"Because she came back after I killed them.” I said.
I remember when I was crying before Luke found me. She came from out of nowhere again. Maybe she followed me to make sure I’ll do it. She was laughing and clapping, she was praising me.
“Now, I know your little secret. You really are something.” She said.
“Who are you? What do you want from me?” I yelled.
She walked towards me and held my chin up, looking directly to my eyes. I felt the chills all over my body.
“I am Camila. I’m your worst nightmare Alora. There’s someone who wants your family to suffer, that’s all. But what I want is you. I love your eyes, especially when you’re scared. Like that!” She said while pointing at my eyes.
I tensed when I read the message and gently woke up Luke. "Honey!" I said. "What is it?" He asked, frowning. I showed him the message, he suddenly stood up and rushed to the intercom. "Eugene, prepare some men. We'll go to Golden Oak Kindergarten." He ordered. "Roger that, boss." Eugene answered. I felt restless. We took a quick shower and left the headquarters. How could I forget Zoey? She's my responsibility. I'm her foster mom. How could I leave her there? I didn't think they would target her. Luke held my hand. “Everything will be okay.” He said. “Luke, that woman said the
“What do you mean?” His father asked. Luke sighed deeply before answering. “Can you come with us? There’s something I want to show you. Bring mom and Mrs.Smith as well.” Luke said. Our parents were in awe when we arrived at the headquarters. Eugene toured them and brought them to the conference room after. “So what do you think?” Luke asked. “Son, you already surpassed me by having this. I think you are ready.” His dad proudly said. “There’s more dad.” Then Luke showed us a presentation of his new software. It was just a 3 minute video presentation but no one was able to say a single word when it was finished.
Luke sighed deeply and kissed her on the forehead. "You really are stubborn. But okay, just be careful. Whatever you plan on doing, just tell me. No secrets." He said. "Thank you. You too. Be careful." I wrapped my arms around his waist and leaned my head to his chest. "What is it? What's on your mind?" Luke asked, worried. "I just want to stay like this. I wish time would fly fast so we could get married." "There's something bugging you. What is it?" He asked again. "I'm just tired from all of this. I wish to live in peace with you." I whispered. "We will. Don't worry." "I love you
The rest of the evening went smoothly. The party was lively and joyful. Luke and I haven’t had time together. He’s busy talking to some executives and I was entertaining some of the wives of those men. Someone suddenly tapped me on the shoulder and when I turned around, it was a middle aged man. I haven’t seen him before. He smiled at me and handed me a piece of paper. I frowned and glanced at the small paper. When I looked back, he was gone. I went to the corner and opened the note. My hands were trembling. I read the note and was stunned. ‘YOU REALLY LOOK LIKE AN ANGEL’ The note was written in blood. Who’s blood? And how did someone slip through our security. I looked around and searched for Luke. I couldn’t find him. Where is he?
My head feels heavy. I am having a terrible headache. I wanted to open my eyes but I couldn’t. My hands feel numb and my wrists are sore. I am tied up behind my back. My mouth was covered with a cloth. I remember Camila in front of me. Then someone grabbed me from behind and covered my mouth. My visions became blurry. From that moment, I knew I would be taken by them. How can I be so stupid? Why did I leave the hall? I shouldn't have walked into their trap. It was my fault. It was my fault again. Wait? Did I say again? Is it my fault why we’re kidnapped before? It could be. Camila said they wanted me but Luke’s father said it was an ongoing feud between the Wilson and the Santelmo’s. My head really hurts. Where am I? I couldn’t hear anything. Where did they take me? How long have I been unconscious?
No! I have to do something. I won’t accept this. I’m not a weak woman who will just allow someone to rape me. Just thinking about this man touching me with his filthy hands makes me mad. The man was about to touch me but I mustered all my strength to stand up and headbutt him. I saw his face bleed. I smirked. But then he slapped me hard on the face. “You want it rough? Then I won’t be gentle with you!” He said in an angry tone. He then grabbed me from my hair and pulled me on the corner. I couldn’t even feel a thing. All I want right now is to escape from here. But my body wouldn’t even move anymore. The man suddenly ripped my dress and his eyes were looking at me like a piece of meat. He was drooling all over me. He held my hands on top of my head. He leaned towards
My eyes widened. I sat on the bed and faced him. “Why? Is it because of me?” I asked. I was afraid he would kill the man who almost raped me. “Yes and No.” He paused. “I need to show my power to the Santelmo’s, if not they will keep on using you or any of the people around us to scare me. I couldn’t let you get hurt again. It was a warning this time. They did it on purpose. They took you to show me that they are powerful. Father said they’ve become stronger.” He continued while brushing his hand to my arms. “But Luke, I don’t want you to kill anyone.” Funny. I killed three people already but I was asking Luke not to do it. “It’s necessary. It will happen eventually. One way or another, one side will end up dead. So either kill or get killed. And I don’t want to
I stood up and looked at myself in the mirror. Am I really pregnant? This is what I've been waiting for. This is what I wished for. "Congratulations! You'll be a mother if you're pregnant." Camila suddenly came out. I could see her reflection in the mirror. Her usual cold stare with her red eyes. I glared at her. "Where have you been? I was kidnapped and in danger but you're nowhere to be found!" I almost yelled. I don't want Luke to hear that I'm talking to myself in the mirror. Not that he didn't know about it but I wanted to talk to this bitch for now. "Relax. I did it on purpose. And those three as well." She said. "Why? I thought you left me." "Why would we leave