Kidnapped

In Circles....Dark

After the bodyguard brought the video of Tracy's death, Mr Vicson rushed off to his study to see it again. After seeing it for ten consecutive times, cold sweat broke out of his back and his face turned rigid, terror-stricken. He narrowed his guess and peeped at the screen of the only laptop in his study before signing heavily" this can't be" as his heart started racing rapidly. Not long, fear gripped him and for a heartbeat, he collapsed on the floor with a loud thump.

The bodyguard at the entrance of the study heard the sound and rushed. He called another of the guards to call an ambulance, then scooped him up from the ground and rushed outside. As he was racing out, Vicson opened his eyes in surprise, tapped him on the shoulder to let him go.

Mr. Vicson, fully awake, " Get me my phone", he told the bodyguard. I have an unfinished business. The dead cannot suddenly come back to life. Something isn't right and I will not let any man break me. I am the Lion that no man dares to annoy.

The bodyguard, looking concerned." Boss, should I call the family doctor first?, he asked.

Mr. Vicson, "what the hell did I just tell you to do?" He shouted, glaring at him with rage and irritation. The bodyguard panicked and rushed out to get the phone in fright.

Mr. VICSON POV

After the bodyguard left to retrieve my phone from the study room, I couldn't stop pacing around. Just when I had lost all patience, he handed the phone to me before stepping back in fear.

I opened my contact list and dialled Greg's line. I need to be sure that this particular encounter was not a set up. There's no way that Tracy will still be alive. It's not possible, never!

Dummmmm! Dummmmm! Dummmmm! no answer. I tried again and this time Greg picked up.

" How dare you, Greg?" I shouted as I couldn't control my anger.

Greg, obviously confused," What are you talking about dad? What is it this time? What did I ever do to you? ehhhh! What?" He replied.

Mr. Vicson, still vibrating in anger" You dare lie to me that Tracy is dead, what kind of tricks are you playing?, I shouted at him in anger. If you like bringing a hundred women to pretend and threaten me with Tracy, I don't care. You must marry my choice of a woman for you. To us the elites, marriage is all about business, influence and power. You better listen to me.

Greg, thunderstruck " Is that all my life is to you? Business, power and every other gibberish! Now I understand better and, just so you know, I don't understand what you are talking about and I don't have time to hire people to frighten the Lion that crushes without leaving any trace" he hissed.....

Mr. Vicson, fully alert now after finding out that he neededn't be able to get the information he needed, with anger " Are you saying that you are not aware of anything?" he asked suspiciously, relatively calmer than before.

Greg, smiling at his end " If that is why you called me, then I will hang up now" tummm! tummm! the line went dead leaving me shocked to the bone.

Yet I couldn't stop pacing, maybe there's really no cause for alarm. It could be a prank after all, finally feeling relaxed and retired to my room to grab some rest.

GREG'S POV

After speaking with my dad on the phone, I went outside to look for Tracy. We need to straighten things as I don't want to be part of her plans. I know that my dad doesn't wish him well and everything is all about gain on his part. I know how recklessly brutal he has been towards people. Sometimes, a man has to pay for his crimes. I know that you think that he is my father, but I am not like my father. My father has hurt a lot of people. The majority are currently dead, all dead by his hands. This time, I won't save him and I won't kill him myself either. I won't pay for his crimes with my life either.

I walked straight to Dr. Jason's sitting room and hopefully she was still there. "Tracy" I called her, "Let's talk outside briefly", I said, and went outside while she tagged behind. When I reached a spot I felt comfortable with, I stopped and turned to her, exhibiting a cold face. I know she saved my girl, but I still don't like her.

Greg, staring at her with zero expression. " Did you call my father? " I asked.

Tracy, looking a little shaken, " Yes I did, is there a problem" she asked, narrowing her eyes with a blank expression.

Greg, before turning to leave, " No problem, just don't involve me in your drama with my father. I don't know if you are alive or not. After we leave her, you can only contact me on the phone. Don't ever come to look for me physically. Do you understand? I asked, with a serious face.

Tracy, hmmmmmm " Sure, understand and you have to keep to your words as regards my siblings" she said.

Greg, that being understood, discreetly take your leave when you decide to. I left without turning back. That part is over. I don't have any reason to be worried anymore. With Cara around me, I have to be extremely careful. Things were a little different when her identity was not revealed and I could take down any enemy, but now I need to plan very well. I know my father, he will soon get set for war as that is the only language he speaks.

I don't want what happened previously to ever repeat itself again. I won't survive it. After I went inside, I had to go search for my woman outside, only to find her throwing a tantrum. Women! What happened, I asked no one in particular as I stared at her with love and peace in my heart. I want to deeply savour this beautiful moment. It's priceless.

Just like that, she walked straight at me, snapping me out of star as she stared daggers at me. " What did I do," I asked out of confusion, only to receive a punch on the stomach before watching her match inside the visitors' room, banging on the door. I took my eyes away from the door and stared apologetically at Dr. Jason who was giggling like a 16-year-old boy. Now really confused, I walked to him " Dr. Jason, what is really amusing you?" I asked before rendering a little apology" I am sorry for Cara's behaviour right now, we will leave as soon as possible" I said.

Dr. Jason, still laughing, " Not a problem at all, you can stay till she is out of danger" he replied, tossing." you really have an adorable Tigres, you better mind your movements" as he walked back to his room, indirectly glancing at the entrance of his house.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!, I hit my head as realisation hit me, I smiled and walked to the door of the visitors' room.....

TRACY'S POV

After Greg went back to the house, I had to stroll around a little while pondering on my next movement. I have already put the snake on high jump, it's time to act accordingly. Remembering how my parents and everyone in my family died, I can't help it as tears find their way down my cheeks. I blew my nose before wiping them off with my palms. This is not the time to be in misery or wallow in sadness.

Somehow, I nearly thought that Greg wanted to discourage me as regards my problem with his father. Looks like his father still had his shackles. What a pity.

Ahhhhhhhhhhh! I need to rattle the snake again. I smiled as the idea popped in. I made sure that my current location was unknown before calling Mr Vicson again. Today must have been to my favour as I didn't have to wait for him to pick up " Hello, Mr Vicson or should I call you Boss?" I said while smiling, uncontrollably, at my end.

Mr. Vicson, in panic" Who the hell paid you to imitate the dead? Are you not scared of dying by my hands?" You better thread cautiously and don't let me find you as you will beg for life and I will not grant you any," he hissed.

Tracy, not really bothered, " If you can kill the wind, you can come look for me but before that, you will be under six feet", I replied. Remember me! I will penetrate everywhere, including in your dreams, till I get my revenge" I shouted before dropping the call....

When I walked back to the house, everywhere was quiet. Not long, Dr. Jason walked out of the kitchen with a plate of salad and offered me to eat. I thanked him before telling him my mind," I will be leaving tomorrow", I said, looking at the plate in front of me.

Dr. Jason, looking worried," Did Greg bully you, you told me and I will surely go and reprimand him", he said while looking at me.

Tracy, smiling " No, please don't. I just have something I need to do. I won't find peace until I do it. Please don't misunderstand" I said.

Dr. Jason, now relieved, " It's okay then, have some rest now. You look like a horrible nightmare", he replied jokingly, before going out.

I smiled as I consumed the salad. Hopefully, with time, maybe I will be okay.....

Not long after I said that, everywhere became dark and I couldn't help hearing those heart-wrenching screams. Happiness is probably not for me. A tear dropped as darkness enveloped me.......