Runaway

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Chapter 24

It had been an hour since the train had left the station. Mariah was on her way to London. She had no idea where to go when she got there, just go wherever.

It was late afternoon, evening now and already it was starting to get dark, at least she wasn't in that holiday village, all alone, with that monster lurking in the shadows. decided to just sit in her seat and wait the train arrived in London. She would need all her energy.

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Grayson still hadn't tracked down, he had to find her. He knew Gabby and Matthew were hiding her, he just didn't know where. Earlier he had followed Gabby all around the village, she had a bag full of stuff, he had no luck seeing where she was heading, somewhere in the direction of the woods.

He was a while behind Gabby, so he didn't follow her at the same time, when he did get to the woods, there was no sign of people sleeping rough. Grayson had eventually came to an old holiday village. He had been wandering around there for quite some time, but he had no luck.

If his daughter was hiding out there he would come back later when it was dark, there was bound to be a sign of life at night.

So he did come back hours later, one of the doors was open a little bit. Grayson walked into the cabin, and used a torch to see, there was some cups lying around the place and some very recent magazines. A grin came over Grayson's face. Unfortunately for him it looked like they had left the place in a hurry. He was going to head to Home Farm, so he did.

As soon as his Range Rover was pulled up outside he jumped out and stormed up to the front door and rang the doorbell.

Matthew answered. "Larry, what can I do for you"

"Where is she, , I know you're hiding her, where is she"

"Somewhere you can't find her," Gabby interrupted the conversation

"You think I won't find her, I will, you know"

"Not where she's gone, the city is a big and busy place"

"The city, you mean London"

"So what are you going to do now"

Grayson stormed out and got back in his car, they were probably lying, he thought as he drove back to Mill Cottage.

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A few hours later and it was completely dark, the train pulled into Kings Cross. Loads of people got off in a hurry, probably off home.

"I have no home," was what nodded her backpack on her back. It was 10pm, it felt like days go she was in the log cabin, even though it was earlier the same day. thought of a place to stay, she decided to head to Piccadilly Circus where she knew wouldn't be deserted like this station was beginning to look. Mariah headed for the Underground.

Once Mariah had got to Piccadilly Circus she needed a place to sleep, a hotel would be too pricey even though she had £500, she would need that money, so she went in search of a hostel. It took about 20 minutes to look for one and when she did, the first thing she did was check in and fall asleep when she got to the dorm. Mariah was exhausted.

It was late morning when woke up, the dorm was empty and she decided to check out and find a more permanent place to live. The weather outside was freezing, so looking for a job was a great start.

After hours of searching there was nothing. Suddenly when was getting change out for a bus a kid of about 19 snatched her wallet from her hands and pushed her to the floor.

"Hey, give that back"

The kid paid no attention and kept running, most of her money was gone. She had that £50 she stole from Mill Cottage in her pocket. It looked like she would be spending the night sleeping rough.

Mariah thought about going to the police and reporting a theft, but thought against it. Grayson was looking for her and if he found out she was in London he would be on his way.

Mariah kept walking she was gradually leaving the centre of London and heading further out into unknown areas, it was getting dark. went into a cafe and ordered a cup of tea and a bowl of soup. Mariah tried to make it all last but it was gone and the cafe would have to close sooner or later. Mariah went over to the man behind the counter.

"You looking for any help?"

He shook his head. "No love, we got nothing"

Mariah just nodded and headed out into the dark street, there was a boarded up shop window with a small part undercover. ran across the road and put her backpack behind her, she then pulled the blanket she had around there and waited to see what would happen.

Mariah drifted into a sleep, it seemed like forever she was sleeping. Days come and went. Her hair was a mess all matted from the weather. Just then a girl of about 17 came up to her and sat by her.

"You ok ," she said

Mariah nodded

"Look I know what its like first few nights out on the street, trust me there the worst, ya don't mind if i keep ya company do ya," the girl had a London accent.

"Sure, go ahead," coughed.

"So what do they call ya, I'm Kat"

Mariah shook her hand. "Mariah"

"Nasty cough ya got there , trust me it will go, look theres a place I know, why don't ya come along, its not exactly the Ritz but its out of the cold, come on"

Kat got up and pulled Mariah along, just a few streets away was an old building, all boarded up.

"Heres that place I was on about, follow me"

Kat found her way in through a gap. The place was quite small, no heating or electricity and there was damp setting in. Kat went up some stairs.

"Ya can stay here," Kat pointed out a spot and lit some candles.

"So how old are ya," said Kat sitting down by Mariah

"16"

"I was two years younger than ya when I ended up on the streets, so ya a runaway then"

Mariah nodded. "Had to get away, it was my dad, he lied to me about everything, couldn't stay there anymore"

Kat noticed Mariah was upset. "Oh don't cry hung, he ain't worth it, ya in London now, ya'll make friends. I ran away from care, been in care for as long as I could remember, wasn't gunna take it anymore"

Mariah nodded. Then some more girls appeared they looked the same age,

"Whats up Kat"

"Hey Tina, look we got someone new, this Mariah, found her outside earlier on"

The girl called Tina came over and sat by .

"Hi hun, listen i'm Tina and this is Karyn, we'll all look after you"

"Thanks"

"So , whats your story?"

Mariah told them all about Grayson. They all understood. Tina and Karyn were runaways too.

"So what are ya dreams," said Kat

"I wanna be a dancer, was going to study it at college but my dad stopped me, he made me do economics, I hated it"

"Go for it ," said Karyn

"Hey, theres a woman I know runs a dance club, I'll have a word with her she can come and see you then, have a chat," said Tina

Mariah cheered up. "Oh thanks Tina, that would be great"

"I could take you now and see her, come on, its not far from here"

Tina took Mariah to see the woman. She was found in the same cafe as Mariah went the other day.

"Kim, can I speak to you," Tina said going up to a woman who had long hair, heavy makeup and a black fake fur coat.

"Of course, sit down"

Tina waved Mariah over. She sat down with them.

"Mariah meet Kim, she has that dance club I was talking about"

The woman called Kim smiled at . "Nice to meet you ," she held out her hand. Mariah shook.

"Look Mariah here is a keen dancer, perhaps you could help her along"

"Is she now Tina, well I'd have to see her dance some moves, bring her along to mine tomorrow at 11.30. I will see you tomorrow, it was nice to see you both"

Kim got up and left the cafe.

"Told you she'd be interested, just give it your best shot, come on we best be heading back"

Tina and Mariah headed back to the building.

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Back in Emmerdale, Matthew had found out some information. It was very important.

"Gabby, come here, I found something out about Katie Sugden, Mariah's mum"

Gabby ran into the living room.

"What is it Matt"

"Well according to the official police report, Katie had purchased a gun, I've got hold of the CCTV tape from the store. Look"

Matthew put the tape into the VCR and pressed play, he had to rewind it a bit. There was a clear view of the checkout and a woman purchasing it.

"It looks a lot like Katie" Matthew handed Gabby some photos of Katie.

Gabby agreed.

"Until now"

Matthew pressed pause on the part that had a clear shot of Katie's face.

"Oh my god"

"I know, whoever bought that gun, it wasn't Katie"

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Chapter 25

Tomorrow had arrived and Mariah had awoke. Tina was already awake.

"Oh morning Mariah. we best be going soon"

Mariah nodded she was getting excited but a little nervous. She had butterflies walking up the street to Kim's dance club. In no time they had arrived. Tina rang the bell, Kim answered.

"Hey, Tina, Mariah, come right in"

The two of them walked into the club, it was quite big. Kim directed them to some seats in the corner.

"Right, so you're a dancer then Mariah"

"Mariah nodded"

"Ok, I'll put some music on and then you show me what you got"

Kim went over to the sound system and turned it on.

Mariah went onto the dancefloor and began. Kim couldn't believe it, Mariah was excellent. Tina was impressed, the dance moves were all done perfectly, it was as if they had been choreographed.

Then Kim turned off the music. She told Mariah to sit down.

"Wow, I haven't seen anything like it. Have you been practicing?"

Mariah shook her head. "No I just make the moves up as I go along"

Kim nodded her head, "I don't think I can offer you anything here Mariah"

Mariah was disappointed. Tina couldn't believe it. Kim noticed the looks on their faces.

"Don't take it the wrong way, I should have said it in a better way. Mariah you're too good for this club, you need to go to bigger clubs in the centre of London. I haven't seen a dancer like you in quite some time. Lucky for you I know who to call, if you excuse me for a while I have some numbers to call, help yourself to drinks"

The look on Mariah's face changed. She hadn't heard anyone say anything like it to her.

"Go on Mariah, you heard her, Kim says you're great, you're going to be really big"

Mariah got her and Tina a drink. After an hour, Kim returned to the table with a smile on her face.

"I've just been on the phone to the clubs in London, they want you Mariah, they're on their way over her right now"

Mariah got excited, Tina too. Kim lit up a cigarette and offered one to Tina and Mariah. Tina wasn't a smoker, but Mariah took one and lit up.

The doorbell rang in some time and three people dressed in very fashionable clothes came in the club.

"Mariah, I'd like you to meet Coco Beamer, Christopher Johnson and Max Kennedy"

They all shook hands with Mariah and sat down on some chairs.

"Mariah, show us what you can do," said the one called Coco

Kim switched on the music again and Mariah began. Kim put more songs on and Mariah went through them all.

The three people clapped and were eager to speak to Mariah. Coco was first, she took Mariah to a corner.

"You sure can dance, how much experience have you had, sweetie"

"None, I just dance in my spare time"

Coco was surprised. "You mean to say nobody has ever seen you show off your moves"

Mariah shook her head

Coco nodded. "Okay, sweetie, how about you come and dance in my club tonight, I'll pay for your accommodation and everything else, just say yes"

Mariah didn't know what to say. She couldn't turn down this opportunity.

"Sure, why not"

Coco looked happy.

The other two offered Mariah a similar opportunity at two separate clubs.

"I kinda told Coco I'd take her offer"

"Its ok darling, we'll have you too"

Mariah accepted there offer too. Never would she thought she would get this opportunity in her life.

Mariah went over to Tina.

"This is so cool, I'm invited to dance in the London clubs"

Tina looked happy for her.

"Thats great, Mariah, go for it, you going to come back to the building"

"Oh I can't, Coco is taking me with her now"

"Ok, don't worry about it, you have a great time, will we be seeing you again?"

"I don't know, but will you say goodbye to Kat and Karyn for me"

"Oh of course I will, you take care of yourself, now"

"And you"

Mariah gave Tina a big hug and she left the building with Coco.

Kim was waiting for her outside.

"Now you take care of yourself"

"Thanks Kim, for helping me along"

"Oh it was no problem, you got a great career ahead of you"

They were interrupted. "Mariah, sweetie, we best be going," It was Coco.

Mariah looked to where Coco was, she was standing by a limo. Mariah got excited.

"Ok, I'm coming now, goodbye Kim," Mariah gave her a hug and got in the limo with Coco, looking forward to tonight.

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Chapter 26

At Home Farm, Matthew was busy thinking what to do. The police report was wrong. Katie didn't buy the gun, she wasn't even in the shop. Someone was dressed as her and using her identity, but why.

If Katie didn't buy the gun, there was a chance she didn't commit suicide. Matthew had never had Katie down as suicidal. Perhaps she was murdered, whoever it was made it look like a suicide, they were good at that. Matthew gave them that.

Then there was Mariah's friend Tish, she had gone missing just after Katie's funeral. It was odd that she went missing right after Katie's mysterious death. Mariah said she had found Tish's phone in a shrub just across from Mill Cottage.

There was one person Matthew had in mind. Grayson. It was possible he was behind the death of Katie and the disappearance of Tish.

Matthew was wondering what the motive would be. If everything was right, Katie had fled the village with Mariah in 2008. Perdy had killed herself in prison. Katie would have fled to get away from the pair of them, but she would have read about Perdy's death, it was on the news.

Now Perdy was gone, Katie's only other worry was Grayson. He would go after them. Matthew knew that Grayson was taken away to a mental hospital in 2008 because of his memory loss, and this year he had been released with no trouble. It all seemed a bit dodgy to Matthew. If his memory had come back he would go in search of his daughter. Katie wouldn't him anywhere near her.

The explanation Matthew thought of was simple. He had paid someone highly skilled in murder, to kill Katie and make it look like a suicide. Then Grayson would be free to take his daughter home with him. A death of a loved one also made a person sad and lonely, so it would be the perfect chance to bring his daughter to Emmerdale.

He wasn't so sure about Tish. Why would she disappear. Could Katie's death and her disappearance be linked. It was possible, but why would Grayson kidnap Tish, he had no idea why, he would have to work on that theory more.

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Coco had paid for Mariah to stay at a hotel in London. She was also going to pay her for the time she spent at the club tonight. Most of the day was spent telling Mariah what was what in the club and introducing her to all the club staff.

The day was getting on late and Mariah went back to her hotel room and got ready. At 8pm it was time to go to the club.

London got really busy on a Saturday night. The club was located in Soho, so there were other clubs nearby. Inside the music was playing really loud you couldn't hear yourself speak.

Then Coco appeared.

"Hi Mariah, you look lovely sweetie, oh look here comes the crowd"

Everyone started coming in, then it was Mariah's turn to dance. People were commenting on her dancing, they were good comments too. Mariah wasn't expecting what was going to happen next.

A fashionable woman was talking to Coco for a while. The conversation looked serious. Then Coco came up to Mariah.

"Mariah sweetie, this woman is Kelly Simpson, she's recruiting dancers"

"Wow"

Then the woman came up to Mariah, she was American.

"You must be Mariah, hey, I'm Kelly Simpson," she held out her hand

Mariah shook. "Yeah thats right, nice to meet you"

"You too honey, look I'm recruiting dancers for a well known performing artist, Christina Aguilera is going on tour soon, you interested?"

"Thats nice, whoa, wait up, did you just say Christina Aguilera"

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Chapter 27

Mariah didn't know what to say, she was offered a chance to go on tour with Christina Aguilera, she couldn't believe it.

"Wow, like, sure, I'd love to"

Kelly smiled. "Thats great, I'm glad you said yes, now come on, we need to get you practicing"

Kelly led Mariah out of the club.

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Mariah's dancing had made headlines. She was considered very talented. Mariah was interviewed by ITN. Mariah couldn't believe, she was going to be on the news. If you told her last year that in exactly one year she would be on the news, she would have laughed in your face.

Mariah was enjoying being interviewed, if only she knew the wrong people were watching.

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Back at Home Farm Matthew was watching the news, Gabby had come over and was doing the crossword in the newspaper. Something on the TV caught Matthew's attention.

"Gabby look"

"What is it"

Gabby gasped.

"Oh my god, Mariah is on TV, wow, she's made it in London"

The news also showed videos of Mariah dancing.

"I never knew she was a dancing ace, she told me she wanted to study dance, but wow"

"I know, Gabby its a good thing she decided to leave"

"Yeah imagine what would have happened if Grayson found her, she would be stuck in that private college, bored out of her mind doing economics"

"Wonder what Larry would do if he saw her now"

"Relax Matt, he's probably busy working on a court case of something"

If only that were true

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Grayson was sitting alone watching the ITN news, he was drinking a cup of coffee, hoping Mariah was alright.

He thought to himself. "She's probably ruined herself already, probably a drug addict as I think"

Grayson was brought out of his mind by a very interesting news report.

Now I'm going to introduce to you London's latest dancing sensation. Miss Mariah Sugden. Mariah is only 16 and has been spotted by all the best club owners and even Christina Aguilera's chief dancer who is looking for dancers to tour.

Mariah was spotted by her at Soho's exclusive nightclub Coco's. Club owner Coco is confident Mariah has everything she needs to succeed

Grayson's eyes were glued to the screen, there was also a video clip of Mariah dancing in the club and then a short interview.

When that bit of news was finished Grayson turned off the TV. He was fuming Mariah had run off to London to become a dancer, she may be a mini star right now, but there was no future for her, she would have her five minutes of fame and then she would be finished, working on the streets or even a drug addict. He had to get Mariah back to Mill Cottage, by whatever means possible.

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Chapter 28

"Did you find out anything more about Mariah's friend"

"No, Gabby, but I'm working on it, there was no body found so there is a good chance she is alive"

"Where would she be Matt, who's holding her and why"

"My guess is on Grayson, he seems a likely suspect, I don't have a motive"

Matthew went to get his coat.

"Matt, where are you going?"

"To Grayson's, me and him need to have a little chat"

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Mariah was busy packing tonight she would be going to Paris with the other dancers. She hadn't met them or Christina yet but she was looking forward to it. Kelly would be picking her up at 7pm to take her to the airport.

Once Mariah was out of the country there would be no chance Grayson would follow her, he wouldn't have any idea she would be in France. Mariah thought to herself.

"Ha, if only he could see me now, he has no idea I'm even a top dancer"

If only that were true

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Matthew sped through the village towards Mill Cottage. Grayson was loading things into his car. Grayson was heading to London, to find Mariah. He had found out from one of his sources that Mariah would be flying out to Paris from Heathrow tonight, he had to get there and stop her, by whatever means necessary.

Matthew jumped out of his car and marched up to Grayson.

"Hey Larry, I want a word with you"

"Oh do you know, well as you can see I'm busy"

"It will have to wait"

"Now you listen to me I know about what you did to Katie"

Grayson laughed in his face

"What I did, I don't know what you are talking about"

"You know, you had Katie murdered and made it look like a suicide, so you could take full responsibility for Mariah"

Grayson had a dangerous look on his face

"You should be careful Matthew spreading around accusations like that, you never know what could happen"

"Don't play games with me Larry, and what have you done with Tish"

"Who's Tish"

"You know perfectly well Larry, she was Mariah's best friend"

"She has no friends, she doesn't need them, I'm the only friend she needs"

"As you say Larry, I've had enough of your stupid remarks"

As Matthew was saying that something clicked in his head.

"You off somewhere Larry?"

"Whats it to you anyway, but as you ask I'm off to London"

"You'll never find Mariah, she's safe"

"I have some business to attend to, Matthew, now this is private property so get off my land"

Matthew just left, everything clicked.

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Matthew drove back to Home Farm eager to tell Gabby this new piece of information. He ran through the door startling Gabby.

"Matt, what is it"

"I know what happened to Tish"

"You do, tell me"

"I was talking to Grayson, it was something he said about him being the only friend she needed. I think he had Tish abducted so she was kept away from Mariah. The man is a control freak he only wanted Mariah to speak to him and him only. I can't believe I didn't notice it before"

"Oh my god, he's a psychopath"

"I know, he's on his way to London as we speak, he said he has business to attend to there but he's going after Mariah, he seemed confident about it"

"How does he know where to look"

"He's very clever Gabby, he must have been watching the news last night, plus I know he has used the services of private detectives"

"We have to warn Mariah"

"Gabby, we can't she doesn't have her phone, she left it here, for security, we just have to hope she makes it to the plane before Grayson can get to her"

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Grayson had been driving for hours down the motorway it was 5pm already and he was just about reaching central London. He knew exactly where Mariah was staying and he knew there would be security all around the place.

Grayson took it easy, he checked into the Ritz hotel in London. He had a plan and so far it was going well, nothing was going to stop him.

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I am soo hooked onto this story now.

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Chapter 29

It was almost seven. Mariah had everything packed, she was getting excited. Performing in Paris as a dancer on Christina Aguilera's world tour. As she got into the hotel lobby, she took a seat. Kelly had told her she would meet her at the airport and a car would be arranged for her.

In about five minutes a man appeared.

"Mariah Sugden, your car is waiting, come with me"

Mariah followed the man to a blue Jaguar, her luggage was put into the boot and Mariah got in.

"Wow," Mariah said to herself. It was very comfortable inside and there was tinted windows so nobody could see in. Then the car headed towards Heathrow.

The traffic outside was very busy, after all it was the middle of London. It was also starting to rain, Mariah didn't mind, she was excited to be going to Paris and other places on the tour, which according to Kelly included many other European cities, North America, Mexico, Australia and the Far East.

Mariah decided to not look out of the window, she decided to just sit and relax. Mariah could here loads of cars blowing their horns all of a sudden, it was just a noise, Mariah had heard nothing like it in her life. All the traffic was stopped, nothing could move.

Ten minutes later the car began to move. Then something unpredicted happened. As the Jaguar went along a junction a car out of nowhere crashed into the side.

"Bloody hell," was what Mariah said as she fell into blackness.

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Mariah had woken up lying in a hospital bed, there were doctors and nurses everywhere.

"Where am I," she cried out

"Its alright, you are fine now"

"What happened?"

"You were in a serious car accident. A car smashed into yours"

It was all coming back to her now, she remembered how that car just came racing through the junction. Mariah was feeling fine.

"Look I must be going I have a plane to catch," Mariah tried to get up but was stopped.

"You won't be getting any flight Mariah"

"What"

"Your not well enough perhaps in two days"

"Two days, your kidding me right, look I have to get to a show in Paris tomorrow, I'm touring as one of Christina Aguilera's dancers"

"Mariah you won't be dancing at least for two months, you're two legs are badly broken, I'm sorry. Is there anyone we can call for you, how about family?"

"My parents are dead I have no family"

The doctor nodded.

Mariah couldn't believe it she couldn't go on tour, her life felt like it had shattered into a million pieces that couldn't be mended.

Then a man appeared with a camera and clipboard.

"Is Miss Sugden up for talking"

"I'd rather she wouldn't"

Mariah noticed and interrupted. "Bring him in, of course I'm up for talking"

The man came to her bed. "Miss Sugden, I'm from ITN, we heard about your accident, I'm sorry, could you answer some questions.

Mariah nodded

"Excellent, now Mariah, its ok if I call you Mariah. What was your feelings when you woke up"

"Well at first I was like what the hell am I doing here, I had a plane to catch"

"You must be feeling awful, do you think there is any chance soon, you will be dancing?"

"Well not for at least two months, I'm meant to be on stage tomorrow night, but my legs are badly broken, so it looks like I'm stuck here"

The man nodded. "Thankyou for your time Mariah, all of us at ITN wish you a speedy recovery"

Then the man left. Mariah began to sob, why did this have to happen to her, she had a bright future, now it looked uncertain.

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"Matt, Matt, look at this," Gabby called out watching the news at Home Farm

"What Gabby"

"Look, its terrible"

Matthew stared at the news report.

"Earlier this evening, there was a serious car accident in central London. There have been 2 fatalities and 1 serious injury. This Jaguar had been taken latest dance sensation Mariah Sugden to Heathrow airport when it was believed that another car had smashed into the side.

The two deaths have been John Mitchell the driver of the Jaguar and the unknown driver of the other car. Ambulances were called on scene immediately. The injured has been confirmed as Mariah Sugden she has been taken to the Royal London Hospital where doctors are working on her right now.

It has been confirmed that Mariah will not be traveling anywhere anytime soon, she is making a full recovery right now.

Gabby turned off the TV set.

"Gabby, we have to get to London right now, make sure she is fine"

"Of course, oh poor Mariah though, she won't be able to tour, what will she do now"

"Gabby theres no time for wondering, come on"

Matthew pulled her along to his car and they sped off for London.

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All Mariah dreamt of that night was performing on tour, where was she going to dance now, her dreams were shattered.

A nurse came to see her, she spoke in a London accent.

"Here I brought you a nice cup of tea and some toast, how are you feeling now love?"

The nurse put the tea and cereal down.

"My health is fine, but I won't be able to go anywhere, look at me, I can't dance for two weeks, I was meant to be practicing for the tour, it opens in Paris tonight"

The nurse gave Mariah a hug

"Other opportunities will come up love, do you feel like getting dressed"

Mariah nodded. The nurse handed Mariah her clothes, she then left giving Mariah privacy to change.

It was now the afternoon, time went so slowly in hospital, she had been reading some magazines and a book. Suddenly an older woman appeared, she seemed friendly.

"Hello Mariah, my name is Allison I'm the chief nurse here, I have some good news for you"

"You do?" Mariah was sounding hopeful.

"Come with me Mariah, its alright dear, you're going home"

Mariah was confused. Perhaps Gabby and Matthew had come for her, it was a possibility. Mariah was happy, she was looking forward to seeing Gabby.
Mariah followed the woman to an office a few corridors down.

The woman let her in. Another woman was in there with a man. Mariah didn't see his face he was turned the other way. Whoever it was it wasn't Gabby. Maybe Matthew.

"Here she is,"Allison happily announced.

The man turned around. Mariah was horrified, it wasn't Matthew at all and Gabby wasn't nearby. The man spoke a look of victory on his face.

"Princess."

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Chapter 30

Mariah was in shock, Grayson had found her.

"What are you doing here"

"Princess, don't be like that I heard about your accident, I'm sorry to hear about it"

Grayson was approaching Mariah.

"Stay back"

The woman in the room decided to speak

"Mariah your father saw you on the television as soon as he heard about your accident he was on his way right away"

Mariah had to act.

"I hate this man, he is a liar and a monster, you must keep him away from me," Mariah was panicking, she had no where to go. Grayson had his eyes on her. The two women thought Mariah was being stupid.

Grayson spoke to the woman. "She will be fine once I get her out of here and take her home, trust me"

Grayson then turned to Mariah and started approaching her

"Come on princess"

Mariah was walking backwards. "Don't listen to him, please, he's no father of mine"

The woman decided to talk to Mariah.

"Mariah we know the truth, he is your father, we have your birth certificate here"

"Don't let me go with him, he's evil"

Grayson spoke to the woman

"The psychiatrist did say she would be like this"

Mariah heard this and couldn't believe what she was hearing

"What psychiatrist, I haven't been to one in my life, he's lying"

Mariah's protests weren't working, nobody was listening to her.

Grayson was advancing towards Mariah. Mariah was shaking, she was going to run to the door but something was stopping her, it was like her feet were glued to the ground.

Grayson said to the woman. "Thank you for looking after her, it is great to know my little princess is safe"

Then Grayson was right by Mariah. "Come along now princess"

Mariah was petrified. Grayson grabbed her arm and took her out of the room. Mariah shouted back

"No, you can't let him take me, please, help"

It was no good though, the woman had closed the doors, ignoring Mariah's protests. Mariah was kicking all she could along the hospital corridor. Unfortunately nobody was doing anything to help. Grayson gave them looks like he understood and it wasn't easy having a daughter who was a lunatic.

The finally got to the outside and Grayson's red Range Rover was waiting for them. He opened the door and threw her in, then he got in and drove away, making sure all doors were locked so she couldn't run away. Grayson then drove out of the hospital, towards the motorway.

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Driving around the hospital car park was Matthew, Gabby was with him. They found a place to park and entered the hospital, they were going to visit Mariah and check she was alright.

They were shown into an office and waited until the woman that sent Mariah away appeared again.

"Hello," she shook both of their hands

"I believe you have come to see how Mariah is doing"

"Thats right," Matthew replied

The woman's face had dropped.

"Is there something wrong"

"No definitely not, in fact Mariah has been reunited with her father"

"Father?"

"Thats what I said, her father had saw her on the television and came to take her home, he was so glad when he saw her, poor man, he was frantic with worry. Lovely gentleman he was, smartly dressed and well spoken"

"You let Grayson Sinclair take Mariah"

"Sir, he was her father, he had her birth certificate to prove it and whats more I would have rather him take her than you"

"What"

"Thats right, as we speak Mariah is happily reunited with her father"

"Come on, Gabby, we have to find her, we are wasting our time here"

Matthew and Gabby stormed out of the room and got in the car and prepared for the long drive back to Emmerdale. They had to get back and expose what kind of a man Grayson was before it was too late.

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Chapter 31

Mariah's worst nightmare had come true, Grayson had found her and was bringing her back to Emmerdale. If only she had got the train to the airport. Well there was no point in thinking like that now, she had to get out of this mess she was in.

"What are you playing at," she screamed as the car was going down the motorway

"Only doing the right thing princess, I'm taking you home with me"

"That place is no home of mine"

Grayson laughed

"Oh I assure you it is princess, you may have had your five minutes of fame but now I guarantee it is well and truly over"

"Your just pathetic you know that"

Then Mariah wouldn't shut up she kept on going on and on. Grayson had to do something. He decided to pull into the services, he stopped in the car park.

Grayson then pulled Mariah forward and jabbed a needle into her arm.

"Ouch, oh my god, whats that," Mariah then felt all weak and fell back into her seat.

"Just a sedative, princess, you keep on like that all the way you will make yourself ill, now just sit back and relax"

Grayson then went back onto the motorway and drove all the way back to the village.

Hours later and Grayson pulled into the drive way of Mill Cottage, there wasn't a sound from Mariah the whole way, Grayson looked back on, she was all peaceful. He noticed how thin she was, it would be easy to carry her into the house.

As Grayson carried Mariah into the house, she moved a bit, Mariah was coming around he had to get her in soon. Grayson took her up to her room and put her onto the bed. He then shut the door and locked it. He was going to make sure Mariah wouldn't leave again.

As he was getting ready for bed, he had a smug grin on his face. His plan had worked.

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Matthew and Gabby had returned to Home Farm quite late. They were wondering all about Mariah and how she would be. They knew Grayson had returned home, they had seen the Range Rover outside Mill Cottage.

Matthew and Gabby were determined to make Mariah see the truth about her dad.

The next day, they went to Mill Cottage to check on Mariah.

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Mariah had her eyes shut refusing to open them, hoping that Grayson bringing her to Emmerdale was a bad dream. Unfortunately it wasn't. Mariah was still in her day clothes. She went to leave the room but it was locked. Then Mariah wanted to open the window but they were locked shut and there was no key.

"Damn, he must have it"

Mariah sat on her bed, trying to figure out what to do. She wandered around the room, trying not to lose her temper. Then there was a knock on the door and the lock clicked open. Grayson entered with his usual grin on his face.

"Mariah, princess, did you sleep well"

"Like you would care"

"Oh don't be like that, now you listen to me carefully. Your friends Matthew and Gabby are coming towards here, probably wanting to see you.
I'm going to let them in and you are going to tell them all those things you said about me were made up, and that you are happy here. Most of all you are going to tell them you no longer wish to see them anymore."

"You want me to lie, I ain't doing that"

"Look if you want to not be locked up in this room all day, you will"

Mariah nodded

"I thought so, now make yourself presentable, they are on there way now"

Grayson left the room and headed downstairs. The doorbell rang. Mariah decided to brush her hair.

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Grayson opened the door and greeted Matthew and Gabby. He showed them to the living room. They both sat down.

"Can I get you a cup of coffee?"

"Nothing off you thanks," Gabby said rudely

Matthew just said a firm "No"

"So what have you done with Mariah"

"Oh I haven't done anything to her, just bringing her home"

Matthew and Gabby weren't convinced.

"We know you forcefully took her from the hospital, Mariah wouldn't go with you"

Grayson laughed.

"You think its funny, well you won't find it funny when we tell her what kind of a man you really are"

"Is that a threat?"

"No its a promise"

Grayson wasn't taking them seriously, he changed the subject.

"You know I was very grateful in the way the hospital dealt with Mariah, when I knew she was in hospital I was so worried. Especially as her mental condition is unstable"

Gabby looked in disbelief, "I didn't know she had a mental condition"

Grayson quickly corrected her. "I can assure you she does, she has had a history of mental disturbances, poor thing, so you can see why I needed her back safe with me"

Matthew spoke out. "So then Larry, what history, Mariah isn't nuts"

Grayson shook his head. "It began since she arrived here, just after her mother committed suicide, she started denying I was her father, telling people I was dead long ago, then there was the screaming in the night and then she ran away, so now you know Mariah needs to be with me, its for her own good."

Gabby wasn't buying it and Matthew wasn't believing a word of it.

"I know you're lying to us, just tell the truth"

Grayson came up to her and tried to pat her on the shoulder, but Gabby pulled away. "Don't touch me"

Then he backed away and spoke. "I suppose it is understandable, you see Mariah can be very convincing"

"Yeah more like you can be very convincing, it ain't working, So where is she then"

"Then perhaps you will believe me If Mariah tells you herself," Grayson went to the stairs and called out. "Mariah, princess, come down here"

Then Mariah came down the stairs, looking awful, she was so thin and depressed.

Before Mariah could come down the stairs, Grayson spoke.

"I have to warn you about her though. I spoke with her doctor he warned me that any excitement what so ever can make her unstable"

Gabby looked at Matthew with a look that meant what the hell is he on about.

Gabby ran to her and hugged her.

"Mariah, oh my god, are you alright you're so thin"

Mariah didn't hug back, she pulled away.

"Hello Matthew and Gabby"

"Princess, you must talk to them, tell them what you told me, about these ridiculous stories"

Mariah looked at Grayson, she was silent, he spoke again.

"Princess, we had a chat about this before, it is important that you are honest. Mariah gulped.

"Look I'm sorry about everything, my dad never told me all those things about your adoption and Eric Pollard, I lied"

Matthew and Gabby were listening very carefully

"I know it was wrong of me, I just wanted something to excite people"

Gabby ran to her. "Mariah, no, you can't be lying, Matthew look its him he's forcing her to say these things" she pointed at Grayson.

Grayson's expression didn't change

"If she's lying Larry, explain how she got those photos of Perdita and her diary from 2007, when you had her committed"

Grayson was thinking. Mariah spoke.

"Look I enjoy making photos of people, on Photoshop, and I enjoy writing fiction"

It was a quick answer. Grayson didn't need to think any more. He went up to Mariah and put his arm around her.

"So now you see how ill my daughter is and how she needs to be with me"

Mariah looked uncomfortable throughout.

"No, it can't be, oh Mariah don't lie"

"I'm not lying Gabby"

Then Gabby gave up and started crying. Matthew came up to her and led her away.

"Now, Gabby, Matthew, I must thank you on visiting, come I will show you out, say goodbye to your friends Mariah"

Mariah was upset but she was doing her best not to show it.

"Goodbye, Matthew, Gabby"

Gabby went to Mariah in tears she put her arms around her and whispered to her. "I don't believe you"

Matthew came up to Gabby. "We best be going," he led her out to the car.

Grayson then shut the front door. He turned around feeling smug. Mariah was sitting on the sofa, feeling awful.

"Well done Mariah, you made it look convincing, you're just like me, you know"

Mariah jumped up furiously. and ran to her room. Mariah called out to him, "I will never be that."

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Chapter 32

Gabby was so worked up on the way back to home farm.

"He was forcing her to say those things, Mariah just didn't think them up, he put them into her head"

"I know he was Gabby, he's psychotic, we have to tell Mariah"

"How are we going to do it"

"We'll think of something"

Matthew then thought of something.

"I know, I'll ring him up tomorrow, make up some story that will interest him, we can get to Mariah for at least an hour"

Gabby nodded. "We will do that then"

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Mariah did nothing all afternoon. She had no company what so ever, only Grayson. The only time Mariah would speak to him was when she wanted to argue.

Mariah was bored in her room, so she went down to the kitchen and got some water. Grayson was there.

"Hello princess, I trust you're feeling much better"

Mariah looked at him in a dangerous way.

"As a matter of fact, I'm not, you drag me all the way here, you lie to me, drug me and force me to lie in front of Gabby and Matthew"

Grayson looked at her. "Mariah, they are not suitable friends, Matthew I let you know is a compulsive gambler I helped him through it"

"DON'T LIE TO ME, EXPLAIN THIS"

Mariah took the casino letter out of her pocket and threw it down on the worktop.

Grayson didn't know what to say.

"I have no idea what this is"

"Oh you don't, its clearly addressed to you, you were lying to me, Matthew's not the gambler, you are"

Grayson tried to calm her down.

"Princess, where did you get this?"

"I ain't your bloody princess, it doesn't matter where I got it, its here and thats all that matters"

Grayson had a look of danger on his face.

"You went in my room didn't you"

Mariah was getting nervous, she wished she never showed him the letter. Grayson was going to do something and Mariah wasn't going to hang around. Mariah just about dodged him and ran up to the her room. Grayson was after her. Mariah raced up the stairs and into her room slamming the door behind her and locking it.

Mariah was out of breath, she knew he was on the other side.

"Princess, I think I should let you know that I have a key for this room"

Mariah was scared stiff. She heard him go downstairs, probably to get the key. Mariah acted fast, she went over to the chest and dragged it across the door. Mariah had barricaded herself in.

Then she heard footsteps. Grayson had returned with the key and was turning the lock. Fortunately for her the chest prevented the door being opened.

"Oh come on princess, I only want to talk to you"

Mariah noticed how his mood had changed, he was calm.

"Go away"

"I'm not going to hurt you, princess, why would I do that"

Mariah was quiet and then she thought to herself.

"I could act like I want to talk to him, then I can figure how to escape in the morning"

Mariah pushed the chest back, still not knowing how dangerous Grayson was.

Mariah saw him standing there.

"Look I'm sorry if I went through your things"

Grayson smiled. "Oh forget about it, its only a stupid letter, I was wrong not to tell you and blame it on Matthew King, I took the cowards way out."

Mariah nodded.

"Look dad, I can forget about it, but I want no more lies,"

"As you insist princess"

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The next morning, Matthew phoned Grayson putting on an accent.

"Ah is that Mr Sinclair, I need your help my business is having a case put against it, perhaps we can discuss this more, my name is Paul Jones, we can meet at my address"

Matthew gave Grayson a fake address in York. Grayson would meet him there.

Then Matthew put down the phone. He burst into laughter after he did.

"He bought it Gabby, now we must get to Mill Cottage"

On the way they passed Grayson driving off to York.

They were going to tell Mariah the truth about her mum and expose what kind of a person Grayson was.

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So excitiment and grreat style of writing.

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