Leila was so scared, the lion grew wilder and it began to hit the cage again. She knew that she couldn't hang on for long. She would die soon, in the hands of a godforsaken lion. Is this the death Dominick has planned for her?Different thoughts ran through her head as she was stuck up there, she saw and noticed the club was slowly emptied. What was going on? Why is everyone leaving?She asked herself rhetorically, Confused and exhausted at the same time. The lion continued to roar and jump, stretching it's paws to get her."Help me!" Leila screamed again, this time, she already gave up. The cage was vibrating, she noticed that some security men were trying to break it open, but the lock was stuck. It continued that way, she tried to climb up, and her leg slipped. Leila screamed out loud and hung onto the net quickly. This was her final struggle and fear gripped her. "Dominick!" She screamed out his name hoping that he would appear and save her from getting eaten to death. The lion
DOMINICKI am sitting at the bar of my penthouse, drowning myself in alcohol as the thoughts of Leila didn't leave me for once. She is inside one of my rooms, probably wailing about her earlier experience with the lion. I only wanted to punish her for slapping and disobeying me. I never meant for it to turn out this way. I regret everything and wish to make it up to her now. Leila was right after all. I've been putting her life in danger ever since we met.I know that she would never forgive me, especially because of this. I picked up the glass in front of me and I poured out more of the ambient liquor on it. I drank more and more glasses of whiskey, hoping that it would be enough to get me drunk. Enough to make me stop reminiscing on what happened to Leila earlier. I also couldn't forgive myself for it.I turned around, staring outside the window. It was dark now, almost nighttime and Leila still hasn't come downstairs. I wanted to see and talk to her again, but I don't think tha
LEILA"I want you to be happy no matter what" I heard Dominick say to me. It was unbelievable for him to say that. I never expected that he'd make this decision on his own. I wanted to be sure that he meant it, that he wouldn't put me under surveillance if I left."I'll leave tomorrow then" I suddenly say,He turned at me, looking stunned. He didn't expect me to leave that quickly. But I really want to be far from him at this point. I am scared of what he might do to me next time I disobey him. Feed me to the crocodiles maybe? I grinned at my silly thoughts while I stared at him. Dominick was busy, drinking the wine I had ordered. I thought he doesn't drink wine. I heard he never does. Why did he drink now?After a while of sitting together at the bar, Dominick was dead drunk and I had no choice but to take him upstairs. "Dominick, I'll help you up now" I stated, carrying him with me. I wrapped his arm around my shoulder while I took him upstairs. He weighed so much, I could barely
LEILAThe sound of my alarm clock ringing dominated my room and made me wake up. I looked towards the window, the morning sun was scorching hot, as if it was a Sunday. I stretched my body and I stood up. Working part-time in different places has never been easy for me, but I was free from the sinful life now. For the past seven days, I've never for once heard the sound of a gun and I had peace. I shoved my foot into my bunny slippers and I headed towards the bathroom to bathe. As I went in, I turned on the water but it barely worked. Only two spots of water fell into the bucket and it stopped. "Argh!" I exclaimed in frustration as I took the bucket from the tap.The water must be off again. I thought to myself as I left the bathroom. I had no choice but to bathe at the coffee shop and also change there. It was just a few blocks away from my apartment. I was lucky to get an apartment near my working place, only the restaurant that I have to spend transport money on. If not for Jason
LEILAThe coffee shop is closing today, after Mr. Chen sells it to a new buyer, I won't be working here anymore. Not unless the buyer decides to employ me in his own will. The truth is, I still wish to work here. I love and have already bonded with this place. It's peaceful, the freshen smell of freshly made coffee, the aesthetic decorations. I really don't think I'll want to leave here even if it gets sold."Leila, aren't you done with this stuff?" I heard Shen say, she was standing in front of me. I raised my gaze and looked at her. She was also as sad as I was, having lost our jobs is so difficult to take in. If I didn't have another part-time job, I would've been regretting my decisions deeply now.I looked down at the wet dirt turned brown rag in my hand, I should've been done cleaning the counter since, but thinking wouldn't let me.Shen soon left to continue with cleaning the kitchen, I hastened my job and soon I was done. I finished mopping the shop too. As I was about to go i
LEILAAs I packed up my bags after I changed from my uniform, Shen walked inside the locker room to inform me about the visitation of our new boss. And that he has decided to let us keep our job with a salary increase. Interesting, right?I turned and looked at her with a dubious stare."Are you serious?" I asked her, I had my doubts. Of course, I had to. Shen isn't someone to tell the truth at all times. I can never forget how she tricked me into doing her job once. Shen nodded and she answered me quickly."Yes,""Matter of fact, he'll be here in a few minutes" she informed me. I watched Shen rush out of the locker room. I focused on what I was doing, I am still packing up to leave. Not because I didn't accept the job, I just don't think that it's awkward for someone who doesn't even know the situation of the coffee shop to suddenly want to raise our salaries. I finished packing up and I went outside the dressing room— to the shop. Just when I arrived I met Mr. Chen speaking with s
DOMINICKI stepped out of the office pulling out my gun and aiming it at the direction where the gunshots came from. More bullets shot past me and I laid down quickly, dodging them. I looked around the place, hoping to see the old Chinese man and girl. Many of the tables were turned upside down, while some blocked my view. I think they might be hiding behind one of them.Just as I thought about it,"Pssst" I heard a whisper and I looked in that direction. My assumptions were correct."We are here" Renee whispered.Renee had them hide behind the counter while he protected them. I breathed in relief, seeing that they were safe. Leila wouldn't have forgiven me if they'd died.I rolled on the floor, and I shot directly at the door. A man in a dark suit had just entered the coffee shop, holding a gun in his hands. As soon as he heard my gunshot, he quickly took cover. Shooting back at me.I stood up and shot at him, he didn't expect me to stand up— so my bullet hit him.After that, I laid
LEILA After Dominick left me inside the office, a man entered through the window.As I tried to fight him and alert Dominick, he drugged me and I passed out.Now, I'm inside a dark hole. Probably a car trunk, struggling to untie myself from these cold chains. As I was just about to get on it, the car made an abrupt stop. I hit my head hard on the body of the trunk, losing my balance and almost breaking my neck.Soon, the trunk was opened by an unfamiliar man. He pulled me out of the trunk roughly, holding the chain and pushing me forward to take the lead. As we went into the dark looking villa, I knew that I was being kidnapped by an influential person. Probably, one of Dominick's enemies. I stared at the man who escorted me into the building, he had a long dark scar on his face, extending down to his cheek. It was obvious that he wasn't the one behind this, he probably has a boss and we were on our way to meet him. Soon, two bodyguards joined us in the hallway and they led me towa
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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