The search for paradise

Chapter 12

Scade's Point Of View:

I ran and ran into the warehouse skidding as I came to a stop. There was no one in here. What was going on? A white tip of paper caught my attention and I walked over reading it, the color draining from my face as I did.

To my dearest Bella,

I am so sorry I wasn't there for you when you were kidnapped. I should have taken you into the shop with me but stupidly I left you alone outside. I have been talking to all the radio stations, TV news channels, Live pleading for the kidnapper to return you. I thought it was pointless at first but now we will be reunited soon. When you get home, you can have anything you want, I've put you off school for the rest of the year, until all the noise has died down. Don't worry about your kidnapper, I have hired professional hit men to shoot whoever it was, so stay out of the other warehouse. I'd prefer it if you could not tell anyone about this, since I may go to jail for it, and a criminal record is not what I need right now with my job. I can't wait to have you home again.

From your father.

My heart thudded as I realized what Bella had done. She was meant to be in here. I was meant to be in there. She was going to get shot.
And then I heard a scream. And a gunshot.