[Mentioning of rape, explicit content, drugs and substances. Don't read if you are uncomfortable. You have been warned.] Elysia was sleeping soundly in her apartment. Oblivious of the world outside. Her life was smooth and comfortable and she didn't want anything else. However, she had no idea that in a single night, her whole world could turn around. The weather was cold. These days it's been raining a lot. The aesthetically pleasing sound of the rain was making her sleep better. While the darkness of the night was on its peak. Elysia had herself covered with the comforter. If she was awake she would have enjoyed this pleasing weather. These days rain is reminding her of someone whom she met a month ago. Her eyes were dreaming that's when suddenly, the main switch of the apartment was turned off causing her entire apartment to be drown into the pitch black darkness. Her fragile body was unaware of the darkness this night was going to bring to her life. Beautiful dreams in her e
Elysia laid in the bed deprived of any signs of life in her. Only the slight rise and fall of her chest was the evidence that she was living although she was dead. Her phone was ringing continuously but she had no strength left to get up and see who was calling her. Just when the scary night flashed through her mind, she shrunk and hugged her legs. The tears were leaving the corners of her eyes. The phone stopped ringing and it hadn't been 10 minutes yet when the knock on her door grabbed her attention. Her eyes frightened instantly. She covered herself with a blanket and sat on the corner of the bed. It was a futile attempt to show that no one was there. Her mental health was shattered badly. One night had changed everything in her. The banging on the door got louder. ''No one is here. I AM NOT HERE.'' She roared and covered her ears with her palms. Those banging sounds were hammering nails in her head. ''No one is here.'' She continued to say and cried. Her voice was dying
Sebastian stood on the balcony of his bedroom. Cigarette was in between his fingers while his eyes were darker than the night. Ricci came to him and stood behind, ''Boss, I can't find her.'' He said with disappointment. Sebastian turned to face his right-hand man. The only one whom he trusts, ''Have I ever taken no for an answer, Ricci?'' Ricci appeared to be vexed at what he had just heard. ''I am trying-'' ''I need her. You just have a night. She should be the first thing I see in the morning.'' His voice is dominating and intimidating. Ricci, who came inside with a whole speech prepared in his head, could not utter a word anymore. He nodded while Sebastian waited for him to leave. He went to his bed and poured himself a drink that was placed on the side table. The burning taste of the whisky calmed his senses to some extent, but he wasn't able to put her away from his head. Ever since he saw her on that stormy night.... All he could think about was those eyes that were f
Sebastian laid on his bed as he remembered the night a month ago.Month ago: The sky was dark beyond the point of darkness. The moon and no stars were shining as the clouds had taken over them. Suddenly, it started thundering. Elysia was frightened by the sound of it. She closed the door of the veterinary clinic where she works and started to walk fast towards her home before the sky would start to pour out. However, unfortunately, she had just reached the alley where it started to rain. ''Oh gosh, not now.'' Elysia groaned as she didn't have an umbrella and rushed. The coldness of the night was making her shiver. She ran down the streets. Her apartment wasn't far from the vet clinic. So, she usually goes there by foot. In the middle of the thunder, a voice caused her feet to stop. ''Is anyone there?'' She asked nervously. A whimper could be heard. ''Excuse me?'' She asked again and entered the street. A little streetlight was lighting the alley but it wasn't bright enough. Elysi
''Boss, the Russians are trying to invade our territory again. They are making deals with Inland Taipan.'' Ricci reported to him the latest news.''These Russians are getting into my head. They attacked me last time and I went easy on them. But now they are calling for death. Get information about their deal. I will see how they will get it done.'' Sebastian said wickedly.Sebastian is the 3rd generation Mafia. His grandfather and father were not as strong as him. That's why his father became a victim of another group.At the age of 15, Sebastian took hold of his family's business. From the smuggling of weapons, to drugs, the selling of girls to organ trafficking, he did everything and, within 3 years, he became the strongest Mafia in Italy.He is known as the 'Black King', because of his status in the dark world.Furthermore, no one has ever seen the true face of the Black King, except the few important men of his gang. All the deals he makes are made through his men. That's why his
Just like Sebastian planned and ordered, Ricci sent the details of the deal to the police. On the following night, the news that police had got millions worth of drugs in their custody became the headlines.He gave a blow to both, to the Russians and to the Inland Taipans also. They were trying to invade his territory. There was no way he was going to let them off the hook so easily.Furthermore, he decided to pay a visit to the leader of Inland Taipan himself.Robert was pacing around the room. He had paid the advance money to the Russians and now he suffered a great loss.''You must be feeling great, Robert.'' Sebastian walked inside his mansion, all majestic and ran his long and thick fingers on the metallic antique decorative piece.''You have done that, right? It was you behind all of it.'' Robert's jaws ticked as he paced closer to him.Sebastian raised an eyebrow and fidgeted with innocence as he lifted his hand in the air and surrendered, ''Oh no, what to do? I was trying to g
It was Monday and just like she promised the owner of the animal clinic, she decided to go there. She was in jeans and a black-neck sweater over it. It hid the scar on her neck while she let her hair loose, which helped her in hiding the wound on her face.Her eyes looked so dead and deprived of any emotions. But, Elysia brushed all the negative thoughts away and focused on what she needed to do."Good luck for the day." Lauren brimmed. "Shall I drop you at the clinic?""No, I can just walk there." She knew that she cannot always rely on Lauren. If she wants to get out of this slump, she needs to do it on her own."Okay. Call me if there is anything." She reminded her before grabbing the keys of her car and stepping out of the apartment.The empty place sent shivers down her spine. Elysia grabbed her things with haste and rushed out of them. Lauren has been taking days off for her sake. The sun was finally out after days.The sun's rays were numbing the cold breeze and making it refre
Ever since that day, Lauren could not take the risk of letting Elysia go home alone. Before Elysia's working hours could end, she would go to her clinic and wait until she wrapped up the day and then they would walk home together. "Lauren, something happened at the clinic today.'' Elysia suddenly broke the silence. Lauren's heart thumped badly against her chest. ''What?'' She hid the nervousness as she asked. ''There is a man. I saved his life almost 2 months back.'' She started. Actually, she did not tell her friends about Sebastian before because she did not have the chance. "He came to the clinic today and he asked me out for dinner. He wants to treat me as compensation." This is all she could make out of his offer. ''Really?" Lauren raised an eyebrow. She was sure that Elysia had refused his offer. She is currently going through trauma. She can't even make eye contact with anyone. Let alone going on a date. "What did you tell him?" She exhaled loudly in the air, "I said, yes.
The night air was crisp, carrying a slight chill as Ella walked toward her dorm. The streets were quieter than usual, the faint sound of cars in the distance blending with the occasional rustling of leaves. She wrapped her arms around herself, wishing she had brought a jacket.She had spent the evening at a cafÃĐ, finishing up some final touches on her assignments. Now that midterms were over, she finally had time to breathe. Everything in her life feltâĶ peaceful.Except for one thing.Chole.He had been acting strange lately. Clingy. Restless. Almost desperate. She had noticed the shift in him ever since she started pulling away. What used to be casualâdrinks, occasional hookups, meaningless funâhad become something suffocating.She thought heâd take the hint. That he'd move on.But he wasnât letting go.Ella sighed, shaking off the uneasiness creeping up her spine. Heâs just being annoying. Nothing serious.Or so she thought.Just as she reached the street leading to her dorm, she he
Theo had never driven back to the city so fast before.After making sure his father was stable and things with Lusi were finally settled, he wasted no time heading back. He needed to see Ella. He needed to talk to her.The last time he saw her, she had left without saying goodbye. And after what had happened between themâthe way they had almost lost themselves in each other before Lusi walked inâthings must have been awkward for her. He understood that. But disappearing like that? Avoiding him? That, he couldnât let slide.He gripped the steering wheel tighter as he made his way through traffic. His mind kept replaying everything over and over. Just what went wrong? It was her who wanted to drive him there.As soon as he reached the university, he parked his car and walked toward the campus. His eyes scanned the area, searching for her. He didnât even know what he was going to say first. Should he ask why she left? Should he act normal?But then he saw her.And everything inside him f
Morning sunlight filtered through the hospital windows, casting a soft glow across the room. Theo sat in the chair beside his fatherâs bed, his fingers interlocked, his mind split between two thingsâthings that he needs to discuss with his father and the gnawing worry in his chest about Ella.She had left.Not just leftâshe had slipped away without saying goodbye.Theo had woken up at dawn after dozing off for a short while, and the first thing he did was check his phone. That was when he saw her message:Ella: Hey, I left early. I had some things to take care of back in the city. Thanks for everything. Hope your dad is okay.That was it. No warmth, no explanation. Just a simple, distant message that left an ache in his chest.His father stirred in his hospital bed, shifting slightly before his eyes fluttered open. Theo put his phone away and leaned forward.âYouâre awake,â he said, trying to push aside his thoughts.His father gave him a tired look. âDidnât sleep much, did you?âTheo
After making sure Ella was okay, Theo took a deep breath and headed upstairs to find Lusi. They needed to clear the matter regarding their father first. The house was quiet, filled with the weight of old wounds and unresolved tensions.He knocked lightly on her door. âLusi?âThere was a pause before her voice came through. âItâs open.âTheo stepped inside. Lusi was sitting on the edge of her bed, flipping through the pages of a book. She didnât look up.âI didnât think youâd come,â she said flatly.Theo sighed, closing the door behind him. âI wasnât sure if you wanted me to.âShe finally looked at him, her expression unreadable. âWhen have you ever cared what I wanted?âTheo winced at her words but didnât react. Instead, he sat down on the chair near her desk. âLusi, come on.âShe scoffed, shaking her head. âYou left. You walked away from all of it. And I get itâyou never wanted the business. But I did. And Dad refused to even consider it because Iâm not his son.â Her voice wavered wi
The house was quiet, the only sound coming from the faint rustling of trees outside and the distant chirping of birds. The dim lighting in the living room cast a warm glow around them.Theo and Ella sat close, they were speaking softly with each other, unspoken tension building between them.âYou were so different as a kid,â Ella murmured, running her fingers lightly over the edge of a book on the coffee table. âSeeing this placeâĶ it makes me wonder how you became this Theo.âTheo watched her closely, his expression unreadable. âMaybe Iâm still figuring that out myself.âElla turned to face him, and suddenly, the air shifted. Neither of them spoke, but the silence was thick with something electric.Then, before she could think, before either of them could second-guess, he leaned in. His lips brushed against hers softly at first, testing, waiting. When she didnât pull away, he deepened the kiss, his hands finding their way to her waist. Ella melted into him, her fingers sliding into hi
It was a weekend and in the morning, Theo invited Ella to his apartment. She had never been there before, and as she stood at his door, she felt her heart pounding nervously in her chest. He greeted her with a soft smile, stepping aside to let her in. She was dressed into a casual t-shirt and a trouser. Still he managed to make her feel all antsy. "Hey, come on in," he said, his voice warm but calm, as always.Ella stepped inside, taking in the space that felt so... Theo. It was neat and organized, but there were little things that surprised her â books stacked in every corner, a record player in the living room, and some art pieces she hadnât expected to see."Make yourself comfortable," he said, heading to the kitchen. "Want tea or coffee?""Anything's fine," she replied, walking around slowly, her fingers grazing the back of the couch. She tried to appear relaxed, but inside she was jittery. Being in his personal space felt different, more intimate than meeting in class or at a ho
After that dinner, things have been moving quite smoothly between Theo and Ella. Although they have been trying their best to not get physical, it was extremely difficult for them to refrain. Ella barely managed to stop herself from gawking at his handsome face during class, however, that secret gesture did not go unnoticed by him. He subtly pulled out his phone and hurriedly typed on the screen. Theo: Stop fucking me with your eyes.Her phone buzzed and she secretly took it out to read his message. Her heartbeat accelerated after reading those six words. Yes, it was not wrong to say that she was practically stripping him naked with those intense stares of her. Ella: I am not. However, it would hurt her pride to admit that, thus, she lied straight to his face. Theo: Yes, yes, if you would say so. He let her win for now and looked up to meet her eyes. However, he found her biting on her lip. The flushed cheeks, dilated pupil, everything was indicating one thing.. She was horny an
Ella flinched when she saw the man whom she had been trying to avoid with all of her might. He was standing right in front of her, his face carrying only one expression 'WRATH' while his grip on her forearm was so damn tight that she let out a whimper of pain. Well, this is what she thought what happened, however, soon she was proved wrong when she realized that she is one fucking sadistic and it was moan of pleasure instead.Wrath on his face subsided to some extent as his eyes darkened to another degree. His jaws tightened further and his grip on her arm softened for a millisecond but he managed to pull himself together and the demure from earlier returned immediately."Are you fucking playing with me, Ella?" He growled, slowly.Ella looked around to see if someone was out there, looking at them, "I should be the one to ask you that. How can you pull me like this? What if someone saw us?""Now you are scared of others." He scoffed. There was something so chilling about his tone and
Theo was filled with rage when he saw her kissing another man openly. If he did not behave that way at the office and did not say all those words to her, he would have dragged her out of there and made her realize how the real boss is. But he had no control over that except to see her being rebellious. His grip on the glass tightened to the point where it was a mystery why it did not break. "Ella, you are playing with fire." He muttered to himself as he gulped down the entire glass of whiskey in one go. He knew he should stop whatever they have between them and put a pause on all these feelings but despite knowing all that, he is unable to do so. If he had never met her again, it would have been a lot better. Out of sight, out of mind. However, now he has to see her everyday.. it is impossible to push her out of his head. That night, Theo did not go home and drank alcohol like water. In the meantime, the weekend passed quicker than they thought. When both of them got sober, the e