Hostage

Matt’s POV

I didn’t wake up before noon.
After I finally found sleep yesterday, I slept like a stone but when I woke up I felt beside me but the spot was empty.
I opened my eyes and my hands were tingling, I still had the chains around my wrist and they reminded me of everything that happened.
I rubbed my hands together and wiggled my fingers.
I knew today would be a long and exhausting day and I really didn’t know how I would stand through all of it.
Maybe I should make a plan…

I had to go to the police make my statement, maybe I would even meet Alicia there.
After that I definitely had to visit my parents, after that I had to visit Val and then get home to my house… and call a security company, maybe later today I should call the record label, tell them I am okay.
I didn’t know how far this message of my disappearance got, maybe we should also make a small info for our fans.
My head began to spin and I had to close my eyes again.

“Matt? Are you awake?” I opened up and saw Brian standing in the doorway.
“Yeah, I am. Come on in.” Brian opened the door wider and walked in, sitting down on the bed beside me.
“How are you feeling?”
“I’m okay… I guess…” I sighed loudly. “I need to do a lot of shit today, I should get going now.”
“Yeah, but if you need anything just tell me. Maybe we can help you with it…”
“Yes, thanks… but first I need to do some private stuff. Hey, do you… know when Alicia wanted to go to the police? Did her friend say something?” I asked him.
“No, she didn’t, just today… but you know what Matt… Maybe it would be the best to just concentrate on your life and not getting to involved… I mean.. I guess you two were pretty close their right?” Brian looked at me from the side and I narrowed my eyes a little.
“Yeah, we had to, but we came along great. I think I would have gone insane without her.” I told him honestly.
“But think Matt, maybe Alicia needs also some time to get her life back to normal… maybe you should just wait a little and organize your personal life and then see where this gets, you know?!” Brain shrugged his shoulder and I had to think about that for a moment.
Maybe he was right, maybe that was the reason Alicia had left so early after we escaped, because she needed to clear her head… and I should do the same.

I got up from the bed and clapped Brian’s shoulder. “I’ll get a quick shower and then I’ll think what to do first. Can you find out how much of this got to the outside life? Should we make a small message to our fans? And could you call the record label. I will visit my parents and Val later today… I need to clear some things up.”
“Sounds like a plan to me. I’ll do that and keep you updated… Oh and Matt?” Brian walked past me to his door.
“Val was really concerned. She loves you, think about it.” With that Brian left and I groaned.
Shit, yeah… I need to talk to Val… but first shower and then the police...

Zack’s POV

I drove with Alicia to her doctor, I knew already the address and she didn’t seem to realize that she didn’t need to give me any instructions.
She was wringing her hands in her lap and I saw her staring out of the window the entire time.
“Are you okay?” I asked her quietly.
“Yes.. I mean No.. I mean… I don’t know.. I am so nervous.” She looked at me shortly and then back out of the window.
“How much do you know? How much did Caroline tell you?” She asked me when I parked in the parking lot before her doc’s house.
“I know enough, to say that you shouldn’t be here alone.” I told her and she nodded.
“So you know pretty much everything when I think that Caroline was the one telling you…” She sighed but maybe she was glad for the small distraction.
“No, she was just too worried about you… I guess I am the only one to know.. the others don’t. Please, don’t blame Caroline. She didn’t mean to tell me…” I told her and hoped I wouldn’t get Caroline into trouble.
“It’s okay. Honestly I am happy that you are here, right now… Or I would be freaking out already.” Alicia looked down on her hands and I got out of the car.
I guess she would never leave my car if I wouldn’t push her a little bit.

I opened her door and held my hand out to help her climb out.
“Come on, Alicia. Let’s go inside… you will never know the truth from sitting here in my car.”
She nodded and laid her soft hand in mine. I couldn’t suppress the urge to caress her palm with my thumb.
She didn’t seem to notice or care, I just kept on holding her hand while we walked together to the entrance.
Her palm was getting sweaty with each step we made towards the building.
I let go of her hand and grabbed her shoulders, making her look at me.
“Alicia, they will just do some tests. That doesn’t mean the cancer is back. Stay strong, I know you are.” I looked deeply into her eyes and she stared back at mine.
I didn’t know how long we stood like that, but then she moved forward and moved her arms around my waist, hugging me.
I was a little surprised at her but hugged her back, maybe she needed the contact, needed to know someone was there for her, even if I wasn’t her first choice, or even second or third…
She pulled back and looked at me, “Sorry… I needed that.”
“My pleasure. You ready?” I asked her and she nodded silently.

We walked into the waiting area, gladly it was nearly empty. We only had to wait for 10 minutes.
“Mrs. Davis?” Alicia stood up and I as well, but then I thought better of it.
She wouldn’t want me in there anyway so I just stood there looked at her and she did the same.
“Mrs. Davis?” A young woman stepped into the room looking at Alicia and then at me.
“Oh you got your boyfriend or husband with you, no problem. He can come along.” The young woman smiled again and looked at me.
“Mrs. Davis and Mr.?” She looked at me expectantly.
“Oh.. Baker. But I am not her husband.” I replied quickly not to continue with the false assumptions and make Alicia even more uncomfortable.
“I will just stay here and wait for you…” I turned to Alicia but she still stood there completely uncertain and then looked at me.
“Would you come along?” She asked finally, looking down on her feet.
“I.. ahh.. sure. I didn’t think you would want me there, but if you want to sure.” I grabbed Alicia's hand and squeezed lightly.
“Alright, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Baker this corridor and the last door on the right.” The young woman motioned us to the room and I followed directly behind Alicia.
Before the door the young nurse, paused.
“Just have a seat, the doctor will be with you in a second.” With that she moved away.

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