Untying a knot (falling in love): MATURE CONTENT

s a v e

E m i l y

I just got into the car and started it. Millie was quiet the entire time and just stared out the window. I was shaken from the call i'd just received and i had no idea what to do. Just as i was about to drive off i felt my phone vibrate.

I breathed out picking it up and looking at the screen, It was the same number that had called me before, which meant it was Hussain. But i'd received text messages.

Hussain

Emily Parkers. We're playing a game, We is meant Luke and I. and your playing this game to. I have Luke tied to a chair at gunpoint now, at *************** Near the private lot in the park. (************ is the address) And let me be honest with you. Luke's not in the best condition. so i suggest you hurry and get Millie home.

Hussain

I'm giving you till Sunrise Parkers. If you wan't Luke to stay alive come to the address I've sent you. Come and save his sorry little ass, before it's too late.

My head was spinning as i gripped the steering wheel tightly. This couldn't be happening. I quickly started typing back to Hussain, my hands feeling sweaty.

Emily

Do not hurt him Hussain, Don't.

Emily

Please

Emily

I'll get Millie home Fine. But it'll take time. I'll be there soon. Please don't hurt him

Instantly i got a reply.

Hussain

Oh but dear that's the point of this game. The longer you take, He get's tortured. and that's what leads to his death after sunrise if you haven't come and collected him.

Hussain

I'll wait till the evening, but by then i'll start with the torture. it'll give you enough time to send Millie of to sleep. and that's the deal

I didn't bother replying as I shoved my phone back to my purse throwing it onto the back seat. Millie jumped hearing the jingling of the chain hitting the seats.

"You okay?" I firmly asked her tightening my grip on the steering making my knuckles go white.

she nodded looking as white as a ghost. she was about to open her mouth to say something but turned back around to face the window.

"Millie, you was going to say something. Just say it" I said. she turned back around shaking her head which she always did when she wasn't going to say "nothing".

"Millie" I said in a warning voice. this made her usually listen to me.

"I-I wanted to ask about..Luke..but i don't wanna piss you off" She said in a raspy voice.

I breathed out feeling very tense, because as much as i hated Luke and thought he wasn't good for Millie. I didn't want to break it to her that her husband was tied hostage and gunpoint at the moment, possibly injured.

"Uh..look he's busy but he'll be home soon" I lied.

"Put your seat belt on" I said before she could ask anymore questions. I started driving off as Millie resumed her position from before. This was going to be tricky.

--------------------------------------------------

Half an hour later I was unlocking our apartment door letting Millie go in with her crutches. It was about 7:45pm right now and Millie was falling about from how sleep deprived she was. If only i could get her asleep without waking up and then go to get Luke.