“Luth..Luth..” murmured Tia in between her subconscious state when suddenly, she awakes in a startling notion, and soon begin to recall those heinous scenes which had berate her, “No..no..” she began to screamed hysterically.
Zander gently caught hold of her shaking trembling body and held her close to him. “Hey, you are safe now..” Whispered Zander.
Tia cried and screamed hysterically as she begins to clawed upon Zander’s arm, leaving few laceration marks deep beneath his skin. Zander remained calmed as he endured Tia’s beating, grazing and finally a subdue sobbing. “I’m here Tia.. I promise you, I won’t let anything happen to you again..”
Tia continues to hold on to Zander’s comforting cuddle, until finally she utters. “I need to call Luth, to reassure him that I’m safe.. I know Luth, he’s probably grew mad with anger, fear and sadness..knowing that I’m not by his side..”
Zander remained silence for a while and then he finally nodded his head, as he took his phone and place it in between Tia’s
Meanwhile back at Luth’s and Tia’s hometown, Luth becomes more anxious and agitated while waiting for any updates about his sister being missing. It has been almost two days and for sure, this had simply cause him to be in such turmoil, distressing his guts, wreaking his soul. Almost every hour, he had called the cops to ask for any info about his sister, however all they could conclude probably Tia ran away from home, much to Luth’s anger and complete denial with those accusations. Luth had try calling Lance however, to no avail.
In desperation, Luth had even went over to Ian’s apartment asking if Ian had any idea of Tia’s whereabouts. After realising Tia had actually went missing has definitely cause Ian to become distressed. However despite of that worrisome note entwine in his nerves, he still feel upset with Tia, for she had rejected his love and affection.
“I’m sorry Luth, probably those cops were right..Tia might have ran off with someone ..and worst he’s one of those street thugs..” noun Ian with an arrogant note mounting in tone.
Luth not taking those words as he begins to feel the sense of anger begin to overpowering him.
“I saw, she went away with him..both seems to be too close to my perspective.” Rant Ian indignantly.
Upon hearing those words, Luth punches Ian straight on his face, fracturing the nose. “I know my Tia.. she won’t betrayed my trust by doing such irresponsible stunt.”
Back at home Luth sat upon the rug as he begin to contemplate and pray..hoping for something ..hoping for mercy and grace.
As soon as Luth feel more at ease and contend suddenly there was a light tapping on the front door of his home. Luth quickly stood up and dashed towards the door and open it, however to his shocking sight, there stood Uzair looking frail and weak staring in desperation sign towards him.
“Uzair..?” Exclaimed Luth still in shocking notion. “Aren’t you and your mum supposed to be deported safely back to your country?”
“Everything’s gone.. there’s no more hope for me left..” cried Uzair tearfully.
Luth gently bring Uzair into his home and usher him to sit. “What happened? By the way I’ve been trying to call Lance but strangely, his phone was cut off”
“They have come for my mum. Those streets gangs.They had cruelly slain them, both my mum and your friend Lance. I feel so helpless as I can’t do anything to defend them..” cried Uzair as he clasped both his palms tightly.
Luth couldn't said anything anymore, he remained silence for his mind suddenly begins to retreat back about his own calamity. “Tia is still missing.. where are you kiddo..?” cried his inner voice as tears begins to well in his eyes.
“ I had managed to crawl out from that farm house and ran as fast and as hard as I could..” continue Uzair crying pitifully. “However, from afar, I saw the farm house has been set ablaze.” It seems Uzair masquerading the script of been a victim and tragic orphan had manage to manipulate Luth trust and emotion. “And now, I’ve no where to run to, nobody to care for..”
“You may stay put here for the time being..if you don’t mind sleeping on this couch?” Utters Luth.
“That will be good enough. Thanks again Luth..I’ve cost you nothing but trouble..” said Uzair glumly.
“I prepared some snacks, there’s the wash room over there..I will place few clothing for you to change..” marks Luth as he stood up from his seat and went inside Iris’s room. After taking few necessities and clothing for Uzair to put on, he walk back outside towards the living room and pass those clothing to Uzair.
“Luth, you look kind of troubled. Is everything alright?” Asked Uzair.
“Nothing for you to be bothered about..” replied Luth coldly, as he stray away from Uzair’s intense gaze.
Luth quickly walked away from Uzair unknowingly, there was a crude smile forming upon Uzair’s lips.
While Luth was arranging the toast bread onto the plate with the tuna spread ready, suddenly his phone vibrates. Luth picks up the phone and finally his prayer has been answered.
“Luth..” utters Tia faintly.
“Tia.. oh God kiddo.. where are you? Where have you been?” Asked Lance frantically despite he’s trying so hard to remain as calm as possible
Tia breath in the air of courage and answered. “I’m doing good Luth.. I’m somewhere safe. But please forgive me, I’m may not be coming back home too soon..”
“What? Tia.. I’m not expecting that from you.. this is your home.. I’m your brother, you belong here with me..I’m your family..” appalled Luth’s half upset .. half furious.
“I believe our home was currently attacked by some mobsters .. and…I was forcefully taken by them..” trailed Tia as tears begins to rage her again. Zander held on to Tia trembling form, he knows her heart is breaking.
“Tia..Tia, please come back home..I’m here for you ..” pleads Luth sadly.
“You don’t have to worry Luth.. I’m safe.. I was rescued by some good people..” explained Tia as a faint smile emerged from her. “Luth, it’s for the best, that you too, to leave our home and stay away from there as possibly as you could.” Warned Tia.
“But why?” Ask Luth.
“I’ve lost Iris and I won’t let them take you too..” replied Tia solemnly. “You’ve got to trust me Luth..leave as soon as possible..” with those words Tia hang up causing Luth to scream in madness.
Uzair upon hearing that terrifying cried, came running towards the kitchen.
“Is everything alright?” Asked Uzair with such a concern tone.
Luth threw the phone onto the dining table as he charged towards Uzair and roughly pulled the collar of Uzair’s shirt. Luth brazen cold stare could almost pierced the nerves of Uzair’s soul.
“I pray all this happening got nothing to do with you..” mutters Luth and then he pulled himself away from Uzair and amble straight into his late parents room and slammed shut the door.
“Through pain I embrace courage. The scars reminds me the battle. I’ve fallen but not forever..I’ve feared but I’ve hoped.” mark Tia with cold intensity mounting her soul. Upon her request, Zander had allowed her to used Iris’s private bunker for her to used. Those words she slowly engraved with a pen which she knew had belongs to Iris.. those words she carefully engraved upon Iris picture..a picture of Luth, Iris and Tia..
After her mind and emotions felt more at ease, Tia headed towards the washroom which was located inside the room itself. Thankfully, Zander had pass few more clothing and other necessities for her to used. Tia carefully undress herself and let the cold shower flows hard upon her as she begins to soap her body vigorously. No matter how hard Tia tried to soften her sob, she just couldn’t control it, as Tia end up crouching and laments her turmoil emotions upon the cold concrete floor.
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