THE SILENT KILLER

THE SILENT KILLER

CHAPTER 22.

I've been locked in this room for the last three hours. Shawn never showed up again, neither has his bro.
I'm worried to the correct. I'm sure if Drake wakes up and realise that I'm missing he will definitely inform Don.
I've been banging on the door for God knows  how long but it's like there's no one inside the God forsaken  mansion.
When I'm finally worn out, I slump on the bed and just lie there without closing my eyes. Darkness is slowly creeping in and there's a possibility that I will be spending the night here.
When sleep finally takes toll on me, it's deep in the night and I'm totally sure that I'm all alone in there.
I've no means to reach Don nor Drake because my phone plus my handbag were thrown in the car boot.

I wake up so tired and hungry.
I survey my surroundings and I realise that I'm not in my bedroom.
Then all that happened previous day comes flooding back. The bitter reality hits me. I've been kidnapped and by the look of things, I won't be getting out of this house any time soon, not unless I cooperate.
There's a book shelf in there, therefore I keep myself busy reading the books.
It's already in the afternoon and I'm still locked up, no sign of a soul and I'm starving. I thank my stars because there is a bathroom in the room, atleast I've been relieving in there.

After what feels like eternity, I hear rumbling of keys and doors opening.
The door to the room I'm in is pushed open and there stands that man who once took my breathe away. Though right now he ain't appealing but something inside me reminds me of the sweet moments we spend together under this roof.
Gab....
"Look who we have here!"
He exclaims, like he didn't expect me to be there.
I just eye him and concentrate on the novel I'm reading.
"See this girl, always invading people's privacy and stealing stuff.
Who gave you permission to read my books Donna?"
I chose to ignore him, instead, I continue reading the novel.
"I'm talking to you enemy!"
He's already near me, and I can feel his breathe above me.
I look up only to be met by th e most red set of eyes I've ever seen.
He's raging mad.
He's looking daggers at me.
I'm finished!

"The file Donna, the F. I.  L. E"
"Which file?"
"Don't play dump with me woman, you know what I'm talking about!"
" Well, it's in the hands of the rightful owner!"

He gives me a resounding slap which send me reeling backwards and I kind on the bed in a thud.

"Do you know how much money I've lost due to the missing file you dimwit?"
"You mean that you no longer extort money from Don? Your blackmailing time is over Gab!"
My big mouth earn me a beating of my life.
Gab is unable to control his anger therefore he lands on me with blows and slaps.
"Shut up woman! You know nothing about me! Shut the fuck up!"
I'm screaming my guts out.
When he's finally satisfied with the job he has done on my body, he throws me a spiteful glance and gets out of the room after locking it.
I'm left there crying and cursing.
I promise to revenge if I come out of his house alive.

Minutes later, Shawn shows up with a plate of rice and beef. I'm so famished to refuse despite the fact that I'm wounded.
One look at me, his eyes change. He's angry at something. I'm afraid he will beat me up just like his bro did.

"Did you provoke Gabby?"
"No, why?"
I say, feigning innocence.

"See what he has done to you. I need to get you out of here before he comes back. I don't want any murder to happen here. And you... If you ever cross his path again, I won't be here to rescue you."
"You will help me escape?"
I ask, obviously not believing him.
" Are you dump or something? Finish up that food. We need to get out of here!"
He goes to the living room, leaving the door wide open. He picks my purse and brings it back to me. I check the contents and everything is intact including my cell phone.
Within no time I'm done eating and he's dragging me through the back door. I can't use the front door because of Gab's bodyguards.
He sneaks me into his car and makes me squeeze myself in the boot.
He then drives out of the house.
Once we are in a safe distance, he opens the boot for me and calls a cab for me.
I thank him and as I get into the cab, I whisper direction to the driver, who's more than willing to get me home.
All the way home, I can't help but think about the kind hearted Shawn. He just rescued me from the jaws of death!
Wah!
On my way, I call Don who has been trying to reach me to no avail. He's happy to hear that I'm safe.
"Oh my angel, I wanted to storm that house with my men and deal with Gabriel. Thank God you are safe. As for Drake, he's no longer my man, I've fired him... "
" No need for that Don, he's innocent. I will explain everything once you are back."
" I'm even at the airport coming... "
That makes me relieved at least. Don is coming back.
Back in the bungalow, Pamela is worried sick about me. Jean throws me a hateful glance but I don't give a damn. I know he thinks my stubbornness made his friend to be sacked.
I'm happy that I'm back in the house.
I swear from now onwards I will be more careful because I'm sure Gab will hunt me down till he harms me.
May God bless Shawn...
I owe him my life....