Granting One Last Wish novel Chapter 44

SEB

They have to drag me out of Night Stalker. I don't want to go until I find my wife. She can be just cooling off somewhere in that premises. She can't go anywhere. She doesn't have money, and she left her phone in her purse. 

I can't believe I was yelling at her in front of Lincoln and Logan. I just love her so much, and her safety is my top priority. I lost my shit when she wouldn't believe me that her psychopath best friend is her stalker. Now she is nowhere to be found.

It's been six fucking hours, and nobody can tell me where she is. It's been six fucking hours I've been living with my own regret. 

I want to punch something for what I've done. I can't think straight every time I remember what happened to Abby years ago, and I'm scared shitless of the possibility of history repeating itself. It's killing me to think that she's in the middle of nowhere, scared and alone. I wish she's just hiding from me and trying to taunt me for what I did to her I can still accept it because I know when she calms down, she will still come back to me. Why can't she just call me or leave me a message that she is okay? She's just so stubborn.

"Any fucking news?" I know it's nothing, but I'm still waiting for updates. I massage my temples. I'm sitting here on my desk, but I feel like hanging on a thread. I'm so scared to hear the news that I might like it.

I wipe my face. I've never been like this until I met my wife. I'm so lost and worse I don't know how to find my way back. 

Just a few days ago, she kicked me out of her apartment, then I drunk to oblivion, and she found me in my cellar, then we were so happy for these past few days, and now she's gone. Fucking gone!

"I call Riley who is Boston based. He's working on finding if Tennings is here. I also told him to check his workplace, new apartment, and the woman he's dating. Maybe we can get any pieces of information soon," Logan answers, he doesn't look at me in the eye, and I know he blames himself for Abby's outburst.

"I gave Abby's picture to the local police so that they can ask everyone near the perimeter of the club if someone saw her leaving. Still no news, though." Lincoln looks devastated, but I'm worst.

"Mr. King is on his way back from his business trip to Dubai," Lincoln adds. 

I sniff. I don't know to face her father when I promised him that I would protect Abby with my life. 

"I should have followed her when she left looking for you. She wants to ask you if she can order a drink again. Now my best friend is missing. I want her back, please?" I look at Trixie who has been crying since Abby's missing. She has no idea I'm willing to give all my money if I can just see Abby right now. I don't give a damn about everything, even if she won't talk to me for months for as long as I know she's safe somewhere.

"I swear to God. He will pay if I see his face again. In my heart, I know he took Abby. I just don't know where he hides her." Patrick is leaning against the wall. He doesn't even care that Mason is with Trixie, cooing her to stop crying. 

Mom opens the door, carrying water and a bottle of Tylenol. "Honey, I think you need this. We'll find Abby. I promise you, son." She kisses my head and rubs my back. 

I can't hold on any longer, I pull her into my arms and hug her tight. "I can't lose her, mom. I can't. I'd rather die. I promised her that I would keep her safe, but look at what I did. I broke my promise." I cry until I release all my frustrations, but the pain is still gnawing in the chest.

"Honey, you won't lose Abby. We'll find her. If she found you, I know in my heart that you will find her." My mom's words give me hope enough to pull myself together.

"Seb, we have some news. I just talk to Paul. One of his bartenders left home early for a family emergency. I think he saw Abby enter the car. Chevrolet Impala 2016. The driver opened the door of the passenger seat for her." Mason's news catches my attention.

"Abby won't just get inside the car and sit in the passenger seat if she doesn't know the driver." Logan has a point. I scratch my head.

"There were lots of Chevrolet Impala in this area. How do we check it one by one?" Patrick asks and looks hopeless again.

"Then we'll start at the rental near the airport. Can I use your laptop?" Lincoln comes to me. I rise from my chair and give him space. I sit on the couch next to Trixie and hug her.

"We'll find her, Trix. I promise." She's still crying. "The moment I find her, she won't ever be out of my sight. If I have to work from home, I would do it. Stop crying and be strong for her, please?" 

"It's already morning, why don't you go and get some sleep, Seb. I will wake you up as soon as we have news," Lincoln tells me with a concerned look.

"I will never sleep until I see Abby. I can't sleep in my bed alone. I will wait for her here." I shrug and look down at my wedding ring and play with it.

"You're just like Abby's, son. When you were missing, she didn't want to sleep too," Mom says while playing with my hair. I glance at Lincoln. He's busy talking to someone on the phone and taking notes.

Mason is cussing outside my office door, and I think my heart just crushes. I stride and follow his voice. I run my fingers through my hair, and I want to pull it out of my head, but Abby loves it. 

Mason ends the call then he looks surprised to see me here.

"What is it, Mason?" I'm still waiting for him to answers, but he just opens his mouth and shuts it again.

"Fucking talk Mason or I will wring your neck right now!" 

He swallows. "She's dead." 

Before he can continue, I grab his collar and push him to the wall, making everyone gasp. "Take it back! My wife is not dead, motherfucker!" She can't be dead. My world just turns black and I can't see straight anymore.

"N-not Abby."

What? I blink back my tears. My chin trembles when I think I hear it right. "Who is fucking dead?" 

"N-not A-Abby. P-put me down, man." I blink again.

Logan asks behind me. "Then who's the fucking dead?" 

I release Mason. He fixes his shirt while clearing his throat, and I'm still patiently waiting for him to answer, and at the same time, I thank God and all the angels that Abby is alive somewhere.

"Lucy," he whispers. Riley is on the plane right now. He found something that can be confiscated by the authority. They're from Tennings new apartment. Riley took everything with him that looked like Tennings' doing."

I'm confused. "What are those Mason?" 

"It's hard to explain, Seb. We just have to wait until he arrives. I will pick him up at the airport. Can I borrow your car?" I nod at him.