Scared And Scarred

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I guess there was some problem with this chapter yesterday. So I am reposting it. Make sure you haven't skipped it.

Martin's pov:

I didn't have the plan to lash out at that girl but seeing her sitting quietly in the back seat was so oblivious to the storm blowing my mind.
I was so close to my mother. She was an angel. She always had time for me. She knew me better than myself.

After Alicia was born, mom got so weak that she was in bed for a few months. She was always tired and had to limit her time with us.

She didn't smile like before. She was no longer that positive and vibrant person. But at least she was there with us.
Dad who was always too busy, now always had time for his little daughter.

Anyway, we learned to be happy like that.
As time passed mom's health was improving, she was tired always but at least she was smiling again.

Then came that day, the black day.
Alicia was kidnapped.
It shattered everyone but our parents, they were wrecked.
Mom was too weak to handle all this stuff. Two months of crying and wailing before she gave up forever.

Dad, I'll just say that he was never the same. Too broken, too guilt-ridden, too swamped. It was too much for him.

My family was never the same and the only reason behind all the chaos was the one and only 'Alicia Ximena Ortiz'.

Thinking about all this stuff, I was now in a local bar, drowning the past in the alcohol. After my outburst, I left Alicia in the car.

I know Lucas won't appreciate my anger today. But what's said can't be unsaid.

And it's not like I didn't mean it.

Every single word was dripping with fucking honesty.

Lucas's POV:

So much paperwork was piled on my desk waiting for my undivided attention.

Suddenly my phone rang. It was buried beneath the stash of papers I was working on. I fished for it.

I was shocked to see Alicia's name flashing on the screen. She was with Martin, I hoped no one attacked them or something.

"Hello"

I was expecting to get a reply from Martin as Alicia can't speak, therefore the next words shocked me.
That's why it took me a second or two to register it.

"H-he-HELP"
I could hear the fear in her voice. I don't know what was wrong and it was killing me. I ran to my car.
She didn't know her location but I tracked her phone in seconds. I speed in her direction breaking every single traffic time. Not that I care.
I assured her that I'll be there soon but what surprised me was what she was doing in that part of the city.

It was a shady area not for her innocent self. It was a hub for all illegal activities.

I covered the 15 minutes journey in 7.
Seven minutes too late.

I saw her on the road with three boys surrounding her. They ran as soon as they saw my car. Fucking Weaklings.

I went to Alicia. She was no longer conscious. Those mot******kers dared to beat my sister. I'll make them wish that they were never born. Death will sound like a pleasant dream.
They messed with the wrong man's sister.

I rushed Alicia to the hospital that I own. Owning hospitals meant no stress with police reports, etc.

As she was admitted, doctors were assessing her wounds and bandaged her while I waited outside.

I called my right-hand man, Jax. He is my most trusted and loyal man. And yes also a best friend (don't tell him that I said that.)

"Jax, 3 guys bullied Alicia in death wood. Get them in the warehouse by midnight."

"On it. But what was she doing in that part of the city."

"Get those men Jax." I dismissed his question and dropped the call before he could question again.

Next, I called Martin.

"Helllooo Brotherr."

"Martin are you drunk? You were to spend the day with Alicia and somehow she ends up in the hospital and you end up getting drunk."

"Lucas you are too stuck up man. You have gotta let it loose sometimes, come here I'll give you company man."

"Enough Martin, I don't want to deal with you tonight. But I am not letting you off the hook. Have fun today because your life will be hell from tomorrow."

"Lucas_"

Now he sounded sober. I hang up the phone.

My mind was haywire. Today I heard Alicia's voice in so many years. I don't know if it was for good or bad. I hope today's incident doesn't push her muteness. But some part of my nonexistent heart was happy that my princess trusted me enough to call me to save her.

I informed the rest of my brothers. In 15 minutes Felipe and Yahel joined me in the waiting room.

After almost 2 hours, the doctor came out of the room.
"Doctor, how's my sister?" Yahel asked

"She is fine now but still unconscious due to the drugs we gave her so her body can get some rest. No severe damage except the scars. They will heal with time."

"Can we see her?"

"Yes, but Mr. Ortiz. I want to discuss something with you in my office first."

"Sure Doc lead the way," I said and we all went to his office.

"sir it's about miss Alicia, she is malnourished. Her body lacks various nutrients. Moreover, her entire body is covered in scars. These are not fresh. They are months and years old. Marks of whips, daggers, or some burnt marks. Broken ribs that we're never treated professionally. Today's abuse seemed like nothing in front of what she seemed to have witnessed on her part. But a positive thing is that there were no signs of sexual abuse."

"H-how?" Felipe asked no one.

I can't believe my sister was physically abused. I guess not everything connects. She wasn't bullied at school meaning she was tortured at home. Those drugies will now learn the true meaning of torment. Hell will seem like a decent place to live after I will be done with them. They will be begging me to end their pathetic lives.

All I need is to confirm my theory with Alicia to decide the level of pain because either way, those two will die.