Harry's p.o.v
I moped around for the rest of the day, feeling miserable. I made a list in my head of all the things that have gone wrong in the last week or so.
1) I've been kidnapped, with the rest of the biggest band in the world.
2) I finally found a girl who isn't afraid to be herself. She is brave and willing to put her life at risk to save people she cares about. She's perfect. The only problem is that in less than a day, we will be torn apart, possibly forever.
3) That same girl was a virgin when I met her. Unfortunately, I couldn't take that from her. Her innocence was mercilessly taken from her by some ridiculous excuses for men.
4) I have competition for her as well. It's not like I'm going to get the chance, but if I were to take her out, she has other options. I'm pretty sure that Liam and Niall have a thing for her. I KNOW that I love her though. They couldn't possibly feel more for her than a crush.
5) Tonight she is putting herself in danger for us YET again. We don't know what is happening this evening but there is a feeling in the pit of my stomach that tells me it is going to be one of the worst nights of my life.
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It was 4 o'clock. We have been in and out of Jamie's cell as Elle wished. Strangely, it's been quite a nice day. Reece has been out for the majority of it but the guards have been watching us closely.
I could see Elle's hands shaking and the conversation had died down. Elle had asked us not to mention what Reece had said to us, to Jamie, and it was the least we could do.
I couldn't even look her in the eye because I was scared that I would cry and I didn't want her to know that all of us are nervous. I'm sure she feels enough terror herself.
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She cooked dinner around 6 o'clock; Fish and potatoes with vegetables. It was delicious but somewhat bittersweet. I knew that this would be the last meal that she will cook for us.
I couldn't keep my eyes off the clock
Elle's p.o.v
I couldn't stop looking at the clock. Every second that ticked by, I grew more afraid.
I took Jamie's dinner down to him before I ate mine.
"How are you doing?" He asked me.
"I'm okay. After tonight I will be fine. Just got to get it over with." I replied, pretending to be brave. "What about you?"
"Eh, could be better." He laughed. "I'm scared for whatever is happening tonight. I'm more scared for you to be honest." He started eating. "This food is good, Elle."
I smiled genuinely. Jamie is honestly one of my favourite people in the world. He cares about everyone and looks out for me all the time. I just wish this situation wasn't like this.
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Of course the time flew from then on. 6 o'clock soon became 7 then 8.
I was asleep in Jamie's lap when Reece and the guards came in dragging five yelling boys, waking me up.
I knew it was time.
I felt myself being lifted up. Jamie desperately tried to hold onto me but the guard was strong so he got me out of my cousin's grip. I saw Sam and the boys in a cell right next to Jamie's and they were trying to open the cell door.
I cooperated and let the guard tie my hands behind my back with rope. I could see several cameras being set up around the room, so it's obviously going to start soon. The boys looked confused as to why I wasn't fighting against him.
I was seated down until they were ready to start.
The guard was being surprisingly gentle with me. They were all smiling at me nicely, probably under Reece's orders. He wants me to do this and if I don't, he won't get the money quickly.
"Elle, why are you letting them do this to you?" Liam shouted.
Reece leaned over to whisper in my ear, "don't answer, Eleanor."
I did as he said, and ignored my best friend. Liam looked really upset and I sent him an apologetic look. He nodded, understandingly, obviously getting that I wasn't allowed to talk. When Reece wasn't looking, Liam sent me a wink and I smiled. He turned round to talk to the boys, probably telling them all he knows.
My breathing started to get faster and I could feel my heart beating right out of my chest. This is the most scared I've felt in my entire life. I mostly scared of what Reece could do to me but also, what if Reece doesn't let the boys go? What if he kills them once he has the money?
I hadn't noticed when the cameras started recording, I just saw Reece in front of it talking about the ransom. So this is broadcasting everywhere. Every screen, every TV in the world. Damn.
That was when Reece approached me with a knife...
Harry's p.o.v
I was really f*****g scared. I never admit it, even to myself, but with Reece it's hard not to be afraid for what he could do to Elle, or even us.
There she was, looking all vulnerable; hands tied behind her back and held down on to a chair by a guard. Watching as Reece approached her with a sharp knife. She looked like she was trying to stay calm but I could tell that she was panicking.
The cameras had started filming and Reece had said something to the front camera. I wonder what this is for. When Reece dragged us down the stairs, he said something about a broadcast and I suppose it's like the last one that we saw in that TV program.
I growled when Reece tied Elle's arms to the chair behind her. He used the knife to cut open her top, revealing her blue bra. Thankfully, he left her leggings intact. He put the knife on a table next to him and picked up a whip.
I could feel the boys next to me taking a deep breath and Niall looked like he was going to throw up.
I couldn't even look.
CRACK
CRACK
When I looked back, she had two red welts on her stomach.
"That was for Sam and Jamie." Reece snarled.
CRACK
"THAT was for Zayn."
CRACK.
Tears pooled in her eyes and her abs clenched.
"Louis."
CRACK
"For Niall". Niall passed out and Sam caught him from falling and tried to bring him around.
CRACK
"Liam." Reece sighed before bringing the whip back behind his shoulder again.
CRACK CRACK CRACK CRACK CRACK CRACK
Elle screamed in pain but there was nothing we could do.
"And they were for you, HARRY. You f*****g bastard. One for every time you have disobeyed me."
I couldn't breathe. It was like someone was lying on my chest, squeezing all of the air out. She looked at us and her expression showed absolute agony.
Jamie spoke out loud,
"I hope you're bloody happy." He shouted, and I could almost see steam coming out of his ears with anger.
Elle's eyes rolled back into her head and she passed out. Some of the slashes on her body had been sliced open and she now had wide cuts that ruined her perfect body.
"Elle?! ELLE?" Sam shouted, panicking.
Reece looked smug but I could tell that he was worried. He slapped her face and she still didn't respond.
"She's not dead." He said after listening for her breathing.
He shook her and her eyelids fluttered open. We all sighed in relief.
But Reece didn't stop there..
Niall's p.o.v
I had just woken up and I saw Elle unconscious with massive gashes on her stomach.
I felt sick to the stomach. I don't care about blood, no, I was just sick of Reece and how he treats women, especially a woman like Elle.
He shook her awake and went to fetch something else.
Jamie called out to her, "Elle, don't let him do this to you. Please! He will get the money eventually. Just tell him to stop."
She was panting, from the fear she probably felt but she managed to reply in staggered breaths.
"They need to...get out...soon. I'm ...fine"
She obviously was NOT fine.
This is all too much. What kind of life is this girl going to live if we let her stay here to protect us. I can only imagine the guilt I would feel on my shoulders for the rest of my life.
I need to do something, and quickly because Reece isn't going to stop anytime soon.
Elle's p.o.v
I inhaled deeply as I came back to consciousness. Everyone was staring at me. Literally everyone. I could imagine most of the people watching this now were glued to the screen. I looked down at my chest and stomach and the cuts made me feel faint again.
All of the boys except Jamie were pressed up against the bars of their cells, shouting at Reece, trying to get him to stop.
I knew I looked helpless. Bound, tortured and my only hope of being rescued is 7 guys who just so happen to be locked in a cell.
I'm not going to be rescued.
No
There's no way that the boys are going to get me out of this.
That's why I'm doing it myself.
Hey Hey
So long time no see, sorry about that, been very busy with work and revision ughh
Sad that Zayn is off from tour, but i suppose he needs it. Hope he gets better soon!
And what about Louis and Eleanor?!?!?!? I can't decide if i believe it or not, eventhough everyone is saying that it's true :(
Sorry if this chapter was upsetting, it doesn't really get any worse than this is the whole story. In fact, it gets a bit better in the next few chappies.
Enough rant, MORE UPDATES YAYAYAY
hopefully aiming for a quadruple update today as i've had chapters written for ages, just forgot to upload
Peace! Alex x
