52 HOSTAGE

ABBY

It felt like the whole world fell over me. I staggered backward, but thankfully Matthew quickly held me.

"Sarah, How did this thing happen? You're at the playground across the street. How you're here?" I screamed, now trembling in fear.

"Sorry, ma'am, but Arabella wanted to come here because it's scorching outside. We only wanted to wait in the lobby, but that girl and the police came." Sarah explained, crying.

"Harry, call the head of security now!!! Matthew demanded. Everyone inside the conference room turned quiet instantly. Only my sob and Harry's voice, who was talking to the head of security over the phone, were heard, but Matthew snatched the phone from his hold.

"Block all the exits of the building now, and make sure Kayla can't step out of this building because the minute she is out, all of you will be jobless." He screamed and ended the call.

"I need to see Arabella." I cried, dragged Matthew out of the conference room, and ran to the lobby.

"Mommy, Daddy!! Arabella cri