Chapter 78
Raymond's POV.
I continued trailing Stella's car till we got to a secluded area.
I stopped my car by the roadside and stared straight ahead at Stella's car.
Then I saw her stopping at a storehouse not too far from where I was.
Does that mean that Little Lucia is there? I thought.
I stayed in my car as I watched her go into the storehouse on foot.
After confirming that She's out of sight, I was about to get down from my car when I got a call.
It was from Rose's Number.
" Hello, Mrs. Romero. " I greeted.
" Hi, where are you now? " She enquired.
" I am near a storehouse in Cabot cove. " 
" Oh, What about Stella? " 
" Well, she just entered and I am just about to follow her when you called. " I replied.
" Oh, please take care, the backups are already on their way there. " She said.
" Alright, I'll thanks. " 
" Hm.." I heard her sigh as the call got disconnected.
I took a deep breath before I got out of my car.
Suddenly a voice in my head started with a query.
" Why are you doing this, Raymond? " 
" Hm, I just want to help out. " 
" Really? How many people have you helped out in the past? " 
" Not many but I think it's a good idea for someone to be there with Stella in this because we never know. " 
" But why? Do you like her? Why do you want to suddenly help out a stranger? " 
" She isn't a stranger! " 
" Oh, she isn't? Who is she then? Why don't you enlighten me? " 
" Gosh! Will you please stop it! " I screamed.
Then I realized how stupid I was.
It was an argument within me but oh well, I took it the wrong way.
" Oh, God! What's wrong with me? " I asked no one in particular.
I brought out my revolver from the car safe and hid it inside my clothes.
I couldn't take any risks at this stage.
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Stella's POV.
I got to the address I was given and wasn't too Suprised to see that it was a storehouse.
Thinking of my only Daughter being locked up here made my heartache.
She doesn't deserve this treatment at all, she deserves better.
I felt like an incompetent mother, I wasn't able to protect my child.
Without thinking much, I took my purse and the Documents and went out of my car.
I locked it and kept my Keys in my purse before I walked towards the entrance of the storehouse.
I took a deep, calming breath before entering the store.
The room was full of cartoons and boxes containing goods.
The place was very dusty and dirty.
It looked like a dumpsite.
I was about to take a step further when I heard a voice ringing around the hall.
" Tsk, tsk, I thought you wouldn't come. " 
I turned my head to the source of the voice and wasn't too Suprised to see Rick sitting on one of the boxes in the corner.
He was putting on a light blue shirt and Pants.
He had a lit cigarette in his hands as he spoke.
" Why wouldn't I come? Do you think I am like you who doesn't care much about his blood? " 
" There there, I hope you aren't forgetting that you are in my custody, I could kill you now and no one would ever know what happened to you. " 
" You wouldn't dare. " I replied confidently.
" So confident, I like it. " He replied with a hollow laugh.
Even I was a little Suprised at my sudden confidence.
My only daughter was in his custody so I was supposed to feel a little scared but I didn't at all.
" So where's my daughter? " I demanded, going straight to the point.
" Daughter? Who took your daughter? " He said in a teasing tone.
" I am not here to joke, Rick, I said where's my daughter! " 
" Stop yelling! You've got no right to yell at me! Because believe it or not the life of you and your daughter are in my hands now. " He threatened.
" Okay, so where's my daughter. " I took a breath to calm myself down.
I need to focus, I shouldn't let my emotions be in Control now.
" Well, well well, your daughter is True with me but I thought we agreed on you coming here alone without bringing anyone along? " 
" What do you mean? I didn't bring anyone along alright? I came here alone! " 
" Are you sure? " 
" Yes. " 
" Bring him in. " Rick said waving his hands.
Almost immediately, Two giant-looking men walked in dragging a well-dressed Man into the room.
I was confused at first but when I saw the face of the man, I was stunned.
' What is he doing here? ' I thought.
" So? Are you still going to deny it? " 
" But, I didn't bring him here! " I insisted.
" Really? So how is he here then? Or do you think I am stupid to not realize what's going on? " Rick roared.
" I ...  ! " 
" I came here out of my own will. " Raymond announced.
He at first wanted to keep quiet but he suddenly couldn't stand seeing Stella being blamed for something she knew nothing about.
" Why? " I asked him in shock.
Why would he follow me over here? We aren't even acquainted so why? 
" Well,... " He trailed off as if not knowing what to say.
This only made Rick burn-in range.
He hated to be played for a fool.
" Since you didn't listen to me then you should forget about getting your daughter back. " 
" What! Didn't I do as you said? " I protested.
" I don't care right now. " 
" Terry, Close all the doors in this store don't let any of them get out" he ordered one of his men.
" Alright, boss. " The men replied as he then proceeded to do as his boss instructed.
[ A/N So what now? ]