Chasing Your Dreams

Not Safe

Miranda's pov

Dad wanted to add more security on me but I told him I was fine. "You got kidnapped from the bar. You're not fine!" "I knew I'd get out. I only went along with it cause he had a gun to my head." "How can you say that so casually?!" "I... I don't know." I mumble, scratching my arm. He sighs.

Jason's pov

I'm not taking no for an answer. After she goes in Cole's bus, I tell Mike to get more security. I'm not gonna let what happened yesterday happen again.

*the next day*

Miranda's pov

Me and Cole were walking to the park nearby. "Who is that following us?" He whispers, glancing behind us. The guy stopped. I sigh. "I bet dad's added security." I mutter, crossing my arms. "Go away! I'm fine!" I shout at him angrily. "Sorry it's my job I can't leave you out of my sight." I glance at Cole with a smirk. He laughs softly. "Ready?" I ask, holding his hand. He nods and we take off running blindly through the trees, laughing hysterically. The guard trying to keep up and failing miserably.

Jason's pov

My very out of breath security guard Terry stumbles over hands on his knees. "What the heck happened to you?" "I was in charge of keeping an eye on Miranda but she and Cole took off running and I couldn't keep up." I sigh. I knew having someone follow her wouldn't work. What could I do to keep her safe though?

Miranda's pov

We collapse to our backs in the grass, out of breath not just from running but laughing. "That was fun." He says. I lace my fingers with his. I was wrong. I am ready to date again. And Cole is just the right person for me. He sits up, smiling down at me. "Miranda I've got something to tell you." "What's that, Cole?" He smiles and rests a finger on my jaw. "Great job Cole." His body tenses in confusion. "Who's there?" The crazy guy that kidnapped me walks out smiling and clapping. "What the?! Cole! You're associated-" "No! I don't know what he's talking about!! I swear!" He cries. I'm too shocked to even move. I don't know what to believe. The man grabs my wrists. "Miranda!!" He screams reaching a hand out for me. He pulls out a gun, making Cole freeze with fear as it's put to my head. "Come along." He says, pulling me and gesturing for Cole to walk in front of us. Is Cole working for this maniac? Is he telling the truth? What did he want to tell me before we were interrupted?

*later*

We were tied back to back. "Miranda please talk to me." Cole begs. But I don't know if I trust him. "Please! I wasn't working for him! I don't know why he said great job to me." My eyes go wide in realization. "Cole I'm sorry." I gasp. I feel him stiffen. "W-What?" "He said that so I'd turn against you and it worked. I'm sorry I didn't trust you Cole." "It's okay. I'm just glad you believed me." I stare at my shoes angrily. I hate that I fell for his trick. "How are we gonna get outta this?" He gasps. "You're not." The kidnapper says. I jump in surprise. He laughs. "I want my daddy." I whimper, shaking. He laughs again. "Ha ha. Not the fearless girl from yesterday huh?" He says, gripping my chin. "Don't touch her!" Cole yells angrily.

Jason's pov

Dammit. Where are they?! I tried calling Cole's phone. No answer and no answer on Miranda's either. I was pacing in front of the bus when my phone buzzed. A text. I opened it and dropped my phone in horror. She and Cole were tied up back to back! "No!" I shakily run inside and show Brittany my phone. "What do we do?!" She whimpers. I shakily hug her, staring horrified at the wall behind her. "For the first time in my life, I don't know."

Miranda's pov

"Cole, are we gonna be okay?" I whisper shakily. Mom and Dad are worried sick I know they are. I struggle to get the ropes but with my knife taken, I'm screwed. "Cole, you said you wanted to tell me something before we got captured. What was it?" He clears his throat nervously. "I love you." He whispers. My eyes widen in shock. "I.... I..." Tears come to my eyes. "I love you too." "Miranda, I don't know how but I will get us outta this mess." He tugs hard on the ropes then gasps in pain from rope burns. "Save your strength Cole. We don't know what's in store for us and there's no way we'll get through these ropes." "I'm scared." He whispers. It's strange to hear him say that. "I'm scared of what they'll do to you." "Don't you worry Cole. I'm tough. I can take just about anything." I shakily whisper. Hopefully it won't come to that though. "Hopefully dad will save us." I whisper too quiet for Cole to hear. I hear footsteps then someone shoved. I open my eyes and gasp in shock seeing dad, his hands shaking in the air with a gun in his back. "Look who joined the party!" "DAD!" "Baby are you alright?!" He cries. I nod shakily. "Shes not as tough as yesterday." He says, holding up my knife. "If I get free, that knife will be in your throat." I growl, furious. "He clicks it off safety, making dad go tense in fear. "No! Stop! Let him go!" I scream. "Watch your mouth then, pretty girl." Tears come to my eyes. "Please! Don't hurt him!" "I'll be okay, sweetheart." He shakily says, making more tears roll down my cheeks. He's scared too. I've never seen him scared. "I'm sorry daddy. I should've listened to you on the extra security. I'm so sorry. This is all my fault." "There's no way you could've known. It's not your fault." He says then the psycho grabs dad's shoulder and forces him to walk out of the room.

Jason's pov

He forces me against a wall and tosses handcuffs at me. "What's this for?" "Handcuff yourself to the wall." "Why would I do that?!" He points the gun at me. Shit! I'll get shot if I don't. "Don't you touch my daughter!" I handcuff myself to a pipe in the wall. I hate this! He's gonna do something. I know he is.

Miranda's pov

My breath catches in my throat, hearing footsteps. I look up terrified. "Where's dad?!" "Don't worry you'll see him soon. He unties me and grabs my arm. We walk down the hallway of this dilapidated building. Cole screams my name fearfully. He shoves me through a doorway. I fall to my knees in surprise. I hear dad gasp. I shakily stand up and run to him. I hug him tight. "I'm so scared dad." I whimper. I can tell he doesn't know what to say. The kidnapper walks in, smiling. Dad's grip gets tighter on me even through the handcuffs. "Stay away from her!" He yells. I look around and notice the only thing in this room is a dirty old mattress and a bottle of something I'm not sure. He lifts a gun, pointing it at dad. "Don't shoot him!" I squeal, terrified. "Come here." He growls. I'm scared to. I glance at the mattress again. My body stiffly walks over. Dad tugs at the handcuffs. "Don't do this!" He screams beggingly. The jerk grabs my arm. "I'm so sorry." I whisper.

Jason's pov

I'm this close to completely panicking. Horrified, I realize he's forcing me to watch.