Chapter 32: Chapter 32

SEAN POV

I placed Valerie on my bed as soon as we got to my house and called my doctor. Once the car stopped, I wasted no time and sprint to the house with Valerie in my arms.

All my men hurriedly step away, afraid of my wrath. Nobody tried to talk to me and kept their gazes down. Georgina saw me and asked me what was wrong but I blew her away as well. I needed to get Valerie safe.

I was pacing back and forth, waiting for my doctor to come. I placed my hand on her forehead and she was hot. Really hot.

I sighed in relief when the doctor came and demanded him to check her immediately. I stayed there standing behind the doctor, making sure he did his job, not that I didn't trust him.

After he did his checking, he turned to me. "She just has a fever and probably a cold as well. She just needs a good rest, give her warm food and enough water then I'm sure she'll be good again in two days", he said.

"These are the medicines she needs to take", he said then explained when she must take each medicines.

"Thanks, doc", I thanked him and he nodded as he exited my room.

I put the pills away and laid myself beside her. Her breathing was even and she looked pale as well. I caressed her warm cheek carefully not to wake her. I couldn't believe I just left not even a few days and this happened to her.

Flashback

I was in the basement, watching Larry did his magic on Peter. He looked worse then last night and I had to keep Larry from killing him. No, that was too easy for him and his family.

"Aw, not so handsome anymore, are you?", I mocked him as I took a seat in front of him. He just glared at me and I chuckled.

"Now, let's go back to business, shall we?", I said standing up as I walked towards the 'table of tortures',  grabbed a silver pocket knife, one of my favourite item.

I walked slowly towards him, with the knife in my right hand. "Where's Jonathan?", I asked. My men kept watching his house after our failed attempt to take him and until now, he hadn't came back and when they searched to the restaurant where the meeting took place, he was nowhere to be seen. Even the waiter didn't know when we gave him the descriptions. It was like he vanished into thin air.

Peter just sat there glaring me with his eyes full of rage and hate. I sighed dramatically. "Oh, Peter don't make me do this again"

"I'm going to ask you again. Where the hell is Jonathan", I yelled as I placed the knife to his bloody thigh, the wound hadn't healed and guess I made his wound worsen. Oops.

He let out a ear piercing scream but I didn't care. I loved hearing his scream. "Tell me where the fuck is he", I yelled again but he still gave me his annoying scream.

I couldn't stand it anymore. I gagged his mouth with a cloth on the floor. Now all I heard was his whimpering. I rolled my eyes and turned my heel to the door. When I closed the door behind me, his annoying whimpering subsided.

As I walked upstairs to grab a bite, I bumped into Larry in the kitchen and he was on the phone. He looked nervous and when he saw me, he avoided my eyes. What was going on?

"Alright, keep looking", Larry said hanging up the phone.

"Who is that?", I asked.

"That was Hunter", Larry answered, he still didn't look my way.

"And?", I asked waited for his  response.

"Valerie's missing", Larry quickly finished.

"What?", my voice filled the room. My anger had risen and all I saw was red. It felt like I needed to kill someone. "How did this happen?"

"They came this morning like usual and called her cellphone but it was switched off. So they waited again for another hour and tried calling her again, still her phone died. So they went upstairs to knock into her door and the roommate said that she doesn't live there anymore", Larry said.

"What do you mean she doesn't live there anymore?", my voice was hard. If she doesn't live there, then where?

"I don't know, man. I told Hunter to keep looking for her", Larry said. I ran my hands through my hair. This can't be happening. Where is she? We couldn't find Jonathan, then he must be..

I quickly took my phone out of my pocket as I dialed her number. It was like Larry said, her phone was dead. I still tried once more, but still, nothing.

"We gotta go back. Now", I ordered Larry and he nodded.

I quickly packed my clothes and told my men to prepare the jet in 10 minutes. "Boss, what about the douche in the basement?", one of them asked.

"Five of you will stay here to watch him. Don't kill him yet. I need to reunite him with his uncle", I said and he nodded.

After I packed, me, Larry and few of my men got into the car heading to where the jet was. I kept patting my foot the whole ride back, my head was thinking the worst scenarios. I'm gonna kill Jonathan.

Once we landed, I quickly get myself out there, Hunter and Jack were already waiting for us. I quickened my pace towards them, my fist was clenched.

"How the hell this happened?", I grabbed Hunter by his collar. Jack slowly took a step back, his eyes widen in fear.

"I'm sorry, boss. We have no idea", Hunter said apologetically. He was always my best guy and he never disappointed me.

I let go of him as the stumbled backwards. "You're coming with me", I told him and he nodded. "And give me the car keys", I added and he passed the keys.

I slid into the driver seat as he took the passenger seat. I switched the engine on and  drove away to the apartment. I needed to see what was going on there.

I drove like maniac and crossed many red lights but I didn't care. I was too focused on finding Valerie. I parked the car and got out not forget too slam the door. "You stay here". I told Hunter.

I got upstairs to her room and knocked impatiently at the door. There was no one answered and I knocked harder this time then the door open revealing a guy. He was an inch shorter than me, and he reeked of alcohol. I instantly hated the guy.

"Can I help you?", he asked rather rudely.

"I need to see Valerie", I said trying to be patient and he scoffed.

"What do you want with the bitch?", he asked. That was it. Before he knew it, I landed my punch on his face and he fell backwards to the floor.

"What the hell man?", he groaned in pain, holding his jaw.

"Oh my God, what's going on here?", Valerie's roommate came out and watched the scene with horror. She knelt beside the guy and glared at me.

"What do you want?", she asked angrily.

"I need to see Valerie", I repeated.

"Sorry, no one lives here by that name", she spat as she helped the guy.

"Then where is she?", I took a threatening step towards her.

"I don't know. Probably going to Liam's? They always have things for each other", she said suddenly felt intimidated by me.

I wasted no time and ran out downstairs to the car, heading to that guy's house. Though I hated the idea of her going to his house, but I really hoped she was there. I couldn't bare seeing her hurt by Jonathan.

I got to the apartment, telling Hunter to stay in the car. I needed to deal with this myself. I rushed to the receptionist asking for the room number. The girl gave me a flirtatious smile which I ignored. After she gave me what I wanted, I directly walked to the lift, not even saying thanks to her. My girl is more important.

I pressed the number and let it took me to the floor. The lift stopped and I sprinted to find the room. It took me a minute to find it and when I did, I directly put my fist against the door almost banging it.

The door opened revealing the guy that I'd hoped to see. He looked startled when he saw me and I smirked to that. I let myself in, not caring if he invited me or not.

"Hey, what are you doing?", he said once I stepped inside.

"Where's Valerie? I know she's here.", I said to the point.

"She's sleeping and you shouldn't be here", he scowled.

"And why's that?", my anger risen.

"Because it's my house and I'm telling you to get out", he crossed his arms. He got nerves. Interesting.

"Not gonna happen. Not until I bring my girl back", I said walking deeper into the apartment. I opened a door to my right but it was empty.

"You can't just take her away, she's sleeping, sick", he said as I opened another door. But unfortunately, it was the bathroom.

"Another reason why she can't stay here. I can take care of her myself", I said stopping at another room. I was about to open the door but stopped when he spoke.

"You? Take care of her? Then where were you last night when she got kicked out, huh?", he shouted.

End of Flashback

I kept staring at her while she slept. She got kicked out last night by her roommate. How could she even do that? The guy at the apartment, it must be Dani's boyfriend. I regretted not killing him when I saw him. But next time, I wouldn't hesitate to do that. Not after what he did to Valerie.

I felt like I'd failed her. She was all alone and instead of calling me or Hunter, she went to that guy's house. The fact that she trusted that guy more than me was fucking hurt.

I saw her stirred and I focused myself again to her. She stirred again then she slowly opened her eyes and frowned, probably confused to where she was but then her head turned to mine and she froze.

"Hey", I cupped her cheek and kissed her on the lips. She looked confused and her whole body was tense.

"What's wrong?", I frowned.

"Why are you being like this?", she asked in a whisper.

"What are you talking about?", I was completely confused.

"You said you don't care at me anymore", she muttered.

"What? No. When did I say that?", I'd never stop caring for her.

"You did say that on the phone last time", her eyes watered then I remembered.

"Baby, I didn't mean any words I said", I admitted. I let my emotion got the best of me.

"But you were so angry", she sobbed.

"I was angry. But not with you. I had a rough day and when you lashed out like that, I couldn't help it", I said stroking her hair.

"I thought you hated me", she mumbled.

"I'd never hate you. Ever", I said truthfully and she hugged me. "I love you", I blurted out and I slapped my inner self for that.

She pulled away, her eyes widen. "What?"

There was no way to back up anymore. "I love you, Valerie. I love you so much that I can't bear to lose you", I stated.

She just sat there and I was so nervous of what she would say. She then smiled and let out those words I'd never expect her to say. "I love you too"