Chapter 26: Chapter 26

Chapter Twenty-Six

ALEX

"Cade?" I look at his face again and notice that he was looking down. He looks as handsome as ever with that five o'clock shadow of the setting sun, but he seems so distraught.

"What are you doing here? Aren't we allowed to see each other before the wedding? They say it is bad luck." I checked his face and noticed that he was now looking at me.

"Well, It's not like I am Caiden" He smiled while making his way nearer me

"What? What are you saying Cade?" I look down at my finger and back at him. "Does it mean that your memories are back and you are the Dwayne I'm talking about?"

He look at me and shook his head. "No Alex. I am the real Dwayne and the Cade you are talking about is still not here and was probably sleeping until now" He gave me an evil smirk while he snatch me off my chair and lead me out.

"Stop kidding Cade! It's not funny anymore." He continued to drag me out but I insisted to stay.

"I'm not kidding. You know that I do not know how to do that," His face was dangerous and cold "Now, c'mon and I'll lead you out here. I would be forever with you, my star."

“Does this mean that you two are different? That Cade is different and you really are my best friend? You are the one who left me? My Dwayne?"

"Yes. C'mon stop wasting my time. We still have to catch our flight." He took my hand which I have withdrawn from his hold awhile ago.

"What?" I looked at him as his gaze fall down into me. "So you're kidnapping me? But It's my wedding day, Caiden is waiting for me at the altar" He dragged me out of the door and that's the time I lost my temper.

"Stop!" I pulled away from him and glared. "I don't care about your flight. I'm not COMING!" I scream at his face while I tried to scurry off here.

Well, it's the keyword...Tried

"Hmmp, let me go!" He covered my nose which made me dizzy and fall limp on his arms, remembering the first time I was kidnapped.

Oh no... does it mean that he was connected to Ryder? That they were going to hurt me and kill me? Does it mean that it's finally the end? But I thought Dwayne was good. I thought he love me!

I'm in deep hell...urghh kill me now before they did!

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CAIDEN

I got out of my car and headed inside the church. It was beautiful and was decorated simply. There were blue petals of roses on the isle and a beautiful bouquet of different flowers lined it up.My parents and a few of our close friends were seated comfortably in front. Tommy was also here with a little girl I don't know. I wink at Tommy but he just sticks his tongue out.

I positioned myself on the side of the altar and waited. After a while though, I looked at Andre and he nodded his head.

Maybe it's time for my bride to enter.

I was patiently waiting there when Andre came back running with Janice. He gestured his hand on the back of the church as he continue to pant like a horse.

“What happen?" I asked them.

"It's, it's-"

"What?"

"It's-"

"Alex" They mentioned at the same time. I do not need any explanation as I ran off from the altar and to the back of the church. I didn't wait for the two of them to follow and as much as possible, I don't want the others to be worried.

I open the door and there I saw the torn veil of my bride with her bouquet destroyed. As I walk nearer I saw a letter lying on top.

“-You'll never see her again, ever...

Good luck on your search.”

No. She's mine.No one owns her but me.

I look around the room but all I got in my hand is the torn veil and the scattered petals on the floor. My hands balled into a fist as I kneeled down and punch the floor continuously.

"No! Alex...No," A hand crept into my shoulder and as I looked up, Andre caught me into a manly hug.

"Don't worry bro, we'll find her."

"I know we could but I'm worried Cody. I'm worried." I look down and banged my fist on the wall beside me.

"This is my entire fault!. They almost killed her from the first time and now they might do it the real thing."I tried to bang my fist again but Andre caught it and made me look at him. "No dude. You’ve done everything you could to protect her. Please don’t be so hard on yourself."

"Don't tell me that Andre, because I know that this is my entire fault. If I didn't involve myself into this, if I just listened to my parents, If I just let my father be angry at me…Nothing would have happen to Alex." I look at him with tears on my eyes.

I was really hurt when I saw her at the hospital last December; Bruise on her cheeks and her lips cracked, it was all too unbearable for me. I was clearly guilty on what had happened to her and now, I don't know I might kill myself because of my own fault.

I storm out of the room and found my parents and her parents crying. I shook my head and made my way to my car.

I might as well find them. I'm pretty sure that they haven't gone too far. As I stepped on the gas and to the highway, I caught a glimpse of the red Aventador with a blonde guy and a brunette holding my star.

Hold on my sweet cheeks, no one will harm you...hold on.

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