ASHLEY'S POV..
After multiple head twirls I woke up when I felt a cold sensation on my face. I tried to open my eyes but it felt weighty then I shut them instantly, I tried to move but my movements were restrained. I couldn't move my limbs neither could I convey a message, my limbs were tied with a shackle while a cloth was stuffed in my mouth. I shuddered, getting the courage to open my eyes then I peered around the ambience which hinted to be unaccustomed. I reminisced all the memories of what happened, they came into my head like questions I had forgotten to answer.
I tried to free myself from the shackle and I didn't care much about the men standing before me, they just watched me as I kept struggling. I twisted my body multiple times then I tried to stand up from the chair but I watched all my efforts go down the drain. I stared at the ceiling with heavy breaths as I recited a prayer verse to calm myself down but then I bursted out with a loud cry.
Suddenly the door swung open, I couldn't quite see the face of the person who strode in but looking at the boots which clicked across the hard wood turf and the way the person walked in authoritatively I was convinced it was a man. The repeated shuffle of footsteps were heared and then the reflection came into view. Dante Garvino? his deadly green eyes gave me an intense gaze which made me look away while taking a sneek peak at the same time and his face seemed not to show any emotions, they were cold and burning with outmost rage he looked at the men and with that they left. Everything about him screamed capital D which is danger, it was lurking around the corner and I prayed inwardly for my life. If looks could kill then I would be six feet down on the ground, it felt as though he would shred my body into pieces and feed it to the animals and the thought of that scared me as my heart clenched tightly.
His eyes scrutinized my body cautiously and he took a few steps in my direction. He walked round me in circles and he was proud of the fact I was scared at the mere sight of him, stopping right behind me he leaned closer which was against my comfort and I felt his warm breath on the nape of my neck. He slightly shoved my hair aside then I felt his lips on my neck which made me feel disgusted, he reeked of cigarette and whiskey then he forcibly removed the cloth stuffed in my mouth and I could hear my heartbeat pulsating as though it would come out from my chest. He came in front of me with his face hard and cold with no trace of mercy in it, I lowered my gaze I dare not look him in the eyes he was too dangerous. I heared the click of a gun which made me Instantly look at him and I could see the creased lines which were formed on his forehead, he lowered the gun at me and his fingers directly on the trigger, any slight mistake and boom I'm gone.
"Please sir don't kill me. I swear I haven't done anything, you've held the wrong person captive I'm not the one you're looking for" I begged in a low voice but he lowered the gun directly on my forehead. I was shivering in fear, my whole body began to tremble uncontrollably. I wondered what kind of mess I've gotten myself into, just when I thought everything was over and if I had rejected the offer I would still be enjoying my life as a stripper, my legs were shaking vigorously that even the shackle couldn't control.
"Took you so long to wake up from your slumber?" he asked not taking his eyes off me then he fired three shots in the air and I gasped sucking in my breath. With the last bit of courage I hard left I spoke up fearfully.
"Please sir let me go" he shot me a deadly glare, one that pierced through my heart like a sharpened sword and I regretted uttering a word.
"You dare to steal from my warehouse?" he asked in a deadly calm voice. He cupped my chin then he looked into my eyes but I was too scared to look him in the eyes. I feared for my life, what if he kills me?
"You see little one, all my life I have always had to fight dangerous men in the underworld, goons and many others but who would have thought I would have to worry about a little kitten like you. Unbelievable! you have really stressed me out and it seems I'll have to make you blurt out the truth, where have you been hiding your little self? speak up right now!" he roared.
"Please believe me when I say I have no idea on what you're talking about. I haven't stolen from your warehouse, please spare my life. I swear I'll be indebted to you for the rest of my life" I looked into his eyes pleadingly asking for freedom but the deadly glare and the angry look in his eyes made me gasp in fear.
"You aren't aware of the crime you've committed, should I remind you? now explain to me why you stole 400 million dollars from my warehouse" he banged his hand hard on the side of the chair which I was tied to and I screamed. My whole body became cold as drops of sweat rolled down my forehead and my clothes became soaked with my sweat, I saw blood dripping from his already bandaged hand.
"One of your accomplises has been shot dead, do you want to be next? I can always fulfill your wish of meeting your creator if you so badly wanna be with him" he said in a calm tone that made me shiver.
"I haven't committed any crime" I repeated my words in a low voice as I sobbed heavily, getting choked by my own tears.
"Damn it! my hands are itching to have your blood. You won't accept so easily right?" he held my neck firmly in his tight grip , choking me as I tried to escape from his clutches. I was having difficulty in breathing properly.
"If you didn't commit the crime who did?"
"I can't breathe I'm going to die" I managed to utter those words out of my mouth but he didn't seem moved by my struggles, not at all.
"I love it when you shiver and beg me" he muttered with a deadly smirk across his lips. I struggled for breath, shuffling my legs on the turf. I gasped for air then he released his hands off my neck, he angrily snatched a stick from the side and hit it hard on the legs of the chair resulting in it's breakage.
"Do you think I'm in some kind of silly game with you? I have little patience which is wearing thin. You had better speak up or else you will be sorry to see to what extent I can go to get what I want" he paced back and forth and I knew he was furious but I kept crying loudly.
"Shut your mouth up" he shot at the ceiling and I bit my lips as I tried to avoid making any sound which will irritate him and in the process I tasted blood, I must have bit hard.
"I swear I'll kill you and feed your body to the animals to feast on" he said coldly, using his leg to push the table beside me and it fell flat on the turf.
"Please let me go and I promise to help you find the humans who robbed your ware house, I'll do just that" I asked with a glimmer of hope in my eyes.
" It seems you haven't learnt how to control your words little one and you are in no position to lay forth your silly conditions before me. I will spare your life but I never do anything without benefits, I have an offer for you" he said coldly
" What!? an offer?" I raised my eyebrows up in confusion. He scrutinized my body intensely then he used his thumb to wipe off the tears which rolled down my eyes as I watched him lick his lower lips with a slow gaze and a devilish grin which played on his lips, it wasn't a pleasing or comforting grin. He dipped his hands into his pocket and brought out a cigarette and lit it then he sucked it in puffing out smoke, I could see they wasn't any display of emotions on his face which made it difficult to know what was going on in his head. When it comes to Dante Garvino everyone had it's price to pay, he reclined on his chair and took a long gaze at me feeling like a mafia Lord who could get anything at the snap of his finger then a thin smile played across his lips. He pressed an invisible button and the entrance door automatically locked.
"You said you have an offer for me? just tell me what it is, I'll do anything to get freed from this horrible place" I glared at him confidently
" Give into my demand and be my sex slave" his words made my face go pale instantly and I was stunned into silence.
ASHLEY'S P. O. V "Give into my demand and be my sex slave" his words made my face go pale instantly. I was stunned into silence by his unpleasing demand, I knew what being a sex slave to someone meant. "What!?" my numbness got replaced by uneasiness and anger and my eyes darted to look directly into his green deadly eyes which I felt like gouging out. Instead of pain I felt anger course through my veins, I gritted my teeth as irritation started bubbling in my chest despite my fear, my anger got the best of me and I opened my mouth to speak. "How dare you think you're in a position to place such a condition before me? I'm totally convinced you're nothing but a psychopath. How could your thoughts be so cheap? Disgusting! Shame on you" I spitted out and lashed out at him with disgust and anger lacing through my voice "If your mother had slapped you very hard when you were a child probably you would have had some manners and wisdom and also you would have known that women should always
ASHLEY'S P.O.V… "You had better stop right there if you don't wanna get shot at" a voice groaned inhumanly and it had me turning but then my jaw instantly dropped. "It's you? aren't you the elderly lady who came into my room to give me new clothes?" I whispered with shock written all over my face "Yeah it's me" she confirmed "Please don't raise an alarm, just let me go I really don't wanna be here" I pleaded letting all the tears flow and sob to express all the pain and disgust I felt. "No my child I'm not here to stop you, Iooking at you I knew how you felt about being in such a horrible place. The boss is a very cruel man and once he holds you captive you're never going back to living your normal life,I never helped myself but at least I can fulfill the duty of helping someone else" "But you have the opportunity right now, I have created a ruckus and it will take long for them to find me so why don't you just join me and let's escape I'm sure you have a family who must be wait
ASHLEY'S P.O.VThe first ray of sunlight seeped through the window which made me stir and my beautiful almond eyes shaped like the beautiful nuts yanked open, I felt a sharp pain underlying the numbness on the left side of my stomach then I tried to lift up my weight but my stomach felt dead and wouldn't obey my instructions.I heared the door handle twitch then Dante came into view and a cold chill ran down my spine while I glared at him with a burning rage."What do you want? did you come to shoot me again?" I lashed out at him in a sonorous voice. He leaned at the door with his hands shoved in his trouser pocket with an icy angry gaze which pierced through me like a sharpened sword then slowly a sly smile spread across his lips then he took few steps towards my direction, he stood in front of me with a grilling gaze and crouched down right in front of me."I am Dante Garvino and I rule the mafia so I can choose to torture you till my heart content and there's nothing you can do abo
ASHLEY'S P.O.V.. "Strip!" his voice resounded in my ears and I gulped hard in fear of what his words really meant as I stared open mouthed at him. I felt my stomach sink and holding back the urge to fight the overriding desire to rush into the bathroom and empty all the contents I had inside of me. "It has never been a habit of mine to repeat my words and it wouldn't start with you, you heared me right? I said strip!" he commanded and his words brought me out of the trance I was in and the look of utter dismay swept across my face. "I can't do what you want. I mean to say I feel pains all over my body, you can see I'm bleeding because of your actions so I guess this isn't the right time" I replied hesitantly before looking away and I bit my lower lip in frustration. Hearing my hesitant reply didn't spark anger in him but for some unknown reason he got amused by my response. "Just shut up and be a good girl, it seems I didn't tell you I love good girls and how much more do I have t
DANTE…I stared intensely at her as she pleasured herself. I knew she was about to cum but I wouldn't let her get relieved so quickly not under my watch, I cupped her soft ass then I lifted her up and placed her on the bed. I could see her bite her lower lip and I knew what she wanted so badly."How long have you been a stripper?" I asked sensually"Two years" she replied in a hoarse voice and I gritted my teeth, hearing her sweet seductive voice was enough to make me so hard."Two years" I repeated "quite impressive, then you must know how to perform like a stripper right? I want you to dance sensually for me just like how you did it the other day"She stood up from the bed stark naked and walked pass me while jiggling her soft ass. I pressed the button on my phone which was connected to the speaker and a slow song began to play, she slipped slowly to the floor while whining her tiny waist as she fondled her breasts.She rummaged her hand through her hair flipping it back and forth a
ASHLEY'S P.O.V.. "Don't you get it? I said I'm not hungry so why are you hell bent on making my life miserable. Please leave me alone, I need peace" "You can't get what you're asking for Ashley" I heared a deep dangerous voice and I turned to see the person then my eyes widened in shock, Dante. "I thought it was the maid, and what do you want? I have played my role won't you at least let me get some sleep" I said with a frown on my face "If I want I can deprive you of your sleep but I won't because I know how hard you've worked to pleasure me, not too bad" he smirked "Please can we not talk about that incident, let's act like it never happened" I suggested and he doubled out in feats of laughter while I stared at him "what's that laughter supposed to mean? I'm dead serious about acting as though it never happened" "It has never been my lifestyle to pretend and I won't start it now. Stop being sturborn and have your meal, you just finished a strenous task so you must be famished"
ASHLEY… "This is for my pleasure I still wanna do many shits to your body, isn't that fair enough?" "It isn't fair enough" I retorted angrily at him "I love it when you're this fiesty but not like this, I'll need more of this fiestness on bed while you watch me inflict pain on you by using my handcuffs, paddles, and whips" he gave out a sly smirk and I felt anger and fear lace through me. "How can I free myself from you? is there a way out?" "Yes there is a way out" he said and my face brightened up "What do I have to do?" "Just do what you've been doing, be an obedient sex slave" Hearing those words come out from his mouth made me weak, how do I make him understand that I don't enjoy doing all this with him when I'm still trying to recover from the pain of the last sex. To the world I'm Ashley but to Dante Garvino I'm his sex slave, how can life be so unfair to me?. I bit my lips hard as I felt the throbbing pain on the left side of my stomach, I felt a cold sensation on my h
ASHLEY… My heels clicked on the worn down pavement as I made my way towards the club parking lot. The warm air hit my bare arms as it soothed my nerves, It got to my notice the sun was trying to set meaning in a matter of time then it would be dark and the only thing that would be seen are the street lights and the open signs of bars which people go in and come out at every minute. I finally came to a halt when I caught sight of a tall man wearing all black with his hands folded in front of him and his back leaned against the wall, I scrutinized his body intensely then I made my way to the club. I could hear the vibration of loud music as my eyes peered around, not forgetting to notice the tons of people who were grinding against each other as a mood changer song was being played by the DJ. I walked through the crowd with slow steps as I perceived the unpleasant smell then I made my way over to the bar where I saw a bartender standing as though he had been informed about my arrival.
Dante's POV…I was seated on the bed. My hands were on my forehead as the incident that transpired during the day flooded through my head.In as much as Ashley wanted the best for Aria, she ended up as the scapegoat. My eyes darted towards the closet, I stood up and moved closer to it.I opened the closet as my hands found a box then I unlocked it to see a diamond ring embedded with crystals.Being apart from Ashley for five years made me realize how much I loved her and how I wanted to make her mine forever.In order for her to be all mine, I knew I had to adorn her finger with a diamond ring. I instantly smiled to myself, wondering if that day would ever come.“You made a perfect choice dad, it's beautiful” I heard a familiar voice say and I turned to see Aria standing beside me with a bright smile plastered on her face.“Aria when did you get in here?” I asked, clearing my throat.“I got in here when I saw you lost in the beauty of the diamond ring you have gotten for mama” she rep
Ashley's pov…I stoodfrozen to the ground, my legs unable to move. My eyes were fixed on Aria and Dante as a sigh of relief escaped my lips, swooshing through my body.I noticed Aria was holding tightly onto a box which was sprawled on her thighs, while twisting her lip to the side and tapping her feet on the ground.The emotion of panic that I felt turned into anger as I snapped my focus to Dante, glaring hard at him.I was just about to curse at him when Aria called out to me, her voice filling the air.“Mama” Aria called out to me and my once angry demeanor turned into a calm one, seeing the bright smile displayed across Aria's face.“My baby, sweetheart, come to mama and wrap yourself in my arms” I called out, trying hard to compose myself as Aria rushed towards me.I noticed the glow of excitement on her face and I wondered what must have been the reason behind it. Just some hours back, she looked so hurt and broken from within.“Mama look what I have got in my hands” Aria inform
Ashley's pov…I hurriedly pushed through the gates of Aria's school, my heart beating in my chest with loud thuds.My bag which was hunger on my shoulder slipped out of my grasp, falling onto the floor. My composure hadn't been the same since I got an unexpected call from Aria's school.The principal informed me that Aria was involved in an altercation. At first I couldn't believe what my ears had heard but the scene I stormed into clarified my doubts.“I have a daddy” I heard Aria cry out, her eyes brimming with tears as she stood face to face with a taller girl.It seemed as though Aria was being bullied and the teachers watched the whole scenario unfold without saying a word.“Don't listen to her girls. She's just lying, if she has a daddy like she claims then let her answer our question” one of the girl who stood beside the taller girl queried, her voice laced with mockery.“Tell us Aria, where is your daddy? or perhaps did he abandon you and your mummy?” the taller girl asked, he
Ashley's pov…My eyes were set on the knife wrapped up in Dante hands. The sharp edge was close to my wrist, instilling fear inside of me.Without any hesistance, I tried to push Dante away, but his grip on me tightened. He held me firm, the knife finding it's sharp edge into my eyes.“What the heck do you think you're doing Dante?” I asked, my voice coming off in a loud thud.“You have eyes so I'll suggest you make better use of them. It's to your own advantage afterall” he replied, shrugging his shoulders at me.“Control your self Dante” I warned, my voice trembling in stutters. “You might slash me with the knife”“You should have known better before playing with such danger and this is what you want anyways. I'm here to help you kill yourself and once it's confirmed you're dead, I'll get the custody of Aria without any hassle” he said, his eyes gleamed with a sinister intent.Tears flowed down my cheeks without any control. Once again, I felt my whole world crumbling around me as I
ASHLEY'S POV…I jerked up with an instant fear residing inside of me. My heart racing in palpitations as I squirmed my eyes open to an unfamiliar room.Just then Aria's face flashed in my mind, and I panicked, almost jumping out of bed but then my gaze landed on a man whose back was turned against me.He stood still with legs apart, just as though he was a statue and I stared hard at him, my words finding it hard to spew out of my mouth."Who are you?" I demanded, my words freely flowing out of my mouth with my gaze still fixated on the man standing with his back turned against me. MyThere was no response from him. I was met with total silence but what made me believe it wasn't a statue in front of me was the way he kept tapping his shoes on the ground and he thrusted his hand into his pocket.At that moment Jaye filled my thoughts and I wondered if the man in the room was ordered to watch over me by Shaun and Jaye?If my instincts were indeed true, then I would have to look for a wa
Ashley's POV..."I've apologized for what I did to you, so it isn't right for you to entrap me in a corner," I said, trying to sound calm despite the fact I was shivering in fear.Shaun cornered me, his body towering over me and his manly cologne filling my nostrils, and I turned my face to the side.“Look at me, baby. Have I done anything to offend you?” Shaun mocked, placing his finger under my chin as he raised my face up.I looked into his eyes, which gleamed with lustfulness, and I balled my fists tightly as fear engulfed my entire body.“Someone might see us, Shaun, so come back to your senses. I bet you don't want to ruin your reputation as a businessman because of a woman like me,” I said softly.“I'm aware you aren't in my league of women. You're so low in life, but I can't deny the fact that I'm attracted to your body. I mean, you're so hot,” Shaun said, smacking my ass, then he rubbed my lips.I threw my face away in disgust. I wasn't interested in what he was doing, and my
ASHLEY'S POV.“I just want to help you clean up the mess I have created; please let me do it,” I urged, sauntering closer to Shaun, but he pushed me away as I let out a scream, falling to the side.Jaye grabbed my waist as I held onto my stamina, then he pulled me closer to him.“I said don't touch me! Don't you easily understand words?” Shaun screamed at me, his eyes almost turning red as he flashed it at me.I gulped down hard, shivering in fear as I noticed his face was red with rage.“At least you should know better how to treat a woman, Shaun,” Jaye chirmed in.I held his hand tightly, looking into his eyes, and I shook my head, but he just gently brushed my hand aside.I didn't want him to stand up for me. It was my carelessness, and I wanted to resolve it all on my own.“What you said also applies to you. Why do you even hire such an irresponsible waitress? She messed up my outfit for the day,” he cursed out, glaring at me, and I bowed down my head.“I'm sorry. I didn't do it o
Ashley's Pov…We arrived at the hotel as I smiled at Jaye, helping him adjust his tie. “I wish you nothing but good luck in your meeting,” I said, trying to sound encouraging."Saying those words is really not needed, because you are my good luck charm, and I believe I will accomplish my task,” Jaye replied, his eyes gleaming with confidence as I used my teeth to bite lightly on my tongue.“I love a confident man,” I voiced out, my face lit up in happiness.“You've got him all to yourself," he answered back, shrugging his hands in the air, and I chuckled at his words.“Really? I never knew I was that lucky, Mr. Jaye," I teased, getting a flirtatious wink from him."That's enough of joking around for the moment. Please make yourself comfortable, and I'll make my way to the meeting, and once I'm done, I'll come to get you.”“I will make myself feel comfortable, but not when I haven't fulfilled my purpose of accompanying you,” I said, my voice laced with a hint of teasiness."What do you
Ashley's Pov…“Don't come any closer to me, Jaye. I'm getting scared,” I warned, my finger pointed at him as I took a few steps backwards.His lips were slightly parted as he pulled his lower lip into his mouth, licking it off."Ashley," he called out. "Firstly, you must take a deep breath, then calm down and listen to me,” he suggested, moving forward with a step. I shook my head at him, slightly confused at his behavior as fear engulfed me.“I said don't come any closer, Jaye!" I screamed out loudly, my elbow bruising against the wall in a hard manner as I yelped in pain.Tears began to well in my eyes. I blew air on my elbow to ease the pain I was feeling at that moment."Please, you have to listen to me. I'm not going to harm you,” he said with his hands raised up in akimbo."How do you expect me to believe you when you're acting so weirdly?” I inquired, trying to keep my shaky voice steady.“I love you, Ashley, and the fact that you don't love me back is driving me insane. I'll l