Adriana’s POV“I’d love a cup of coffee and wafers please?” A deep baritone voice called out to the pretty barista, immediately catching my attention.I was presently standing in line at my new favorite coffee shop while I waited my turn to buy what I wanted and even until now, I didn’t know exactly what to buy as I wasn't a huge fan of coffee myself. Actually, I wasn’t really here today because I wanted coffee but because I had come to try out my luck with the vacant position of barista.I did this because I was sure that the ten grand I had withdrawn from my account would not sustain me for a long time if I didn’t do anything about my state and at the same time, I was scared of going to the bank again in fear that Massimo would track me down.It’s been six days since I left and exactly six of the most peaceful days I’ve enjoyed in a very long time.I sighed when the person in front of me took a step forward, compelling me to follow his actions.“Adriana?” That same deep baritone v
Massimo’s POV“She was spotted at a coffee shop with a young man this morning.” Michael’s voice snapped me out of the trance I’d forced myself into.“And where exactly is this coffee shop situated?” I asked, still not turning around to meet his gaze.I could hear his ragged breathing, even the way he pranced about behind me and I couldn’t help but wonder what it was that was making him so uncomfortable.“Jason came with the picture some minutes ago and says the plane is called the Earth Bean coffee but I do not know where it is located, we can check a map.” He replied.“I’ve never heard of that place before,” I muttered, making him roll his eyes at me. He hissed loud enough for people in the next room to hear and then with a dismissive shrug of his shoulders, said;“It’s in LA, you know why she never left LA? Because she knows we’ll check in with traveling agencies and car parks and she also knows that we can bribe them into releasing their books to us,” he rushed out, sounding almost
Adriana’s POVI woke up with a start when a bucket of water was thrown over my head. In shock, I pried my eyes open only to discover that I was in a dark room and that there were big chains clasped around both of my hands and legs; I gasped.“Where am I?” I asked into the darkness but no one answered.Fine, it was dark here but I could also sense the presence of someone in the room even though I couldn’t see them yet.The idea of having someone creep in on me from the darkness made a shudder run through my spine but before I could call out for help again, the lights were suddenly turned on and I wasn’t really surprised to see both Amy and Chris in the room.Chris appeared to look confused while Amy on the other hand was obviously happy with what she was doing. She had a smile on her face and from the presence of the bucket in her hands, it was quite clear that she was the one who had thrown the water over my head.“What do you want?” I asked them, noticing how Chris looked away while
Adriana’s POV“What are you doing here, and with… Amy?” I spat at Jamie, feeling a rush of different emotions run up my spine, and none of them was good.My anger flared when she eyed Chris’s unconscious body on the floor, kicked him around his midriff and sighed when he didn’t respond.“He may be dead.” She said nonchalantly, turning to share a mischievous look with Amy. “I think you hit him pretty hard.”Her nonchalant response made me suddenly see a red scorching rage and with the anger boiling down my body, I strained against the chains and yelled; “You should both take him to a hospital! You can’t possibly just leave him here to bleed to death do you?!”My attention was torn between worrying for my saftey and worrying for Chris’ as well. I was scared on his behalf that I momentarily forgot that I was in trouble as well, and even more scared as he didn’t move even a finger. “Please do not allow him to die, do something!” I yelled, making both Amy and Jamie laugh hysterically.They
Adriana’s POV“You’re free now.” That was the last thing Chris said to me before he unclasped the chain around my body and as soon as he did that, he disappeared into a corner.The first thing I did after Chris had successfully freed me was to start running. I didn’t even spare a glance backward to see if he was following or if Jamie and Amy were alright… I wasn’t even sure I cared either.Their bodies were still sprawled on the floor but thankfully, they were not bleeding at all. I guessed that they would probably come back awake after a few minutes… hours maybe, and with that thought in mind, I fled.All I cared for at this point was finding my way back to Massimo’s as it was the only presently safe place in LA and making sure that I was safe before I got there… at least.My heart beat frantically against my ribcage as I ran and when I made my way out of the abandoned house I had been held in, I wasn’t shocked to see that it was surrounded by nothing but a vast grassland.I had pictu
Ariana’s POV“Where’s my mother?!” That was the first thing I said to Massimo ever since we left the abandoned house where I had been kept by either Jamie or Jannie (I think one of them was impersonating the other) and the great thing I said as soon as I got into his house which surprisingly felt like home now.I looked around the living room, breathing in the familiar scent and feeling a sweet tingle run up my spine at the thought of being back on safe grounds.“She’s probably asleep, she’s still on medications and her nurse gives her these anti-anxiety pills to make her relax,” he answered and for no reason, I believed him.What I didn’t understand though was that she was taking antidepressants. “Was she involved in something when I was away?” I thought to myself but quickly shook my head to clear off the thoughts.Massimo probably heard my unasked question for he immediately continued; “She was a little panicky when she woke up and the doctors feel that it is as a result of her hav
Ariana’s POVThe night was chilly and silent. The cold wind blew violently against the window and from the sound of Thunder rumbling in the distance, I immediately knew that it was about to rain.My mother loved the rain.Right now, she smiled at me as soon as she heard the sound of Thunder and then squeezed my hand gently before whispering; “good night baby girl,” to me.I kissed her on the head and then whispered; “Good night mama,” smiling as I put out the bedside lamp. In silence, I went up to my room, expecting to end the night on a peaceful note but to my utmost surprise, the first thing I saw when I posted my door open was Massimo sitting on my bed.This was the first time I was seeing him in three days. The last time I had seen him was that day in my mother’s room when he had almost chortled me to death for trying to escape.Today, I wasn’t scared of waking my mom up and if he tried as much as to lay a finger on me, I would have no option but to give him a huge dose of his ow
Adriana’s POVI woke up with a start, panting for air as if I had just run a marathon, and yes I did, in my dreams.I had just had one of my usual nightmares. One where I would always see Jamie… or Jannie standing over me with a huge knife. She usually slices my skin open with the knife but I usually always wake up before she slices my throat open.The dream has been frequent for the past two days and today it was worse, way worse. It made me wake up shivering but as soon as I opened my eyes, I smiled when I saw Massimo’s figure lying very close to me and snoring away.A blush crept up my face as scenes from the previous night played and replayed in my mind’s eyes and only worsened when Massimo suddenly pried his eyes open to find me already staring at him.“Hi,” he greeted with a smile. “Already checking me out this early in the morning?” He asked cheekily and I could only smile as I shook my head at him.“Hi,” I responded.It still felt really weird to experience this sort of extrem