"Leave her alone; she's mine." The voice echoed, causing Dave to flinch a little. I looked up to see my savior, the man who came running to save a mere waitress in a strip club from the hands of Dave Mariel.
My eyes fell on his muscular body, which beamed out from beneath the black T-shirt he was wearing. "No one can save her from my grasp." Dave wasn't willing to give up, and I was too shocked to lift a finger. With a single move of his fist, Dave came crashing to the floor with blood oozing from his noserils. "Are you okay?" he asked. There I saw it—his brown eyes, which had a gentle spark that gave him a handsome look. His broad chest, which any lady would crave, and his muscular arms, which would definitely be comfortable to sleep in, His only flaw was the look on his face, which was so scary. I gazed into his eyes as he offered me his hand. I wasn't going to take it; all men are the same: perverted, derailed, and lustful. He moved closer, lifting me off the ground and carrying me in his arms. "It's not safe here; you're coming with me." His cold and thick voice gave a resounding presence in my heart as I unknowingly held him tight. What am I doing? I flinched as he moved closer to an abandoned area in the parking lot. I wasn't moved by it; I felt inner peace in his arms and some trust. With a snap of his finger, the walls moved, paving the way for us. I didn't care about anything right now; his hands were too comforting to leave just yet. Behind the walls were two black Rolls Royces, each with a specific layout that made it better than any other I've seen. My journey of a thousand miles was just starting, and I was already losing it. Where was I to start from? Which job would be so flamboyant as to pay me three thousand dollars per month? I should have just let him have his way with me and taken the money; after all, that's what I'm after. I stopped thinking for a while and looked up front. I could hear my heart thumping in amusement. Right before my eyes was a penthouse, one big enough to fit my entire neighborhood. The gate would undoubtedly be able to repay my debt and fend for my family without me having to work. What is a man like him doing here? Is he a tycoon? I couldn't stop thinking. Men in black suits rolled out, lining up before the door to greet him. The door of the car opened up with a slight push, and there I was in his arms once more. "Could you drop me down? I have legs, you know." I resisted his arms, neglecting my desire to be in his arms. "I am surprised a woman like you could speak back to me." His lips curled into a smirk, glancing at me from my head to my toes before leaving for the main entrance. He was definitely appealing—more appealing than any other man I've met. He had guts too, leaving me behind to let his men do the work. Even though I was amazed by the building, the room I settled into was far more astonishing. I felt like a queen stomping over her subjects. "Mam, can I help you with anything? " a young woman barges in, looking frightened. "I'm okay for now," I replied, taking the clothes they had prepared for me. I couldn't believe I'd ever wear a rare Chanel gown. It was far more expensive than my normal clothes and definitely not my league of clothes. It was quite comfortable, but I had to return it. I don't want more debts on my table. "Good morning, Mam." I could hear voices from my sleep. This was far too early for someone to be awake. I opened my eyes slowly, glancing at the bunch of people in the room staring at me with pity. What had I gotten myself into? "Good morning, everyone." Thinking I'd wake up by 1 p.m. was a big slap in the face for me. I'd never slept that long before, and I don't think I'll ever do it again. After taking a bath, I was out of the room, taking a tour around the penthouse. I never thought it'd take 2 hours to inspect all the rooms. "Are you done touring the house?" I heard his deep, cold, and commanding voice. I looked to see him lying right down on the sofa in trousers, leaving the rest of his body uncovered. What a perfect seduction technique! "Yeah, I am done. I want to head back home, though." I shivered as he moved toward me. Frightened, I moved backwards until there was no place for me to run. I could feel my heart beat stop as he placed his hands on the wall, holding me in place with the others. "I didn't get your name," he says, placing his mesmerizing finger on my chin. "The name is Sasha, Sasha Brown," I declared in haste. He chuckled, stepping back a little to grasp the information. "What's so funny about my name?" I was fuming. No one was allowed to laugh at my name except my grandmother, since she named me herself. "Who would be so cunning to name a white, Brown?" he retorted, not caring about the sadness in my eyes. "If your name is so alluring, why don't you tell me?" I moved towards him, not giving a damn about his hugeness. The workers all peeped from various doors and windows, trying to hide their presence. They were more frightened than I was. They shook their heads, waiting for the worst to happen. To them, I had bitten on something I couldn't chew. He gazed at me with a menacing look, which gave me goosebumps all over. "Valentino Rex. My name is Valentino Rex.".I wondered what type of person Valentino was. Judging from his workers’ behavior, they all feared him, and no one dared go close to him except his assistant, Eddie. Eddie is quite courageous, being the personal assistant of a monster, as I've heard."Mam, you need to be careful around the boss." A woman dressed in white entered the room with a cup of wine on a tray. She is in a moderate dress; she is the leader of the maids, I suspect. She dropped the tray on the side table before sitting down. on the bed with me. Not like I cared about that sort of thing."So when do you plan on doing this?" I looked at the woman with anxiety written all over her face. What am I planning on doing? She turned back to continue giving me the cold shoulder."The boss is a very strict and delicate man; not even I could get half as close as that to him. Please teach me your ways; I will do anything." Now I am confused. The boss is strict and has a cute and scary face, but what am I to say to this woman wh
He grabbed my blouse, almost tugging it out of place. With a smirk, he left me, going back to his seat. I stole a glance at him in dismay. He wasn't who I thought he would be; he was the same as every single man on this earth. "Next time someone touches you, make sure you check your body," body," he taunted, throwing a black metallic material toward me. I looked up to see him blowing his hair back into place with his mouth like a child. It is such a devastating act to remove a piece of metal."You could have just told me; I would have removed it myself," I exclaim, looking at the metal on the floor. He moved close to me once again, taking the metal and breaking it into pieces right before my eyes. He was like a superhuman or something. "This piece of metal is a tracking device; he was going to have you for himself forever, and you wouldn't be able to do anything about it," he retorts, standing up to take his leave. "Thank you,"I heard myself say as he walked out of the room. Stil
What am I kidding? Valentino wasn't going to rescue me after I escaped from the penthouse. I was all alone, left to face the agony I had pulled closer without knowing. I couldn't say a damn thing anymore; Dave had predicted this incident quite well.Tears escaped my eyes as the men came closer, ready to plunge their devastation on me for making them go through a lot. I kept on screaming, but they didn't shut me up. "This place is known as the alley of crimes. Any crime committed here would die here. You're all alone now, pretty girl." I felt something hard hit me on the neck, making me lose focus on my surroundings. My eyes were defaulting, closing with every accommodation I made."Some people don't learn until they are faced with circumstances that change their lives," his domineering yet attracting voice reached out to me as he walked into the alley."Don't think you can save her all by yourself; we aren't the typical goons you face on a daily basis." Upon hearing his name, I lifte
Sasha's POVWhat have I gotten myself into? I stood mouth opened agape not knowing what to say or what to choose.“Why are you doing all this?” I screamed at his face, not knowing what choice to make.I stood there, tears trickling down my face thinking beyond myself and about my grandmother. How she'd done everything under the sun to keep me safe and give me the love I never had from my deadbeat parents.“I'll choose my family, Valentino,” I said looking him straight in the eyes.Grabbing the briefcase, I asked for one more thing, a smirk forming around my lips. This was my chance to pay off the debt of my old geezer and give my granny a good life.“Promise me one thing.”“What exactly do you want?” He said, emotions missing from his gaze.“You've got some guts, I'm here taking away your problems and you're still emboldened to make a counter-ask?” He questioned, his right hand raised with a loud clap.In the blink of an eye, four hefty men came into the room.“Take her away. Throw he
Sasha’s POV“You'll have to take the hit yourself,” he said to me, an awkward laughter bursting out of his mouth “I thought you asked me if I wanted her in a….”“I know, I asked, but you'll have to carry it out,” he said.What have I gotten myself into, just a few months ago, I was trying to put my life together, almost had my feminine pride been taken from me, and now here I am asked to order someone's death.This isn't the life I had hoped for growing up. I know I lacked the love I deserved coming up from deep poverty and life from the projects. Maybe this is my destiny to end up in the worst of ways, or is this a chance to turn my luck around and rewrite my story one step at a time?“No! I'm no killer, I didn't mean to say that, Valentino.”A laugh broke through the room and there he looked at me deeply into my eyes saying, “Baby, don't you know what you asked is no small feat?”“Belinda is the daughter of the rulers of the underworld, her family are my biggest rivals and the caus
Valentino's POV“Take him inside,” I yelled as I pulled up from my Bugatti Chiron, maintaining maximum steeze.After all these years, I still had to put up with all these. Who told these men they could switch up on me? I paid my dues in blood and sweat and I wouldn't give anyone the chance to toy with me. And this fool chose to be a bad example. Well, I am a good teacher. Today, I will show him what I am made of, and if he lives to tell of it, he will tell it even to his great-grandkids.“He's the one who tried to take that arms deal from us from the Kazakhstan government,” Jared said, head bowed in respect.“This fool made me leave the comfort of my home, I left my wife for this?” I said turning to JaredI looked at the man who was kneeling before me, he was one of those who I had raised out of dirt shit. And here's how he chose to pay me back. I had brought him from the slums I once dwelt in when my family forsook me and left me for dead. I promised when I was made, I would help tho
Sasha’s POV"Hey! Stop…Ple... Please... St... Stop!" I yelled at the top of my voice, waking up in fear, which was visible in my sleepy eyes.I gulped down the saliva, took in a deep breath, and wiped off the sweat that washed over my head quickly with the back of my palm.I was dreaming about the incident that led me here. Although it's been six months, I still can't get over the horrible experience Dave and his men caused me.I heard my phone ring and I pulled myself through the bed sheet, raised my hands, and made a quick stretch.I took the phone, which was on the table, and saw no name on the caller ID on my phone's screen. I sat upright, calming myself from my nightmare, and answered the caller."Hi, who am I on to?” Sasha called out over the phone."Hello, Sasha... Get away from that place, your life is in danger." The stranger's voice echoed in my head before ending the call abruptly."Who are you and how did she get this number?" I queried, with concern welling within me.Sin
Sasha’s POVBefore she finished her words the door opened and I hoped that what we had said didn't get to him.Valentino walked into the room and met a silence, where a drop of a needle could be heard audibly. We were star-struck and mute at the same time. Rose adjusted her clothes and began cleaning my room with the towel on her hands. I had to signal her with a wink to my right eye to stop that. I'd learned from my “husband” and was now communicating through secret codes too.“Look who I have here with me. What are you two ladies up to,” he asked.I glanced at Rose and turned back to Alexandro. Thinking of what to say to him. I hastily put together a sweet lie that would fit after all.“Valentino, I asked her to help me with directions to Casino Royale,” I said knowing it would pique his interest because I overheard him speaking about getting there for a game earlier in the week.“Oh! I see. My darling Sasha now has her eyes on the boards. Hmm, do you know what I'm thinking,” Valen