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Elena's and his gazes were locked on one another. He wore a mask and was staring at Elena. He walked up to Elena and pressed the elevator button. He took a position next to Elena. They were all stunned into silence. That guy was shielding Elena from the other two. Elena eventually arrived on his floor and left, but those two boys also started to leave. But the masked man was still standing there, watching Elena leave.
After a time, he emerged and began following her.
Elena's point of view
I emerged and went to the gents' store to get something for Derek. I was on the lookout for a gift for him. Derek is particularly fond of black, so he has a lot of black clothes. Should I get the blue or the white one? Let's take them both. I grabbed both and paid the bill thereafter. I emerged, but immediately noticed two elevator men. They were only a few feet behind me.
I was taken aback when I unexpectedly saw them. "I'm sorry, I didn't see," I said as I took a step back. "It's OK, Mrs." remarked one of them. I didn't hang around and walked out as quickly as I could. After that, I went to the grocery store, but I met with those two guys again. They're also here, but they haven't bought anything. I had a look around. I told Derek to come to the mall. But they aren't here. What is it that's taking him so long?
I walked out to contact Derek after buying my essentials. But he did not receive it. I think I need to get a parking spot. If Derek comes, he will find me there. I walked downstairs to the ground floor. It was unusually quiet.
I was ready to phone Derek when a voice from behind me said, "He isn't picking, right?"
Hearing the abrupt voice made me a little frightened, so I looked around. Those two guys are here. What exactly are they looking for? "What kind of nonsense is this?" I said, my eyes narrowing.
I'm sorry if I scared you, ms.It wasn't our purpose to scare you, "stated one of them. I wasn't in the mood to see them. I looked around, but no one was there. I turned away from them and was ready to walk away when one of them grabbed my hand. "What are you doing?" I shouted.
"You have to come with us," he said. Oh, no! I began to scream, but the other slapped me across the face with such force.
Ahh!
I put my hand on my cheek. My lip has been cut. "We don't want to make things more difficult for you. We simply want you to come with us, "one of them stated. No, I said with a nod. "That's not going to happen. Please leave me. Are you in need of funds? I'll give it to you, "I stated. "We only want you," they said, tying my hand and then my mouth.
Ummm...
Who are they? Where have you gone, Derek? I began moving my legs. A car suddenly appeared in front of me as one of them hoisted me up. What exactly are they up to? Please come, Derek. I looked around, but there was no one I could call for help. He tossed me onto the car decky. But then I heard someone say, "What are you people doing?"
I widened my eyes and tried to get through.
"Nothing. "Just take care of your own business, dude ", claiming that one of the boys had closed the decky. Derek! My eyes welled up with tears. The car began to shake unexpectedly. It was suffocating me since it was so dark. But, after a time, a guy reopened the decky. I fixed my gaze on him. He isn't among them. I tried to say something.
But that man approached me and picked me up. In the elevator with me, I saw him. He sat me down on the ground, untied my hand, and took the cloth away from my mouth. I took a deep breath and exhaled slowly.
"Cough! Cough!"
My legs were shaking. That man grabbed my arms and patted my back. "Just try to take a deep breath," he said. I nodded as he said. I shut my eyes. I opened my eyes after a time when I felt a touch on my lips. I turned my gaze to him; he had blue eyes. I was wrapped around his arm. "Did they hurt you here? "asked the guy. For a brief moment, I thought he was someone I knew. This voice is familiar to me.
I know those eyes and the shape of those hands. I widened my eyes and pushed him a bit further away. What I was thinking? "Thank you so much, Mr." I expressed my gratitude. They'll take me from here if you don't arrive on time. "You should be careful," he said. But then he reached out and touched my hand, saying, "It's bleeding too." I was taken aback. "Yes," I replied."Why did you come here all by yourself? "Can't you wait for your husband to arrive?" he yelled. I gave him a frown. What exactly did he say? "What?" I asked.
"Elena," I heard unexpectedly.I turned back, and Derek and Pavlina were waiting for me. I mumbled, "Derek." He ran over to me and grabbed my hand. "What's the matter with you? What's wrong with your face? "He asked.
Then he looked around and saw glass shards everywhere, as well as two men who were severely hurt. "What is this, Elena?" he asked.
"Derek, make the initial call to the cops. They were planning to kidnap me. However, a man came to my rescue. "I turned around to introduce him to Derek, but there was no one present. "Derek, he was here," I told him. He looked around and said, "There is no one." and then drew me to his chest, saying, "I'm sorry." I should have come earlier." Pavlina replied, "Mommy, your hand is bleeding." "Let me take a look," Derek said. "I'll be OK, Derek," I responded, "but first do something with them." "Don't be concerned, babe. They don't need cops. I'll bring them with me, "he said. "No, Derek. "Let the cops handle it," I declared.
Derek gave a nod and called the police station. But my eyes were looking for that guy. He simply disappeared in the blink of an eye. How did he know I was waiting for my husband here?
After a while, the cops arrived and hauled them away. After a bit, we got into the car. "Is this hurting, babe?" he asked. "It's just a small wound," I told Derek as I rested my head on his shoulder. "However, what took you so long to come here? "I asked.
"I have no idea what happened. When I arrived at the school to pick up Pavlina, a member of the staff informed me that Pavlina had left. I went to her principal's room after hearing from him. Then we began searching for her in all possible places. However, after a while, the gatekeeper appeared and informed me that Pavlina was waiting for me, "Derek said.
"I think they were blocking you, Derek," I said. "But then an unknown caller contacted me and said you're in danger, and so he cut the call off, "Derek said. I glanced out the window and drew Pavlina near to me, while Derek drew me back. Who was this mysterious man? Why was he so well-known to me? I shut my eyes.