Chapter 62: Annabelle
“Who could that be? What’s going on between them? There’s something that I don’t know” Aurora thought as she sped off.
“I’m certain she knows where Isabelle is… I’ll surely try my best to find her” Aurora vowed as she brought out her phone and dialed Lilian’s number.
“Hey Lilian… I was wondering if you what is wrong with Elena, she’s acting strange all of a sudden”
“What! Why would she be trying to work for Isabelle, knowing how nasty things could get?”
“Why is she helping Isabelle? I thought they had a rift…” Aurora demanded and listened to Lilian’s explanation.
She thanked Lilian before hanging up the call, thinking deeply.
“How can someone who’s working for Ann change suddenly?” Aurora thought , confused.
“Those bitches, I’m sure they’re planning something huge, they wanna leave me out… what is the thing Isabelle planned in the first place?” Aurora thought and was interrupted by a phone call.
“Hello?… yea, this is Aurora. Sure, I’ll meet you there in the next 10 minutes” Aurora replied, dropping her phone.
She wheeled her car into the coffee cafe, parked and walked inside slowly, staring around. Ann waved at her from a distance and she walked towards her.
“Hello, I’m Ann,” Ann introduced.
“Aurora, nice to meet you” She replied, extending her hand which Ann took.
“I know you’re aware that Isabelle and I are enemies but I feel she’s your friend and you must have grown very close to her over the last few years..” Ann explained calmly.
“What do you want exactly?” Aurora interrupted.
“Isabelle has left the house for some time now, her father is very worried. Apart from the posts she shares on social media, we’re worried about her safety… we’ve searched for her but can’t find her..”
“And you need me to help you? What’s in it for me?” Aurora demanded.
“Anything you want… as long as you tell me Isabelle’s whereabouts” Ann replied and Aurora beamed, seeing it as a good opportunity to get back at Isabelle and Brianna for what they had done.Please check at N/ôvel(D)rama.Org.
“I can help you but it’ll cost a lot, I’m not sure you can do what I want…”
“Anything… just say what you want and consider it done” Ann replied and Aurora smiled.
“When I find Isabelle, I’ll call you to let you know what I want” She promised, standing up and Ann nodded.
Roberto’s mansion
“Annabella don’t do it, it’s dangerous..” Andrew warned.
“I’m willing to take the risk, I can’t continue living here” Annabella replied and Andrew shook his head sadly.
“What if…”
“No what if’s… if anything wants to happen then let it happen, I’m leaving whether you come with me or not” Annabella replied sternly and Ann walked inside.
They stopped talking, looking at her blankly.
“What are my babies chattering about?” She demanded, wrapping her hands around then, Annabella frowned, removing her hand.
“I wanna go shopping today” Annabella dropped.
“Why honey, don’t you like the dresses that were delivered?”
“I wish to go out myself and check out different dresses, are you going to let me or not?” Annabella demanded, avoiding Ann’s gaze and after a sigh, she agreed.
“I’ll tell the guards to get the car ready, don’t take any chances dear and be very careful” Ann pleaded and Annabella nodded, going to her room.
“Are you sure about this?” Andrew demanded and Annabella nodded firmly, hugging him tightly before she followed the guards out.
“Be careful,” he muttered tearfully.
Annabella walked inside the mall, calculating her steps and sending text messages to Isabelle… She excused herself, saying she wanted to use the restroom.
Entering inside, she brought out a red wig, leather boots and short leather skirt and jacket.
She changed into them, applying heavy makeup to her face before shoving her backpack to one side…
She sighed deeply, staring at herself in the mirror and wishing she wasn’t committing a grave mistake.
She walked out, cat walking and blowing her gum loudly, she walked past the guards who didn’t pay attention to her.
She broke into a run immediately when she left the mall, jumping into a taxi and telling him her location as she threw money on the seat.
“Watch your rear mirror, drive very fast and make sure no one is following” She instructed and the driver nodded.
She alighted at a small hotel, wondering if the location she had read was correct.
She informed Isabelle that she was outside and Isabelle asked her to wait for someone to come get her.
She waited for 5 minutes, her heart racing very fast and panic gripping her.
“Pss.. Annabella..” She heard a loud whisper and turned her heels towards the man.
“From Isabelle.. get into the car now” He instructed and she obeyed immediately.
He drove around for 3 hours, driving crazily and in circles. Fear was spreading all over her but Isabelle kept reassuring her that things were fine.
When it was night already, he sped off, driving through different directions and taking many turns.
He turned to a deserted area, speeding past some trees before entering a big mansion.
She sighed with relief when Isabelle ran out to hug her, she hugged her tightly, feeling too weak to talk.
Isabelle led her inside, chattering happily.
She felt weak but relieved, she checked her phone and saw several calls from her mom and Andrew.
She felt guilty momentarily for what she had done but remembering what her mother had done in the past made her shrug it off.
“I need your phone” Darrell demanded and she gripped it hard, looking at Isabelle who nodded before she released it.
“Thanks a lot Darrell” Isabelle muttered, leading her to a room.
“What is he gonna do with it?”
“He’s just going to break it..” She teased and Annabella gasped, making her laugh heartily.
“Just kidding, he’ll try to check it for trackers and all that tech stuff, your phone would be back in no time” Isabelle replied and she nodded.
“I missed you a lot”
“I missed you the most, I can’t believe you were willing to leave your parents just to come help me… I’m so proud of you little sis” Isabelle confessed, kissing her hair lightly.
“You’re the best thing that has happened to me… Thank you for accepting me”
“Cheer up little sis, what would you like to eat, your makeup is messed up… Freshen up first then come downstairs for dinner” Isabelle ordered and she nodded.
ROBERTO’S MANSION
Ann walked inside, panic written all over her face and sweating profusely.
“Where is Annabella? Where the hell is my daughter!” She thundered, holding the guards collar.
“Ma’am… She just disappeared suddenly, she wanted to use the restroom, we excused her and after 20 minutes we checked the restroom but couldn’t find her” The guard explained and got a resounding slap.
“Fools! What type of bull and cock story is this? How would she walk out without you seeing her, you’re working for someone. I’m sure you’ve kidnapped my daughter, I won’t spare all of you… I’ll make sure your families feel the wrath of my anger!” She vowed.
“Ma’am, words just came in that Annabella was spotted with a man… She entered his car and he drove in circles for more than an hour but he disappeared this night” Cassie informed and Roberto walked inside.
“What’s wrong?” He demanded.
“Annabella has been kidnapped… Just pray we find her or else you would have yourselves to blame” She promised.
“Ma’am, from the looks of things, she was wearing a different cloth and entered the car willingly… our men are assuming she ran eloped…” Cassie trailed and Ann shot her a glare.
“Why would my daughter elope? She gets the best of treatments… Track her now… I want a full report about her whereabouts” Roberto ordered and Cassie nodded.
Andrew walked inside, having a sad look and Ann was moved to tears, she hugged him tightly, assuring him that they would find Annabella.
“I just got a message from Isabelle… Annabella is with her” Cassie announced.
“Can you see what that wretched daughter of yours is doing? She’s holding my daughter captive, I’ll skin her alive if I get my hands on her… Make announcements and get me the best trackers, pay them any amount but make sure they find Isabelle this night” Ann ordered.
“Ma’am… from the looks of things, Annabella went to Isabelle willingly because she has started sharing Isabelle’s post on her page”
“Get someone to take down her page… I’m sure Isabelle is blackmailing her, Annabella would never do such. Can you see what the monster you call a daughter is doing? Everything would go down the drain if I don’t find my daughter!” Ann promised and Roberto sighed, trying to think things through.
“I know Isabelle, she’ll never kidnap Annabella, moreover her sister… It’s either Annabella went to her and would come back soon or She’s joining forces with Isabelle” Roberto suggested and Ann shook her head, refusing to believe anything.
“Mom, Annabella went to Isabelle…”
“Hello Annabella… what is Isabelle doing to you, hang in there baby, mama is coming to get you” Ann promised, immediately she answered Annabella’s call.
“Don’t come for me mom… I choose to come to Isabelle because she’s the one I want… I’m sorry for being an ungrateful daughter but I can’t continue living in shame… Please, take care of Andrew, I love him” Annabella voiced and hung up the call making Ann scream with tears.
“No! Annabella, you can’t do this to me, all I’ve done is for your own good!” Ann screamed, rolling on the floor with tears.
“Ann, get a grip of yourself” Roberto commanded.
“Did you get a grip of yourself when your wife died? Did you when you lost your first election?” She demanded roughly.
“This is just the beginning Isabelle, I’ll make you regret being born” She vowed.