Esme: Tangled Love

Esme: Tangled Love

last updateLast Updated : 2023-12-06
By:  Cecilia HartOngoing
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Lailah wanted to laugh at her own fate for playing such a sick joke on her. At 10 her parents divorced and none wanted to take her so she stayed with her aunt. At 15 she got into an accident that almost took her life and her leg was paralyzed for a year and now at 20 she was kidnapped by a Mafia because she saw something she wasn't suppose to see. Two brothers fighting and ruining her and not once have they thought what she wanted. " You don't love him" he grumbled while glaring with so much anger in his eyes I never saw before as tears continued to fall down my cheeks. " I didn't want to" I replied meekly helpless at my own heart as my lips wobbled while I clenched on his shirt not wanting to breakdown infront of him. " I won't let him have you" his words held promise as determination shone in his dark orbs and he crashed his lips on mine as I struggle to push him but my strength was nothing compared to his. Lailah Marques, a 20 years florist trying to find happiness in everything she does until her simple life was disrupted by a huge disasters .

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Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Lailah POV

“ Yes Aunt Mavis, don’t worry I am on my way to a convenient store to buy something to eat and then I will go to the shop and go to sleep.” I told Aun Mavis who was at the after-party of Peral’s wedding right now to observe the decorations in case something was out of place.

Last week we got a reservation to decorate a wedding and it was one of Aunt Mavis’ customer's daughter. The order was big so we have been busy doing all the tasks of making bouquets and garlands and all the other things for the wedding decorations. Aunt Mavis was over the moon.

“Yes… I will directly go home after going to the convenience store” I assured her as I reached the CVS which was not very far from our two story building as I ended the call.

I wanted to attend the after party but I suddenly felt sick so I left right after the wedding. I stare at my call log on the phone, the third contact down shaded in red as the number 7 in the bracket was near it, showing how many times I have called him and he did not answer.

It's been four days and it’s making me worry remembering how he was in a hurry as he left the shop the last time we met . Where could he be?

“Marcus….”

I have things to say to him but he suddenly disappeared after making my heart restless and my mind messed up. I never thought we would ever be close looking back at our strange encounter.

From being an audience of his breakups, which always was at Aunt Mavis’ flower shop, to him being a regular coming to the shop, at first I didn't understand what he wanted. I did try asking him but he was being indifferent which was a bit irritating but I couldn't do anything since he is a "customer"

What surprised me was, after every three days he would come with different girls but they end up breaking up whenever they are in the shop. Makes me wonder if our shop was cursed or if it was their “us” problem.

Anyways, I did say something about his "unstable relationships" which made us become friends.

But I wasn't sure how my situation of seeing him as a friend changed to a guy whom I like.

Maybe it was during the days we went for the urgent deliveries in his expensive car? Or maybe it was when Aunt Mavis invited him for dinner and he complimented my cooking?

Or was it maybe from the day we spent time at the amusement park while trying every ride and haunted houses?

I wasn't sure… but it did happen.

Though I must say he is one of the handsome lads I know. His messy jet black hair was in a style that suits him well. The most attractive feature is his ocean blue eyes and dimple smile that always makes my heart dance merrily.

For a guy, he has decent looking lashes with thick brows and his sun-kissed skin is clean of any acne making me jealous .

Everytime we stood together he would always make fun of my 5 '2 height while hovering his 6' 4 height on me getting on my nerves. But even so, I like him.

I sighed as I picked out some drinks from the fridge and wondered where he disappeared?

After buying a couple of snacks and paying for it, I walked out of the CVS while also rummaging through the plastic bag searching for the banana milk .

The night was a bit chilly, I switched on my phone and it flashed me the time, 10:30. God- it's soo late!

I must fastend my walk because night could really be scary if you are walking down an empty silent road like I am.

But because my operated ankle is in no shape to do it, I have no choice but to walk carefully. What a hassle!.

Sipping on my banana milk I suddenly heard the sound of painful groaning. I could tell my body suddenly stopped habitually as it tensed.

Is it my imagination?

The night was silent so it made me hear some mufflings too. I am damn sure someone is there.

I know it can be dangerous and suicidal but before I can turn back my legs walked to where those sounds were coming from.

I peeked from the corner of the building as the noises were becoming clear and there were hitting and smackings too.

The scene unfolding before my eyes was gruesome and my body literally froze.

There was a black car and around 4-5 men in black under the streetlamp.The guy leaning against the car was wearing a coat making him look big as smoke was coming from him. Is he their boss?

One of the guys started to stomp his feet violently and the groaning sound was again heard. Are they bullying someone? Worst scenarios started to form in my head of who those guys could be.

Gangster?Loan sharks?

The air around them was so tense that I could feel it from far away. The man in the coat squatted down as the rest of the guys moved aside, making me see what was really going on. He took out the cigarette he was breathing and pressed it on the bruised person curled up on the ground as he screamed in agony.

I couldn’t hear what he whispered to the person but the next thing that happened had me traumatized to witness .The man stood as one of his guys took out something from his waist and pointed at the guy. Is-Is he holding a gun?

I could feel the strength in me dissolved away as it was replaced with fear and my leg suddenly became jelly. I can’t even remove my eyes as my heart suddenly drops at the intense sound of the gun and blood.

The plastic bag I was holding fell on the ground alerting them of my presence as I gasped with cold shiver when they all noticed me. The guy on the ground was dead and I couldn't do anything.

“WHO IS THERE!” I heard a rough voice called out as three of the men began to run my way. I must r-run away!

Before I could even take a step forward, my legs gave out and I fell on the ground bruising my elbows. Please please please I muttered internally as I forced myself to get up and began to run.

But it wasn't far enough I ran that they quickly caught me and dragged me to wherever they pleased.

“N-no no no please I d-didn’t see anything! Please, I am sorry-!” I begged with my vision welled up with tears as they fall but they were indifferent.

I trashed to be released from this guy’s steel like grip as I begged them to let me live, “ Please! I wo-wont say anyone please leave me!”

My throat was beginning to dry up and he pushed me, releasing from his grip only to make me fall on the ground as I winced feeling my pain traveling from my ankle and knees.

“We caught her boss” another voice spoke up and I didn't dare to look up who their boss was as my body was trembling in fear.

I should’ve stayed for the after-party. I shouldn’t have come to this alley and seen all these.

A painful grip surged on my head as I felt my hair clenched and my face was jerked up and I was met with a deadly gaze “ Who sent you?”

I instinctively closed my eyes feeling intimidated by the person’s gaze as my hand went up to his, that was clenching my hair in a tightful grip as I moaned in pain “ N-no one, pl-please I d-didn’t see anything.. P-please leave me”

The sniffling and sobs were uncontrollable because right now I feel like I am about to die. These guys are scary. I don’t want to die right now. I still haven’t confessed to Marcus, Aunt Mavis still hasn't seen our wedding.

I can’t die like this!

“Please l-let me go!” I tried to push his grip away but it only ended up making him pull out my hair painfully

“Take her away” he ordered, giving me shivers as I heard his cold voice and my eyes snapped open at his words as I felt my heart drop down for the second time today.

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21 Chapters
Chapter 1
Lailah POV“ Yes Aunt Mavis, don’t worry I am on my way to a convenient store to buy something to eat and then I will go to the shop and go to sleep.” I told Aun Mavis who was at the after-party of Peral’s wedding right now to observe the decorations in case something was out of place. Last week we got a reservation to decorate a wedding and it was one of Aunt Mavis’ customer's daughter. The order was big so we have been busy doing all the tasks of making bouquets and garlands and all the other things for the wedding decorations. Aunt Mavis was over the moon. “Yes… I will directly go home after going to the convenience store” I assured her as I reached the CVS which was not very far from our two story building as I ended the call. I wanted to attend the after party but I suddenly felt sick so I left right after the wedding. I stare at my call log on the phone, the third contact down shaded in red as the number 7 in the bracket was near it, showing how many times I have called him
last updateLast Updated : 2023-08-31
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Chapter 2
“Please l-let me go!” The girl begged with fear in her tone and eyes as I gripped her hair together so she could know who is having an upper hand here. I was handling the traitor who leaked information of my gang just for some petty hundred thousands. That bastard. Did I not pay him enough? And worst of all he sold it to Ivan Salvator. The Whole Cosa Nostra knows how bad our enmity is. It has been running since the era of our great grandfather. Ivan’s great grandfather cheated on mine and it created a rift between the two families. Our families were once called The Great Allies, by how much strong influence we have around the world but his descendants kept on cheating with ours. I think it’s in their blood to cheat everyone other than themselves. In the midst of handling the traitor this girl saw everything. And now we have to dispose of her, we can’t leave any witnesses alive, blame it on her fate to encounter us in the middle of the night. Naturally I thought she was some spy
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Chapter 3
A sigh slipped from Caesar’s lips as he came out of the shower while drying his wet locks with a towel in his hand. His body, even though covered by the robe, is obvious that he takes great care of his physique. His room’s door suddenly was knocked and Caesar glanced at the white circular clock nailed above the door that reads 1 in the morning. “Come in” he replied and a worried Jessica appeared on the opened door.“Master.. The girl… I was in her room to check on her but then she suddenly started to sweat really bad.” Jessica reported while fiddling with her fingers as worriedness were visible on her.The two hurriedly descended down the stairs as Jessica led the way to the room Lailah was kept in.Upon entering the room, loud panting and groaning was heard as Caesar walked nearer, noticing Lailah’s condition.“H-hot I-I am feeling hot..p-please help..-” she begged with a quivering voice while crying in pain she never was. Her vision was blurry by the tears and her mind was not thi
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Chapter 4
Lailah groaned as she fluttered her eyes open and she felt aching all over her body. The unfamiliar ceiling was enough to make her spring from her position as she looked around the strange room. “W-where am I-” Lailah questioned herself as her lips wobbled in fear and pieces of last night flashed across her mind giving her a cold shiver to her spine. She was kidnapped by some group of men who made her fell unconscious and one of them was about to rape her last night. Lailah suddenly felt her breathing unstable as she clutched at her chest feeling the ache and fear. This place is not safe. She must leave from here. Quickly. She removed the blanket off of her and tried to get up from the bed but a sudden pain traveled from her ankle and that’s when she noticed her ankle was bandaged. “N-no no no.. w-why now-” her eyes started to pool with tears as she touched her bandaged ankle. This is making things hard for her. She can’t run now with a swollen ankle. What is she going to do?
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Chapter 5
“ Please… I w-won’t tell anyone please” She pleaded desperately. “ You aren’t going anywhere.” Caesar announced as he reached the bed standing tall in his glory while coldly staring down at Lailah whose face paled upon hearing his words. “ W-why?” Lailah stuttered as she felt her body going numb, helpless in the situation. “Last night, you saw something you shouldn’t and now you aren’t leaving unless you are dead.” Caesar informed and Lailah could feel all her organs stopped functioning Laila’s mind took a minute to pause sinking Caesar's words. Her throat contrasted in agony as her senses were in a mess she didn't know what to do. “P-please I-I won't tell anyone so please l-let me go. I promise p-please..” She assured even though she knows it wont work but now she has to do anything to leave this place. Alive. “It’s not a matter of you telling anyone. You weren’t supposed to be there in the first place.” He told her and Laila’s breathing became unstable, noticing him close to h
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Chapter 6
"Why is she out, Jessica?" Lailah flinched at the harsh tone that roared in the room, averting her gaze from him, too afraid to face him since she knew she'd be dead if he found out she was trying to escape. Lailah's heart raced as she gripped her fist, pressing her nails into her palm, anxious to escape this confining predicament. She knew that revealing her intentions would only make matters worse, but the fear of being discovered was overwhelming. "M-master she-" Jessica hesitated, unsure whether she should tell him that Lailah was attempting to elope or save the innocent girl from her master's wrath. She knew that revealing the truth could potentially save Lailah from a life of torment, but it also meant risking her own well-being in the process. Either way, it was going to put the girl in a dire position. Caesar approached her hastily, his intimidating height towering over her diminutive stature as he grasped her arms firmly, his grip sending a shiver down her spine. Laila
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Chapter 7
"S-stop please-" Her voice was clearly weak, as Lailah could not feel her body's strength anymore. She wasn't sure how long they had been doing it but she knew she couldn't endure it much longer.With a final thrust, Caesar smashed his lips into her swollen ones as his body shuddered with satisfaction and he relased inside her. He trailed kisses down her sweaty body as he groped on her full breast fondling it like a kid's toy and Lailah humiliatingly moaned in pleasure, her body yielding to his every touch."You took it so well, baby. Shall we go for another round?" Caesar whispered in her ear and Lailah felt her heart dropped down.With a deep gasp, Lailah shot here eyes opened as she clenched on the fabric beside her and felt her body temperaure cold as if someone threw a bucket of cold water on her.Lailah could feel her whole body aching as if someone has beaten her with a hammer or rod stick. Soon, the memories of last night flashed before her eyes, reminding her of the pain a
last updateLast Updated : 2023-10-04
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Chapter 8
"Sir, we have retrieved the CCTV from the CVS" The constable reported a hard disk in his hand as he passed it to his senior. "Okay, call the lady outside. She's been around the station for two days" The senior police officer sighed, glancing through the glass mirror of his office door while the constable nodded in response Mavis burst into the senior officer's room as soon as she heard they got the footage. The police in charge gestured for her to sit as he inserted the hard disk into the computer. Mavis anxiously watched the screen, hoping for any clues to help solve the case but there was no abnormality shown. Lailah was clearly seen going to the CVS and a few minutes later she came out with a plastic bag in her hand. The items she purchased.It continued till she was seen walking along the CVS sidewalk and then taking a right turn into an alleyway. That was the end of the video, leaving the police officers and Mavis confused . "That's it? Where is the footage of the remaining
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Chapter 9
"Aunt Mavis!" A panted voice boombed ,calling her out as she snapped her focus at the entrance door of the police station. Mavis eyes swelled with tears seeing the disheleved person."Marcus" Mavis whispered as she wiped her tears away standing from her seat as Marcus rushed to her side. "What happened?Why are you in the police station? Did something happend?" Marcus bombarded her with questionmarks of concern, his voice filled with worry. Mavis took a deep breath, trying to compose herself before responding. "I'll e-explain everything, but first, let's find a quiet place to sit down and talk,".The two walked out of the station and went to her Flower shop. Mavis has not opened the shop for the past two days.She couldn't concentrate while her niece was missing, and she doesn't have any news of her niece's whereabouts yet. As they settled into a chair in the shop, Mavis began to recount the events of the past days. Marcus froze; his mind went blank hearing every single word of Mavi
last updateLast Updated : 2023-10-06
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Chapter 10
"FOUND HER!" Issac screamed in victory as he quickly typed away on the keyboard. Marcus looked over his shoulder as Issac showed his laptop screen to him, a CCTV footage displaying on it. "CCTV? " Macus asked, a frown on his face as he took the laptop from Issac and played the video. Marcus recognized the back of the person in the video. He rememebered the description Mavid told him of Lailah when she went missing and it exactly matches the one in the video that is playing. "Lailah." Marcus whispered whispered under his breath. He recognized the lly she was walking at the time she went missing. Lailah was being chased by some men on the screen, and she was captured as they dragged her to their boss. The boss appeared to have said something to her that caused her to panic, and they soon knocked her out as they dragged her into a car and drove away. Marcus clenched his fists, his mind racing with questionable thoughts of what could have happened to Lailah during her disappearance.
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