Kidnapped with Cameron Dallas

Chapter 43

Dear Kate,

I know you're probably still freaking out about yesterday, but please try to relax. Everything's going to work out. I promise. I will not let Hannah win. Hannah's dad managed to set a date to meet his son. He's been keeping in touch with him using the home computer. Please just don't give up Kate. Hannah's been pretty strict on me today. I don't think she knows I snuck out to see you, but she's definitely getting frustrated with our relationship. She wants to make our relationship physical and I keep pushing her away. I love you Kate and that's not going to change. I don't know if Hannah's dad told you or not the last time he brought you to get food, but I helped him pick out some sandals for you. I thought they were really pretty and you told me your favorite color is blue. Just whatever you do Kate, don't lose sight of the light at the end of the tunnel. We won't be here forever. I promise.

Love, Cam

I took a deep breath and set the letter down next to me on the bed. It was comforting knowing that he was thinking of me. I was glad he was pushing Hannah away but I knew that that was a risky game to play. She could very easily revert back to her angry days.

I grabbed the second letter from beside me and opened it.

Dear Kate,

Hey Kate. Have you ever been forced to read a baby names book for four hours straight? I hadn't either until yesterday. That's what Hannah had us do after lunch. She literally had me sit on the couch and read the entire book. I had to come up with fifteen boy names and fifteen girl names that I liked. I sure hope she doesn't plan on having thirty children. It was enough to make me not even want to name our future kids. I hope you don't mind them being named Child 1, Child 2, Child 3 etc. But I got to see what our names meant. Yours meant innocent or pure. That's kind of cute, but I know you're pretty gutsy to. Mine meant crooked nose. I'm not sure what to do with that information. I miss you Kate. I really wish I could see you more. I know that you're not having any fun in that shed, and I'm not having any fun in here. I just wish it was still like before where we could have our nights together. I miss the smell of your coconut shampoo. It's the weirdest thing to miss, but I think that's one of the biggest things I miss about that shed. Hannah uses this weird citrusy floral shampoo and it like stabs my nose when I go in the bathroom. I miss you Kate. I love you, remember that.

Love, Cam

I smiled at the letter. It was cute. It was funny that Cameron's name meant crooked nose, seeing as people always tease him about his big nose. I happen to think his nose is cute. I loved getting these letters from him. I knew it wasn't anywhere close to the feeling I would get to be able to touch him, but at least it was something.

I opened the third letter.

Dear Kate,

So I don't have much time to write this letter because it's grocery day but I just wanted to ask if you're ok. I hope you're not still moping around the shed or curled up in bed at this point. I'm trying really hard to convince Hannah that you need something to do. I think she might be getting you a CD player. I told her you like Shawn, so hopefully she'll get you some CDs to. Hannah's dad told me when I came down for breakfast that he's sneaking out tonight to meet up with his son. Hopefully this means they'll get closer to getting us out. Well Hannah's dad is getting impatient. Hannah's going to be downstairs any minute now. Love you. Miss you.

Love, Cam

I held the letter to my chest. I was glad to hear he was looking out for me and some music would be really great. I love music and it gets really quiet in the shed. "Thank you, Cam." I kissed the letter. "You mean so much to me."

I collected up the three letters and put them with the rest of the letters. I try to keep them in a discreet location just in case Hannah pays me visit.

I hummed to myself as I made myself some lunch. "Can you be my nightingale..."