Elle's p.o.v 10
I stopped struggling in the man's arms and just let my whole body relax. If I get myself too worked up, I could have a panic attack and that would show Reece my weakness.
"Please let me go." I tried to speak forcefully, but it came out like a whimper.
He laughed in my ear. I could feel his warm breath on my neck and, if I wasn't mistaken, something hard and excited sticking into my lower back.
I cringed and sat up a little bit, relieved to find that I had a long t-shirt and shorts on, rather than being completely naked.
Suddenly there were voices right outside the door and the handle shook. I quickly laid back down next to the guard before Reece came barging in.
"Eleanor! What a pleasure to see you again!"
"The pleasure's all yours."
"Well, yes, it is. Did you have fun back in the real world? I hope so, because you're never going to see it again." Suddenly he lost his cruel smile, only to be replaced by a furious look.
"WHAT MADE YOU THINK YOU COULD ESCAPE FROM ME? DID YOU THINK I WOULD NEVER FIND YOU? YOU THOUGHT WRONG."
I pulled my bedcovers up to my shoulders, as if they could protect me. Reece came closer and I shrunk away from him.
"And don't think you will get away with your little act without being punished, you slut!"
He lunged towards me and slapped my face. I hissed at the pain but refused to cry.
"Why are you so obsessed with me?" I laughed bitterly.
"I'm not obsessed with you, darlin'. I like your body and so does every other man that sees it. It can earn me lots of money. That's why you are here."
"Prostitute?" I scoffed.
"Exactly. It doesn't mean we can't have our fun with you too though. "
"Are you kidding me?"
"No? I need more money and this is how I will get it."
"You didn't get enough money from the £5 million ransom? "
"I want MORE."
I snorted in disapproval.
I threw the man's arm off of my waist and got off the bed.
"You are one greedy f*ck*ng arsehole aren't you?"
He laughed, before walking to the door. "Yeah."
I scowled and walked out of the room to have a look round my new 'home'.
Sam's p.o.v.
My interview with the police was horrible. They've put me on the 'suspect' list, even though it's obvious that Reece kidnapped her. They think that I helped him kidnap her because of how I didn't try to stop him. In all honesty, I was shocked by everything that had happened, from Reece appearing, to my worst nightmare; somebody finding out what I did to Elle.
Jamie has been avoiding me since he found out, understandably.
The other boys don't know yet, but I want Jamie to know that it wasn't my fault but I still feel really guilty.
I needed to find him before he chooses to hate me forever. Jamie and Chris are as close to Elle as brothers and sisters would be so I want them to approve of us being friends.
I walked out of the police station and made my way to the car. I saw Zayn smoking outside and raised my hand in greeting. He simply nodded, barely looking my way; obviously I'm in everybody's bad books at the moment.
I got in the car and drove to Elle's house because Jamie mentioned that he was going to visit Joe and their mum; his aunt.
I was thinking in the car about the interview that occurred less than an hour ago. The detective looked awfully familiar but I just can't think where I've seen him before and quite frankly, I don't have time to think into it too much.
He seemed nice enough, despite the fact he was grilling me for answers like a burger on the barbeque.
I grinned slightly at my own joke but the smile soon went away when I pulled up to Elle's family's house. Jamie was outside talking to Joe and they both looked furious. Jamie must have told Elle's brother what I did to her and now I'm completely screwed.
I desperately ran towards them after crawling out of my car. I need to explain to Joe and Jamie what really happened before they call the police on me, right on the spot, no doubt.
"Joe, Jamie, you have to understand that what I did was out of my own control and Reece threatened the both of us. I'm so sorry and I feel so guilty about-"
"What are you even talking about Sam?" Joe spat, his face confused, but still red from the anger that has calmed slightly since I appeared.
I looked at Jamie in a questioning manner but nodded at him in respect that he hasn't chosen now to tell everyone else what he found out I did to Elle. His eyes narrowed slightly at me but I feel more comfortable at the moment, knowing Jamie would never bring such a topic up when his cousin was in a state like this.
"I'm sure it can wait until later Sam." Jamie covered me for now, and I completely admired his decency even though he most likely hates my guts.
"What's wrong?" I asked dumbly, trying to hide my previous embarrassment.
Joe looked so stressed and angry that I was worried his head might fall off. He breathed out deeply, presumably to calm down, which did not work in the slightest.
"Well there is kind of good news and bad news. The good news is that the police have already found a post online that may help them to trace Elle. There are loads of difficulties but it gives us a slither of hope." Joe sighs.
"What's the bad news then?" I asked, feeling as though I will regret asking for information that got my best friend's brother so upset.
Joe almost started speaking but he choked on his words and Jamie helped him.
"The post wasn't an innocent, every day social media message. The police think that one of Reece's guards leaked a... a-a nude picture of Elle on a bed, sleeping. I mean, there is every chance that the photo was taken last time we were all there but," he sighed, "it isn't very likely."
I couldn't believe that they had the audacity to invade Elle's privacy in a way that would sicken her. She's been on the news so much recently but the news of the most recent kidnapping hasn't been released to the world yet. Knowing Elle, she would worry that the picture would spread around and people would have false interpretations of her character.
I realised that I had been silent for a few minutes, "hopefully not too many people have seen it..."
Joe's face went a pale green colour.
"It's everywhere."
Jamie spoke again.
"People don't know that she is kidnapped. The photos are trending and we can't stop it. She's receiving hate that she would never deserve and people don't KNOW!" His tone of voice raised exponentially.
"THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT SHE IS GOING THROUGH AND NOBODY DOES. THEY CALLED HER A SLUT, A MOTHER F*CKING WHORE. I swear if these people don't find out what the hell is going on by tonight then I will make them feel guilty. "
I know that the people will feel guilty when they find out, so I don't see the need to reply to Jamie. But all I can think about is what the hell Reece and the guards are doing to Elle. I hope the police can track down where the photo was posted from and find them as soon as possible, before anything worse happens.
