MALIAI open my eyes slowly but I can't see anything. Everywhere is dark. No single light at all.Terror consumed me. My heart began pounding.It is so dark. Total black out. I have never been in such darkness before.I arched my brows as I felt a sharp pain in my head. "Ah..." I whimpered, placing my hand on my head. What happened? Where am I? I remember sitting in my room and the makeup artist my mom got me was fixing my face. Everyone had gone to the event location and as the celebrant, I have to show up later on once everyone are present. Ivan texted me while i was in the room. He sent me a picture of the hall. I saw my pictures, moving on the projector. It melted my heart. I also saw the big cake as well. I love cakes so much. Especially the vanilla flavour. Mom had them make one for me. The hall was beautiful and I couldn't wait to go there. My makeover was taking a lot of time. The makeup artist was incredibly slow. Almost like a snail. I couldn't say anything be
THIRD POVIt is a bright new day. Three black cars are pulling up in front of East's mansion. Seth, Leonardo and Diego stepped out of one. Martin and Ivan stepped out of the other. Other men stepped out of the last car.They all head into the mansion. They walk pass some maids and guards as they head towards East's office.Getting close to his office, they heard East's angry voice. Entering the office, they found him by his desk, on his feet and talking to someone on the phone. He is fuming in anger, clenching his knuckles and Jaw as he listened to the rubbish the person on the other end of the line is saying. "I want answers! Don't fucking mess with me!" East yelled tossing his phone away. He faced Seth. "What did you find?" He asked."No trace of them. We couldn't find them in the entire city" Seth answered. "What the fuck do you mean by that?!" East yelled. "Dad we still have our men searching. We also sent some to the neighbouring town." Leonardo chipped in."How long is this
MALIATears rolled down my eyes as I hug myself tightly. I am back in this dark place I was before they took me to that awful woman. No single light or anyone to talk to. I don't know what time it is. I can't tell if it is day time or night. The darkness is making it impossible to tell. Thankfully I am not having air issues. But the darkness is giving me the creeps. I can't believe I would be able to stay still in the dark like this. They didn't give me the choice. I was tossed into it.I have been here for what felt like hours. And the weird thing is, it feels like we are moving. This must be a car or a bus. I am not sure. But I has been long since I left that woman sight and I sensed us moving. This is definitely a bus. A weird type of bus. I am so scared. I want my mother. I want to see my dad. They must be worried sick about me. I believe dad's men are looking for me right now. Mum must be crying. Oh my God mum.That awful woman wants dad to kill her to save me. Why
"Now the next buyer will accept any price I tell him." She said, smirking at me. My heart dropped. She is really going to sell me off to some stranger. Terror washed me. Why is this happening to me? Why?! Tears gathered my eyes as I hug myself securely, bringing down the short dress to cover my exposed laps. I have never been this exposed before. All my dresses are knee length. Mom loves decent dresses on me. She bought all my dresses for me and none of them are like this particular one I am wearing.Why did Ivy make me wear this? What's her aim? What is she planning to do to me? I remember that man saying I look fresh and untouched. The thought of that made shivers run down my spine. My mind pondered on what they will do to me once someone buys me. God I don't want to be bought! Please send my dad to me. I am so scared! A familiar sound of an helicopter took over the atmosphere. "Ma'am, Mr Carlos is here." One of the men behind me said to Ivy. "Oh, great news." she
His scary grey eyes are giving me a lot of creeps and his tight grip on my chin is hurting. Tears rushed out of my eyes as I dropped my gaze on him."Don't fuck with me bambina." He warned. I whimpered."Be a good girl and obey my every instruction and we will not have any problem. Do you fucking understand me?" I nodded. "Good girl" He said, loosing his grip on my chin but moved his hand to my hair.I cringed at his touch. He moved the strands of my hair to the back of my ear and cupped my cheek.I am looking anywhere but at him right now. His mint breath on me is making me sick. God I feel terrible right now. His hand moved down my neck, aiming for my breasts.I close my eyes, cringing the more. "Fucking beautiful." He said as he deep his hand into my cleavage. "Stop.... please..." I couldn't help but beg. He scoffed. He moved his hand further, grabbing my one of my breasts. My whole body cried out of disgust."Stop!"I cried. He gave me a stinging back hand slap. My h
My heart is pounding extremely fast and my legs are weak as they take steps back. Carlos is here.In the room.Right in front of me and looking at me with his dull eyes. His long hair are covering most part of his face as he moved sluggishly in his drunk state. He is shirtless and wearing a black trousers. What is he doing here?My eyes moved as I shudder in terror. I noticed it is dark already. God why is he ......why is he here? What is he going to do to me? "Get on the bed." He repeated.My heart dropped again. "Pl.... please le.... leave me alone." I stuttered. He scoffed. Terror washed me. My head is still hurts and the nut is my stomach is adding to the misery I am passing through right now. I am shuddering relentlessly. He moved the bottle to his mouth and gulped the remaining drink down. He let out a breath and smashed the bottle on the floor."Aah!" I screamed, shielding myself with my shaky hands. "I said get on the bed you bitch!" He yelled, walking towards me
Dad...Mom.Something terrible has happened to me. Where are you? Come save me please. That beast touched me. He touched me without mercy. I ache all over. My body is on fire. I can't take this. Help me please. Come and save me please. I am still naked and seated on that spot she left me. I bring my knees to my chest, hugging it as I rest my head on it. I cried out everything. The more I cry, the more my head ached. I want to leave this place. He can't touch me again. He is horrible.I hate his touch. I hate everything. My body is dying! It is on fire. He took my innocence. He is took it without mercy. Save me please.I heard a knock on the door. I remained where I am, still crying. I heard the door open. "Hello?" I heard an unfamiliar female voice. I remained still. I have no strength left.I am too weak to move. I heard footsteps approaching me. It stopped next to me. I remained still, my head is still resting on my knees. "Hi." She said. "The boss lady
THIRD POV"Mom," "Malia?" "Mom help me please," Cora's heart clenched as she looked around in the dark for her baby girl. "Malia, where are you?" "Mom please!" "Malia," Cora sobbed. She turned around, still searching for her daughter. She can hear her child's voice from a distance and also close by. But she can't see a thing in the dark.She made steps deeper into the dark. She doesn't care how dark it is. All she wants is her daughter. She wants to save her daughter. That's all she wants."Mom," "Malia.....I am here. Mom is here." Cora said, sniffling as tears rolled down her eyes. "Mom help me please......." Malia cried. Cora's heart clenched. "They are hurting me." Malia cried. Cora let out a sob. "Where are you? I don't see you anywhere, baby." She cried. "I....I don't know." Malia stuttered. Cora sniffled. "He.....he is hurting me." Malia cried. "Mali...." "Cora!" Cora froze at the sound of East's familiar voice. "Cora, come back." East said.She turned back a
"The fuck?" Ivan asked."Who the hell is that?" Julio asked. "Don Rossi!" My dad yelled again. "Who is that?!" The don asked. "My.....my dad." I muttered, making everyone look at me. My heart pounded. "Just what we needed." Julio said, getting on his feet. So did Ivan. They both headed out. Eli got on his feet as well, but I held him.He looked at me. I shook my head. He held my hand. "It's okay. We just have to go talk to him." He said."No, no. Please. He will not listen. He is a stubborn man." I almost cried, still holding him tightly. "Malia," "Have you seen the shit you have put my son into, you little bitch?" The don asked, making us look at him. My heart clenched at his words. "Dad, don't," Eli said. The don scoffed. "Stay here, Malia," Eli said, releasing himself from my hold and headed out. "No, Eli," I called, standing on my feet as I watched him walking away. "Go after him." The don said."Eli told her to stay here." Eli's mother said to him."If your fathe
My heart raced as he came on top of me. He stared at me, making my heart bang. My head is all over the place. The look on his face shows that he wants to touch me. I want him to. I want to be nothing but his. All his. But I am scared. I am scared that this might trigger those awful moments with Carlos. "What is going on in your head, sunshine?" He asked. I stared at him, feeling greatly uneasy. His eyes rested on my chest. They moved back to me. "What are you thinking?" He asked. "N... nothing." I stuttered nervously. He maintained eye contact as he moved the tiny hand of my nightgown down, exposing my breasts to his hungry eyes. He leaned down and kissed the middle of my breasts. A whimper left my mouth. "You are lying." He said, making me more uneasy. He moved his mouth around my cleavage. I felt shivers running down my spine. "What are you thinking, baby?" He asked. Good gracious. "I....I am not thinking about anything." I stuttered breathlessly. "Why are you li
My heart clenched as I stared at Angela with Eli's mother. Her father is here and she is here too. That means they are here to convince Eli's parents, or they already have them so they can make Eli take her back. My heart tightened at my thoughts. "What is that bitch doing here, Dad?" Eli asked, making Angela's face twitch. "Eli," his mother called. "I know you are upset with my daughter, but you don't have to use such names," Mr Monero said. Eli scoffed. "If your daughter wasn't whoring around and fucking my brother, I wouldn't be calling her such names, Monero." Eli said. Mr Monero scowled at Eli. "Son, listen...." "Drop it, dad. I am done living my life for you and this family," Eli retorted. "Excuse me?" The don asked. "You fucking heard me. I don't know what your plans are for bringing these lunatics here, but I am not interested in Angela. She can marry Julio for all I care. At least they can pick up from where they started." Eli said, walking towards the stairs witho
My heart pounded where I stood. I looked ahead, and I saw my brothers walking towards the main entrance of the house. I can't let them hurt Eli. Why can't they leave him alone? Oh God. What am I going to do? Think, Malia, think! They closed the door behind them. My legs took me towards the door. I opened it slightly, and I saw them walking down the stairs while talking about something. I walked out of the door quietly and hid behind one of the pillars. They moved towards Leonardo's car and I descended the stairs quietly. I leaned down while walking towards the boot of the car. They didn't notice because they were focused on their discussion about Flavio. I got to the boot and dropped on my knees. "We are going to kill him and his entire family," Ivan said. What?"Yes, we are. That fucker doesn't know what is coming for him." Leonardo said, and I sensed him unlocking the car. I sensed them enter the car and I opened the boot and entered quietly. Leo started the car and dr
"Eli," He stared at me in that same way that makes my legs weak. I couldn't believe my eyes. He is actually here. He is right in front of me. "Eli..... it's really you," I stuttered, still amazed. "Malia," he called, making my heart flutter. My name has never sounded so nice in a very long time. I smiled a little as I took slow steps towards him. I held his arm, giving myself some fulfillment that he is really here. I hugged him tightly, shutting my eyes. I took in his familiar scent. It messed with my senses in a very pleasant way. I love it. I missed it. God, I missed him so much.I thought I would never see him again. Oh God. He wrapped his hands around me, adding to my fluttering heart. "I missed you, Eli. I missed you so much," I said. "I missed you too, baby." My heart raced. He placed a kiss on my hair, making joyful tears approach my eyes. "I can't believe you are here." I said, unwrapping him and looking at him. "When did you.......how did you find me?" I
"Uncle, tell him, please." I begged uncle Seth. He looked at my dad and was about to say something, but dad raised his hand at him, shutting him up. "Sit down," dad ordered, looking at me with anger. I slowly sat down, dropping my gaze as tears approached my eyes. "Listen attentively," Dad snarled, making me look at him. "East, please." Mum said. He raised his hand at her, still looking at me. "I said it before, and I will say it again. Forget that bastard." He said, making my heart clench. "You are home now. Far away from them. Be happy and forget about all of them because I am definitely going to kill them all for turning you into a slave." "They didn't know who I was." He scoffed. "I don't care. I am going to get back at them." "But dad...." "Enough!" He yelled, making me flinch. "East," mum called. "I don't want to ever hear his name in this house again. Kill that stupid feeling because nothing is ever going to happen between you two. I will
"Good night, baby," Mum said, kissing my temples. "Good night." I said with a low tone as she turned off the lights on my nightstand and walked out of my room. "I love you, sweetie." She said."I love you too, mum." I said. I heard her close my door. I reached for the light and turned it on. I sat up and heaved a sigh. My dad's words sang in my head. He is so angry with them. He doesn't care about what Eli did. Eli saved me. Why is dad still angry?I don't want him to kill Eli's family. It will hurt him. It is not their fault. They did know who I was. They actually found me and made me a maid. If it wasn't for them, Carlos would have found me. They actually saved me. Eli saved me. I miss him so much. I miss his pretty face. I miss the nicknames he usually calls me. I miss the way he makes me feel. His warm touch and his embrace. I miss everything about him. Am I really not going to see him again? My heart clenched at my thoughts. It hurts. It hurts deeply. I am happy to b
I got down from the jet along with uncle Seth and others. I took in the familiar smell and feeling of home. Tears begged to flow as we walked towards the black cars. We got in and drove away. I rested my eyes on the windows as we moved. My heart feels so delighted right now. I will soon be home. I can't believe this. Eli came to my mind. I felt bad instantly. I wonder what he is doing right now. Could be looking for me? Is he worried? I miss him. I am alive because of him. I owe him everything. "Excited?" Uncle Seth asked, making me look at him. I nodded.He smiled. "Your parents will be very excited to see you." He said, making me smile. I turned back to the window, smiling at the thought of seeing my parents. I really missed them. I missed them so much. I am going to hug my mum tightly. And my dad as well. And my brothers. I am going to hug everyone. I miss them so much. I miss my home. I missed everything. I still can't believe I am back to Italy. I am miles aw
The door to the van closed and it moved. My heart begged to explode as I struggled in the person's hold. "Let go of me!" I yelled and the person released me instantly. I looked at who it was. I froze. It was my uncle, Seth. "Malia," he called, smiling. "Uncle Seth," I called, feeling my tears approaching. Oh my God. I can't believe this. I hugged him instantly. He wrapped his arms around me tightly.He found me. .I can't believe this. He found me! I am finally with my family!."Hey, Kiddo." I heard another familiar voice but at the front seat. It was Uncle Diego. He turned to me and smiled. I let out a breathless laugh, feeling the excitement in my heart. Uncle Seth unwrapped me and cupped my face. I stared at him with my teary eyes as I placed my hand on his wrist. "God, I can't believe you are here, sunshine." He said. "I can't believe it either, uncle." I almost cried. He brought my temples closer and placed a kiss on it. I closed my eyes, feeling delighted. H