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"You're my only obsession." -Kim PetrasAmber's P.O.V I instantly wrap my arms around her being, fully embracing her warmth as I feel a sense of comfort take over me. Gianna slowly pulls away from our hug, having me release her from my hold as I take a small step back. "I" I start, feeling myself getting choked up as I think back to everything that just happened. I take a deep breath and close my eyes in attempts to calm my heart rate before speaking. "I really don't want to talk about it." I say as I unlock our bedroom door. Gianna shakes her head disapprovingly as she follows me into the room. "You can't just keep everything in Amber. When you called me from inside his apartment you sounded like you were terrified for your life! You can't just bottle shit like that in!" Gianna exclaims with concern
‘The psychology of fear’Amber's P.O.V More tears stream down my face as I look into jacks unapologetic eyes. "Yeah? So what? You deserved it." He says dryly. Did he really just say that? What could I have possibly done to deserve this? "Just like how you tried to leave me because you thought I cheated on you. Same shit. At least now you have a taste of what would happen if you actually did." He says with little to no emotion. I look at Jack through my blurry vision, feeling disappointment and a sense of despair arising within me. "Okay well, I just want to go to sleep. You clearly don't care about me so I'm just going to stop talking about it." I somewhat mumble as I move my body away from his, gaining some personal space. "Why would you say that? Obviously I care about you." Jack says, seemingly offended. "You don't hit someone you care ab
Amber's P.O.V My face turns pale as I look down at Luca's messages. I can't believe he's texting me while I'm at Jacks apartment. I can't have this happen...ever. Even though Jack just said that he wasn't going to hurt me anymore, I can't be too sure. I quickly go to delete Lucas first text. Although it was flattering I can't risk Jack ever seeing this. Luca needs to understand that he can't just text me inappropriate things like this.To Unknown: please don't call me that. I told you to only text me if it's project related. As soon as I press send, Luca reads the message immediately.From Unknown: I am texting you about the project. Sorry if I wanted to greet you first😂From Unknown: No but seriously, are you available anytime soon? As I read over Luca and I's conversation, I start to feel a sense of paranoia overtake me. What if Jack just came in here and took my phone. He'd be so upset if he knew I was texting other guys right now.To Un
Amber's P.O.V I look around at all the designer stores before sending Jack an uneasy look. "Are you sure you want to shop here? All of these brands are so expensive." I express to Jack, having him chuckle in amusement. "You don't have to worry about any of that." He explains as he places his hand on the small of my back. "Are you sure?" I question.Even though it's a nice gesture, I don't want Jack to splurge all of his money on me.I'm not even sure of how he can afford it anyways. "Yes princess. Trust me. Even if I had all the money in the world I'd want to spend my last dime on you. You have nothing to worry about. I just want to make you happy." He says, smiling down at me as he leads me towards Chanel. I quickly break eye contact with Jack, moving my head slightly to the side as I feel a faint smile beginning to form upon my lips from his words.Even though Jack is going out of his way to do this for me right
Amber's P.O.V As I walk through the dressing room doors, the woman who has been helping me immediately smiles at me in admiration. "This is definitely the dress you should get if anything." The woman gushes, having me send her a rushed smile in return as I continue my journey to Jack. I walk with a purpose through the store before making my way to the waiting room and finally reaching Jack. "I want this dress." I demand as I am now standing in front of him. Jack's eyes rake my body as he analyzes the material in which I had on before speaking. "Okay." He says nonchalantly. As soon as he speaks those words I immediately turn my body away from him before scanning my eyes around the room.What else do I want? What else will make me happy? My eyes land on a beautiful fabricated handbag with pearls stitched into the seams, causing a somewhat devious smirk to appear upon my lips. I quickly walk over to the bag before taking it
Amber's P.O.V "No! I-I didn't lie to you." I somewhat lie to Jack as I look between the two of them frantically. "Why do you think it's okay to talk to her like that?" Gianna yells to Jack as she grows irritated from his initial tone with me. "I'll talk to her however the fuck I wanna talk to her." He mumbles lowly, allowing for only me to hear. "What was that?" Gianna pushes, having Jack completely ignore her words as he continues to stare down at me intensely. "What the fuck is she talking about? Huh?! What does she mean that she had to 'break you out' of my apartment?!" He pushes harshly I feel anxiety slowly start to set into my chest as I try to quickly come up with something good to say to him in response. But before I'm even able to speak, I'm interrupted by Gianna's loud and overly upset voice. "I. Called. The fucking police. Because your girlfriend that you claim to 'love so dearly' called me afraid for her life inside y
Amber's P.O.V Gianna sends me a knowing smirk as she continues to lead me towards the courtyard. "If I didn't know any better I'd say you two have a little crush on each other." She gleams "Shhh! Don't say that!!" I say eagerly as I hit her softly on the arm. "What?! I mean anything is better than Jack at this point." She laughs, causing me to break eye contact with her as my mind begins to bring me back to Luca.He is really sweetAnd smartAnd gentleAnd he does make me smile a lot. But he needs to understand that I'm in a relationship and that we can literally never talk outside of this project. "Jack is trying to get better." I say in response as I shake away all of my intrusive thoughts.Honestly, I don't know who I'm trying to convince more. Her? Or myself? "It didn't look like that last night. But keep telling yourself that." She says in a dry tone before going to change the conversation
Amber's P.O.V Anxiety slowly starts to increase within my bloodstream as I stare out into the space around me, causing my body to begin to involuntarily tremble.Actually, now that I think about it. Maybe I shouldn't let Luca come over.Even though I know Jack is busy with class right now; I still don't want to risk him somehow finding out. I quickly pull out my phone in order to text Luca and cancel our plans; but the moment that I do, my screen lights up with his contact on display.From Linda- project partner: I think I'm outside already. Should I wait out here for you or just walk in? As soon as I read Lucas message I immediately throw my head back in regret.Fuck Why did I do this?Would it be rude to tell him to leave now that he's already here?No- it's fine, everything will be fine.Jack won't find out It's all going to be okay. I hesitantly unlock my phone before going into Luca and I's messages in order to reply to his text. To Linda- project partner:
Jack’s P.O.V Smoke flies throughout the dark and rotted room as we ascend from the safe, having our vision be momentarily blinded. I quickly turn off my flashlight before switching on the laser sight to my gun as we cautiously go to make our escape. As we maneuver our way throughout the burnt structure the loud sound of bullets flying seems to cease, allowing the space to grow eerily silent. The addictive feeling of adrenaline rushing through my bloodstream sends my senses into a heightened state as Zac and I continue to sweep each space in which we walk into. “Rocco, copi?” Zac whispers into the radio attached to his vest as we bring ourselves into a secluded area of the barely standing estate.(Rocco, do you copy?) Static fills the space, having us both curse silently as Rocco was our emergency escape plan. Zac releases a frustrated breath of air as he turns his radio off once again, having him go to raise his gun in the process. As Zac
Jack's P.O.V "I swear I'm going to slit Luca's fucking throat if there's nothing here." Zac spits, as he shuffles in his seat, seemingly tense. I look outside my passengers side window at the dark plot of land, seeing the semi burnt and demolished property. Zac cracks his neck, trying to cope with all of the adrenaline pumping through his bloodstream as he continues to eye down the abandoned estate. "Did he ever say who sent him to collect information?" I question out. Before Zac can answer he is interrupted by the sound of his radio going off, allowing us to hear the static voice of his family's men on the other side. "Clear." Zac immediately takes action, having him quickly jump out of the car with angry footsteps as I go to reload my gun. I quickly hop out of the SUV before going to stand beside Zac, mimicking his pace. "He gave me a fake name. I looked into them, they don't ex
Gianna's P.O.V I sit in complete boredom as I stare down at the professor as she continues her long summoner about physics, no longer finding interest in her words. My eyes slowly find their way over to the empty seat beside me, having a sense of sadness fill my being as I look over at where Amber once used to sit. I feel like such a failure. The sound of the professor dismissing the class snaps me out of my thoughts, having me quickly go to collect my belongings before exiting the classroom. As I make my way through the crowded halls I decide to pull out my phone in order to text Heidi. Queen Heidi👑🥰To Queen Heidi👑🥰: Hey babes! Can I come over? I need to talk to you. Not delivered Frustration immediately wells its way into my chest as I watch my text fail to send due to its lack of service. What the fuck?!!! Why are all of my texts and calls still not going throu
Amber's P.O.V My eyes slowly open to reveal the same godforsaken cell that I've been kept in for what feels like weeks now. It's always the same. Wake up, cry, eat, sleep, repeat.It never changes. A part of me is grateful that I've been placed here because I no longer have to deal with the nonsense of the guards or any of these psychopathic people. But the other part of me is petrified as I know that I'm just here to await my inevitable demise. Slowly, I sit myself up against the hard mattress, feeling my entire body ache as I go to rub my stomach that was now holding my unborn child. A small tear begins to form as I continue to think about all of the terrible outcomes that will take place once I give birth. "I'm so sorry I can't protect you." I whisper to myself, hoping that my child would miraculously be able to hear me. "Mommy loves you very much. Don't ever forget that." I cry, feeling myself become overtaken with e
Giannas P.O.VThe bright sunlight spills into our hotel suite, causing me to slowly awaken. My eyes flutter open, having me look across the room to see that the other queen sized bed was empty and no longer being occupied by Jovana's sleeping form. I slowly rise from my spot on the bed before bringing myself into the living room area of this huge suite. As I walk over to the sofa, I notice Jovana already seated as she scrolls through different shows to watch on the huge flat screen tv. "Goodmorning." I greet as I sit myself down on the opposite end of the couch. "Finally, you're awake!" She says as she turns the tv off, now giving up on what to watch. "I was thinking that maybe we should visit that beach club that our Uber driver from yesterday was talking about. I looked up the empress hotel and their parties look out of this world." She says somewhat excitedly. I nod my head at her words having me look down at m
VDA: These are not real nightclubs in Las Vegas.Gianna's P.O.V "Please fasten your seatbelts. We will begin our descend shortly and welcome to fabulous Las Vegas." The flight attendant says over the loud intercom. A small wave of excitement begins to overtake me as I secure myself within my designated seat.I'm going to find you Amber.No matter what it takes. "Fucking finally! I feel like we've been on this plane forever now!" Heidi whines, causing me to roll my eyes at her dramatics. "It's only been an hour." Jovana states before I have the opportunity to do so myself. "An hour too long. I'd much rather have flown first class." Heidi continues to complain as the plane begins to slowly lose its altitude. "Heidi, we already went over this. If we fly first class then we-" I start to begin before being cut off. "Then we risk being caught by my fath
A Few Hours Later Amber's P.O.V I sit on the hard bed springs for what felt like hours, having hot tears burn my cheeks as I continue to stare blankly at the other side of the room. Why am I here? How long will they keep me here? Why would Jack let this happen to me? Why is this happening to me? Does he actually enjoy having me here? Will Toro actually help me get out of this place? Will I ever get my freedom back? If I never would've went to that party , would this still be happening to me? If I would've listened to Jovana and stayed home that night, would I still be here? Would everything be different if I never would've went to the police? Would I still be here if I never would've missed Jack ? I hate myself. How did I end up in this situation? How will I get out of this situation? I bring my hands up to my forehead, feeling the heavy chains on my wrist as I attempt to massage out the feverish headache in which I was feeling. Harsh hiccups rack my
Amber's P.O.V An involuntary yelp escapes me as Toro's rough hands wrap around my arm. He pulls my body to his side rather aggressively before bringing me towards the only door in this cursed room. My body continues to tremble as he leads me down the narrow halls; having more tears blur my vision as thoughts about what I just witnessed continue to cloud my mind. "Please just let me go! I-I p-promise I don't know a-anything! I told Zac everything I know! Please... you have to b-believe me." I say, begging with the man for dear life as he continues to take me to the unknown. Toro says nothing in response, not even sparing me a single glance as he continue to drag me down the hall towards the elevator in which I originally came from. Uncontrollable sobs continue to escape me as images of Violets blood spilling into the carpet continue to haunt me.I can't believe she's dead. I can't believe Zac just killed her right in front of me
Gianna's P.O.V It's been nearly two months since ambers disappearance and no one seems to know anything. The police have been absolutely no fucking help in this and Xion claims to not have any information that could possibly help me find her. I just don't understand how this could've happened. I've searched the entire internet for information on Zac and his family but I can never find anything useful.The internet makes it seem as if his family are charitable saints that own legitimate businesses and donate to children's hospitals. It's all bullshit! A loud groan escapes my lips as I slam my computer shut in frustration. I push my body off of my bed's frame before going over to my purse and quickly retrieving my dab pen. I inhale a deep breath of smoke before exhaling and releasing all of the built up tension within me. As I stand in the corner of the space my eyes wander over to ambers old side of the room, making me think back to the conversation