Chapter 360: [Bonus - ] call me big sis
There was never a time Dominic would ever wish to be just like any other child. But tonight, he wished that he could’ve simply trusted his uncle, Leon. He wanted to trust Leon and believe everything the latter had told him.
’That’s right.’ Dominic hugged his knees tighter, eyes on the dirty, dusty floor. ’There’s no way Uncle is involved in my abduction. He wouldn’t do that to me.’
Dominic nodded to himself, losing count of how many times he repeated those words since Leon left him alone in this room. He couldn’t hear anything outside, so he would constantly glance at the shut door.
’He’ll be okay, right?’he wondered to himself, assuming Leon was already negotiating with his abductors. ’He will be. Uncle Leon has his way with words that he’s the only person that can calm Dad down, aside from Mom.’
Again, Dominic nodded, shunning the question of why it was so quiet outside.
Ever since Leon left the room, there was no other noise that penetrated Dominic’s ears, aside from his thoughts and silence. It wouldn’t be a surprise if his abductors made a few noises if they knew Leon found where they held Dominic captive. However, there wasn’t anything like that.
’Or maybe I just missed it,’ Dominic convinced himself, nodding once again. ’My thoughts and heart are so loud. They probably panicked, and I just didn’t hear it.’
Dominic slowly raised his gaze at the door once again. "Is he really okay?"
Worry slowly filled his pair of innocent eyes, wondering what could happen to his uncle. Pure silence and noises were equally bad because of the potential danger Leon might face when confronting the kidnappers. Aside from the growing doubt, the growing anxiety in Dominic’s tender heart also branched out.
’I’m scared,’ he told himself, burying his face in his knees. ’I hope Uncle will be fine until Dad comes.’
Dominic prayed as hard as he could, hoping that tonight would end. He prayed that everyone would be safe once this was all over. No matter how torturously long every second felt, Dominic promised to wait patiently until everything was settled.