Make Love Not War

Chapter 11

Chapter 11

Iah’s parents came to the room and his father was worried. What happened Iah? Is she okay? Did they do anything to her for goodness sake? Yes father Iah said: she is fine, a little shook up but okay. I came out of the bathroom and Mr. Koray hugged me with Mrs. Lucia. I'm glad they did not harm you. We will take care of everything, dont worry dear, Mrs, Lucia said. I asked: Why was that man here? Iah turned around and held my hand and said: He was here to kidnap you. But you did the right thing and I'm glad I was already on my way up. I let go of his hands and said: They said I murdered my parents. I didn't do such a thing, I would never harm anyone. Why would they say that? Mr. Koray said: It's because they haven't found you and they will try to lure you in any way possible. Now that they know you are here we have to go quickly. I nodded and started to pack and then we left. Our plane was ready but this time Mr. and Mrs. Koray came with us.

Iah looked at his parents and asked them: Now where are we going? You know that Maki as soon as they let her go she is going to tell everyone where Noel is and they won't stop until they get her. Mrs. Lucia said: Well, do you remember when I told you if I found a loophole to the contract I would do everything to fix it? Yes mother Iah said. She replied: Well I found it. All Noel has to do is pay the money to the bank that her father took and the contract is void. They knew that her father couldn't pay that big amount back. If you were working you would be able to help them pay it and they didn't want that. They wanted an easy bride for his son and in my book that is called abuse and human trafficking. If we can prove that the banker killed her parents then we might be able to lock him up. I looked at Mrs. Lucia and told her: I want to help. I don't care what I have to go through but for my parents and my dignity I will do anything. What do you have in mind? Iah jumped up and said no way, you can't do that. What if you get hurt or worse, get killed? I couldn't live with myself. Mother, father, please tell her there is another way please. Mr. Koray said: Lets not get ahead of ourselves, we have to think this through so nobody gets hurt.

We got to an airport in a strange place I didn't know. It wasn't home for sure and it was already dark. There was a black, long car waiting for us already. We got out of the plane and rushed into the car. Home please said Mrs. Lucia. I didn't ask anything this time, I just leaned on Iah’s shoulder and closed my eyes. Iah laid his head on mine after kissing it. I got a tap on my nose and it was Iah trying to wake me up. We had reached our destination and needed to get out of the car. Lets go sleepy head, Iah replied. I nodded half asleep and he helped me into the house. This one wasn't as large as the other one I was staying at but it was big for me. Iah please take Noel to bed and com back down i need to speak to you Mr. Koray said. I said my good nights and thank yous for everything they had done for me. They said good night in unison like always.

I got to the most beautiful room. I felt like the princess in the story books my mother had given me as a child. I loved the glass chandelier and the beautiful golden curtains. The bed was like a giant pillow. I looked at Iah and said, if you don't find me in the morning it is because the bed swallowed me. He started to laugh and his eyes were watering too. I'm sorry , he said. I don't want anything to happen to you Noel. I told you already, I have you in my heart and I will die if you do. I told him: stop and look at me. I won't die and I think I'm in the best hands right? I don't think you parents will let anything happen to me and you will be right by my side every step of the way. I'm confident I can do my part, but if anything was to happen, I would keep you in my heart forever. Now hurry downstairs before they come up here looking for you. I'll be okay and I'll be here waiting for you. Iah said: Okay but don't wait up, go to sleep and I promise that when you wake up I'll be next to you. And with that he walked out of the room, closing the door. I started to change and got sleepy again. I tried to keep myself awake for Iah but my eyelids are getting heavy.

I fell asleep and started to dream. I was running in the woods and it was so dark. All of a sudden I see a light and two people standing there with their arms stretched out. Come here daughter, they kept saying. The more I ran to them the farther they would go, I started to cry and call out to them. Mom, dad, please wait for me. I'm coming for you, just wait. Then out of the trees came a big man dressed in a suit with a gun in his hands. He had someone with him. It was the banker and his son, Mr. Solomon. No, please leave them alone. They didnt do anything wrong, go away. Please stop. I tried to run faster and then Pow, two gunshots were fired and my parents fell on the floor. I screamed and fell right at their feet. I suddenly heard them say: We are sorry our daughter and then died. I looked back and all they could say while laughing was: We are coming for you next, you are ours. I screamed so loud, all of a sudden a hand grabbed me and I opened my eyes full of tears. It was Iah, he said: It's okay, it was just a dream. No one can hurt you. I'm here by your side. Breath! I told him what my dream was and he said; I'm sorry you had to go through that again and he will pay dearly for everything. I asked him if he could bring me a glass of water. He said: I'll be right back. He went into a small room right outside my door and I could still see him. He brought back the glass of water and while I was drinking it he started to take his clothes off. I started to stare and when he caught me he said: It's okay I'm keeping my pants on. I'm gonna lay on the couch here to keep you company. I got brave and asked him: Are you gonna be comfy on the couch? He smiled and said no but for you I can sleep on rocks. I started to blush again and laugh. He said: Why? Do you want me to cuddle with you? I didn't know what to say at the moment. After a few minutes I said: If you don't mind the bed swallowing you, sure. In an instant Iah got off the couch and started walking towards the bed. Oh my, I thought. So many muscles and his skin looks so soft and…Why am I thinking this? I need to close my eyes and never open them again. He then got on the bed on top of the blanket covering his lower part of the body with the blanket he had on the couch, he then reached out and grabbed my hand. He then asked: Is this okay? Let me know if you need anything. I said good night and yes it's okay.