RANSOM GIFT: The Complete Collection Boxed Set (Commanding Proposal, Hidden Proposal, Ransom Proposal) by Kristina Royer Page A

rescued me and now, I just couldn’t live without him. The Clemente decided to want me. That’s just so stupid. I went home after an hour, and I glanced at my phone to see if Gary was looking for me. And, yes, I had forty missed calls and twenty five messages asking where I was—ten of those missed calls came from my father.
    I dialed Gary’s number, and he answered it right away. I head the overflowing fear and concern from his voice, and he told me that he rushed to dad’s to ask for help since I was nowhere to be found. Good thing that I called before they even make necessary actions. I felt so guilty.
    “I’m on my way home, I’m so sorry.” I apologized with all my heart, not only for being out of sight for more than an hour, but for the reason I was out of sight for more than an hour.
                  “I died a thousand deaths, where were you?” He asked with a bit of annoyance now.
                  “Gary, are you with dad?” I asked him. Nope, I had to let them know. “Yes.” He answered. “Could you pass him the phone, please?” I said. He did. And after three seconds, dad was on the line. “Kristina, where have you been?” He asked.
    I gathered up all my courage and I confessed to my father. “Dad, I tried to talk to Clemente not to sue Gary, but he was determined. And he said he would only forget about it if I leave Gary, but I don’t want to leave Gary, so I was at the police station, and I sued him.” I informed my dad.              “You did what?” He yelled. “I’m so sorry, dad. I can’t let Gary go to jail.”
    He didn’t speak for a couple of seconds, and I was literally panicking on my way home.
                  “You did what you thought was right. I’m so proud of you, Kristina. Don’t worry, I’ll tell Gary.” He said, and then he was out of the line.
                  I tried to rush on my way home because this craziness was killing me, and I hated the feeling of being left out. I needed to know that Gary wasn’t mad at me for what I did.
    After few minutes of rushing and panting, thank God I was in front of our apartment door.
                  “You want to leave my daughter just for that hidden proposal?” My dad’s tone was equal parts mad and concerned.
    What? He’s going to leave me? I felt like fainting. Our door was spinning, and before I knew it…

 
    Chapter 5
     
     
    I woke up on our bed, with my head throbbing like I drank a whole barrel of beer, and my hips felt like they’ve gone through some sort of fraternity hazing. I felt so violated in every single way.
                  “Hey, how are you feeling?” A familiar voice was coming over toward me from my right sad.
    I can barely move my body. I felt so weak. But as stubborn as I always was, I tried.
                  “No, no… don’t move.” He said.
    What’s going on? I felt so down.
                  “What’s going on?” I asked him. “What’s happened?”
    He caressed my hair as if he knew it was necessary for my head was killing me. Suddenly, everything came crashing on my memories as if I was watching it on a pirated video or something… it was too blurry.
    Tears started to fall down from my eyes, and I heard him panicking on my side. “Baby, what’s wrong? Why are you crying?”
                  “You wanted to leave me.” I accused him.
    He has let go of an obvious sigh of deliberation. “No, dad has gotten my point all wrong. I didn’t want to leave you. I asked him if he thinks it’s better to just go away, and I was glad he said no because that would crush me knowing he thinks I’m bad for you. We had no idea that you were outside listening.” He explained.
    I tried to sit down, but Gary won’t let me. “Baby, take it slow.” He said while trying to help me sit down. “You have to be extra careful now.” He said with a sweet smile on his face.
    What?