The hunt
CHAPTER FORTY ONE
RYAN
TICK TICK TICK
I stared at the wall clock as it ticked, relentlessly, the sound grating at my nerves. It has been five hours, five hours since the call and yet nothing has been done. Of course, they have almost gathered the money but the bastard was still playing his cunning games. I rubbed my temples softly in an attempt to steady the frustration gnawing at me. I hated everything, I hated to admit how smart he is, how careful he has been to not leave down any evidences that would have tracked us to him. He has successfully managed to avoid the CCTV if by any chance, he would have been caught. Violet’s phone was found laying on the ground she was kidnapped and now we are left with nothing than to succumb to his demands.
“I’m scared” Lisa winced again for the umpteenth time. “I’m afraid he would hurt my little princess” She cooed as my dad stroke her hair softly and I felt bile rose up to my throat.
“He won’t I promise. I’ll receive the rest of the money soon and forward it to him. He won’t hurt her. I’ll make sure of that” Dad said
“How sure are we that he hasn’t touched her yet?” Lisa asked and I felt my gut clenched. The thought the he has hurt her in any ways awoke a thousands of emotion I’ve been struggling to keep in check. I did what I’ve been doing- rubbed my temple.
“He won’t hurt her. He…”
“I know him better!!” Lisa interrupted, her voice rising with each words. “Ever since Blake revealed his illegal works to the police, he has been desperate, overly desperate to ruin us. He killed Blake, he..” her voice broke again. “He almost killed Violet but failed because he was caught. We thought we were free from his webs and just last year, I got the information that he was dead. My joy knew no bounds and now he’s appeared out of nowhere hurting my innocent daughter.”
“He can’t hurt her.” I said,my voice slightly above a whisper. “If he touch a strand of her hair God help me, I’ll send him deep to his graves and this time it would be real”
“Ryan!!” Dad yelled.
“He better pray I don’t find him first”
With that, I stormed out of the house,the shouts of my names echoing in my wake. I jumped into my car and reversed out of the house. I’m done sitting by and waiting for a damned secretary to finalize the payment. If I had to search every nooks and crannies of this city, then I’m ready. My phone rang, Evelyn’s name displaying boldly on the screen. My blood boiled with rage, she had better got an Important message to pass or she risk my aggression getting transferred to her.
“What?” I asked the moment I answered the call.
“Ryan. Damnit where did you place your phone? I’ve been calling for a while now but..”
“What do you have to say?” I cut her off sharply.
“Actually, I was with Vanessa moments ago and went through her phone. Something caught..?”
“And?” I repeated letting out a scoff. She did not just call to tell me about that.
“Can you simmer down a bit? I’m only trying to help”
“Then cut straight to the point Evelyn!” I half-yelled.
“I found something on her phone, a video. She was all on about keeping moments and it was there she captured a video of a strange car leaving..”
My eyes flickered with a glint of hope. “where are you?” I asked without letting her finish. “My house”
And that was all I needed. I dropped the call and swivered the car to her place. Shouts from other drivers cussing about how I abruptly turned accompanied me but I couldn’t care less.
If there is any chance Evelyn has a video with a strange car driving out of the camp, then I can hope right?
A supposed ten minutes drive to Evelyn’s place turned five as my car screeched to a halt. I stepped out of my car and rushed to her door. I didn’t wait for her response before flunging her door open.
“Where is the video?” I inquired, the moment I caught the sight of her sitting comfortably on the cushion.
“No pleasantries? Not fair” She said, striding towards me. “Hug?” She stretched out her arms but I ignored. “I guess not. Take a seat at least” She motioned me to sit after she sank to a nearby chair. I followed suit.
“The video” I mumbled. Evelyn hesitated before pulling her phone out. “To be clear, I have no interest in helping her. Would be a good riddance anyways” She muttered the last statement to herself but I did hear. “I’m only helping because of you”
“Just play the video” I said, my patience wearing thin. Her forehead creased to a frown before finally playing the video. I watched intently as the video played. There was nothing at first, just the sight of nothingness and I almost regretted believing Evelyn. It must have been her sick attempt at making me come over. As the video drew to an end, a sight of a car leaving gripped my attention. She was right after all. The car passed by in a swift motion making it impossible to catch the view of the occupiers.
“Pause” I instructed Evelyn and she did. “Zoom in”
The plate number of the car was boldly inscribed and for the first time in twenty four hours, a smile tugged at the corners of my lips. Turns out he isn’t that smart.
Jack was the first name that came to my mind. Given his expertise at tracking, he definitely can figure the location of the car. And maybe I can find Violet.
“Helpful?” Evelyn asked, her voice betraying a hint of pride.
“Very” I replied as I scanned my phone for Jack’s number. I haven’t talked to the jerk ever since our confrontation during the camping.
My fingers swiped through dial the moment I saw it and luckily he picked up at the first ring.
“You called” His voice teased at the other end but I ignored.
“I need your help man”
“The Almighty Ryan needing my help. Wow, I’m impressed”
Again, I ignored his jabs.
“I’m going to send a plate number of a car to you now. Can you help track down the location?” I asked
“If it will help find Violet, then sure” He teased again.
That bastard.
“It will take how long? Hours?” I questioned
“You underestimate me Ryan Jenkins. I’ll send the location in 5 minutes. Easy Peasy”
“Good” I mouthed then dropped the call.
Once Jack sends the location, we strike silently. The bastard won’t see this coming.
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