Dino was in his house, having his dinner when he heard some strange noises that sounded like people destroying something before he could decipher what was going on, three hefty men barged in. He looked baffled and agitated, he barely opened his mouth to speak before he was lifted, tied up and put in a car outside. The car drove off with a fast speed.
The Gate Security had been hit heavily on the head with a gun and he collapsed. He survived death with the slightest chance. Amanda got home and she was surprised meeting the house empty and the doors widely opened. She got out of the house looking troubled, trying to make a phone call when their neighbor, Clara walked up to her and told her things she knew. Amanda started panicking
"Dino was abducted?! Oh my God" she wailed.
"My sister and I saw the men coming out of your house putting your brother in the Car. But you know we were so terrified we couldn't do anything" Clara uttered sadly
"And what about our security officer?"
"He sustained injuries. I called an emergency immediately after the men left and he was taken to the hospital. I also called to report the abduction. The officers just left here"
Amanda heaved a sigh. Fear struck her and she silently hoped her brother has not been hurt or even killed.
"Do not worry Amanda. They will find Dr. Dino's abductors. I am so sad right now because your brother is a kind man. I can testify. He doesn't deserve this" Clara said shaking her head in pity. She always addressed Dino as a doctor, not because she even knew he is a PhD holder but because Dino had treated her multiple times with free medications when she fell ill. He would also check her blood pressure for her regularly and give her supplements. When someone would correct her that Dino is a pharmacist but not a doctor, she would reply with a fulfilled look "He is my own doctor"
Amanda still stood there, unsure of what to do. She placed some calls on her phone, going into the house hurriedly
"Thanks Clara" She said walking along
Clara exhaled deeply. "Dr. Dino, I pray you are safe wherever you are" She uttered genuinely.
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Amanda called Mitah on phone to inform her, she didn't know who else to call. She earlier called their Uncle, Aloyu but couldn't reach him..
“Dino, kidnapped?! How? By who?...........My God! Okay, I’m coming. I’ll be with you shortly”. Mitah uttered as she hung up, looking unsettled. She had been working on the computer in preparation for her Master's program. She stood up hastily. Her father was in the sitting room with her. He queried her about the call and Mitah told him
.“Kidnapped?! That’s strange”. Lati said staring at her blankly.
Mitah looked at her father suspiciously "Dad. do you........
"I don’t know about his abduction Mitah. If that’s what you want to ask" Lati cut in
"Well, how do you expect me to believe that. You despised him! You have motives to kill him even" Mitah said with mixed feelings of anger and devastation
"Mitah, I won't watch you insult me!" Lati stood up furiously "Are you calling me a coward? If I want to harm that boy, I won't do it secretly. For what? I would boldly abduct or end his life. No one is going to question Me for doing so!" He said dropping his glass of wine. Mitah stared at him still looking troubled
"Probably his father's wicked gene took the best of him. He hurt another person and they decided to deal with him! Bunch of Villians! Wicked Father, Terrible son!" Lati added, and he barged in
Few minutes later, Lati saw Mitah heading out and he didn’t bother asking where .“Not another scene”. He thought
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Mitah had stayed with Amanda at Dino’s house for roughly two hours after they both got back from the Police Station, still no traces yet but they kept assuring them they will do their best.
Mitah kept wondering who could have abducted him. Dino is a calm guy and doesn't cause trouble. Her father who she could take as a suspect plainly denied it. She touched her chest as she felt her heart skip in anxiety. She could not take it if anything bad happens to him.
Amanda was crying with her head bowed. Dino is literally all she has got. Since their father died, they have been the ones upholding each other consoling themselves with their presence and familial love.
Mitah moved closer to her, placing her head on her chest and assuring her that Dino would be found. Mitah was definitely more troubled but only trying to remain strong at heart, she didn't want Amanda to feel more agitated.
Her gaze shifted to the clock resting on the Wall 'Oh lord It’s 7pm already" She said checking her wristwatch for confirmation
."I am sorry Amanda but I need to get going. Lucas must have been very hungry. I left him with Lupam. He really can’t do without me for long”, Mitah said worriedly hoping Amanda would understand
“It’s okay Mitah. You have been with me since afternoon after all” Amanda said rising up. She hugged Mitah in a warm embrace. She looked at Mitah eyes and they were teary. They both ended up crying
“Oh my Goodness. It”s okay". Amanda patted her realizing how hurt she must have been too. She knew she loves her brother and that her father was the one manipulating her. Dino already explained that to her.
"You should get going because of Lucas" Amanda said sniffing
Mitah nodded "I wish I could stay longer. I will still pull some strings and feed you back" She was about stepping out when Amanda stopped her
"Mitah, your Father....Is he already cool with Dino?"
Mitah turned back at Amanda. "I know what you are thinking Amanda but my father didn't abduct Dino. He was infact shocked when I told him about it"
"I am sorry, I am just... "
"I understand. You have every right to feel that way....."
Amamda nodded her head in reaction to her words
"Alright....I will see you then" Mitah said
"Bye" Amanda uttered waving slightly
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Mitah was on her way home, driving with a troubled heart. She nearly hit a random car and she mumbled some words in frustration. At that instant, She heard her phone ring, and she tried parking at a safe place to pick the call but then a car suddenly zoomed in front of hers, blocking the way and alas! A gun was pointed to her head, her car door forcefully opened, she was forced to inhale a toxic chemical and eventually dragged into the car unconsciously.
The car finally got to its destination. It was a small building built literally in the middle of bushes and plants. It was too nice and sophisticated for a hideout. Obviously, Some set of thugs had abducted her.
She was now conscious and wondered where she was. Everywhere felt strange. She struggled in the chains that was tied on her hands and legs
“Who are you people?!" She queried "What have I done to you, What do you want from me? Untie me!" She said out loudly agitated and furious. At that instant, she saw a guy coming close to her. He was tall with a striking look, wearing a T-Shirt that exposed his structural abs. Mitah felt she knew him. His image became clearer as he moved closer to her.