TAYLOR MACKENZIE"Marco!" I called, standing up."What are you doing out here?" "I..I.. I wanted a stroll and, I missed the road." Marco was wise, I'm sure he knew I was lying but what could I say, that I went to see Mayor. "Please take me back, and don't tell Diego I lost my way, he'd be upset.""Alot of things are going on, we don't need you loosing your way." He dragged the last sentence and it felt like he already saw right through me. "I'll try not to next time, please take me back." "Alright," he said and led the way. I knew how close they were, I just wished Marco wouldn't complicated things for me. I was never seeing Mayor again. We drove in his car and he stopped by the gate."Go in.""Thanks. Emm, we still have the agreement that you won't tell Diego, right?" He was quiet initially. "As long as it'll do him no hard, I won't."I smiled. "It's just a stroll, what kind of harm could it bring." He didn't answer and as I closed the door, he drove off. I watched the car leave
TAYLOR MACKENZIE Diego winced as I mistakenly touched his injury. I instantly pulled away. "I'm sorry," I whispered. "It's fine." "Let's go inside, please," I said and helped him up. I carefully laid him on the bed and laid beside him. "You're gonna be fine." "Since you're here, I think I already am." I stayed by Diego's side throughout the night, tending to him and his wounds with care. Diego winced occasionally but never complained. When he had slept off, I slowly climbed down and stared at him. I needed to put the arranged food back into the refrigerator since we couldn't have our wonderful night together. I brushed a strand of hair from his forehead. "I love you, Diego," I whispered softly, pressing a kiss to his lips before settling out. After I had put the food in the refrigerator, I discreetly pulled out my phone and tapped on the crazy number that Mayor used to contact me, I would give him a piece of my mind. "You hurt Diego, you bastard. I wish you could be run o
DIEGO SALVATOREI just showed Taylor the starting and she was already shooting at the target well. I wished we had enough time, I wanted to teach her alot, I wanted her to be able to stand up for herself.I watched as she held the gun, her hands trembling slightly. "Okay," I said approaching her. "Allow me." I stood behind her, sheltering her as I gently adjusted her grip, my touch reassuring yet firm."You have to aim carefully, Taylor. You only want to hit the enemy if things gets messy," I instructed quietly, my voice a murmur close to her ear.Taylor nodded, her brow furrowing in concentration as she focused on the target ahead. With a deep breath, she squeezed the trigger, feeling the recoil of the gun in her hands. The shot rang out, hitting the target square in the chest.I took a step backwards as a bright smile broke across her face. She turned to me, her eyes shining with excitement. "Did you see that?" she exclaimed softly.I couldn't help but smile back at her infectious
DIEGO SALVATOREI woke up the next morning and Taylor was still asleep, her arms wrapped around me. I placed a kiss on her forehead and climbed down from the bed. I had a bath and dressed up before walking to the bed. I kissed her lips and she stirred, mumbling some words I couldn't understand."You've got to wake up my sweet," I whispered, kissing her lips again until her eyes shot open."Where are you going?" "Out, you know our agreement. By 2pm, you should already be at the airport."She sat up immediately. "I'm sorry I overslept.""It's okay," I caressed her face. "It's okay my sweet, just be careful. I love you." "What?" She asked."What's wrong?""You've..never told me you love me."I chuckled softly. "I always did.""You said it now and...""Shh," I whispered. Placing my hand on her thigh and trailing up to the folds. She gasped, her eyes widening but she didn't make any attempt to stop me. "Do you like this?"She gulped, lips parted. "Yes, don't stop."I massaged her folds w
TAYLOR MACKENZIEIt was now 4pm and whoever Diego said would pick me up was still yet to come. I paced nervously outside the mansion, glancing frequently at my watch. The evening air was crisp, and the streetlights cast long shadows on the pavement. I had been waiting for what felt like an eternity, and my anxiety was growing with each passing minute.I looked down the road, straining to see if Diego’s promised car was approaching when a sleek black sedan pulled up to the curb. The driver, a middle-aged man with a stern expression, stepped out and opened the door for me. "Miss Mackenzie." I approached cautiously. "Are you here for me?" I asked, my voice tinged with concern.The driver gave a solemn nod. “Yes, Miss Taylor. Mr. Diego Salvatore sent me.”Relief washed over me. "Okay," I said and handed him my suitcase which he put in the car trunk before I slid into the back seat.As he entered and started the engine, I noticed a tattoo on his wrist, it was familiar and I knew I had se
TAYLOR MACKENZIE The men took me along, not giving me a chance to understand what was happening. We arrived at the hangar and then I saw him, the sole reason for my escape. Mayor or should I say, Thompson Volkov. He stood with an air of smug satisfaction, a sinister smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. "No," I whispered. “Taylor,” he greeted, his voice dripping with false warmth. “I’m so glad you could join us.” My eyes blazed with anger and confusion. “What’s the meaning of this?" "It's what it is, didn't you want to leave the country?" "I’m not going anywhere with you! I'm leaving with Diego, where is he? What have you done to him?" He waved a dismissive hand. “Oh, don’t concern yourself with Diego. He’s already met his end. There’s a bomb set to explode at the location he was held. I’m sure by now it’s already gone off.” The words hit me like a physical blow. My eyes widened in horror, and my knees buckled. "Diego," I whispered, tears filling my eyes. Su
TAYLOR MACKENZIE "Let me go," I struggled. "Stop struggling Taylor, you very much know what I'm capable of doing. So you'd better cooperate," Thompson said. I glared at him, if only he knew how much I hated him. I fought the tears and almost left my eyes, I couldn't be crying all the time even though it hurts as hell. The door opened, and a harsh, cold light flooded the cabin. I squinted as the blinding glare revealed a line of stern-faced guards waiting outside. Mayor pulled me out, his grip firm, and unyielding. He guided me down the steps and onto the tarmac. This was it, Hawaii. The start of my prison and life of hell, if I knew it would end like this, I wouldn't have bothered to include Diego in it. I missed him alot. I sniffed as tears filled my eyes, Mayor had hurt me terribly but what could I do, I was weak and unable to stand up from myself. I inhaled deeply, my eyes darting around, to take in the sprawling, heavily guarded airport that stretched out before me. If
TAYLOR MACKENZIEMayor pushed me inside the room and followed, his gaze never leaving me. “This is your room. Get used to it, because it will be your world for the foreseeable future. I trust you’ll find it comfortable, though I doubt you’ll be inclined to appreciate it just yet.”I turned to him. "You're enjoying this aren't you?" I asked.He chuckled softly. "We'll talk later, I have matters to attend to." Before I could respond, he turned on his heel and left the room, slamming the door behind him with a resounding thud. "Mayor!" I screamed, running to the door when I heard the lock click, sealing me inside. "Asshole, let me out!" I pounded on it with my fists, but it was futile. He'd never let me out. I sank to the floor, my back against the door, and my face buried in my hands. Tears streamed down my cheeks, Diego was gone, and now I was alone in a place where my freedom was nothing. I was alone, trapped, lost. I wept hard, pouring out all my emotions, I couldn't think of any e
TAYLOR MACKENZIE"Taylor.. Taylor can you hear me."My eyes opened. Although my vision was still a blur, I recognized the voice, it was Mark's."Mark, what happened?" I asked, seating up."We crashed, but we're fine. We've gotten away from them." My vision came back and that was when I saw him. He was bleeding from the side of his head, the blood flowing down his face."Mark! Oh my God, what happened to you?""Taylor, I'm fine. We called for help, they'll be here soon.""What about your wounds," I raised my hand to touch him but he caught them in his. "I said I'm fine.""You don't look fine, you-" I stopped when the sound of an approaching vehicle drew close. The door opened and Jayden rushed down with another boy who was nineteen years old, his name was Steve. "What happened to you, boss?"Mark helped me up and took my hand. "I said I'm fine."Once we were in the car, I checked myself out, I didn't sustain any injury, I was all neat but he was wounded, he even had a bullet wound.
TAYLOR MACKENZIE"Stay away from me, it's all your fault, it's your fault they took my baby.""Taylor...""I hate you, leave me to die, what do you care!"He lowered his gaze. "Just..let me hold you, please."Tears filled my eyes. "Get away from me, please," I wept."Asher isn't dead."I looked at him. "What?""Remember what I told you about standing and waiting until he strikes? I knew he'd try to harm Asher so I had a plan, a cover.""What? Why didn't you tell me, why did you keep me in the dark, why did you push me away.""It was for a reason, Mayor was watching the entire time, he was paying close attention to us. We had to be careful."I cleaned my tears. "So, my baby's alive?""Yes, so please.. let me hold you, let me console you."I looked at him, tears flowing from my eyes. "Please, hold me."He nodded and came closer, embracing me in his arms. I held onto him. Crying my eyes out, this was hard for me, I couldn't do it without Mark, he always came up with something, he always
TAYLOR MACKENZIE"Let go off me!" I shouted but Gerald joined, dragging me into the house. "Let me go! Someone help me! Please.""No one is coming to help you Taylor, if you don't shut your mouth, we might both have different rounds with you until we're okay," Gerald chuckled."Let me go please...let me go!" They didn't, instead, they pushed me into a room. I stood to my feet, looking around for an escape route but that was clearly impossible. They began undoing their shorts and that was when it dawned on me, they were going to rape me, each of them. My cries were a deafening screech when a glass vase was broken on Gerald's head. Thompson turned and I saw it was Genny, the nanny."I am sorry Sir, I didn't know it was you two, I thought it was a stranger.""You old hag," Thompson brought out his gun and shot her. The echo of the gunshot filled the whole place. He glared at me before looking at Gerald who was unconscious on the ground. "Guards!" He shouted and his men arrived."Dispos
TAYLOR MACKENZIEA year later."Happy birthday Tay!" I looked at Taylor who was smiling and taking her gradual steps. A year had already passed and I wouldn't lie, all the days has been nice. Thompson hadn't pulled up anything funny and although Mark still maintained some distance, something told me he was up to something that would be helpful when the time comes. I watched Taylor run into Thompson's arms with a happy face. "You okay Ma'am?" The nanny, Genny asked. I faked a smile. "Yes, I am.""It must be so beautiful to watch your child walk," she started.I frowned, couldn't she tell I hated when she poked her nose, but she always poked, and something told me she would never stop. I faced her. "Yes, it's beautiful, could you get the presents already?" I asked. "Right away," she said. "However, some guests are here," she announced. I smiled as she said this, I actually invited Asher and all I had to do was pay a random woman to pretend to be his mom. News flash, Samantha and M
TAYLOR MACKENZIEMy eyes widened. "Are you insane? How could you even say a thing like that, wait until he strikes? What if he kills us all or hurts my daughter in the middle.""Taylor, you're going to need to calm down, Mayor's watching everyone closely in this house. The security is more tight than it's ever been, the CCTV is very active, we could get caught." "What am I going to do?""Like I said, stand and wait until he strikes. Excuse me," he walked away.Tears filled my eyes, were they insane? Stand and wait until he strikes, what kind of stupid idea was that? Even Samantha hasn't been online since, did they want to see me dead?I Inhaled deeply, it wasn't like I didn't have a plan, I did, it's just that I wasn't certain it would work. If there was anyway Mayor had found out about my vengeance, he'd definitely strike and that was when Mark and his cohorts asked me to wait for.I laid beside Taylor "I promise no one will ever hurt you, you're going to be fine. Mommy is going to
TAYLOR MACKENZIESome minutes had passed and I'm cradling my little angel in my arms. Was this the feeling of having a baby, I was in love with this little form, I wanted to protect her, die for her and make sure she doesn't feel any pain in this cruel world. "Congratulations," the nurse wished, your husband will be joining you soon," she announced. I faked a smile and she left. The door opened and Mayor walked inside, his eyes fixed on the child."You look too beautiful for someone who had just gone through labor," he said and I smiled, it wasn't fake this time. I was happy to be carrying my baby. Mark was standing by the door with his usual stoic expression. "It's a girl" the doctor said to Thompson. "Congratulations.""Oh my," he said, I didn't miss the disappointment in his voice. He gently picked the baby up. "Look at you, looking so much like your daddy," he smiled.I faked a smile and looked at Mark who was standing behind, his gaze were on me now but it was empty. I gave a
TAYLOR MACKENZIEMy eyes shot to Mark's face and my cheek instantly flushed. "Emmm," I stood up. "I.. I need to talk to you.""I'll meet you down stairs.""No, no it's an emergency.""We'll both get into trouble if Mayor comes in here, please, wait downstairs."I nodded, he was right. "Okay," I said and turned, occasionally looking back at the room before leaving and closing the door behind me. I tried controlling my breathing, Mark was breathtaking to look at.I found my way down the stairs, waiting for him. After a while he arrived wearing a brown singlet and shorts."Where are you going?" I asked."What is it that you wanted to say, say it while we walk," he walked past me, heading to the outskirts of the mansion.I followed him. "It's about the new nanny.""What about her?" "She seems suspicious and she said Thompson suggested I have the baby in this house.""Is that so?" He asked but there a was lack of interest in his tone that I didn't miss."What's wrong?" I asked and he stop
TAYLOR MACKENZIEFive months later and I am standing in front of a mirror, staring at my reflection in a beautiful white gown. Deep inside, I didn't know if this wedding had any importance to Thompson or not but the fact that it played a huge role in my revenge journey was enough for me. I walked down the aisle to meet him with a smile people would think came from my heart. However, that was a smile of vengeance, a smile of my winning over him. Mark had gotten better and I told him about Jayden, he was skeptical at first but after carrying out some investigation, he found out he wasn't a threat. Now it was I, Samantha, Jayden and Mark, our circle was building. Oh, did I forget Asher who was seven months already.I got close to Thompson, he took my hands and we faced the priest. The priest started and we said our vows, kissed each other and now I was eventually Taylor Volkov. The ride back was quiet as I was alone in the car, Thompson said he'd be joining me soon but I knew it was a l
TAYLOR MACKENZIEI watched as the guards carried royce into the van and we drove home. They were stealing glances at me and I wondered if there was anything wrong with my explanation. I told them I was attacked by a rapist in the female restroom and he came to help me but ended up being beaten up.I smiled and looked away, I'm sure Thompson's men were doing his bidding because of a person he's held hostage, a person or people dear to them. We arrived at the mansion and I headed straight to my room, I needed a shower to wash out the blood stains that were on my hands and clothes. After I was done, I settled on the bed, thinking. Lots of things were starting to make sense, I was slowly uncovering Thompson's hidden business. He traffics people, he's a monster and I would so end him. A knock came on my door and I sat up, looking at Thompson walk in.He stared at me for a while before folding his arms. "What exactly did you do to Jayden.""Jayden? And who is that?""Don't play with me Ta