The Bound Collision

Chapter 20

GEMINI'S POV:-

I had no idea how long I've driving but I drove with speed, the car slicing through the night towards Hua Hin, my mind in a whirlwind. The events of the past hour replayed over and over, each turn and twist of the road matching the chaos in my head. I kept glancing at Fourth, who sat blankly staring out the window, his face a mask of pain and anxiety.

I tightened my grip on the steering wheel, my knuckles turning white. The silence in the car was suffocating, the only sound the low hum of the engine and the occasional passing car. Fourth's usual fiery demeanor was completely absent, replaced by a hollow, broken shell.

"Fourth," I said, breaking the heavy silence. 

Fourth didn't respond, his gaze fixed on the passing landscape. The silence stretched on, heavy and oppressive. My frustration began to build again, but I pushed it down, knowing that anger wouldn't help right now. 

"Look, I don't know what's going on, but we're going to Hua Hin," I continued, trying to keep my voice steady. "Just... hang in there."

Still, no response. I sighed, my mind racing with possibilities. What could have happened that was so bad it reduced Fourth to this state? I couldn't shake the feeling that something terrible awaited us in Hua Hin.

As we sped down the highway, the city lights gradually faded, replaced by the dark, empty roads leading out of Bangkok. The further we drove, the more isolated we became, the oppressive silence of the countryside adding to the tension in the car.

My eyes flicked to the rearview mirror, scanning the road behind us. I couldn't shake the feeling that we were being followed, but there was no sign of any other cars. My mind was playing tricks on me, the stress of the situation getting to me.

"Can you at least call Ford?", I stated, hoping he'd probably speak to Ford if not anyone else

Fourth's hand twitched, but he remained silent, his eyes still fixed on the darkness outside. I felt a surge of helplessness. I wanted to shake him, to make him snap out of whatever state he was in, but I knew that wouldn't help.

The road stretched out endlessly before us, the headlights cutting through the darkness. My mind raced with a thousand questions, but I knew I wouldn't get any answers until we reached Hua Hin. I glanced at the map again, checking the distance. We were getting closer, but it still felt like an eternity away.

Fourth's silent presence was a constant reminder of the gravity of the situation. My thoughts drifted to Ford, to the frantic call that had set all of this in motion. I wondered if Ford had any idea what was happening, if he was as worried as I was now.

As the car sped through the night, the tension between us remained unbroken, a silent, heavy weight that seemed to grow with every passing mile. My heart pounded in my chest, my mind a whirlwind of worry and confusion, as we raced towards whatever awaited us in Hua Hin.

After what felt like an eternity, the outskirts of Hua Hin finally began to appear. I felt a brief flicker of relief, but it was quickly extinguished as we approached a massive crowd blocking the road. Flashing lights and the distant wail of sirens filled the air, and I could see the telltale signs of an accident up ahead.

"Damn it," I muttered, irritation flaring up as I slowed the car. The crowd was thick, and getting through was going to be a challenge. "This is slowing us down."

I maneuvered the car carefully, trying to find a way through the throng of people. As we edged closer, I noticed Fourth's expression changing. His pale eyes, once blank, now held a glint of something I couldn't quite identify. It was only when I saw the accident site that I began to understand.