TAYLOR MACKENZIEI and Mark arrived at where Mayor was waiting. He approached me with a smile on his face. "You look astonishing, my dear."I faked a smile, wishing I could take his smile away and destroy everything that had ever mattered to him. "You don't look bad yourself.""Let's go my dear."He took my hand and led the way, we got outside and he opened the door of the sleek, black limousine which was waiting for us. We got in and it drove away."So, what made you change your mind?" He started."My mind?""Earlier, you didn't sound like someone who was delighted to be here." "Oh, guess I just decided to live with it," I answered, not knowing if he'd buy the answer."Hmm," he said. "Is that really the case?""Yeah," I whispered."And."I looked at him. "And what?""I noticed you're quite close to Mark..""Oh, I just..we just help each other."He raised a brow. "Help? That closeness needs to end."I glared at him, was he serious?"Stay away from him, else he'll regret it, or probab
TAYLOR MACKENZIEI found myself in a corridor, and tried to navigate the maze of the mansion, feeling increasingly lost. As I walked through it, just turning to a corner, I collided with a woman coming from the opposite direction. The sudden impact nearly caused me to lose my balance, and I stumbled, catching myself just in time.I looked at the woman who was elegantly dressed in a stunning gown, looking startled and concerned at me. “Oh my! Are you alright?”I steadied myself and looked up, meeting the woman’s concerned gaze. “Yes, I’m fine. I’m so sorry. I wasn’t looking at where I was going.”The woman gave a warm smile. “It’s quite alright. These halls can be confusing, especially for someone new. I’m Eloise.”“I’m Taylor,” I replied, my voice still a bit shaky from the collision. “I was just trying to find the bathroom.”Eloise’s smile widened, and she gestured down the corridor. “You’re almost there. Just a little further. If you need any help or someone to talk to, don’t hesita
TAYLOR MACKENZIE"I'm Samantha as you know, and I want you to tell me what's troubling you?" Samantha started. "I'm not supposed to be sharing certain information with strangers," I said. "I told you already, the length of this discussion depends on what you're willing to share, I won't force you but believe me when I say, I'm on your side." I took a deep breath and decided to open up. “I was sold to a man named Donovan but his son, Diego wanted to protect me. I loved him, alot," my voice broke and tears filled my eyes, but I pushed myself to continue speaking. "Mayor killed him. And forcefully took me away. I’ve lost so much. All I want now is vengeance.""Hmm," Samantha listened intently, her expression thoughtful. “I’m sorry to hear about your loss. I might be able to offer you some advice on how to navigate your situation.""What?" I asked, cleaning my eyes carefully so as not to ruin my makeup. "I told you, I was once like you and I managed to get here because I used a ninety
TAYLOR MACKENZIEMayor laughed, not seeming to care of how the lady spoke to me or the insults she was spitting. I lowered my gaze, very nice of him."Mayor is indeed a generous man when it comes to helping the poor, you seem to have benefited from such help, Sharon," a voice spoke from my side. I looked immediately and saw Samantha, approaching with a man richly dressed, he had a fake smile on his face and seemed to be sticking close to her."What do you mean, Samantha?" The woman who's name was Sharon asked."I've spoken to this young lady and she seemed to be from a noble family, the daughter of Abraham Mackenzie, the man everyone wanted to bring down because he was too powerful, even the arms-giving Mayor."Mayor glared at her but a smile plastered on my face. Mayor then cleared his throat. "Won't you caution your wife, Dominic?" He asked the man standing beside Samantha."He won't, because he knows I'm right," she chuckled. "I'm always right."I looked at the man who was sweatin
TAYLOR MACKENZIEAfter a while, Mayor walked inside and took his seat. "How was your opting to meet God knows who?" I started a conversation."It was okay," he replied cutly with a seemingly casual demeanor. He picked up his fork and began to eat. The meal was exquisite, but my focus was on the carefully prepared dish I had laced with poison earlier.Mayor glanced at me with a smirk. "I hope you’re enjoying the evening. I noticed you haven’t been eating well.""Oh," I hurriedly started eating my food. "Don't mind me." I forced a smile. "I’m not very hungry. I ate during the party."Mayor’s eyes narrowed, and I noticed flicker of suspicion crossing his face. "Is that so? Or are you simply not interested in that food?" He pointed at the poisoned food and my heart missed a beat."That's not even possible," I faked a chuckle and could even hear how weird it sounded."It's unlike you, Taylor. If you had actually been full, you wouldn't care about eating with me, you know why? Because you
TAYLOR MACKENZIE"No! Stop please.." I begged but I was as well talking to a monster. Mayor stripped his suit jacket and in no time, he was naked."Like what you see?" He asked, his voice mocking."I'm killing you if you touch me.""Well, you've been trying to do that for a while, didn't really happen, did it?"Before I could respond, he reached out and grabbed me. I fought, kicked, scratched but his grip on me didn't loose. He threw me onto the bed and began shredding my clothes. This was bad, this was torture, this was inhumane. He eventually made away with my clothing and I was naked before him."Look at that, only Diego had to enjoy this, he even took your virginity. Tell me, was he good? Did he give you a good fuck.""Fuck you!" I wailed."Calm down sweetie, I'm going to fuck you really hard today, don't rush it. After this, you're going to know who's the better fucker."He gripped my neck tight and threw both my legs apart, viewing my cunt."Hmm, are you wet for me, sweetie, ca
TAYLOR MACKENZIE"Are you okay, Miss Taylor?"I turned slowly and looked at Mark, he looked concerned but what did I care, he was the reason I was hurt like this. "What do you care?""Taylor-""Since the only thing you know how to do is hurt weak and vulnerable people who put their trust in you."He lowered his gaze, his fist clenching by his sides. "I'm sorry.""Keep it. I don't think I'll ever need it," I turned to go."I was doing my job, I.. I was told to keep an eye on you."I chuckled. "You left me at a very delicate point. You know why I'm walking this way?" Tears filled my eyes as I spoke. "It's because your boss, Thompson Volkov.... He's.." I couldn't let it out as my tears wouldn'tn let me. "He's messed up my vagina."His eyes shot wide in disbelief. "Are you okay?" He made to walk forward but I stopped him with a hand."Don't even think about it. Stay away from me Mark, else I'll tell Mayor you have something with me. You and I know he won't approve of it." With that, I tur
TAYLOR MACKENZIEThe vase smashed against Mayor's head and Mark made to take a step forward but Mayor asked him to stop. "What did you just do?" He asked."Curse you!" I spat on him."Nasty whore!" He cursed and slapped me hard across my face. My vision faded and I collided with the hard wall but he wasn't done. He slammed my face against the wall and I wailed in pain before he grabbed my hair. "You fucking bitch!" He shouted."Let me go!" I wept, struggling.I could see Mark's face, he was pained, his fist clenched by his sides but he couldn't do anything. He couldn't defy Mayor. Mayor gripped my neck, rendering slaps after slaps onto my face until all I could see were stars. He threw me on the ground and stepped hard on my left fingers earning a loud cry from me."Idiot!" He cursed. "Get her out of here, Mark! She's sleeping outside!""Yes Sir," Mark answered but I could sense panic in his voice, or was I making it all up because I wanted him to care, to be affected by my pain.I
TAYLOR MACKENZIEIt was now evening after I locked myself in my room due to the attitude Mark showed me. I wouldn't lie, I was angry he yelled at me, he was an asshole for doing that. My stomach rumbled and I knew it was time to eat. I inhaled deeply and decided to open the door. However, before I could, it opened, displaying Mark, standing by the entrance. I rolled my eyes, I would have argued that I locked it but who was I kidding, Mark would surely have the keys to everywhere and everything, my life included. "What?""Dinner," he answered, showing me the covered food in the tray he carried."I'll pass," I made to close the door but he blocked it with his legs."Your stomach says otherwise, I could hear it from outside."I stared at him. "My problem.""Is that so?" He asked and opened the covered food. That was it, I lost my mind."Screw you!" I grabbed the food from him and rushed inside my room, eating like my life depended on it. Mark entered the room and closed the door before
TAYLOR MACKENZIEMark’s voice was steady but lacked conviction. "It’s nothing, Mayor."Mayor’s face immediately twisted into a scowl. Without a word, he crossed the room and slapped Mark hard across the face. The sound echoed sharply through the room. My heart missed a beat at the impact but Mark just stood, unmoved with his head still bent. "Why do you sound so soft?" he growled."I apologize, I was just getting Miss Taylor ready for the day," he answered."Really? And why are you just doing that now, what happened to earlier."Earlier? What did he mean. I looked at the clock and saw it was already twelve. Shit, Make didn't wake me up early, he gave me enough time to sleep. Screw this, he didn't deserve to he beaten by Mayor, I had to do something. "My apologies.""I don't need your apology, you'll be punished-""No! Stop."Both of them looked at me and I gave an awkward chuckle. "You see Mayor, I called Mark and was just yelling at him for waking me up early."Mayor’s eyes narrowed
TAYLOR MACKENZIEWhen Samantha said I'd be exhausted when she's done, I didn't think it would be as painful as it felt now. My back was hurting, so was my shoulders and fingers. I was quiet in the car as she drove me back to the garden where the tunnel was. "You good?" She asked and I nodded. "You're going to need to work hard and exercise everyday so your body can adapt to the stress and load you're giving it."I gave her a thumbs up and she led me to the tunnel. "Can you crawl?" She asked."Yeah, I'll try," I said. She bid me farewell and I found my way. I pushed myself until I slipped into my room unnoticed, being careful enough to avoid any unnecessary noise.I didn't strip any of my clothing but climbed on my bed collapsing onto it as my mind was still swirling with the training Samantha had made me go through. Well, that was past tense, I needed to get some sleep, no matter how little so that I could have a little energy before Mark would start his day by walking into my room
TAYLOR MACKENZIESamantha returned and walked straight to where she kept her bag, she reached into it and pulled out a sleek black gun. "In this life, we'll be faced with many challenges, from lots of enemies I'll call it, that's why we have to be ready for anything, as well as equiped.""Where are you driving at?" I asked.She faced me and extended her hand, giving me the gun with a serious look."What?" I stood to my feet."Calm down Taylor, take the gun and shoot that vase."I looked at the vase she talked about before returning my stare to her face. "I have held a gun before, once, Diego gave it to me. However I couldn't use it when I needed to, I-""You panicked Taylor, you were in shock and let your emotions take over you. Now is different, if you let yourself, you could master it and yield it whenever you want."I glanced at the gun, my face falling into a look of apprehension. "I'm sorry Samantha but, I don’t really want to use it. It has lots of memories attached to it." Sam
TAYLOR MACKENZIEI walked back into the mansion, a hand rubbing my neck due to the grip Mayor had on me earlier. He was an asshole. As I got into the house, I met Mark, he noticed as I rubbed my neck and immediately approached me. "Are you okay?"I took a step backwards. "Yes, why do you care?" "Your neck, it's-""Thompson tried to kill me. News flash, I didn't die."He reached out to touch me. "It must have hurt."I moved backwards again. "Don't touch me Mark, I mean it?"He took back his hands, burying them into his pocket. "Why are you still mad at me?" "I don't know, just don't feel like talking to you, just mind your business.""I'm responsible for you, I watch you.""Then do it from miles away, you don't have to be so close," with that, I walked away. I didn't stop or turn to him until I arrived at my room. I exhaled and relaxed.A week had passed since I and Samantha started our revenge journey. I usually snuck out in the nights of Wednesdays and Sundays to see her. And pic
THOMPSON VOLKOVThe early morning light filtered through the heavy curtains of my bedroom as I got ready for my daily workout. I had alot on my head now, people I needed to kill all because of their stupidity and inability to understand and cooperate with me. After a quick wash at the sink, I splashed my face with cool water, shaking off the remnants of sleep. I was ready and descended the staircase, the steps echoing softly under my weight.I was just going to walk out of the house but in the kitchen, I perceived something amazing. The aroma of fresh breakfast which started drifting through the air. It was a pleasant, yet unexpected scent."Who's it?" I asked, entering the kitchen."Oh, Thompson."I frowned as I was greeted by the sight of Taylor standing by the stove, busy with a skillet and a variety of ingredients spread out on the counter. She looked up as I entered, her face breaking into a warm smile.“Good morning, Thompson” Taylor said cheerfully. “I’m making breakfast. I t
TAYLOR MACKENZIEI knew I caught both Mark and Mayor off guard by my comment. Mayor's grip on my jaw loosened while Mark was staring at me, as I saw through my side eye. "Let go Thompson, those lips are important to both of us."He hesitated for a while before leaving me. I rubbed my jaw, trying to act unaffected but the pain was something else. "So, Taylor,” Mayor said, his voice smooth. "About your accident. How are you feeling after stabbing yourself just so you could leave this place to that uncomfortable hospital?"I offered him a cheeky smile. "Never been better, sometimes day offs are just the best, you should try traveling Thompson, it'll help you relax and get your mind off the list of people you think hate and are trying to kill you. Who knows, I might even tag along.""It's good to know you're okay," he said, ignoring my last statement."Actually, I'm a bit shaken up, but it's nothing I can’t handle. I actually feel a lot better now, better than I've felt since I got int
TAYLOR MACKENZIEI glared at Mark before approaching and collecting the medicine bag. "Thanks doc," I appreciated. I walked back toMark who just stood near the car, his eyes on me. As I got closer, he moved toward me, his strides purposeful and brisk.“Hey, Taylor!” he called out, his voice carrying a blend of warmth in contrast to how it was before. However, I wasn't listening to to whatever he wanted to say."Let's just go," I said but he grabbed my arm before I could walk past him. He reached out and took the hospital bag from me."Calm down, Taylor."I looked at him before giving a very fake smile. "Okay, how about this? Hey, Mark. Thanks for coming to pick me up, it means alot?" He chuckled softly. "Let’s get you home," he said. I rolled my eyes and walked ahead of him until we approached the car. I got inside and he did the same, after strapping our seatbelts, we drove off.As the ride proceeded, Mark gaze flickered toward me, his expression a mix of curiosity and concern."
TAYLOR MACKENZIE"Looks like it took you alot to get here." The nurse said and confusion washed over me. I was processing the meaning of her words when I realized her voice sounded familiar."Is that, you?" She smiled and looked up from her clipboard, her eyes meeting mine. She nodded gently and I gasped, wondering how she passed Mayor's men. Samantha removed her nose mask revealing her familiar face and I was left breathless momentarily."Samantha?" I whispered. "How did you pass them?" I asked."Wasn't hard, and that's a story for next time." "No, I want to know, tell me!"She inhaled. "I have a spy, disguised as one of Mayor's men, I won't tell you who, that's how I get intels""Wow," I whispered, tears filling up my eyes. "I was scared. I thought you'd never find me." "That's nearly impossible," she answered.I sniffed. "Can I, please hug you.""Sure," she said and I rushed forward, enveloping her in a tight embrace. Samantha returned the hug, her arms a comforting anchor arou