then finally speaks again, ''I guess there's no need for masks now?'' He uncomfortably chuckles and pushes his hood down.

I turn back to Cane, he places me upright and smooths the formed creases on his clothing, he made sure to keep his gaze distracted, ''Care to explain?'' I mutter completely annoyed.

''No time for that'' he says cowering away and grips my hand forcing me into the car, ''I am not leaving here without an explanation!!!'' I shout disgruntled and he quickly presses his hand over my mouth tightly, ''You don't have a choice'' he whispers and instantly lifts me over his shoulder.

He places my body effortlessly in the front seat and buckles me up, ''Before you break something'' he smirks. Heat arouses in my cheeks and I find myself blushing at his irresistible smirk.

He'd grown to be much more striking in these few years and he still managed to set my heart racing at an impeccable pace.

He takes his seat beside me and not long after, makes way for a speed filled ride. Tension creeps into the car and the talkative one tightens his grip around my seat, ''Well Princess, since the secret is out, I'm Chad?'' He states smugly and holds out his hand anticipating a shake.

I stare at his hand with no response and Cane shoots him an irritable frown immediately making him lower his hand. I watch Cane carefully as he uncomfortably fidgets in his seat, he clasped and unclasped the steering wheel feeling my fixed gaze on him.

''So?'' I instruct awaiting answers, he continues to look ahead ignoring me, ''Cane!'' I nudge him and he purposely speeds up making my body sink into the seat.

''Well this is going to be a long drive'' Chad mutters and releases a heavy sigh. I close my eyes, forcing back the newly formed tears urging to make an appearance.

Suddenly, a gun shot is released, followed by screeching tyres and desperate screams, we immediately turn back and find ourselves followed by our previous kidnappers.

Chad frights at the now raging gun shots and urges Cane to move faster, my grip tightens on the handle and my palms begin dampening as fear rushes through me, ''Do something!'' I shout fearfully at them.

''Like what?!?'' Nervousness arousing in Chad's tone as he peeps back at the nearing car, ''I don't know! Shoot back!'' I reply hesitantly.

Both men stare at each other awkwardly until Chad mutters out, ''With what?'' I look back at him annoyed, ''What kind of kidnappers kidnap without a gun?!?'' I cup my face distraught.

''Skillful ones'' Cane winks sending uncalled for chills down my spine, he abruptly takes the next turn and commands, ''Take Scarlett to a safe place while I divert them''

I fold my arms at his words, ''If you're diverting, I'm staying'' I couldn't digest him putting himself in danger while I stayed safe.

He shouts dissatisfied, ''Scarlett this isn't time for your games!! Just go with Chad!!!'' He releases my seat belt and points to the door. I sit put in my seat and buckle myself up once again, my gaze fixed on the road ahead.

Chad chuckles and then holds his mouth at Cane's threatening expression, ''Fine!! I'll take you and Chad can divert them'' satisfied, I jump out of the car as he does, he takes my hand and forces us into a nearby alley while the car sped off with another following it.

We moved steadily into the alley as he gripped my hand tightly, managing to send sparks abruptly shooting through me, instantly heating me up.

''We're safe here for now'' he states calmly as we approach a tiny cottage built in an isolated area, he opens the door and releases my hand.

I look around at the dust infested entrance and then look up at Cane, he stood against the doorway, glaring at the floor, emotionless. My heart pained at his sight and wearily I begin speaking, ''Why Cane?''

He runs a hand through his perfectly set hair as if tormented and refuses to make his eyes meet mine, ''It's best we leave it at this Scarlett'' he states dreary and turns around.

Tears begin whelming in my sore eyes, ''No! I want answers Cane! It's been three years since we've spoken or seen each other! And this is how you react!?''

He turns daring toward me, ''Exactly! Three years! There's no point in reacting the way I used to!'' His words pierced me and I flinched in my seat.

I watch him walk away from me, hurt radiating through each step he takes, I shut my eyes releasing painful tears. This was reality, maybe I was a fool to think he still loved me.