Letty’s POV
Knocking on Hector’s front door was a relief. I stood on the doorstep, listening to footsteps walk towards the door all the while constantly looking over my shoulder in fear. I nervously bounced around as the front door slowly opened revealing Jacob, Hector’s younger brother. It had been a while since I had seen him last but he hadn’t changed a lot. I sent him a small smile and he seemed surprised, even shocked to see me standing at the door.
“Letty… uh what are you doing here? Everyone’s out looking for you.” He spoke, his eyes shifting around in the darkness behind me.
“Jason kidnapped me and I managed to escape. Can I use the phone t let Dom know I’m okay and for him to come and get me?” I asked as he let me in the house.
“Uh Hector’s phone’s on the brink but I’ll go call Hector on my cell, let him know where you are. Make yourself at home; it looks like you could use the rest.” He spoke softly nodding to the couch.
“Thanks, I feel like I’ve run a marathon.” I spoke as I collapsed onto the couch.
“I’ll just go ring Hector.” He announced, making his way back down the hall.
I stayed on the couch, calming my racing heart and mentally telling myself I was safe even though I still felt a nagging sensation at the back of my brain. I knew Hector would be with Dom, he’d come and get me, take me in his arms and everything would be okay again. Listening in from where I sat as I heard Jacob start to talk, telling Hector on the other end of the phone I was at the house and I was safe. I tuned out the rest of the conversation as I rubbed my temples. I had a major headache, partly from running and the other part from the chloroform.
“I couldn’t get a hold of Hector but I left a message with Edwin, he’ll pass it along. Do you want something to drink?” Jacob asked as he entered the room once again.
“No thanks.”
“You sure?”
“Positive.”
“Alright, um I’m just gunna be in the kitchen if you need anything.” He explained and I nodded letting him know I was fine before he left again. I shook my head and stood up, making my way to the front door just to double check it was locked. It was so I let out a sigh of relief, heading back to the couch to wait out the time.
It felt like hours had passed but according to the clock on the wall it had only been ten minutes when I heard a car pull up out the front. I stood up, hesitation still hanging over me as I edged toward the window. Barely moving the blinds I looked out into the darkness, the car lights were off but the street lamp supplied me with enough light to make out Hector’s car.
“Is someone here?” Jacob asked from behind me, scaring me half to death. I let out a breath and he sent me a apologetic smile in return.
“Hector I think.” I was a little puzzled by Jacob’s frown but dismissed it as the door opened.
“Yo Jacob?” Hector yelled, not turning in my direction straight away.
“I’m here bro. I’ve been trying to contact you.”
“About what?”’ Hector asked, closing the door behind him.
“Letty.” Jacob explained, nodding in my direction. Hector turned my way as I moved toward him.
“Letty? Shit girl, we’ve been so worried. Been looking for you everywhere, even got the police involved.” He breathed, pulling me in for a hug. I clung to his shirt, finally feeling safe in familiar arms.
“Jason.” I mumbled and his grip tightened.
“I’m sorry girl, we didn’t know until it was too late. I was on the phone to Dom filling him in when you were taken. I felt horrible.” He admitted but I let out a small smile.
“I’m okay, I just want to go home.”
“I’ll ring Dom, he’ll be over here in a flash. He’s falling apart without you mamí.” I returned hector’s small smile, returning to the couch as Hector dialed Dom’s number.
“Dom, I got her. My place.” I watched as Hector hung up the phone, knowing Dom would have hung up on him the minute he mentioned my name.
“He’s coming for you girl.”
“Thanks Hector.” I whispered.
“Hey, did he hurt you?” I shook my head and he sighed in relief.
“He drugged me, I woke up alone in a house and broke out. He caught me as I reached the yard but I attacked him, he fell to the ground and I just ran for it. I didn’t even know where I was continued running. It wasn’t until I came to the house that I realized where I was.”
“Which house were you in?” He demanded, crouching down in front of me. He held my hands as I struggled to recll anything that looked familiar.
“I don’t know. It was dark but I came from that direction.” I spoke, pointing in the direction I remember running from.
“We’ll search the area, we’ll find him.” Hector promised me and I nodded gratefully.
“I’m gunna head out for a bit Hector, meeting up with a chick.” Jacob piped up from the door. He was dressed differently than before, dressed for a night out on the town. Hector paid him little attention, waving his hand in acknowledgement but his eyes never left me.
I watched Jacob leave, throwing him a small appreciative smile on his way out which he returned.
“You look beat girl, lie down and rest. I’ll wake you when Dom gets here.” I smiled gratefully at Hector and nodded. My eye lids already shutting as my head hit the pillow, barely noticing Hector cover me with a throw rug before I was asleep.