"I asked you a question" his deep voice hit me again.
I don't respond as I make a step back, still holding Sky.
The scary man furrow his brow at me.
"What the...." He muttered something frustratedly but in a foreign language I don't understand.
"Hey little girl! Where the fuck is Hunter?!" The first man asked.
I am practically shaking right now.
"Oh damn can't you speak?" The second man asked.
I remained silent looking at them. My eyes are tearing up.
The last one spoke to the other men in the foreign language.
"Wh.....who are you?" I managed to ask making them look at me.
"What do...what do you want?" You could sense the fear in my voice.
The last one took a step towards me, making me flinch.
He stopped on his track. "Hmm so you can speak" he said.
"Are you..the....the Russian men that are here to take me?" I asked in between breaths, my heart is beating very fast.
He furrow his brow at me.
"Russian men?" The first man asked.
"No sweetie we are Italians. Not Russians." The second man said.
Italians?
The sisters couldn't get me with the Russians and now they have sent the Italians?
Why are those sisters doing this to me?
I didn't do anything to them.
Oh Hunter come save me please!
"Who are you to Hunter?" The last man in front of me asked, snapping me off my thoughts.
"Wha...what?"
"Who. Are. You. To. Hunter?"
I clung onto Sky the more feeling nervous and scared.
"Answer my question"
"M-my boyfriend"
He raise his brow a bit.
"Told ya she is his girlfriend" the second man said smiling.
"Where is Hunter?" The last man asked.
He is looking straight at me and it is making me feel nervous and scared. He is as tall as Hunter and I feel so intimidated.
What is it they want from Hunter?!
He leaned towards me making me shift as I look down in fear.
"What's your name?" He asked.
I look at him.
He raise his brow at me.
"C...Cora Davidson"
"Cora. Nice name. Now Cora I hate it whenever I repeat myself. But I will do it again and I want an answer" he commanded sending terrifying chills all over me.
Cora obey them or else they will kill you.
"Where is Hunter?"
"I...I don't know"
He heaved a sigh as he stood erect.
"Please don't.... don't hurt me" I pleaded as a tear rolled out my eyes.
Sky made a sound showing he is scared too.
"We are not going to hurt you unless you tell us where your boyfriend is" he said.
"I don't know. He left few...few hours ago I promise. I am telling the truth" my tears are now out.
Hunter where are you? come please.
The first man scoffed.
"Seth he is not here. What should we do?" The second man asked the last man who just raise his hand a bit at him without looking at him but focus on me. He looked at the phone on the table.
"Is that your phone?" He asked.
I nod.
"You do have his number right?"
"Ye ...yes"
"Good. Pick up" he ordered.
Slowly I reach for my phone.
"Dial his line"
I nod slightly as I unlock my phone. Hunter's number is the only number I have on my call line.
I dialed it.
"Put it on speaker"
I did as I was told.
"The number you are trying to call is not reachable" a woman's voice spoke
"Dial it again " he ordered and I obeyed.
"The number is switched off" the same woman's voice said.
I look up slowly at him.
His jaw is clenched.
"The motherfucker is fucking smart. He knows we are here" the second man said.
"Fucking moron. I say we kill this bitch of his for a start" the first man said pointing a gun at me.
I froze.
Oh no.
"Diego, put that gun away" the last man said.
"It's best we kill her so that the fucking moron will know that we are not fucking playing here!" The first man said angrily as he keeps pointing his gun at me.
I bring my head down hugging Sky tightly. I was crying silently awaiting my fate.
"I said put the gun away damnit!" I hear the last man yell making me look up slowly at them with my tears filled eyes.
He is standing in front of the man that is pointing his gun at me.
"She is not the one we came here for" he said
"She is his whore" the first man said.
Whore? That's a bad word.
Why is he calling me that?
What did I do to him? To three of them.
"That doesn't mean we should kill her" the last man said.
The first man clenched his jaw but brought down his gun anyway.
I felt relieved a bit.
"What do you suggest we do Seth?" The second man asked. "You know the boss will be mad if we don't come back with that motherfucker"
Gosh they really want Hunter.
But why?
What did he do?
The last man, I notice they call Seth turned to me.
I shifted a bit.
"Since Hunter isn't here, we are taking what belongs to him."
My eyes widened.
What?
"Bring her" the last thing he said before walking away.
The two men began walking towards me.
"No please" I cried as I make steps back. Sky cried too but the two strong men grabbed my both arm and dragged me away with them.
I cried but they held me tightly.
I am still holding Sky while they dragged me out of the house. Outside, I see a big black car and that man, Seth, is seated in front with his black shades on. He is looking ahead caring less.
We got to the car and the two men threw me into the back seat and entered with me.
"Pl....please sir, let...let me go....I haven't done anything" I begged.
"Shut the fuck up!" The first man snapped making me flinch.
The car engine started and we drove. off.
"Get rid of that dog" the second one said.
My heart dropped
"No no please" I pleaded as the first man, they call Diego grabbed hold of Sky."
I said shut up you little bitch!" He snapped at me again.
Oh no.
"Leave the dog" Seth ordered."Seriously Seth this is....""You know I fucking hate repeating myself" Seth cut him off.Diego released Sky aggressively. Sky quickly clung on me and i hugged him tightly."This is ridiculous" Diego muttered."Wh ....where are you taking me?" I stuttered nervously."Another word from you again and I will shoot you and your filthy dog" Diego said with all seriousness.Shivers washed me as i hug Sky looking down.I won't dare utter another word again because he is dead serious about shooting Sky and I.Hunter where are you please?Come for me I beg you.I don't know where they are taking me.I am not sure if I am going to come out of this alive.They didn't even allow me take my phone with me.Oh Sky.I look at him. He looks so scared.I kiss his temple.I wish I could tell him not to scared.But this man threatened to kill us if I speak.Oh God what is going on?Please send Hunter to me God. Please.More tears rushed out of my eyes as I cried silently.I
SethArghhhhh!""For the last time Patrick, who are you working for?" I asked for the hundredth time and this fucker still doesn't to give me an answer. "No one..... please....stop" he cried reacting to the pain I am inflicting on him.He is tied up to a chair, has no shirt on but trousers and blood is filled on his body. That's because I am hitting him with one of my favourite toys that looks like a cane but it is a metal one. It can cause a very agonizing pain.But I guess it isn't causing enough because this idiot has refused to talk!"Let's just kill him already Seth" Diego who is standing beside us said."No we need to know who sent him first" Martin said."But we have been torturing him for almost an hour now and he has refused to speak. Bury some bullet in his head already " Diego said. "No please!" Patrick cried."Diego can you for once stop thinking about your gun?" I asked glaring at him, making him keep calm.I look back at Patrick. His eyes are swollen up as a result of
But he prefer being called East. That is because he would always head towards the east side of the streets to hide whenever the cops were after him. They never looked for him there because the east was a set apart area at that time. No one dared to go their. Not even the police. Everyone was scared about that place.The east part of Alberto street.A dark mystery was behind that place.But East went there one day because he had no choice. He couldn't afford getting caught by the police.Another day again, he went there.Then another.And another.Till he made the place his secret liar.He loved the place. I guess the place loved him too cause all the things we believe to happen to anyone that goes there, never happened to him.We have heard rumours about people that died or was struck with sickness after going there.But nothing happened to East.He named himself East.He hated the name, Alessandro.Mainly because it was our mother that named him.He hates her so much.Way more that I
CoraI remember it like it was yesterday.Flash back********************I was running as fast as I could. I never knew I could run like this. But I guess when it's about life, your legs can carry you beyond your expectation.All I could hear was,"Get her!"Voices of the security men here and there. I can't tell how many were after me because I didn't dare look back.I kept running.My heart was beating incredibly fast. The thought of getting caught was giving me terrifying chills.I ran till I entered the road, appearing in front of an approaching blue car making the driver stop with impulse and few inches close to me. He almost knocked me down.I was beyond terrified.I stood there, lost into space. I saw my life flashing before my eyes. I can't even move my feet. Next I felt someone touch my shoulder, snatching me out of my trance.I look at him. He is tall and handsome. His blue eyes are so pretty that it took my worries away for a moment. His two hands are on my shoulders and
I am still not looking at him but I am so terrified by his presence."You will be working for us till that sick bastard boyfriend of yours pay me back what he owes me." He said coldly.Why would Hunter owe such a man money?!"You have two months collateral " He said making me froze..Two months for wha....."After two months and your boyfriend doesn't pay, I will kill you" he snarled.My heart dropped."East..." Seth called."So pray that he comes before that two months is due." He said, ignoring Seth.Two months? Oh no.No."Give her a room"I sense the woman give a slight bow before dragging me out of the room.He words sang in my head.Two months!Two months to work here till Hunter pays.From the look of things, he must be owing these people a lot of money. And I don't think Hunter has it. That means I have just two months to live!Two months!Oh God help me.I want Hunter.Send him to me like you did before please!Don't ignore me God please!We got to a door where the woman kn
Cora"Come in"I reluctantly entered his house. It's a mini flat, very comfortable and homely."Welcome to my home" he said as he closed the door behind us.I couldn't stop admiring the simple but nice house. All my life has been at the orphanage. The halls, bonk beds and all, i have always dreamed of being in a proper home. But no one was interested in adopting me.Now I am in this man's house.A stranger's house.A stranger who saved me."Penny for your thoughts?" He snapped me off my thoughts.I shake my head shyly.He chuckled. "Thanks"I furrow my brows in confusion."The look on your face shows you find my house beautiful"I smiled a bit."Come on. I'll show you around" he said leading the way. We went to the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, balcony and all. It is a very nice place. I like it. I like him. He is so nice and tall. And very handsome too.I feel shy and nervous around him.We are presently in bedroom. He is going through his closet and I am just standing there looking a
I quickly picked him up and mouthed sorry to the maid who gave me a bad look.I felt bad but quickly caught up with Lisa. She is walking fast and has her face up high. She doesn't look back at all.Nadia is right. Lisa is a very serious person. I don't think I will ever see her smile.We got to the kitchen."Good morning Lucia" Lisa greeted and I see a woman that look like she is in her late twenties or say early thirties, dressed in a white attire and a hat meant for chef.Oh I have dreamt of wearing those."Oh good morning Lisa. How was your night?" She said smiling brightly.It gives me a feeling that she might be nice."Fine thank you. This is Cora. New here" Lisa said."Oh""She will be working as your assistant"Lucia smiled at me."Go...good morning ma'am" I greeted nervously."Beautiful morning my dear. It is good to have an assistant! The kitchen is becoming chaotic these days" She said as she shook my hand."I can imagine" Lisa said. "Well the boss gave a strict instruction
EastSeated on my bed, popping out smoke. It's seven in the morning, the day is super bright, the sun is entering my room through the fucking windows. It's beautiful. But I hate it. I hate the sun. I hate it this morning, mainly because I am fucking pissed. Last night I called Mona, she gave me a fucking excuse. Like what the fuck? That bitch thinks I can't get a new girl on my bed in a second. Sucking on my big cigar, I blew out smoke. Morning smoke is the best. It awakes all the organs in the body. Tells them it's morning already. Standing on my feet, I walk towards the windows. The maids are doing their work, some of my men are busy with their morning training. It's a new day. And a busy schedule. My brother is out with Diego and Martin to take care of something. Some bastards had to invade one of my warehouses in Mexico. I am sure they are dead by now. I don't trust Seth with his gun. He has that human sympathy that pisses me off all the
"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