After the Divorce, I Became Untouchable

Help me

*** Emma's POv***

I stood there long after Daniel car disappeared, staring at nothing in particular. I checked my watch again, it's already fifteen minutes past six and people are slowly dispersing. I wanted to call a cab but on second thought, I decided against it. It's not like I'm going home to meet anyone or do anything.

I exhaled and started strolling around the street. The city hall is located in a small town in the city outskirts, so everywhere is less busy and noisy. I took in the peaceful atmosphere and for a moment I didn't worry about anything.

As I continued to stroll, I started getting an uncomfortable feeling that someone was following me. I brushed it away, maybe I'm just being paranoid. However as I continued to walk, I got that same icky feeling of being watched and followed.

Whoever it was seemed to disappear the moment I turned back. Panicking, I looked around and realised that I've unconsciously walked into a deserted alley. I hastened my steps but the sounds of footsteps behind seems to be approaching faster.

Without further thinking, I picked up pace and started running. Just when I was almost out of the alley, a hand grabbed my hair roughly from behind and yanked me back.

I went into panic mode and started struggling to free myself. Before I knew what was happening, my head was slammed against the wall. I saw stars as I slumped to the ground, pain exploding through my skull.

"I got her, come to the last alley down the street."

I struggled to my feet as the person continued talking on the phone and looked at him. He is in an all black outfit and black cap like those assassins you see in movies. I couldn't see his face because he has his back towards him still directing his companions to where we were.

I started backing away slowly and as quietly as I could. When I finally reached the end of the alley, I made a run for it. I ran with all my might but my head is ringing and I could barely see where I was going.

Blood was dripping down my face blocking my vision, I wiped it away quickly trying hard not to feel the pain. Before I could get farther away, I heard curses behind me and the sounds of people chasing after me.

Dusk was already closing in and I could barely see, I ducked into another alley and removed my shoes, picking up my pace. The sounds of footsteps grew closer and closer, seeing I couldn't outrun them, I started looking for a place to hide. Luckily I found a small hidden spot and quickly forced myself into it.

The footsteps were approaching closer and closer, I held my breath and stayed as quiet as I could until they ran past. I quickly reached for my purse. Luckily it was still crossed around my shoulder to my waist. I brought out my phone and dialed Daniel's number.

I held my breath as it rang, after what felt like eternity he finally answered.

"What is it?"

"Daniel, can you come and get me? I'm in dan...."

"Couldn't you take a cab?" He interrupted impatiently.

"No no Daniel. Some people are chasing after me. I'm in danger right now." I whispered quickly.

"What do you mean? Where are you?"

"I don't know. I'm currently hiding in a spot and those people are still looking for me. Can you come and get me?" I asked, my body shaking uncontrollably.

When I didn't get a response, I looked at the phone, the call was still connected so why wasn't he responding?

"Hello? Hello? Daniel are you there?" I asked, panic flooding in.

"Daniel please say something?"

"Daniel are you.."

"Look Emma, I'm busy right now. I don't have time for your tactics." He said impatiently. "Order an Uber and go home." With that he hung up.

The beeping sound of the phone felt as if the last hope for my survival was crushed. I dialed the number again but it was switched off, my heart dropped into my stomach. How can he abandon me in a time I needed him the most.

I browsed through my contact list and found out there wasn't one person I could call to come to my rescue. Without any other choice, I dialed Mr Brooks number, it ranged for some moments before he finally picked up.

"My child. How are you?"

His voice was like a light in a dark tunnel. The tears I've been holding in slipped from my ears uncontrollably.

"Dad, I'm in danger. Someone is trying to.."

My hand was suddenly seized and I was yanked out of my hiding spot. Fear exploded on my nerves immediately.

"Dad please save me." I shouted to my phone, like it's my last hope.

The phone was yanked away from my hand and thrown away. I let out a strangling cry. My last hope for survival is shattered.

"You sneaky b***h, who do you think you are calling?"

I looked around in fear, there were four men in total. They were all wearing black masks and face caps leaving only their eyes visible. I quickly knelt and started begging.

"Please spare me. I didn't do anything, you must have the wrong person." I pleaded.

"I don't think so." One of them scoffed, holding out a picture on his phone. "You're exactly the one we're looking for."

I looked at the phone, my heart skipping a beat. The picture is definitely me. I was wearing the same gown I wore to dinner at the family house.

"Please I can pay you any amount, just don't take my life." I pleaded again.

They all burst out laughing like I had said something funny.

"You? Pay us? You're just a housewife with no money." one of them sneered.

"That means you know who my husband is. He wouldn't spare you." I tried to threaten.

"Your husband? Aren't you divorced? He doesn't give a s**t about you." Someone jeered.

My heart sank, nobody knows we're officially divorced. The news wasn't made public so how do they know? A sudden pain in my back sent me tumbling to the ground, the knee bruising immediately as I used my hand to shield my face from hitting the concrete floor.

"Alright boys? Let's get this over with."

They all started kicking me all over my body. I was shouting for help as pain exploded all over my body. I begged and pleaded for them to stop but they only grew relentless. I could only fold myself into a ball and shield my stomach, enduring the pain.

They didn't stop even with all my screaming, my voice grew hoarse as I slowly started to lose consciousness. Suddenly I felt a hot liquid between my legs. My heart jumped.

No. No. It can't be. My baby, that's the only thing I have in the whole world.

"What? You're pregnant?" One of them asked

I didn't know I said that out loud. I nodded desperately, "please spare me and baby. I beg you." I cried.

"Lies, madam didn't mention any baby."

Before I could beg any further, sounds of footsteps started approaching. I looked up and saw a man striding forward, he was wearing a hat and a coat. Hope bloomed in my heart, but as I opened my mouth to shout for help. Darkness slowly started enveloping me. I struggled to stay awake, stretching my hand towards the man.

"Help me." I managed to whisper.

I finally blacked out but I could still hear the distant chatter around me.

"Let's go, people are coming." A panicked voice rang out.

"No we've to finish the mission."

"Enzo, we're clearly outnumbered. I'm out of here."

Their footsteps took off, another set of people rushed in

I felt a cold hand on my cheek and suddenly I felt my body being scooped up and carried in someone's arm.

"Go after them." A hard voice rang out.

That was the last thing I heard before I finally lost consciousness.