Would Never Let You Go

She was sleeping peacefully with her pillow laying on her chest. A small smile was there even in her sleep. Suddenly a noise made her to sit upright in her bed. What’s going on? Her head was spinning! Someone was banging the door. My! My!  “Who is this?“ she shouted. Again loud banging on the door followed by doorbell ringing made her cringe “Cominggggggg…….please stop….!” She was trying hard to look for her slippers. The pair was lying just there but she couldn’t see it may be because of her still sleepy frame of mind. This time there was this loud thud on her door. ”Gosh” She ran to the door bare feet, and then stopped right in her tracks. It was her wedding day! She was supposed to marry Kyle today….. She smiled to herself. It must be Kyle. He wanted to spend the night there with her but she forced him to go back.  “Its tradition Kyle.“ she had said laughingly . “Abi I can’t live without you.” He crushed her in his embrace trying to make her aware of his hardness. Abi literally had to push him away to keep some distance. “Please Kyle! Just one more day then I’ll be all yours. I promise! “  He groaned, ”You are killing me Abi. In fact you kill me every day.“ he said a little accusingly.  “Hey Kyle. Please sweetheart… can’t we respect each other’s decisions?“ she said almost pleadingly. “Oh! Respect!  Waowww! Can’t  YOU RESPECT my desires for once?“ he was getting all flare up now. Putting his both arms in air in surrender he backed away. “Ok Abi. I respect your decision. But can’t we share just one kiss? Just once? “ “Ök” Abi said giving up , in drawing her breath sharply as he suddenly held her tightly in his arms and tried to kiss her hard on her lips ,grinding his one leg in her v****a while groping  her b**b with one hand which was almost painful. s**t what is going on? I was supposed to enjoy this! After few minutes of torture he broke the kiss. Thank God! She had to roll her eyes inwardly. There was again this banging sound on the door. She looked through the peephole. “Mom!“  She opened the door and hugged her realizing that her Mom was tensed. “Is everything alright Mom? You look pale!” she made her mom sit in living room and went to fetch some water. “Here drink this. Calm down“ She held her Mom’s hand rubbing it continuously to offer some comfort. Holding the glass to her chest her mom started crying. “Abi… “ She tried to talk but choked badly. “Mom take it easy. Relax. Tell me what happened? Why are you alone? Where is Chloe?“ Taking a deep breath her mom placed the glass on a side table and held her hands tightly “Chloe is not in her room Abi“ “What do you mean Chloe is not in her room? She is not a baby anymore Mom. She might have gone out to take a morning stroll.” Abi almost smiled. “But Abi ….” “Mom we both know she does enjoy her morning strolls. Right? She might get back any minute or……..  She might already be home while you are here.“ Mrs. Geena Mason shook her head. “She didn’t come home last night Abi. “ “What? “ Now she had to take it seriously. “Did you call her? Did you talk to her? Why didn’t you call me last night? “ “Abi! Sweetheart! She is usually late because we both know that she likes partying. I thought this is just another night. At around 4 when I woke up to pee I checked her room expecting her to be there. But she was not there.” “Mom ! Wait a sec. she might be at her apartment. Did you try to call her? “ “I have been doing it since then. Her phone is switched off. She is not responding. Today is your wedding and she is still not here. I don’t know what to do?“ She literally started shivering. “Mom! Mom! Please hold it together. Let me call Kyle. Let’s see what we can do“ While calling Kyle she could feel her hands sweating profusely. No I have to stay sane for mom’s sake. I can’t lose it! “s**t!” She muttered. “What happened Abi?“  Geena looked at Abi with those beautiful blue eyes. “Kyle’s phone is not responding mom. But please don’t worry. Might be signal issue“ She started dialing Kyle’s number again. But it was still not responding. Oh Kyle! She decided to call Molly her best friend. Molly picked her call on first ring. “Hey soon to be Mrs. Abigail Kyle Richard. What’s up! I would reach  you on time…” She could hear Molly’s excitement and happiness over phone. “Don’t forget to take a protein rich breakfast. Remember? It’s a looong day! “  She was unstoppable. “Umm Molly we have got a problem here. Can you please reach here asap?” “Hey is everything alright? Why… What happened? Did you have s*x at last with your husband to be?“ “MOLLY!“ she knew Molly was trying to cheer her up but she had to stop her. “Molly !its urgent. Mom is here too. Please come. We need you! “ Molly went quiet for a second. “I am on my way Abi!“ and then call was disconnected. “Mom please don’t worry. We would sort this out. “She said giving a quick peck on Geena’s forehead. True to her word Molly was there in few minutes. “Hey what’s wrong Geena?“ Sitting beside Mrs. Mason, Molly looked at Abi . “Molly! Chloe is missing since last night! She is not receiving our calls. Her phone is not responding.“  while filling in with details Abi realized that this was supposed to be the best day of her life which was slowly turning into a nightmare.  If Molly was shocked or dumbstruck she did not let it show on her face. “Ok now you two.” she snapped her fingers in front of Geena Mason’s eyes. “Pull it together. We would call Chloe’s friends first. She might have slept somewhere with someone partying or going crazy…… “ “What if she is not? What if she is kidn*pped or something” Mrs Mason almost whispered. Tears were running down her cheeks. “Hey Geena! Then we would surely contact police. But we need to stay positive” Molly said very gently. “Come on. I want all contact numbers of Chloe’s friends. And Abi!” “Yes! “  Abigail was on the verge of biting her fingers along with her nails. “Call Kyle! Ask him to reach here. We need extra hands to deal with the situation.“ “I already did. His phone isn’t responding.” “Then keep trying. Ok? And yes do something for breakfast. We don’t want a starving Geena. Right Geena?“    Molly eyed Abigail to go to the kitchen . “Yes Mom you should eat something. I’ll make some pancakes for us” she headed to the kitchen. “Abi. Keep trying Kyle!“  Molly cried out behind Abi and started making calls to Chloe’s friends. After around one hour they were having breakfast quietly seated around kitchen counter. None of Chloe’s friends had any idea about Chloe. “If something happened to my baby I would die Abi.” Geena Mason mumbled and then suddenly started crying. “Mom!“   “Geena!”   Abigail and Molly called her at the same time. Abigail got up from her chair and hugged her tightly. “Please don’t do this mom! Please Mom! ……. You need to stay strong .We are with you. We are in this together” “Geena ! Abi ! come on ! lets go to Chloe’s place. She might have returned by now…… Come on ! “Molly stood up taking her car keys from the center table. But Mrs. Mason stopped her “In that case we should go to my place dear. She was staying with me. Her luggage is there. She was staying to help me with all the wedding arrangements.” “Ok. That makes sense….. Let’s go to your place mom!“  Abigail started to put on her jacket. After reaching there they settled in the living room. “I have called a very good friend of mine he would definitely help us. You know? With all the digging and cops thing! Any contact with Kyle? “ Molly asked Abi. “Still no response from Kyle.” Abi tried to shrug it off but something was missing. Kyle used to call or message her first thing in the morning. He might be mad about last night may be. He always used to be very compromising but I think I pissed him off this time. She thought to herself. “I think this is high time, we should go through Chloe’s room.” Molly suggested and Abi agreed. Geena Madison just shrugged her shoulders clearly disturbed and distressed. She was a beautiful woman in her early fifties. When Abi’s father married her Abi was just 6. She still remembered how he convinced her to accept Geena and a step sister who was 2 years younger than her. A perfect replica of her mom. She not only got convinced easily but also opened her heart for both of them. She had always dreamed of a perfect family with siblings around. Geena and Chloe were somewhat answer to her prayer . Moreover her dad was happy. She could see it in his eyes. Her own mother died when she was just a baby. Unfortunately she lost her dad in a car accident in her teenage years. But there were enough funds to support not only their education but also a luxurious life style. Leaving Mom in the living room Abi headed to Chloe’s room where Molly was going through her stuff, God knows why! “Hey Molly, what are we searching for exactly? “ Abi was confused and tired. She had almost forgotten that today was her wedding. Thinking of which she looked at Molly. “Hey should I ask someone to inform the guests that wedding is not taking place?“ Fully expecting Molly to say No but Molly nodded her head. Abigail went quiet while Molly kept looking through the drawers and cupboards. “Molly would you tell me what you are looking for? So that I can help you.“  Still no answer. She was now opening the draws emptying its contents on the bed.  Abi groaned inwardly and decided to do NOTHING. She folded her arms on her chest and started staring at Molly in hopes of finding some answer. “Molly! I am talking to you! Tell me what you are looking for?” Right at that moment Molly’s eyes fell on a piece of neatly folded paper. She picked it up, started reading it and then frowned. Then she looked up at Abi. “What? What is this? The girl is asking you a simple question WHAT ARE YOU HUNTING HERE?“  Abi almost yelled. That very moment Geena decided to enter the room. “You two found something? I hope she is alright. I hope she is alive.” Geena clutched the pillow to her chest and started crying silently. Tears were rolling down on her cheeks.  “She didn’t get kidn*pped” Molly said in almost a hushed tone. “What!” Abi and Geena both cried at the same time.  “What do you mean?”  “Did you find any clue?”  “Did you find any special friend’s contact number?” “Is it something from the kidnappers?“ Abi and Geena bombarded her with questions. But Molly was quiet. Then she said something which was inaudible.  “What? What did you say?“  Geena asked having some hope in her eyes. Right then Abi and Geena both noticed something different about Molly’s face. Her eyes! Her eyes were hard. Cold. Distant! “YOUR Chloe is alright. Nobody kidn*pped her. She is NOT in some bar drinking and partying either……. She…. “ She  stopped “Yes Molly! Then where is she?” She looked at Abi with grief stricken eyes. “She has run away!” she whispered. “Ëxcuse me?” Abi was tongue tied. “Rubbish!“ Geena said. “Why would she do that? She is a brave girl. And she would never run away from her problems….. iffff there are any. And I don’t think …..” “Mrs. Mason!” Molly interrupted, her voice somewhat chilly. “She eloped. Your daughter eloped!” Throwing that paper towards Abi She further added “SHE ELOPED WITH KYLE!!!!