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. Still, in chains, I stared at the door, which held many memories and thoughts inside my head. The chains on my arms and legs suddenly came off, reducing the tension in my system. All of that, just to remove a tracking device. What a pushover!! The maids immediately rushed towards me, their hands ruminating on my body as they checked if I was hurt. With a furious look, I stood up, tracing Valentino, not letting him escape from my grasp. What an instinct he had, turning almost immediately to meet me like he knew I was going to follow suit. "There's a gown on your bed; put it on," he says, turning to take his leave. My hands moved on their own, grabbing his shirt and changing his direction to meet mine. "Have a little respect for me, Youngman."A smirk appeared on his lips as he stretched out his arm, throwing my hands off his clothes. "I don't have even the slightest respect for the likes of you," his words crushing me on the inside. Our eyes met, his lips twitching as he looked at me. "You're just like other men; such blood lust in your eyes," I blurted out unconsciously. My hands had also betrayed me, hitting him in the face with my palm before running towards the room. I don't know why I did it, but it suddenly felt so good. Maybe it was payback for what he did trying to bring out the tracker. Voices filled the air as his men all came towards him, worried as they looked; they felt sympathy for me. From the look on their faces, I could sense my funeral crawling in. Valentino didn't bother chasing me around, nor did he approach the door in an attempt to send me out;; he was quite thrilled about the slap he received. What a weird man!! Night fell, and I had taken to my heels. Running towards the Golden Gate , I couldn't be spotted;; I couldn't become torture material for the boss. I snuck past the guards on duty, clinging to the gate as I made an attempt to escape. The gate suddenly blared, causing my fall of trepidation. The guards took their stance, pointing their guns at me. "Madam Sasha?" After several escape plots failed, I decided to give up. Valentino wasn't interested in me yet; he wasn't letting me get out of the penthouse. I didn't want to wake up to see his charming and handsome face, his broad chest, and chest, and his muscular arm. What a tragedy to be leaving. I looked at the guards as they chatted away while having some drinks. I scouted for more guards to avoid any failures. Applying force to my legs, I jumped once more, clinging onto the gate, which blared once again. The guards came running, hearing the alarm go on. "Madam Sasha, that's not safe," safe," they screamed as I jumped off the gate onto the other side. They followed suit, trying to get me back to the penthouse. My legs ached from the landing, and landing, and my hands wobbled up like thread. The guards were fast, but I got away due to the never-the never-ending alleys I passed through. They were lost in the shades, and I was getting away quite well. After several minutes, they were off my back, and I was free to go back home. My heart rate increased over a few over a few seconds, a few seconds, and I had to get it to calm down if I was to ever run. My throat sought a resort to quench my thirst, and my legs needed some massage. Escaping wasn't my thing. "Pretty Lady, I want to have some fun." I felt a rush of fear as a hand touched my shoulder. Without hesitating, I took off once again as they chased after me. From their thick voices and black armless shirts, I recognized them as Dave's men, I was sure. "Don't let her get away." I regretted my actions. My escape only led to more trouble for me. I should have accepted Sir Valentino's words and stayed in the penthouse; I wasted such pure efforts just because of some nonsense thoughts. My ankles made a tweaking sound as I fell to the ground. The men were still a little bit behind, but behind, but I could make a run for it once more. I stood up, trying to run, but my legs failed me; walking was the only option I had. I turned to a dark alley, trying to hide my presence, but that only made my situation nastier. "We don’t bite." They finally showed up, walking slowly towards me. "Prince Charming isn't here to help you this time,, princess. We have you all to ourselves..". One of the men said he was said he was bending down to hold my chin up. I turned my face, avoiding further eye contact with their ugly eye contact. "The boss would be so happy to have her in his bed tonight.." "Help!!!!!!!"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
Valentino’s POV I opened the door, asking Sasha to come in. She sat with me as I asked my chauffeur to take us to the casino. Sasha was all smiles and happy. And I loved it. I looked at her with keen interest as I pulled out the tray in front of me. I gracefully opened the box and took out my Cuban cigar, placing it on my lips. I looked at Sasha and remembered how she looked just like Felicia. Felicia had been the last woman I shared intimacy with. The old triad had taken a hit on her trying to get back at me. Everyone thinks being rich is all pleasure, but the pain that comes with it isn't a walk in the pack. Still, I felt at peace, without the pain, I wouldn't have gotten this far. I'd known pain and felt it inside out. Left for dead by family, deserted and betrayed by friends and those I'd wrongly called friends over and again. I seemed like a bee hive having only leeches and those seeking to pech and suck what was of benefit to them. “Valentino,” I turned as Sasha call
Sasha’s POVI stepped out of the car, observing the convoy before us. Valentino placed his hand on his Italian suit and adjusted it to fit. He looked at me and said, “Lead the way, my lady.”I felt a bit scared but I couldn’t help but show courage. I had never been to Casino Royale. I heard it was bad—breath-taking bad. The only person who kept speaking about this place was Emilia. She was raving about what goes on in there. She’d said how the men and women would turn the place into a wild-ass scene. I had heard her speaking about the pole dancers; it had different sections from the gay circuit, to the place where the ladies could even give happy endings. Emilia had told me how she had made a gay guy suck her core and even had a three-some right inside Casino Royale.Every form of unrighteousness could be seen inside of here. You could even arrange for the worst of things found only in the dark web inside there. It was a world of its own, standing on a 21-floor building. “Sasha, yo