FORGOTTEN LOVE (wattys 2019)

05

"What's going on brother? " Jack was scared. He hugged Leone on his lap, who was already asleep.

"Meghan... She... She is missing. She was pregnant. "

His voice cracked. He became breathless. He stroked Liam's hair and rubbed his little back trying to get him to sleep.

Jack's eyes almost popped out on hearing Ryan's words. He sat facing Ryan, waiting for him to give more details.

"What... How..? "

"Can we talk on the way home? She's gone! "

"Why can't we ask the police to find her? "

"It's not 24 hours yet, Jack. We can think the next step on our way home. "

"You are billionaire, you idiot! You can order a search party! "

"Uhm... Yeah, you're right. "

He pulled out his phone from his pant pocket and called someone.

" I want you to find my wife. The last footage of her was from the General Hospital..," he checked his watch. "..6 hours ago. "

"Yeah, you have to report to me immediately if you find something. You know I am an impatient person. "

He still held his phone and kissed Liam's little head.

They got up and went to Jack's car. Ryan held onto Meghan's bag tightly.

He shared the details on their way home with Jack. He listened to what Ryan said, even though he wanted to smack him because of his stupidity.

".. I even asked dr. Schmidt to take a paternity test. I don't know what to do, It makes me go crazy. "

Jack heavily sighed. He didn't know why his brother jumped to conclusions. He even didn't ask his wife about it.

He never saw his brother do stupid things like this. Meghan ran away because of his threatening.

Who in the right mind do the meanest thing to the sweetest woman he ever knew? His beloved brother.

But Jack couldn't be mad at Ryan. He knew he already regretted what he did to his wife. He looked like he is ready to cry as his lips quivered.

He repeatedly rubbed his face. He looked at the road but his mind flew away to nowhere.

"We can wait for your man to do the searching. You have to focus on the twins. Tomorrow, you have to prepare yourself for them if Meghan can't be found. "

"Don't say things like she is already missing forever. Better if you shut up, you're make it worse. "

Jack shut his mouth. It was the better choice. His brother was already getting frustrated. He glanced at the back seat. The twins already in a deep slumber. He knew that they were exhausted even though they did what normal kids do.

They arrived at home. When they got the twins to their room, Ryan's phone rang. He picked up while tucking Liam.

"Ryan speaking! "

He kissed his boys and walked out.

"Sir, we tracked the CCTV footage outside the hospital. The last time Mrs. Williams appeared when she stepped out from the gate and walked along the pathway. We checked the next camera but she disappeared. We lost her on the third camera. We only found 3 vehicles on the road. "

His blood ran cold. They lost her. He... Lost.. Her. She was nowhere to be found. His mind went blank. His body was turning numb. He stumbled on his feet. He leaned his body to the nearest wall in the hallway.

Fuck! Shit!

"Send me the footage. "

"Got it, sir. We will send it immediately. "

Ryan descended the stairs. On his last step, he met Jack. His vision was blurry, he stumbled upon his feet and just broke down.

Jack sprinted to him and hugged him before he fell on the floor.

" I lost her, Jack," his sobbed. " I lost my wife because of my stupidity. I'm such a fool. Why didn't I believe her? Why? "

Jack felt his pain. His heart tore to watch his brother like this. He never saw Ryan's weakness. He was always the toughest, the strongest and stubborn.

Jack could only rub his back to bring some comfort. They were of the same height so it was not difficult for them.

"Hold yourself, brother. You have to be strong for the boys. I know It's the worst feeling ever but it pains me to watch you like this. I know what I say will not bring her back. But trust to destiny. She will come back. You have to believe that. For you, and the boys. "

Jack felt Ryan nod but he didn't pull his face from Jack's shoulder. He wanted to depend on someone for some time. Just like now.

*

Ryan sat on a chair in his study. He held his head on his right palm with his body leaned back. His eyes were bloodshot and red. He looked like a mess. But at this point, he didn't care. He just focused on his mac.

His men brought him the copy, and now he's watching it.

He started from when she walked out from her room looking weak and pale. She slowly stepped out and leaned her body to the nearest wall. She was limping but didn't stop. She carefully watched her surrounding.

She was in luck and fortunately, she easily escaped and limped to the gate. She tried to hide behind bushes or cars. Just being careful to not get caught.

When she reached outside, she heaved a collective sigh of relief. She took a deep breath and held her chest. It hurt everywhere.

She touched her belly, the pain was still there. Unconsciously her cheeks damped. She felt her body screaming to give up. She was becoming weaker. All her body parts wanted to shut down. But she braced herself to reach home. To her boys.

She couldn't leave them without a fight. She couldn't leave them without saying I love you. She couldn't let them go. They were her treasure.

She started to walk again, slowly. When Ryan lost her on the third cam, he started going insane. He couldn't find her! She was missing.

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