LEILAAt 11:55 p.m, I stood near the window of my hotel room, staring at the view outside. The resort was a huge and beautiful place. From what I heard earlier, it was owned by Dominick Castillo and I knew that there's more than this which he had. I stared at the surroundings. The area was supposed to be dark at night but then, it was as bright as day time because of the arrangements done on it. The decorations were luxurious, one would wish to spend their holidays here. It was a dream come true for me to be in a place like this unless it's for other reasons which isn't to seduce old men and steal their money. I slowly made my way away from the window after staring for too long. I didn't realize that it was a few minutes to midnight. I wanted to leave the room and get fresh air out there but my room was heavily guarded by Dominick's men. It was cruel that I had to live such a life. A life of restrictions which made me contemplate if I'll ever be free? I wanted to return to my bed a
LEILAIt was yet again— another morning in this place. I stood near my window with my hands resting on the pane as I continued to feed my eyes on the beautiful view. How much I loved this place! My eyes caught the beautiful swimming pool in the middle of the resort, and the luxurious water fountain in the middle. The day was still early and the sun was yet to rise as I decided to go out for an early morning swim. There were two bodyguards outside my door that tried to stop me from leaving. "We can't allow you to go out, miss," one of them said. I know that he was only trying to carry out his boss's orders so I didn't fight him."I'm not running away or anything. I'm just trying to take a stroll around. Is that also an exception?" I questioned him. I was already feeling frustrated by their surveillance on me."Where are you going? We can escort you there?" He suggested and I waited for a while before responding to him. I stared a the handsome bodyguards who looked at me confusedly bec
LEILADominick had already released me a while ago. He also allowed me to swim as much as I wanted. I got out of the pool after a brief swim, a maid offered me a robe to wear over my body and I gladly took it. I was beginning to feel chilly from swimming and I was also uncomfortable being naked in front of Dominick. His lustful gaze on my body made me very uncomfortable. I knew that if it were up to him— he would've fucked me right there in the pool."Where are you going?" Dominick asked as I got out of the pool."To my room" I replied briefly. I didn't turn to stare at him for a bit. He was shirtless and only his boxers were on. His abs were visible to my sight and they reminded me of earlier, when my hands touched them. Dominick's body was as hard as a rock and then, his detailed tattoos which covered almost all of his tanned skin made him look very attractive. I didn't want him to catch me drooling at him so I quickly composed myself and I stopped staring.Dominick wasn't pleased
LEILAAround 2 p.m. at noon, I left my room to take a stroll around the place. Ever since I returned from the swimming pool, I had been inside my room. I wore jeans and a hoodie. The cold from earlier still affected me so I needed to protect myself. The resort was naturally cold because it was close to the beach. As usual, the bodyguards followed me around like some prisoner. I cared less about their presence because I wasn't planning on escaping. At least, not yet. "Ma'am, will you like a drink?" A maiden asked me and I nodded. "A warm cup of milk would be nice right now" I explained to her. I went outside the huge building and finally arrived at the garden area. There were many flowers in the place, varieties of them and they looked beautiful especially as they differed in colors. I could identify some of the flowers because I've seen them frequently. Most times when I strip dance at the club, flowers are thrown at me as compliments for my entertaining dance performance. I leaned
LEILAEverything felt weird, especially how intensely he stared at me. What was going on with him? Why did he suddenly become like this? I was beginning to feel uncomfortable. A while ago, Dominick hugged and was all over me. It almost felt like he was dying or he found out that he had an incurable disease that was going to kill him soon. Besides that, I didn't think that any other thing would be his problem. I couldn't help but wonder about it all.I raised my gaze to meet him, he looked at me as if he wanted to hug me again. He seemed to have missed me— which was definitely awkward because he had tried to kill me earlier today. Is this a strategy of his to get me in his bed? If it is, then he's despicable."What's wrong with you, Dominick?" I asked calmly. Standing up from the bed as I was scared that he might attack me at any moment. I wasn't overlooking the gun he held. Dominick was unpredictable and might do anything. "Leila… I have to tell you something" Dominick said. His voic
LEILAI forced my eyes open and I realized how bright the day was already. It was morning, maybe very late in the morning because of the sun. I've slept too much because of how tired I was. The first thing that came to my mind was to check on Dominick to see how he was feeling today. I hoped that this wouldn't be a bad idea as his mood might differ from yesterday's. I couldn't forget that I was dealing with an unpredictable, murderous Mafia man. Dominick's attitude sometimes freaks me out, especially how he kills and seems to remain calm by it. I took my bath and put on a white fitted short gown and went out of my room. I had checked the clock a while ago— and it was about nine a.m. Dominick might have gotten out of bed by now, or not. Since he wasn't feeling well, I assumed that he might still be in bed so I went directly to his room. When I got there, no bodyguards were outside his room and I went in. My only mistake was that I didn't knock on the door before entering— as I witnesse
LEILAIt was almost evening when I heard a knock on my door and I answered. Two maidens entered and greeted me politely. I have been in my room all day, sleeping. Dominick didn't come seeking for me— despite knowing that I was very angry at him. He must have been spending his day nicely with Anna in his arms. Why am I thinking of such?Now, he sent these maids to me. What does he want now?"Mr. Castillo asked us to prepare you for tonight" They said in chorus. Oh, he couldn't have Anna do the job for him and now he wants me? I scoffed and allowed them to start their jobs of dressing me up. At least, I was serving my purpose. And after ten successful missions, I'll be free from Dominick's captivity.After the maids helped me to bathe and do my makeup, they brought out my dress. I almost exclaimed in shock after seeing the dress. "W.. who picked out this dress?" I asked them."Mr. Castillo did," they revealed.I was stunned. Dominick really changed. He never allows me to wear long and
LEILA"What do you want from me, Dominick?" I asked him as soon as I felt his presence near me. "Why did you suddenly change? Is this a new trick of yours? I'm not that vulnerable to give in" I explained. I turned to look at him, I could see his face clearly because of how bright the fluorescent lights were on the ship. Dominick was beginning to look dumb to me. He was suddenly calm and considerate towards me.I riveted my gaze back to the sight that I was focusing on. The beautiful sea and the moonlight that shunned on it. It was a memory to uphold. I just wished to be free for once. Dominick took his seat beside me, I was filled with the scent of his cologne again. It was intoxicating, but not as much as the alcohol I was drinking. I raised up the bottle of wine and I drank from it again. I had taken it earlier before running out– Dominick never noticed. I had almost drunk everything inside the bottle and I was very drunk. As soon as he saw me taking the sip, he was stunned and grab
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~ Months Later ~LEILAJust like the first day I met him, Dominick has been a loving man over these past few months since we got married.Even though everything was taken away from him, I didn't expect him to bounce back quickly. And as he always said, you can't kill a Mafia.We've been married for almost six months and we are focusing on living as a happy family and raising our son. Dominick established a business for himself, he didn't sell or deal with illegal stuff anymore.We wouldn't want him to go to jail again. I also started my professional teaching classes for dancing. The last few months have been filled with several adventures for us.A former stripper and a former Mafia. I think this is just the best. The peaceful life I have so much yearned for.Dominick wouldn't arrive from work until later, and I am busy with getting the uniform for my students prepared.Lolita comes by sometimes to take Gerald to her house, she is living with doctor Liam and they are about to get marri
DOMINICKIt was morning and I had to wake up and join my cellmates to do our jail labors. I picked up my bucket and I headed out with Jack, it was our turn to clean the bathrooms today. "Gosh! What an awful smell…" Jack exclaimed as soon as I kicked the bathroom door open.He should've gotten used to it by now cause I already do. The smell would never change no matter what we do. Even though this bathroom is cleaned up daily, it would still be as if it hasn't been touched for months when we come. I didn't want to think that these people do it on purpose, but what do I say? We are almost ten thousand in this jail and we all get the need to use the bathroom sometime.I stepped into the bathroom, the pungent odor of urine hit directly at my nose and I jerked backwards a bit. Jack noticed and he immediately began to laugh at me.I frowned and turned to him. "What's funny?" I asked, the tone in my voice made him realize that I am being serious. So he stopped laughing at me. "Sorry.." h
~ Two Years Later ~DOMINICKIt's been two years of being in this place but I do not regret it. The only thing I regret is not being there with Leila when she birthed my son, I deeply anticipated watching her give birth to a mini me. I hurt Leila's feelings, I wouldn't have been here if I didn't plead guilty. Despite the evidence they had against me, I could've still won the case because of my lawyer's influence.I do not want to live that life anymore, I wanted to make a change. I've been a sinner for so long. Making Leila and everyone around me hurt.I've killed so many people, I killed Romeo's uncle. He was my friend, I never should've hurt him. I knew how much his uncle meant to him, I never should've done that.I've hurt Leila too, I killed her aunt and so many other people. I had to pay for my crimes. For all the crimes I've committed for all these years.Everyday for over two years, whenever Leila comes to see me with my son, I refuse because I do not want my boy to see me in
LEILAit's been two months since Dominick had been in the hospital, the court hearing has been ongoing even without his presence and I've been representing him on the case.Romeo demanded that it should still go on until Dominick wakes up to serve his sentence.I have just arrived from the court and I am experiencing nausea and dizziness from the pregnancy. It didn't stop me from going to see Dominick at the hospital.I asked Renee to take me to the hospital after I have eaten. We drove there and it only took an hour from the hotel we lodge.Renee and Shen Yi have been so supportive of me since Dominick wasn't around. Being pregnant and going for the court at the same time hasn't been easy for me as I've tried my best to cope.Lolita was barely available, she worked at the nurse at the hospital so she could watch over Dominick while I'm not there. And with doctor Liam as his doctor in charge.Apparently, Dominick helped him get back his license which was seized by his former hospital.
DOMINICKI am standing facing Romeo, my former best friend who had become my enemy. With a time bomb in my hand which might blow off in a few seconds, I was ready to fight him."I'm the one you want, Romeo. I'm here now, you can face me" I stated, relieving my breath.I took a peek at the time bomb, hoping that Romeo would extend the time. I might just use that as an opportunity to fight him and also escape before the extended time elapses.Romeo is glaring at me angrily, like he wanted to devour me.I noticed him bringing out a device and he pressed a button before throwing the device away.. I heard the beep from the bomb. As expected, he extended the time to fight me.Some of his men surrounded us, I knew I was no match for them. With my injured foot and my aching body, Romeo and his men would defeat me but it was still worth the try.Romeo brought out a dagger, while his men grabbed a hold of me. Before I could react, he sent a punch at my face, making me fall on the ground.His me
LEILAThe sound of my cries dominated the room as I noticed that the time on the bomb had reduced a lot, down to ten minutes.In ten minutes time I'll be blown into tiny bits. At this point, I didn't believe that Dominick would come here anymore.I screamed and cried for help, knowing fully well that my voice wouldn't be heard by any. I still wanted to try my luck.Maybe, if Romeo can hear me from the chip, he might take me into consideration.My heart pounded fastly in my chest as I feared that I would die soon. I couldn't hold back the tears anymore and I allow it let loose.I cried hard until I felt like I was losing strength. I couldn't even touch my stomach or speak to my child who wouldn't be born to this world before its demise.I should've left this life the moment I was bought by Dominick. If I had listened to my instincts in the first place, I wouldn't be in this situation. The bomb continued to beep and I didn't yell for help anymore because it's pointless. There's no one
LEILAI didn't know what happened, I felt a sting on my neck. It was as if someone had injected me and I slept for an extra hour. I looked around where I was, it was dark and dusty.My legs were hurting as I noticed that I've been standing for a long time. "Where am I?" I asked myself rhetorically but I didn't expect to get a response."Welcome to your death… Leila Gonzales" I heard Romeo's voice speak. I tried to look around and search for him. I don't think he is inside the place with me.I noticed a chair and a recording chip on top of it. He must be speaking from a distance and using the chip to send the messages to me.I noticed that I was tied to a pole and the slow beeping noise on my chest. I looked down and I saw the time bomb tied to my body.."Help me!" I screamed out in fear, my body trembled like never before."Romeo.. please don't kill me! " I yelled.His laughter sounded and dominated the room, the chip became so loud. "Please.." I cried. I couldn't help as tears began
LEILAI jerked up at the sound of the door opening. Immediately, I realized that it wasn't only one man who entered the room.The aura which filled the room smelled of drugs and smoke. I waited for my nerves to be calm before I spoke. "Who is there?" I asked, I was frightened but I had to mask it with anger."I'm talking to you, cowards!" I yelled out angrily."Leave us" He requested."Ali.."" Romeo" I instantly corrected myself. His name wasn't something I could get used to. "What do you want from me?" I asked him but the room went into a deep silence when he didn't respond to me.My blindfold was still on, but I was sensitive enough to notice that he was sitting on the bed and he was moving his hands near my face. I could feel his movements through the air.I turned my face away to avoid his touch, but it didn't end well for me as he slapped me hard on my face. "Stay still, bitch" he yelled at me.Soon, Romeo pulled down the blindfold from my eyes and I was staring directly at him