Chapter 43

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I haven't spoken much since that day. That day when David made me realize that no one is coming to save me. He mentioned a name but I can't remember why. I actually can't even remember the name.

It must not be that important or else I may have rembered. I'm just stuck here now.

David hasn't let me out of this bedroom since he's afraid I'll try to escape again. It's been a long couple of days actually, being here is no fun. It gets lonely and David has just been using me now. I've gotten used to it which is probably not a good thing but what can I even do about it? Nothing.

"Hey! I'm talking to you!" David snapped his fingers in front of my face, breaking me from my thoughts.

"Sorry, I was just thinking." I mumbled and stared at my hands sitting on my lap.

David sighed and put his hand on my thigh a little too close to my sensitive area, may I add. My lip quivered a bit and I tried to not make any noise. I've noticed weakness provokes David.

"Kitten, you've been worrying me lately. I want you to be happy." He peered into my eyes and lifted my head.

He always does this when he wants something from me. I'm not fooled by his act anymore and I can easily go along with it now.

"Please don't worry about it. I promise I'm fine." I smiled sweetly at him and slightly pouted my lips as he glanced down at them.

He bit his lip and ran his hand through my hair. "You're amazing kitten, always remember that."

David always says that too. I've learned his routine and his attitude. It feels similar to before. Except, I don't remember how I escaped him in the first place. It's still missing.

"Thank you." I blinked slowly and sighed. I always make myself seem more clueless or innocent than what I actually am. It makes David think I'm weak, which I probably am, but I'm trying to find a way to escape.

So far I've forgotten who I am or what I'm doing here. Something's missing and I really want to find it.

Joe's pov

"Where are we even going? Guys this is insane!" I was being led to a private airplane by Dan and Phil. They had huge bodyguards behind and in front of us.

Three of those bodyguards were carrying suitcases but I didn't know what they were filled with. Should I even be trusting these guys? It's my best bet for now.

"Relax. We're going to save Vanessa, isn't that what you want?" Phil let me in the airplane first and I was immediately shocked.

The plane was fancier than any plane I've ever been on. It was better than riding in first class. The seats were made of soft white velvet material and each seat had it's own full window. Dark brown tables were in front of every seat and the alleyway was even lined with red carpet.

"Yeah, amazing isn't it?" Dan chuckled and patted my back as he made his way to a seat.

"How do you guys own this?" I took a seat and looked around me.

Phil laughed and Dan shook his head while smiling. "Are you kidding me? We save people from criminal activities and you think we're not going to ask for large amounts of money?" Dan said as a bodyguard approached him.

"But I thought you guys did this for free?" I turned to Phil confusingly.

"That's for special cases, like Vanessa. If we're saving a criminal from what they did then we're going to ask for money. Someone who hasn't done anything wrong or dangerous doesn't pay." Phil explained to me and relaxed into his seat.

I nodded and looked out the window. The bodyguard left and glanced at my direction. I felt a bit nervous as Dan turned to look at me too. He nodded his head, signaling me to sit across from him.

"Joe I need you to listen to me." He leaned forward and narrowed his eyes.

"Alright, what is it?" I gulped as Dan glanced at Phil who was on his phone typing something.

"When we get to California, I'm going to need you to be calm and collected. Remember, we're just youtubers visiting California." He began explaining which was making me very nervous.

"What does that have to do with anything?"

"I'm getting there. We can't seem suspicious to anyone. Once we arrive at David's place, the bodyguards are going to do a search of the area. As soon as we get the signal, Phil and I will go in as a distraction. Your job is to find Vanessa and get her out of there as soon as possible. You think you can do that?" Dan crossed his arms and made a stern face.

"Of course, I'll do whatever it takes to save her." I was a bit scared of what would happen but I need to do this.

"Good. Just get Vanessa and we'll take care of the rest." Dan smiled and pulled out his phone.

I got the hint that there was no more to talk about so I made my way back to my seat. Phil looked at me and smiled reassuringly. I looked out the window as the plane was getting ready to take off.

I'll finally have Vanessa safe with me. Hopefully nothing bad has happened to her. I couldn't ever forgive David if he hurt her, I don't forgive him for kidnapping her either.

I'm scared, nervous, and excited all in one. I'll save Vanessa and get her back.

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