Come Running [Season 1 Completed]

Chapter 47

"I'll drive you home." Kaiden offered.
"That's not necessary Sir. The family jet is arriving in an hour to pick us up."
"Then I'll drive you to the airport. I insist."
"Don't worry Kaiden. I'll call you once I land." I assured him as Nick kept checking his watch irritated at our oblivion of the dangers ahead if we didn't leave now.
Kaiden wrapped me in a warm embrace and planted a kiss on my forehead.
"Take care of yourself and do call me when you land."
"Sure will."

*********** Back in Austin************
The mansion was fully secured a fly could get arrested for crossing the boundary. The third threat arrived at their door that evening and included pictures of Jayla and Kaiden as they left the apartment building that very night.
There was a note in the package.

What happens when there's no one to save your precious baby girl Carlson? We are coming for you.

~The Bulls.

The rest of the family were in Austin and Jeremy demanded that Nick bring Jayla to Austin immediately but would she ever get there?!

***********Boston************
On the way to the airport.
"Can you tell me what exactly is going on?" I questioned but Nick gave no response as usual.
"Hey. I'm talking to you Mister.... please."
Nick ignored me once again and drove like crazy trying to beat traffic.
"Hey, at least be careful. You're going to get us killed at this rate." I cautioned and then noticed an oncoming truck heading in the opposite direction at top speed. Nick did not reduce his speed either.

Just as the truck got closer, our car slid off into the opposite lane and spinning around, the truck run straight into the Honda Accord.
Everything went black.

***********Austin, Texas***********
Jeremy couldn't sleep. Something was wrong. He knew it was a 4-hour 45min non-stop flight and it had only been 3 hours but he couldn't help but worry. Both Nick and Jayla were unreachable.
That was understandable but still...
He could not shake off the feeling. His little princess was in trouble.

He tried to get some sleep after he'd checked his phone for the umpteenth time for any text. Exactly 2 hours after, his eyes shot wide open. He tried to reach them but to no avail.
He phoned the Airline and had the shock of his life. Nick and Jayla were never aboard the plane. The pilots of the jet were still awaiting their arrival at the airport for takeoff from Boston.

He didn't want to alarm the family but he knew who exactly to call.

***********Boston**********
It was 1 am in Boston.
Kaiden was awoken from his sweet slumber by a phone call.
Must be Jayla. She must have probably landed. He sat up sleepily and reached for his phone.
Jeremy Carlson Whyte?!
Why is he calling me this late? This is bad.

"Mr Carlson Whyte."
"I'm sorry son for calling this late."
"Not a problem. Is there any way I could be of assistance to you?"
"*sigh* I think Jayla has been kidnapped."
"Wh-
"I don't want to alarm everyone but both she and Nick never made it to the airport and there's no trace of her anywhere."
"She was with me when Nick alerted her to go with him to the airport. Oh goodness, I should have insisted on going along with them."
"If we're going to do something about it, we've got to act fast. It's been only a few hours. They couldn't have possibly taken her far from Boston or its environs."
"Don't worry Mr Carlson. I'll get my men on it immediately."
"Knew I could count on you."
"Jayla means a lot to me. I can't bear to lose her... not now."

*******Later that day*******
Chloe went grocery shopping when she accidentally bumped into someone. It was a blonde with smooth milky skin and long wavy hair. The lady turned.
"Whitney?!"
"Chloe."
Chloe stood spellbound rooted to her spot as Whitney wrapped her in an embrace.
"Y-you're "
"Yep... came back to life 3 years giggled so excited to have met her high school bestie after so long a time.
Chloe still stood speechless.
"Come. There's a coffee shop a couple of blocks away. There's a lot we need to catch up on. Hurry."

********* Torres & Sons*********
He's been in his office for hours. His men combed the entire Boston- Charlestown, North Boston, Beacon Hill, Downtown, Waterfront down to South Boston. His men lingered around every other community. There was just no trace of them.

Kaiden felt a bitter ache in his heart. It stung so badly. Jayla was out there somewhere with those crooks. God only knows what she is going through and he could do nothing about it. He hated how helpless he felt. He hated how he could not protect her.

All he could gather was that they were in some sort of car accident. But all events after that were blurred. Was she all right? Did she get injured in any way? He dreaded this question but it was paramount in his mind: Was she alive?

His phone rang
It was Jason.
"We managed to get into the systems. I've forwarded the camera footage from that street around that period. Maybe your men can do a little digging."
"Sure. We're on it."
"And Kay... we'll find her."
"We have to Jason."

**********At the coffee shop***********
After Whitney had narrated her ordeal, Chloe was left bewildered.
"But why didn't you let me help you? You stopped replying to my emails." Chloe questioned
"I didn't want to put you at risk. The emails could have been traced to you. It was dangerous."
"B-but that means Kaiden was not the Torres son you referring to.... oh goodness!"