-Shhhh, don't say anything," that voice I knew so well whispered in my ear. It was Nick, what the fuck was he doing here and what was he gaining from this?-Hmm," I wanted to get out of it.-I'll let you go but don't scream," he asked.I just nodded for him to let me go. When he finally let me go I turned to him completely angry. Nicholas was all over me from head to toe, but this time I only looked angry.-What the fuck is wrong with you, Nicholas? -I spat.-What the fuck is wrong with you? Why are you in your underwear in the middle of the woods with Nate? What are you playing at, Elizabeth? -His tone was cold.-Let's see, first of all... -I remembered what Nate had told me earlier.... I'm not on office hours, Mr. Miller, and the contract I signed didn't say anything about my love life. So I don't understand why you're being like this," I let him know as seriously as I could. Nicholas would know my ability to pretend that he and I never had anything. He's just my boss and I'm his se
-Please don't do that, it's a bit disgusting- I separated from him, something I never liked was a guy with vices, usually whenever they go out drinking they do things behind women's backs and besides I didn't like to feel the breath of alcohol every time he spoke.-Damn it! Understand that you are only mine-he bumped into some objects in the living room, he was very drunk- since you came to my company and sat down in front of me I knew you would be mine-he assured me with great certainty.-You have no idea what you are talking about, Nicholas, you are just drunk and when people are like that they talk nonsense, so please go back where you came from, don't you see what time it is? I don't want to get in trouble with my neighbors for these numbers like a teenager.-I'm not leaving, Elizabeth!-she hit the wall very hard which scared me a little-I've spent like a fool all this time behind you-he came staggering back and forth-I seriously order you to stop being with Nate, he's a fucking p
-I just went through a few things, I see it as normal," he shrugged, leaving the bags on the table. At that, his eyes shifted to my apartment. I felt a little sorry for him because it sure wasn't a big deal. I imagine Nate would have a super big mansion with lots of employees. This wouldn't even serve as a closet. -I like your apartment," he says, "It's all rustic, comfortable and cozy," he smiled sideways.-You don't have to pretend," I made it clear.He looked at me with a frown.-I'm telling you the truth, I like it.-If you say so... -I shrugged. Sometimes my "if you say so" meant "I don't believe you".-It's the truth. I brought some fast food, a little bit of everything. There's a family pizza, two burgers and fries, I also brought juices. I didn't know what flavor you preferred so I brought some," he showed me the juice bottles, "I brought a bag of popcorn and a few movies for us to watch," he had three discs with some movies on them.-What are they about? -I took them.-Well,
TWO WEEKS LATERNATEThings were going as I had planned, the economic situation in my company was the best, profits and good business were definitely my thing, but there was something more important than that and it was the girl that has captivated my heart, that girl that when I see her shakes all my ground. I had never felt a feeling like the one I feel for Beth, it was something pure and sincere, but there is something that makes me uncomfortable, on one hand I feel that something happens to her every time she sees Nick and that makes me very angry, on the other hand there is that damn document I made with that fool Nick, I bet if she realized what we did she would blow us both away for the way we were playing with her, but I didn't count at the beginning that I would fall in love with her, but well, I'm done and I'm winning. What's done is done and I'm winning that bet.-Young Nate- there was a knock at the door, it was my butler Alfred- I wanted to ask you if you are going to ord
Hours later Grace was gone and Nate was waiting for me downstairs. I felt weird dressed all fancy, it wasn't my style. But it was a very important event and I had to look presentable. Plus my boss would be there and I don't know how he would act or what. I just hoped he would go alone. At least. When I got off, Nate was waiting for me next to his brand new car, but this time he was bringing a driver.When Nate saw me his gaze ran over me from head to toe, I felt a little uncomfortable and nervous because I didn't like being stared at.-Elizabeth, you look beautiful," he complimented me, approaching me and taking me by the waist.-Thank you.-I'm very serious, Elizabeth, I made a good choice with the dress. It looks amazing on you.-Thank you for that, by the way. You shouldn't have bothered. How much did it cost you? I can pay you back...Nate laughed.-For God's sake, Elizabeth... -The driver opened the back seat door for us.-What? -I gave him a dirty look as I got in, "You don't th
-Please get out of here, I mean it," she grabbed her hair to such an extent that her hair was disheveled, "damn it, but I'm starting to hate my life, I'm starting to hate everyone-her tears kept falling, it was obvious how bad she was having a bad time.-I tried to calm him down, it really hurt me to see Nick in that state, nobody deserves to be unhappy in the things he likes the most-it's just a prize rhythm, we both know that you work hard and that the work you have been doing all this time is good, not because you haven't been rewarded makes you less, look at me-I cradled his face putting it in front of mine, take a deep breath, Beth, you have to make him feel supported, enough of so much pain knowing that you want it-you have me!-I didn't know what I was doing, but this time I had to get what was in my heart out. Having this contained all the time was killing me.-What are you talking about?" he frowned puzzled at what I had said, but at least he had calmed down to ask me, "What d
Nate ended the call so I looked at him suspiciously, at first I had been very struck by the way he treated them. I thought that they respected them, but I could see that they didn't. Secondly, the thing that had caught my attention was that the product hadn't arrived complete. Secondly, the thing that had caught my attention was that the product had not arrived complete. What did he mean? That didn't give me that much of a bad impression because it's their stuff plus it's their job, I guess. I thought the boss was Nate, yes. So there's a boss above the two of them?-What do you think? -he asked me, looking nervous. His tie was unbuttoned.-Nothing," I answered, trying to assimilate what the guy had said. What had worried me was about Nicholas' life, he said it was in danger. That did interest me. -Why did he say Nicholas' life was in danger? -I looked at him.-It's nothing important, that's how we usually treat each other as businessmen. When perhaps we don't comply with something, th
I took a cab as usual, but first I took a sidelong glance at the car that was there, you couldn't see anything because of the tinted windows, but I had never seen Nate or Nivk have a car like this.-Please take me to Miller's company," I ordered the driver while my eyes were still on the car, but well I guess it must be someone who also lives nearby.The cab had started and we had been driving for maybe ten minutes, I checked the inside of my bag making sure I didn't leave anything behind, sleeplessness was a key factor for me not to be well for the rest of the day so today it would be a challenge to be on my feet.I craned my neck back and to my surprise the car I had seen outside the building was also coming up behind me. That is if I looked at it even more suspiciously.-Please pick up the pace," I tapped the driver's shoulder as I continued to turn my neck backwards, "I'm running a little late and my boss will be very angry.Immediately the driver accelerated even more, turning th
—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