BEHIND THEIR MIEN

CHAPTER 21-NATALIE

Allison Wild...Luke's adopted mysterious sibling. She spoke about Luke with confidence and pride. And given how happy and full of life she is, and how Zach turned out, Only a great guardian would provide that sense of security that I have seen in both Allison and Zach.

I once again gave one final look at the school before leaving. I am going to trust Luke but not entirely. If he wants inside information he will have to give us equal information too. As if on cue Nathan's call ring through my phone and I pick it

"You really went without me?" he said as soon as I pick

"I am fine, thank you for asking and yes I went without you hence the whole point of the note. I am coming back, you better pack your bags and be ready, we will meet Luke and then leave for the airport soon after. I'll tell you about our plan later." I told him but he decided it wasn't enough.

"What about doing everything together? I could have come with you" He complains but his tone was light for some reason. I'd expected a full blown tantrum.

" Well you were sleeping and it would have looked more creepy for a grown up man to stalk a little girl than a women" i told him to which he makes a snort noise

" That doesn't make sense at all!" He said

"Exactly! That's why there are more female trappers than male for trafficking young girls. You don't get 'em by romanticising or kidnapping or being sold...then you get them by taking their trust. " I said and then there was dead silence on the line.

"You there?" I asked when he coughed and replied yes and said he'd see me soon. I sometimes forget how sheltered His life has been ...that he along with the higher society don't know the real crimes of daily life and the fear normal civilians live in...especially the children and females.

Soon I reached the cabin and found Nathan waiting in the lobby. We then sat in the rented car and drove to where Luke asked to meet us.

"How did the twins...get Kidnapped by Ester Monique ?" I asked him when we were waiting for Luke. He looked startled for a minute but instead he asked," why?"

" Just a thought popped up in my mind. I thought you rich people and especially famous people had security and babysitters. How did two small children get kidnapped in the middle of such security ...." I wondered.

" Twins had more security than any of us ever had. Papa was famous and the twins were fast becoming rising stars.. next famous hockey player continuing Papa's legacy. And they were literally everyone's favorite, more threat. They had loyal security throughout. We still don't know how they were taken. All the security cameras were destroyed, no evidence. The only evidence was the dead bodyguards and the dead Babysitter. It was because of them we knew the extreme grave danger they'd been in. Not just in the hand of any kidnapper or obsessed fan or any ransom threat.....a vicious killer. Only one person was alive in the house ... .6 bodies and only one alive. The head security's 11 year old son. He is quite famous now you must have heard his name. Kevin Davidson. He owns the most elite security company not just for software but also for people's personal protection and house protections. Most of our bodyguards are from his company." He said...as usual giving more information than I asked for.

" Once again thank you for the excess information. So this Kevin kid doesn't remember anything ..no evidence on how they got hijacked?" I asked but he shook his head, "I guess he was in too much shock to remember If it happened like what the cops say...everyone's body was in one room...that could mean he'd seen his dad die. Like I said. Ester Monique is the top most wanted serial killer for a reason. The only way we got to know it was because Bella called from a hospital. Still don't know how that miracle happened but that's how papa and the cops were able to track her. she stole a phone and we were able to track her" he said, his face turning hard, clearly trying to hide his emotions.

"How did she alone make it to the hospital? She wouldn't have left Thomas alone ... .this doesn't make sense....I feel like we are trying to solve so many cases together and it's making my head burst." I say but Luke decided to join the very moment

"She would never in a million years have left Thomas alone. Ester Monique herself took her to the hospital. The one time Bella ruled over The killer's mind and played her game and won it. She knew if she'd get closer to any form of communication or help she could get the help. The Twins were smart." Luke said as he lit a cigar.

" Why would Ester Monique take her to hospital? Wasn't she supposed to kill them?" I asked him....torturing them would be one thing but taking her to hospital to get her treated is entirely something.

"That's because Bella stabbed herself. Why? That only god knows now. But she did get help.....except the help was only a few minutes short ... .could save only Bella. Papa would have survived if they'd arrived a few seconds before.

Now...I thought we were going to become allies ... .So why did you visit my sister?"Luke said as he gave me a deadly look. Shit..I had totally forgotten that She would have called and told Him like the good girl she is.

" Do you want a lie or an excuse?" I asked instead which only caused him to chuckle.

"Anyways...what's your final answer.. assuming you told Nate" he said leaning against the car.

"We.. agree. we'll get the fake married and fake pregnant and let everyone know. We'll get married as soon as we reach New York" Nathan said, holding my hand. Shit...we are really doing this.

"Uh ... .Not happening. I arranged a slot today at the court. I hope you are fine with the court wedding. It's in 40 minutes." He said going back to his car.

" Wait! Why would you do that?" Nate said slightly agitated

Luke threw back a ridiculous look and said," Yeah, you go back to Queensland and go to a courthouse and expect that need not to reach Victoria? And we both know Victoria ain't gonna let her eldest grandchild do a court wedding to someone she hasn't approved of yet! Good luck with that. Now follow me" he said and drove away and we followed him.

Luke Wild was well known in the legal area. Everyone seems to know him and not in a bad way.

Someone stopped and looked at us," No sister this time?" He asked and Luke chuckled ,"We both know no one wants her in here of all places! The judge threatened to put her behind the bars if she ever comes here" and they both started laughing.....what's so funny about it.

"Your friends here look foreign to your sister's activities" he said and Luke grew rigid..." And they shall remain foreign. It was nice meeting you prosecutor Kayle" Luke said, indicating their end of communication.

"What exactly did our beautiful Allison do to get banned from entering the court house?" I asked Luke out of pure curiosity to which he ignored me.

"Our beautiful Allison? I thought you went to meet Hailey girl" Nathan said and that got Luke's attention.

"Nah...Allison recognized me somehow and came to meet me. Extremely beautiful girl and well mannered. Full of life and happiness and everyone seems to love her. She wasn't even wearing any makeup and yet I don't think I've seen anyone that beautiful. She was also very polite. It was only at the end when she left I got to know that she was Allison. I would have asked her some meaningful questions had I known who she was.....yet she somehow knew what I wanted to ask. You raised them well Luke...both of them" I told Luke and saw a prideful expression on his face.

" Anyways, It's our turn now. Let's get over this. Welcome to the family- Mrs. Wild." He said and send a mischievous smile towards Nathan which i couldn't grasp on why. Unlike how I imagined the wedding process wasn't anything great. We just took some fake vows, signed a few papers and Nathan kissed my cheeks just for the formality sake for the legal person who was doing our thing and Luke signed as witness and that's it ... .just like that I was married to Nathan Wild! And something felt foreign in me. Something warm spread in my chest as Nathan held my hand and slid the ring Luke got us. There is going to be hell lot of chaos now once we reach New York but I had this peaceful assurance that it was Nathan who was going to be with me...that that made a huge difference.