Love me past secrets

Extra 4

Ash sat anxiously waiting for Nick's return. Being alone with the kids made him feel an overwhelming sense of discomfort. Their pitiful eyes taunted him of his criminal actions— and for what? Money.

These were ordinary rich kids, they came from a high class family with special forces that could track them down. It was only a matter of time and as every second passed his anxious mind spiraled deeper into the fear of being found. Their consequences if found greatly troubled him.

He wanted to finish the job and never see the children again.

He wasn't free from the guilt and worry that came with his actions. He constantly thought of what would happen if they were caught. What would Ambrose do to him? Would he be killed?

He began doubting. Was the money worth it? His guilt grew. He was stripping these kids of a future. He took them from their parents. He traumatized them with evil actions.

He didn't even want to take this job, but Nick talked him into it. Maybe he'd be forgiven if he turned the kids in.

It was around noon the next day. Nick still hasn't returned from his night out.

Ash glanced towards the children. They remained in the same spot. They were quiet. But they watched him, watched his every move.

He hated being watched, especially by his victims. It gave him an unsettling feeling. It was as if they were begging with their eyes for him to let them go.

If they'd break out into a cry, he might do so.

The door to the warehouse swung open. Multiple men dressed in black suits walked in. Behind them, a beautiful woman with a nasty heart followed inside. She wore a white pantsuit with a black blouse. Large sunglasses sat on her face. She lifted and pushed them back into her hair.

"M-madam! You're here" Ash quickly stood "Nick went out and hasn't returned, he'll be back shortly... I'm sure of it" he nearly stuttered.

"Nick isn't coming back. He's been found by Ambrose's team." She spoke in a cold tone.

"Daddy?" Griffin finally spoke, his voice was weak. His lips were dry and chapped. His eyes began to water as he fought back crying "I want Daddy..."

"Talia— I mean madam, the boat is ready at the dock" A man jogged to her side.

Talia glared at him before turning to the kids. Her eyes softened as she walked forward "Do you miss your daddy?" She softly asked.

Griffin nodded "I miss him and mommy" he began to cry. The thought of them made him miss them even more.

"Ah don't cry little one" Talia crouched and reached her hand out to comfort Griffin. Ruben blocked her with his body from touching Griffin, he glared at her with dark eyes.

"I see. You have his eyes" Talia frowned before looking back at Griffin "Do you want me to take you to them? You're mommy and daddy?"

Griffin stared at her with wide eyes. He began to get up, but Ruben held him back "No you not taking us to them" Ruben spat "You the bad lady!"

"I'm not the bad one here!" Talia snapped "It's your whore mother who's at fault!"

The kids shrieked back. "Mommy is good" Ruben muttered.

"He ruined everything for me!" Talia grabbed Griffin's arm and began pulling him from Ruben.

Griffin began to scream as Ruben tried to hold on. His little hands couldn't hold and Griffin was snatched from him. Ruben began crying reaching his hands out for Griffin. Talia pushed Ruben back with her foot. She glared at him as if he were a parasite.