Ethan's POV
"What do you mean you know where he is? How do you know?" I narrowed my eyes at Melissa.
"Ethan...don't be mad but daddy found out about you and Corey and I think he did something to him.
"You are kidding me!" I cried. Melissa's dad was in the Mafia which means Corey was as good as death. If something happened to him I would never forgive myself.
"Don't freak out just yet. We don't know if my father killed Corey yet," Melissa said.
"Fuck. This is bad. I need to go see Anthony right away," I said to Melissa.
"Don't! He is already angry. It's too dangerous," she protested.
"I don't care. I won't sit here and do nothing. Corey could be alive and hurt. He could be imprisoned somewhere being tortured by your father's minions. I need to get him out of your father's grasp," I said and strode outside. I was determine to face Anthony. I didn't care about anything else other than rescuing Corey.
"I'm coming with you!" Melissa said and followed me.
We went straight to Anthony's company and barged into his office. He looked up and narrowed his eyes. "What is the meaning of this?" he asked.
"Where is he?" I asked. I was feeling tensed.
"Who?" Anthony looked annoyed.
"Corey. I know you took him. What did you do to him?" I was almost shouting. He glared at me with burning, reproachful eyes.
"Oh so you figured it out, huh?" Anthony sneered.
"I told him, Daddy. Why did you kidnap Corey? Please tell me he is not dead," she said.
"I did it too look out for your welfare. He was going to get in the way. He was going to take advantage of your fiancé just because he is going through a phase," Anthony said matter of factly.
"That's bullshit!" I punched the table. I was seething with mounting rage. How can he call it a phase? This was not a temporary thing. I've had feelings for Corey for years. I just never acknowledged them until now. "Tell me where he is or I will call off the deal I made with you."
My reaction seemed to amuse Anthony. His lips twisted into a grin. "Are you threatening me, young man?"
I tried to calm down. Anthony was not the man to be messed with. I can't lose my cool now. I needed to be calm and make peace with him for Corey's sake.
"I'm sorry. I just don't want him to get hurt. Please tell me where he is. I promise there is nothing between him and me and I will still marry Melissa," I said.
"I don't have your little friend. Don't worry, he is unharmed. Someone who cares about him has him under control," Anthony smirked.
"Who?" I asked.
"You think I'll just hand you the information?" Anthony said irritably.
"Let's go. I think I have an idea," Melissa said. Much to Anthony's dismay, she was on my side.
"You will regret this, Mel," Anthony told her.
"I know what I'm doing Daddy. Whether you believe me or not," she said and led me outside.
"Where are we going?" I asked Melissa once we got to our car.
"Jacob's house. I believe he is holding Corey captive. Last time I checked, Jacob was seen with Corey which mean he could be his object of affection," Melissa said.
"Is Jacob dangerous?" I asked. It made me angry when I thought about him touching Corey.
"He is spoiled but he is not a murderer as far as I know. Besides, Daddy is right. He wouldn't hurt Corey because he has a thing for him," Melissa said but she had a worried expression on her face.
"What is it?" I asked her.
"It's just that once Jacob has his eyes set on something, he'd do anything to get it. I don't think he will give up Corey easily.
"Fuck that. I will smash his nose if he does anything to Corey," I declared.
It didn't take long for us to arrive at Jacob's house. Melissa rang the doorbell and we waited. It took him a good 4 minutes to open the door.
"Melissa? What are you doing here?" Jacob wrinkled his forehead.
"Ethan and I are here to ask you some questions," Melissa said.
Jacob looked at me as if it was the first time he was seeing me. "Oh hello Ethan! What brings you here?"
"Don't fuck with me, Blondie. Where is Corey?" I cried. I tried to stay calm but couldn't hold myself back anymore.
"What do you mean? I don't know where Corey is," Jacob said. His nostrils flared.
"Don't lie to me. I know you have him," I grabbed his collar and bored my eyes into his.
"I'm not lying. He is not here. I suggest you let go of my shirt or there will be consequences," Jacob snarled.
I let go and listened for any noises but I heard nothing. Jacob must've kept Corey well hidden.
"Come on Jacob. You can't keep him. Corey has friends and family he needs to get back to," Melissa used a different approach.
I'm afraid I can't help you guys," Jacob said.
"I want to come inside and search your house," I said.
"On what grounds? You are not a cop and even if you bring one there's no search warrant. If you try to come inside now I will report you for breaking and entering. I'm sure a man in your position wouldn't like that," he said.
Fuck it, I can't win this argument so I need a different plan. "Fine, we'll live for now. But you haven't seen the last of me," I threatened Jacob. He just scoffed and slammed the door on our face.
"I'll have to sneak in here and rescue Corey," I told Melissa.
"You're crazy! That's too dangerous," Melissa protested.
"I have to do it. Otherwise, who knows what that lunatic has in store for Corey.
"Fine. I'll help you," Melissa nodded.
I looked at her uncertainly. "Why are you helping me?"
"I know you think I'm a spoiled bitch, but I never agreed to marry you. It was a ploy between your father and mine and I had no choice but to agree. But I'm tired of being their pawn. I want to get out this engagement so I figured if I help Corey, eventually you two can make it and leave me out of this relationship," she said.
"Thank you," I said quietly.