They had a memorable drive and reached the place in four hours. They left home very early to return the same day. The venue was great and Luke and Juliet liked it so much. I knew would like it, that was what Chloe said.
"Why did you pick somewhere far, to begin with?", Luke asked as they drove back. The car was silently drifting across a long lane with long trees all around.
Chloe slapped her forehead at the question.
"You know sometimes I doubt your smartness.", she uttered earning a chuckle from Juliet. "Everyone will get the chance to go see that awesome place and Dad owns a hotel very close to the venue. We'll book it completely for the wedding and the new resort is only a two hours drive from there. You two won't have to tire yourself out."
"That's why Chloe is the smartest." Juliet gave her a thumbs up. As another wedding gift, Dad will let them book the resort for free for their honeymoon.
"I just wanted to see whether you were just drawn to the location's beauty." Luke scoffed. Juliet rolled her eyes and asked Chloe. "Have you girls chosen your dress color yet?"
Problem with women. Luke sighed inwardly.
"We have debated a lot sister and finally came up with a color. Even the guys will have to use it.", Chloe replied.
"Let me guess? Pink?" Luke inquired shaking his head.
"You let me choose. So, of course, I'll choose pink. Baby pink. As for the bridal shower, it's white for the girls and peach for the bride. " Chloe added.
"Anything you say." Juliet nodded. Chloe was responsible for her hair and makeup and now everything will take place in the hotel. A year ago, she was just a lost lady finding a footing and now she was getting married. She glanced at Luke and smiled before turning to the window when her eyes widened watching the side mirror.
"Luke...Luke," she called out in a soft voice tapping Luke. He turned around briefly and saw her body shaking.
"Juliet what happened?", he asked worryingly.
"Check your mirror," she replied taking rapid breaths. Luke checked and was given a huge surprise. There were three men on bikes covered all in back rushing towards them. An ambush!
"What are you guys whispering about?", Chloe asked raising her head from her phone. Juliet was tensed and Luke, from the looks of it, was trying to keep calm. Before Luke answered, she saw him steer the wheel and a gunshot sounded. The two girls immediately yelped.
Chloe turned around and saw the attackers. They had guns with them and were aiming at the back of the car.
"Chloe down!" Luke shouted. She quickly bent her head when another bullet broke the back window. Chloe was already trembling with tears in her eyes. The shaking of the car brought back memories she just couldn't forget.
"Chloe. Go down completely don't raise your head. Juliet you too!", Luke instructed again trying his best to stay calm. Chloe just went down clutching her head.
"Luke what about you?", Juliet asked worryingly.
"Don't ask questions now and duck!" He shouted back and held the back of her head. One of the motorcycles had rushed to their side aiming the gun at Juliet. Luckily Luke reacted quickly avoiding the hit.
"Juliet. Move to the back seat carefully. Watch after Chloe!" He said again. Juliet nodded and removed her seat belt. As Luke dodged the riders, Juliet reached Chloe and rubbed her shoulders.
Despite the car's speed, those bikes were also fast and the riders were professionals. As more gunshots went on, the glasses were broken.
Luke glared at the masked man that was riding beside him and tried hitting him with the car. The man moved from there and used his arm to break the already weakened glass. A shattering sound and the unstable movement of the car made Juliet flinch. She raised her head and saw the man grabbing Luke's arm and aiming his gun at his head.
Luke! She shouted and stood up holding his other hand. They forcibly stirred the car to the left flinging the motorist out of the way.
Another gunshot and yelp made Luke jerk.
"Juliet get down! Check on Chloe!", he shouted.
Even before he said it, Juliet had already gone back to Chloe. Her eyes widened at the scratch on Chloe's arm.
"Luke, Chloe was shot!" She informed.
The attackers managed to shoot inside the car.
"Chloe are you okay?" Luke asked concerned but there was no response.
"Luke she's fainted. " Juliet breathed. Chloe had gone unconscious after the hit. Luke raked his hair and said, "Juliet press your back near the door closely. Keep Chloe close, please. The car must have sent a signal to Dad. I'm sure the police must be here shortly. "
Juliet nodded vigorously and did as he said.
The only bright side was that Luke could maneuver his car well if not they'll be dead by now.
Despite not being close to the window, the lady's heads were still under it. A hand reached out trying to grab Chloe. Juliet quickly intercepted them with her hand but her wrist was now.
"Let me go!" She cried out as the man pulled her up.
"Let her go, you bastard! Who sent you!" Luke panicked and shouted. If he recklessly stirred the car, Juliet will either hit her head or fall off.
"Juliet hold on to the seat." He said and she nodded grabbing the front seat to keep herself steady. Luke tried his best to ditch the riders while dodging the shot aimed at him. "Juliet doesn't release your grip." He said his voice trembling after hearing her cries. Even he had lost his calm already. Two gunshots ended everything!
Luke felt he lost control of the car as it slid down to hit a tree because the wheels were shot. An exclamation came out of Juliet's lips as the second bullet hit her stomach and as the rider let her wrist go, coupled with the car's hit, she also hit her head on the window. The riders rode off after the car crashed.
The airbag had reduced the impact but Luke almost went unconscious. The pain in his leg made him scowl but he didn't mind and pulled his leg out of the trap. The car was beeping and releasing smoke. Luke ignored the scratches on his hands and pushed the door open. He staggered and pulled out the back door.
"Sister." He called out and carried Chloe out. Her arm was still bleeding and despite being unconscious, she was mumbling with fear laced on her face. He placed her on the ground and scratched his head. Holding the dizziness that was overwhelming him, he went to open the other side. Saying Juliet was slightly injured was a bluff as she was covered in blood. The sight made Luke weep. He held her close bringing her out too.
Blood was dripping from her hair staining her shoulders. He placed his hands on her abdomen and it got stained with blood. The lady was already unconscious after this and he didn't know if she was still breathing.
Luke stared helplessly at the two most important women in his life feeling helpless. The pain in his head increased and the last thing he remembered was hearing the sound of a siren.
Cough! Most tragic chapter right? Who was behind this?