Ch.106

Ch.106
Ayanna Pov 

Luckily, the phone wasn't broken. Travis picked it up and read the message. His expression darkened with fury.

He immediately showed the content to the detective, who turned to me. "What were you not supposed to tell Travis?"

I repeated what I had said earlier. The detectives instructed me to send a text confirming that I had only informed him about Timothy and had said nothing about the divorce.

I did as they asked. Moments later, a reply came in:

Henry: I know there are cops in your house. Do you think I'm stupid?

The detective urged me to stick to my original statement. I obeyed, sending another message:

Me: I only told him about Timothy, nothing about your request.

Henry: Are you sure?

Me: Yes, I'm sure.

Henry: Alright. I want you to leave the house and come to West Road Junction. Someone will pick you up and bring you to me. And remember-use a taxi.

To avoid suspicion, the detective installed a tracker inside my necklace. I changed into a turtleneck sweater to hide it. Then, the detectives left the house to make it seem like they had returned to the station.

Thirty minutes later, the taxi I had called arrived. I got in and headed to the designated location.

When I arrived, a truck pulled over nearby. My heart pounded as I recognized the man who stepped out-it was the same one who had punched Timothy in the apartment.

"Hi, Ayanna," he greeted. "Please hand me your phone."

I frowned. "Why would I do that?"

"Because Mr. Henry doesn't trust you."

Reluctantly, I handed over my phone. Without hesitation, he smashed it into pieces.

I gasped in shock. "How dare you?!"

"Mr. Henry's orders. Now, get in."

He opened the truck's door. I hesitated but eventually climbed inside. As soon as he joined me, he pulled out a blindfold and tied it around my eyes.

The ride felt endless. My nerves were on edge the entire time.

Finally, we arrived. The man guided me to a chair, and I felt the rough sensation of ropes binding my legs.

Moments later, footsteps approached. The blindfold was yanked off, and I squinted in pain as my eyes adjusted.

"Why did you tie her up like a criminal?" Henry's angry voice rang out.

He turned to his man and barked, "Untie her."

The bodyguard hurried to obey.

Henry's gaze softened slightly as he gestured for me to sit facing him. "Come, sit down."

I hesitated but asked, "Where are the people you're holding captive?"

A smirk played on his lips. "Relax. I won't do anything to the child or to Timothy anymore."

"What about Alison? Where is she?"

Henry chuckled darkly. "She's fine. Don't worry."

" Now we just have to wait for the show to start" 

Henry said this and sat down with a totally serene expression on his face, while I looked around with anxiety, trying to get an idea of the show he's talking about.

Shortly after Henry's men handed him a phone and he video called Travis, I just hoped he won't forget our plan and go through with it.

"What are you doing there with Henry?" he pretended to ask. "Your daughter is missing, and you still went out? I've been trying to call you! Did he force you? I'm calling the cops."

" There's no need for that , because I'm here willingly," I began to lie and Henry had a satisfied smile on his face already.

" What are you talking about Aya?"

Before continuing I prayed to God to give me the strength so that Henry would believe me.

" That's right, I came here willingly. I made a decision and I hope you understand and respect it. You once told me that you would never force me to stay with you if I wanted to leave. I've made my decision, and I'm leaving with Henry and I hope you won't try to stop us " I tried to speak slowly so to enable them track us through the call I couldn't take chances.

After saying this Henry held unto my shoulder, trying to cause a reaction from Travis which Travis gave.

" Henry is willing to leave everything and grudges against you and go to a place far away from you and this country. I'm tired of being kidnapped it seems he has better protection than you.

I took off a ring from my fingernail and dropped it on a table.

" Remember, this ring was given by the detective that it has a tracker. I'm asking Henry to destroy it because I don't want you to find me."

Travis was looking at me through the screen I bet he wanted to clap for me.

" As I said, I'm destroying it because I don't want you to come after me, I'm leaving with Henry, and he would send a divorce letter to you once we are settled in."

I had my back to Henry. After I finished speaking, he turned off the call and switched off the cell phone.

He directed me to a car and together with Henry who was smiling widely and still trying to hold back he's laughter. " You were amazing,did you see face? The disappointment and the sadness in his eyes, it was truly satisfying to witness."

That comment only made me feel even worse, because I didn't understand how he could derive joy from other's suffering. I was worried about Timothy as I didn't know the true extent of Timothy's situation or how hurt he was. Not to mention my little baby Irene she's young and Allison that had no involvement in this whatsoever.

The house that Henry brought me was closer to the beach. It wasn't as big as Travis's house but it was a beautiful and cozy house. We arrived late in the afternoon, and they were already some of Henry's men there.

I was already apprehensive as I didn't know what Henry intended to do with me.

" Do you like the house? For now, this will be your home. And later we can do as you suggested to Travis and go far away, Since I took away the things Travis cherishes the most. I'm really satisfied. I know he can't do without either of you. He said proudly.

" I did everything you asked, now it's your turn to keep your word and let my family go."

" I said I wouldn't kill Timothy, but I didn't say I would release him so soon."

Henry walked closer to me and held my chin with one hand, making me look directly at him. "As for letting him go,I also said you would have to ask nicely, remember?"

Henry said this and ran his fingers along my lips. I tried to turn my head to the other side, but Henry held my chin more firmly and pulled me closer. " You're very feisty and disobedient. Might I remind you, I still have your precious little daughter in my custody not to talk about the unborn baby." Henry released my chin and held my wrist, pulling me towards one of the rooms.

I begged him to stop, but he didn't listen. He entered the room and locked the door. Henry threw me into the bed and got on top of me, pinning my hands above my head.

"I don't know why you're struggling with me. Weren't you an escort? No, let me rephrase-a prostitute who slept with almost all your clients. Just consider me one of them."

With one hand, Henry held my wrist above my head, and with the other, he started running it across my waist while he began kissing my neck. After he said those words, this would be the perfect moment for me to use my tactic.

" But not even one of my clients ever forced me into bed with him neither did Travis."

Henry slowed his movements slightly,and I continued.

" He seduced me, and made me desire him, made me to want to be in bed with him. But I don't think you can do it like him."

Henry stopped completely and stared at me. I tried to remain calm as possible and returned Henry's gaze.

" So you think I can't seduce you into wanting to be in bed with me?"

" That's what it seems like, since you're trying to force yourself on me. Maybe you're not as good as he is."

Henry released my wrist and ran his finger down from my neck to my breast.

" Well, we'll see about that, Ayanna, I'm going to make you beg me to fuck you."

" Keep dreaming, stupid," Of course I didn't say this out loud but it's what I thought no matter what he did, I knew I would never want to sleep with him, I just wanted to buy time for the detectives to find Timothy, Irene and Allison and then come after me.

After that attack by Henry on me, he hadn't insisted again. I was able to walk freely around the house trying to figure out any clue at all and Henry hadn't locked me in a room or anything like that.

I was feeling relieved because my plan to use reverse psychology on him seemed to be working. Henry was trying to be nice to me and would walk around the house shirtless, seemingly to provoke me.

I couldn't even roll my eyes to show that none was affecting me. Since my intention was to buy time, I didn't care if Henry starts walking around the house naked.

I'm more concerned about my family.