Katie's POV
"Engaged to my brother,"I repeated,"but how?"Jakob looked uncomfortable."Don't worry,"I quickly said,"It doesn't bother me.I just really want to know how, when and where it happened."Jakob nodded absentmindedly and fiddled with his fingers."Well,"He finally said,"I met Alex two years ago when he moved into the same building as me.I was coming home late from my new job and I saw him sitting outside his apartment.He said he had locked his keys inside, so I let him stay with me for that night.We both had a lot on our minds.I had came out to my parents that day and they hadn't taken it well while he was thinking of you.We stayed up all night trying to help the other feel better.We ended up learning a lot and becoming good friends.We started dating three months later and after a year I finally asked him to marry me.We haven't got to get married yet because my job takes me away so much."I nodded and was quite for a minute."Tell me something,"I finally said,"Should I be afraid of you and this job?"Jakob quickly shook his head."Please don't be scared,"He said,"You'll understand soon.I just can't explain it all to you now."I was about to respond when I heard a loud banging on the door of the room.
Jordan's POV
"I'm sorry I couldn't get here
sooner,"Samantha said as she ran through the front door,"Have you heard anything?"Everyone shook their heads."Damn,"Samantha muttered,"Tell me what I need to know."As Alyssa and Taya began filling her in, I stood up and went out to the front porch.I sat on one of the chairs and let out an angry and frustrated sigh."She doesn't deserve this,"I whispered,"She doesnt deserve this happening to her."I stood up and moved to the railing when something caught my eye.It was a folded paper partially hidden by the mat.I unfolded it and read.
To whomever may find,
Katie is safe with me.I promise to protect her with everthing in me.Do not call the police or Blake will hurt her.When this letter is found, contact me at (256-565-1789).Hurry or it could be to late.
Hurry or it could be to late.Those words stung.I quickly programmed the number in my phone before I folded the letter and put it in my pocket.
YOU ARE READING
Love Is What Keeps Us Strong
أدب الهواةIts been close to two years since Katie spoke to Jordan.Close to two years of heart ache and sadness for both of them.With graduation around the corner, Katie and Jordan find themselves needing each other now more than ever as life throws everything...
