Chasing Dreams (Book 2)

Ninety Four

SAMANTHA's POV

I woke up from a deep sleep. I feel dizzy and my world is turning upside down. Pinilit kong idilat ang mga mata ko when I remember the last thing that happened to me.

Kahit na nahihilo ay inilibot ko ang paningin sa buong paligid. This is not my room nor my condo. But one thing is for sure, nasa mataas na lugar ako since I can see the city lights from where I was sitting.

Where the hell am I?

I tried to move but my hands and feet were tied. Am I being kidnapped? Sinong... sinong gagawa sakin nito?

My eyes were busy checking the place when I heard the door open. A man slowly walks in wearing a business suit.

My heart throbs as I remember this scene from my dreams.

Déjà vu.

"Thank God, you're awake."

He said in an enthusiastic voice. Then an evil grin curved on his lips.

I stayed silent as I stared at his face. Even my sight are still blurry pinilit ko pa rin na tignan sya.

Nick Gascon

I was not expecting that it is going to be him.

Nick: Surprise, surprise. Did you miss me?

He asked mockingly.

Samantha: What do you want?

I bravely asked.

Nick: Nothing much, baby girl. But... since I was fired, hindi ka na maalis sa isip ko.

He scoffed.

Samantha: Stop beating around the bush and tell me what you want.

I imitated what he did and scornfully asked him.

Nick: Well... I want you. Okay na?

I took a deep breath. This conversation is not going anywhere. Lalo pa at kausap ko ay baliw at sira ulo.

Samantha: Until when are you going to keep me here? The Fortalejos will surely look for me.

Nick: The Fortalejos will surely look for you, of course.

He murmured.

Nick: I don't care about your family. What I want is to meet this two gentlemen. Kamusta na nga pala sila? Nag-enjoy ba kayo sa bakasyon nyo sa Ilocos?

How did he...?!

Samantha: So you're spying on us.

Nick: Hmm... not really. But I enjoyed watching you get lovey-dovey with your boyfriend while your fiancé was jealous.

So all along, he's watching us. Kaya nya ako nakuha ng walang kahirap-hirap.

Nick: How are they by the way? Masaya ba yung boyfriend mo sa ginawa nya sakin? Oh, in case you didn't know. Sandro Marcos fired me and I was blacklisted from all companies and agencies. He's so powerful, isn't he?

He knows my whereabouts.

Nick: And I'm sorry kung hindi ka naka-attend sa birthday party ng first lady.

Dang it. Nakalimutan ko na yung birthday ni tita Liza. But since hindi ako nakapunta, for sure Sandro is looking for me already.

Nick: Actually... kanina pa may tawag ng tawag sayo. Uhmm... let's check your call logs.

He got my phone from the bed and glanced at me. Then he started reading.

Nick: Zayn, 10 missed calls. Nicole, 15 missed calls. Simon, 15 missed calls. Zeus... ooh, 30 missed calls. Sandro... 50 missed calls. Damn, not bad. They missed you so much. Let's call them, shall we?