-Good afternoon, Miss Jones," the same officer from yesterday seems more confident now, "We are here to check the house, it's just a matter of protocol.-Of course. Show me the warrant," I asked. The officer handed me the papers and I pretended to read them, I really wouldn't read any of it because it was a lot and I was in a hurry. Logan appeared behind me, his attitude to the officers was nonchalant.-What's up, James," Logan greeted.-Logan Miller, what a surprise to have you around," Officer James replied.-Get used to seeing me with Levana often," he replied. I gave him a dirty look because he spoke to them without any fear.-You may come in," I handed them the warrant and opened the door wider.-We won't be long," said the other one, entering my house.-Don't worry, Lev, I'll make sure the officers do their job," Logan headed upstairs with the two officers.-Lev? -I heard Ruth's voice.-Yes?-I'm hungry," she rubbed her belly, pouting a little. It was tender to see her like that
At about one o'clock in the afternoon Samuel came back for Ruth, he had thanked me for taking care of his little sister. I told him it was no problem and that whenever he wanted, the doors of my house were open for them. Of course, Logan wasn't leaving yet. As I said goodbye to Samuel and Ruth, I closed the door to return to the kitchen.-At last we are alone -Logan takes off his black jacket and just stays in a white t-shirt. His muscles are noticeable, he looked like he was going to the gym.-And what's wrong with us being alone? -I frowned.-That we're free to do whatever we want, right? -Logan took some ingredients from the refrigerator and put them on the cutting board.-What are you going to do?-Hmm I don't know, I'm thinking what I could do with this stuff you have there.My sister and I didn't have a lot of stuff because we barely kept ourselves at home, we always ate out.-I'll order something to eat better -I went to get the cell phone but Logan stopped me.-No, you just si
I woke up with a start, realizing that I was lying on the bed in my room. I had the same clothes on, my hair wasn't wet... it was as if I hadn't showered for a while. I frowned in complete confusion, I didn't understand what had happened. Then I remembered what I did with Logan just now.... Was it real? I stood up and walked out of the room, down the stairs. I was surprised to see Logan sitting there on the couch watching TV.-Weren't you going to take a shower? -he asked. -Shower? -I wanted to know, hadn't he already booked me? I was so confused, what had happened? I had fallen asleep in bed and woke up feeling like I had had an erotic dream about Logan. I had dreamed that he took my virginity. -Yes, you said you were going upstairs to take a shower," he stood up and walked over to me. I had to look up because Logan was taller than me, he looked so imposing.-I'm sorry, I think I fell asleep.-Levana, are you okay? -He reached up and cupped my chin. His gaze was dark, his pupils w
Ten seconds. There are only ten seconds left. Breathe, try to focus, and don't think about bad things. I put the pencil in my bag and took the sheet. It was an exam that would help me a lot for my final grades, I was at the end of the race and I couldn't afford to go wrong. When the clock made that strange sound that time was up, everyone got up to turn in their exams. I stood up, hooked my bag over my shoulder, and walked over to the desk. I put the exam on top of the others and left. "Elizabeth," Grace calls me, my best friend. "Are you going to the show tonight?" Was what she asked me. I sighed deeply and tried to think about whether or not it was worth going out today; I had been submitting a few job applications and was eager to wait for responses. Although to be honest it has already been a few months of that. I think I should find some part time to pay the rest of my apartment rent. "I don't know, Grace." I rubbed my temple in circles with my fingers. "I'm not r
THE INTERVIEW This yes, this no. We'll see how this one fits me. not! It definitely doesn't match me, I'm going to try this one... neither! I don't really know what to wear to go to that interview, I would refute a lot of clothes in my closet. Maybe Grace was right about my clothes, but what mattered to me is how I felt and that's why I didn't care if other people didn't like it, but this time I must have looked good for that interview, I had waited a long time time for a chance how is it and didn't want to spoil it all. I needed the money, in case my apartment needed a good remodel and with my expenses I have been seeing them with difficulty lately. I went to a website to see the possible combinations in clothes, but it was difficult for me, I only kept casual clothes. I remembered Grace. I went to WhatsApp, I saw that Grace had already put a status with Patrick. She neverchange! Only she was with him for a moment and she already believed herself to be a crush. Anyway I
When I got home I flopped down on the couch, my head hurt a little from all day today. I looked at my cell phone and realized it was one in the afternoon. I had missed the morning classes to go to the job interview. I stood up and went to the kitchen, took the four pieces of pizza out of the fridge and put them in the oven. That would be my lunch. After lunch I took a quick bath, put on worn pants, a short shirt, and white tennis shoes. I tied my hair in a scruffy bun and left the house. "Beth!" I heard a voice behind me. I turned around, just to make sure it was Tyler. "Hey, wait." When he reached me he gasped a little, he had run halfway down the hall. I forgot to mention that Tyler lived in the same building as me, in the back apartment. "I'm in a hurry," I told him, heading for the elevator. "Grace told me you had a job interview," he commented, following me. When we got to the elevator we both went inside, I pressed the button for floor one and the doors closed. "
When I got home I went straight to the kitchen to prepare something to eat. I had a few days when I did not cook, I just spent my time ordering fast food and, although I knew it was not healthy, I had no other option. I opened the fridge just to make sure I had almost nothing left. Great, I would have to shop again. I left the kitchen and went to my room, took off my clothes and put on my pajamas. I took some money from my drawer and left my apartment. Living alone was a bit tiring, I had my freedoms obviously but more responsibilities. In the hallway I met Grace, getting out of the elevator. "Elizabeth, I was just coming to your house." She was wearing a short dress that clung to her body and some high-heeled ankle boots. "I'm going to the supermarket on the corner, will you come with me?" "Okay, did you know Tyler is having a party at his apartment today?" We both step into the elevator. "I did not know." "Well, I wanted to see if you would come with me." Grace rocked b
"Please, Tyler, leave me alone." I struggled a bit with his arm. "I didn't mean to do it, excuse me, I know it wasn't right, but it's not for you to leave the party either, go!. You've barely been around for maybe twenty minutes. "He took my forearm. "Ah, you didn't want to do it. Yes of course. Do you think I'm stupid? "I stopped facing him," now I remember when you told me things about this Miller guy. In fact, I am believing that you only used it as a mirror of your reputation, being someone else who wants to fuck every woman you come across." "How do you think" He frowned "don't ever compare me to that guy again" he squeezed my wrists very hard. "You're hurting me, Tyler, can't you tell?" I dug my nails into his forearm. "I'm sorry!" He released me immediately, "but that's what happens when you provoke jealousy in me, really, Beth, you do things in me that no other woman does." "Surely that is what you tell everyone when you fuck them for the first time," I crossed my arm
—Daniela!My mother's scream coming from downstairs made me… no, the truth is that the house is not two stories. I don't even know why I said that, I guess that's how some stories start, right? Well, what were we up to? Ah yes, the shout coming from my mother from the living room made me open my eyes immediately, wincing afterwards. It wasn't even a school day and she was yelling at... —I look at the bedside clock—...nine in the morning.—Daniiii! Ella, she yells again. She covered my face with the pillow and gasped. They don't let me rest.-I'm going! She answered before she can think of yelling again. I get up from my warm bed and put on my slippers. I see myself in the mirror, making a face of horror afterwards. Messy hair, dark circles and marks from sleeping so much. I make a loose bow and go out.I find my mother coming to my place."Can't you guess what happened?" She —she looks a little excited, I don't know. She carries some papers in her hands.-What happened? Her.” She cros
lexMy knuckles are starting to hurt a little, they bleed and make it clear that I have to stop. But I can't, the adrenaline in my body, the rage, makes me not want to do it. I put my hand out and hit the guy in front of me hard, causing him to fall on his back.“Lex, enough is enough. Trust me, Morbix learned his lesson from him.” I thought I heard Gary's voice, but I decide to ignore it. I crouch down and grab the guy by the collar of his shirt. His face is bruised and bloody."S-stop," he manages to say, almost pleading. I grab my hand again and raise it, determined to take another hit. Just to show him that no one plays with me, no one messes with me. Neither with me, nor with mine."Lex, please." You're going to kill him,” Wade says, behind me. I stop my fist in midair and decide whether to last hit or not. With people like him, I have no mercy."He doesn't deserve it," was what I said. The look of the guy in front of me was dark, tired. He had too dilated irises. He looked like
-We'll prepare it right now," said the doctor, "We can't waste any more time," and he left down a corridor.-For God's sake, I don't know how to thank you, Nate," Mom came up to him, "Thank you so much, believe me, I'll owe you for this.-Don't worry, ma'am, that's nothing and if I have the opportunity to help someone I do it. Without any interest in return.-You're a good boy, Nate, you deserve a good woman.Nate saw me when mom said that.-And I think I got her.I looked down because I felt a little uncomfortable, besides Nate would give a large sum of money and I really didn't want to be in debt with him. Or with anyone.-Thank you very much indeed.-Nate, can we talk? -I approached him.-Sure.I signaled Mom that I was on my way back, took Nate down the hall because I needed to tell him a few things.-What's wrong?-Yes, why are you doing this? -I crossed my arms and faced him, "that's a lot of money, I couldn't pay you back even if I worked for five years. Maybe we should look fo
-I don't know what things you have in your head and knowing you as you are, most probably you must be thinking the worst of me -his face was very serious, it seemed that he was determined to make his last move, in reality even if he told me the things as such my decision could not change it, I already started a relationship with Nate and I never break my promises, so whatever Nick told me would not change at all -but the truth of it all is that...My cell phone started to vibrate, it was a call from mom, it was strange that she was calling me and even more at this hour.-Wait a moment -I moved away a little bit so she wouldn't hear the conversation.-Beth? -Mom's voice was sobbing -I need you to come home please.-What's wrong mom? -Since I heard her tone of voice I went into alarm mode -I can't hear you very well.-It's your father...-What about him? I put a hand to my chest, I felt something wrong, I started to breathe sharply, I hope it wasn't serious news.-He had an accident wit
-I am...I was waiting for Nicholas' answer, I needed him to tell me the truth once and for all. I knew there was something fishy going on there but I couldn't figure out what at the moment. To tell the truth Tony looked like he was a very dangerous guy. And I didn't like Nicholas having dealings with them.-Nicholas?A female voice brought us out of our important conversation and made us turn our faces to a girl who came on the arm of a little girl. Nicholas had been half in shock when he saw her, suddenly his mood changed and he became serious. He clenched his jaw and his fists.-Amanda?-Nicholas, what a surprise to see you here," he approached with a smile. The girl was fair-skinned, her hair was yellow, her features were fine. The truth is that she was very pretty. And she was dressed young. My heart began to beat faster because I sensed something. And I hated when I sensed things because later they ended up being true.-Same here," Nick replied. Now they were seeing each other s
NICHOLAS-Please, you can choose any place you want to eat," he said confidently, leaving the building, I didn't want her to feel uncomfortable just by taking her to expensive or luxurious places, "I'll go quietly wherever you go," I nodded to make her feel comfortable.-Are you sure?" she frowned, still not believing my word.-If I'm telling you, it's just because, Beth," we got into my car. By the way, I know all these men you see here must make you nervous or uncomfortable, I know you're not used to seeing this, but it's for your safety.-I know and believe me, I still don't get the idea of having people like this near me," she buckled her seat belt, "but we have to talk about something very serious," she said glaring at me, deep down I knew what she meant, but I didn't want any lies between us, that way I would finish what little I have gained with her.-I smiled to get out of the uncomfortable topic, I started the car and we left.-Nick-he asked with his eyes straight ahead-why a
-Hold on! -Tom exclaimed, accelerating the bike further. While I was holding on tightly to his waist he was driving and sometimes shooting backwards. I could not believe I was in this situation, I was so afraid that a bullet would hit me in the back or in the head. As they were coming behind me, I didn't even notice. Maybe we were about half way, in the distance I could see some lights, I could not distinguish well because of the water that blurred my vision. -I think there are boats coming! -he let me know.As the boats approached, Tom slowed down.-Why are you stopping? -I asked.-I think I recognized someone.At that moment, a bunch of armed men came out of the two boats that were near us and started shooting at the guys who were behind us. I covered my ears because of the noise the shots were making, but I don't know what happened that I fell into the water. It was cold. When I surfaced, Tom was also in the water.-Beth! -someone shouted from the boat. It was Nick, he was dressed
It was very dark, I could hardly see the palm of my hand and those guys were coming after me, the worst thing was that I was running without any special direction, I just knew I had to run away from those guys no matter what.There were dry leaves and many branches, I dodged everything in front of me, the surface was uneven, so much so that I had to run barefoot. I kept running as much as I could, but my strength was also running out.In an unexpected movement I tripped over something and started to roll downhill, colliding with everything in front of me, I could even feel my ribs colliding with a very thick branch which made me change direction. I kept rolling until I fell to the bank of a kind of stream.My body was sore, I touched my side and felt a strong pain, most likely I had a fracture or something like that, but at least I could no longer hear the voices of those guys coming after me. I had to move from the spot, knowing those people for sure they would come for me.I got bac
The guys handed me over to the boss, who grabbed me by the hair and made me get into a boat.-Let go of me, asshole! -I wanted to get away, but it was useless. My scalp was already starting to hurt. I heard some gunshots that made me turn to where Nick and Nate were, I was so afraid for them. Afraid that they would do something to them or hurt them.-Come on, get in! -The boss pushed me, making me fall to my knees inside the boat. He then got in with two more men who held my arms.-Beth! -I heard Nick call me, I looked down the dock and there he was running towards me, other guys were behind.-Nick! -I started to yell at him but one of the guys covered my mouth.-Beth! -I was so close.The boss started the boat, pulling us away from the dock. I tried to break free and tried to scream but I couldn't. Tears rolled down my cheeks. Tears rolled down my cheeks. I was afraid. Afraid because I didn't know what would happen to me. Afraid of these guys.In the distance I saw Nick jump into the