Chapter 203 - I Failed

Hunter's POV

"Hey, you better slow down, Hunter, I know you wanted to see your wife, but you have to remember, you can't see her if you will die in a car accident before we can even reach our destination," Cal said, and I slowed down a bit. And I could say that my assistant was right. I want to see my wife right away.

"I am sorry, Calixto, I just couldn't control myself because I am so afraid right now of what they do to my wife, and it made me wonder whoever took Lily only wanted to have Madeline because they released my sister; without question," I replied.

"Yeah, and I could say your father is behind all this, and he wouldn't stop until you have Kaye, or it could be Kaye, and your father had nothing to do all this. She didn't hurt Lily because your sister was innocent. Madeline is the only hindrance for her to have you. I couldn't believe the heiress would be so crazy about you." Cal responded, and he has a point, Kaye could be the mastermind of Lily's abduction.

"Well, I haven't told anyone about this, and for so many times I wanted to change my number, she always sends me messages every day before we got buried underground, telling me we will be together soon. She said I will be her husband no matter what happened." I said as I sighed heavily.

"What?" Cal's eyes got so big as he asked me.

"Yeah, but I ignored all her messages, and I never texted her back. I ignored her calls either. And I thought she would stop bothering me after they rescued us, but the moment she learned I came back alive, she started sending me messages. Kaye said she felt so happy that I am alive." I declared.

"And lately, she told me, if I don't answer her call, she will jump from her penthouse, and I don't have a chose, but to call her because I can't forget she has been my friend." I continued while Cal was looking at me sideways as I glanced at him from

time to time because it is already dark, and I am not used to navigating this route because I mostly traveled on the other side.

"And I think Kaye's obsession with me is getting worse, especially my father fueled her mind with wrong information." I declared.

"And what did she tell you that time?" Calixto said.

"Kaye said, she can't wait to be with me, and she told me it is almost time that we will be together once again, and I begged her to stop, but the more I pleaded with her to leave Madeline and me alone, she became angrier, and she told me if I will not leave my wife I will suffer," I replied.

"I thought it was only one of her tantrums, you know Kaye, she mostly bark, but she will never bite, that is why I never take her warning seriously besides I was confident I can protect my wife because we are always together and Roman and his men are always on standby, and they can watch over her all the time," I added as I tightly held the steering wheel, and I felt so frustrated.

"I didn't expect the one mistake I made would make me suffer this way. I only left for a while to buy her food, and I didn't realize that time my wife and her best friend were planning something bigger, and they were able to escape under Roman's watch." I continued.

"I wanted to suspend Roman and his men, but I still need them to help me find my wife. I don't want to involve the authority yet because it might become more complicated. After all, we are not sure if Kaye is really behind all this, and I wish they will never hurt Madeline and our baby." I added.

"Me too. I have the same wish because I can't imagine if something will happen to Madeline. I know your wife only wanted to save Lily, and there is nothing we can do right now but to hope that we can save her." Cal said as he looked at me sideways while I focused my eyes on the highway.

"Yeah, I know. It hurts me so much that my wife didn't trust me enough." I responded.

"Her worries about Lily overcome all her senses that time, Hunter, so you should give your wife credit for saving your sister," Cal mumbled.

"Of course, Calixto," I replied. I was no longer surprised when I saw Roman sped his car.

"Roman is now moving faster, and I have to catch up with them, Cal," I said, and this time, I made a side glance at Calixto.

"Of course, just be careful, I know you always drive safely, Hunter, but you can't blame me if I felt worried about you because I am aware you are troubled about Madeline." He answered me as he leaned his body on his seat.

"Don't worry, Calixto, I know I need to focus because I still need to save Maddie, and the fears that I have are killing me at this moment, and thank you for coming with me because you made things more bearable," I responded as I continued to maneuver the car fast.

"You are welcome, Hunter, Madeline is like a daughter to me, and that is why I want to come with you." He said, and we stopped talking until we reached Zambo town.

I could feel the trembling of my legs, and I tried to control them because I needed to be strong. I wear a hooded jacket and baseball hat, and I smiled when Cal changed his shirt; and he also put a baseball hat on his head before we got out from my car the moment we reached the port. I ran towards the harbor, and I knew Cal was following behind me.

I looked around and read every name of the boat docked on the port, but as I walked around, I couldn't find the ship with the word "The Wildflower #18," and I started fo feel anxious as I walked towards the stevedores mooring the newly arrived boat. I can tell the port is so busy at the moment. I waited for them to finish before I moved forward and talked to one of the crew.

"Can you tell me where to find the " The Wildflower#18?" I asked, and the guy looked at me

in the eyes before he spoke.

"I am sorry, Sir, but the boat left almost more than three hours ago." He said, and I felt my entire body turn so cold.

"Do you know where it is going?" I asked, and he shook his head.

"I haven't talked with Captain Noah; usually, he will be gone for fifteen days, sometimes one month. It depends on the charterer." He said.

"If you want to charter his boat, you better talk to him personally when he comes back, Sir, but I can guarantee you, Captain Noah is one of the best captains around here, he is not only good looking, but he is also known for his kindness, and I can assure you, you will never worry about your goods." The man said, and I smiled at him.

"Do you happen to have his number?" I asked, and he shook his head, and I became more frustrated.

"Thank you for the information, and I will surely come back next time," I said, and I turned around, and this time Cal walked beside me.

"Aren't you going to charter another boat so we can catch up with the Wildflower?" Cal asked, and I stopped on my track, and I smiled at his brilliant idea, and we walked back to the port to ask for any available boat, but there is none, and one week is too long to wait, and I realized it is about time I will buy a boat.

"I wanted to swim the ocean to look for

my wife, Cal, but I know I am not the son of Poseidon, and right now, I don't have any fucking idea how to locate Madeline, and I am

afraid to contact the authority because I am sure our enemy already contacted them to make sure I will never see my wife again. But I will never rest until I find her, Calixto." I declared after we got back inside my car.

"What do we do next?" Cal asked me, and I could see the worries on his face.

"I don't know, Calixto. I couldn't believe they would charter a boat to take my wife away from me, and where are they going to take my wife, Cal? Where? I need to talk with the captain, Calixto." I said, and he looked at me in the eyes.

"Of course, we will find a way, Hunter, and don't worry, Madeline is safe. You heard what the man said. The captain of the boat is kindhearted, and I am sure he will take good care of your wife." Calixto said.

"I think I should drive, I know you are fine, but I could tell you are exhausted, and it is a long drive from Zambo to your house. You need a reliever, Hunter." He said, and this time I didn't argue with him. I know I felt so weak after learning my wife had gone on a boat without knowing where they would take her. My mind was in shambles, and I felt so disappointed as I realized that no matter how wealthy I was, I couldn't use my money because there was no available boat we could charter to chase the Wildflower right at this moment. I got up from my seat, and I ex-change places with Calixto as I allowed him to drive my car back to Archois city.. And as we went away from the port, I couldn't stop my tears from falling as I realized I had failed the promise I made to protect my wife.