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Everything feels so surreal.
Only a few hours ago I was just chopping up vegetables and behaving like I always do. But then I was told out of no where that I was to be sold tonight at the auction. Now, I'm being 'beautifed' for all those adultrous and horny men.
My hair has been curled and over-dramatic makeup is caked upon my face like every hooker does her makeup for her clients.
I hate this. I want to die.
"Here," the woman says, shoving a petite dress into me. "Put this on then you will be ready."
But I don't want to be ready. I just want to get
Luke's POVBlood. Blood is everywhere.Bodies. Bodies are everywhere.Death is everywhere and it's a big fucking mess."I need this place cleaned up by tomorrow," I order one of my men, "we will take over the building and anonymously expose the trafficking ring to the authorities. Save as many women as you can tonight and throw the guards and leaders in the dungeon." He nods and begins to order other people around."Oh, and one more thing," I spin around and every working man of mine turns to face me, "find that son-of-a-bitch brother of mine and bring him to me. Him and I have matters to discuss..."They all give m
Maria's POV9:01 am.I've been wide awake since the crack of dawn, again, so fearful of the bucket of iced cold water or even human waste that could be drenched upon me if I was in bed for even a second too long.Even after the long night Luke and I had last night, somehow my body still told me I was trapped and needed to stay on guard no matter what. I find it strange since when we finally finished after who-knows how many rounds, he had pulled me into his arms and I fell asleep in an instant. I thought for sure I could get a good nights sleep.No nightmares, though, so that's good.I hear Luke toss and turn around a bit. I turn around too
A few months later...Maria's POVI bet you're wondering how everything's been going.Well, its been going.Luke went back to work after 2 weeks of me being home, so now he's barley home and we almost never see each other. But at last, the gang can only go so long without their leader being there all the time.It's about 7:30 in the morning and I've just woken up from another terrifying nightmare.They happen almost every night and it always results in me waking up, face drenched, or all the maids and guards in the house entering my room in the middle of night from all my screaming.I feel so a
"W-what?" I reply."You're pregnant," she replies, a beaming smile on her face.No, I can't be. I shouldn't be. My hand flies to my stomach, which is still flat.How can there be a baby in there? It's impossible, this is all impossible."Maria?" She says and puts her hand in mine.I flinch at her touch and stand up from the bed immediately. "I need to go," I say and gather my belongings."Maria, you can't go-."But I never hear the rest of it. I slam the door to the room and walk down the hall at a weird speed. I can't do this is anymore. Worthless is the only thing I feel anymore.
Luke's POV"We need to get you to the hospital, Maria," I say trying to stand her on her feet.She shakes her head quickly and pulls away from my grasp. "No!" She screams. "They'll think I'm crazy and put me in the psyche ward! Then, they'll take our baby! I can't lose another baby, Luke, I just can't." She cries and starts to tremble again. Her legs give out on her from the amount of blood loss, but I quickly catch her before she hits the hard ground."I won't let them take you or our baby, I promise," I assure her. She nods then rests her head on my chest, letting me take her to the hospital.---We enter the hospital and all eyes are on us. Nurses at t
Maria's POVThis is the first time I've ever seen a man cry. Correction, a mafia man cry.Luke buries his head in his hands, trying to hide his tears from me. I quickly wipe my own and reach my hand out towards him. He looks up, tears in his ocean blue eyes. "Come here.." I say and scoot over in the small bed.Luke gets up from the chair and lays down beside me. "I'm sorry.." he whimpers into the crook of my neck. "I should've protected you, I should've never laid my hands on you.. I'm sorry."I run my hands through his silky brown hair in attempt to calm him down. "Let's go home," I say and he looks up at me and nods.He gets out of the bed first then I quickly foll
A few weeks later..I aimlessly stir my bland Cheerios well I sit patiently at the dining table for some better food then this bullshit. As I wait, my mind wanders off; that night I told him I loved him and he didn't say word to me after that or for the rest of the day. He didn't even make eye contact while we literally having sex.But, only a day after it was like it never happened. He greets me in the morning and always asks how I'm feeling since my morning sickness has been nothing but terrible the last couple days.Today I have a doctors appointment and Luke's taking a day off to tag along. I'm nervous, like really nervous.As I force myself to take a bit of my cereal, I feel a strong hand rest on my shoulder and
Luke's POVI groan as I hear my alarm clock start to buzz on the beside table. As I turn pull my head from pillow, my hand slaps down on the clock and it stops. "Good morning, beautiful," I say as I turn around but come face-to-face with an empty bed that obviously hasn't been touched in weeks. I shake my head and rub my eyes. "Get over yourself, man," I tell myself and get out of bed.As I enter the bathroom, I grab a towel and go over to the shower, turning the dials to hot and jump in. Hot showers are amazing, they release all the tension built up inside of you and let you just finally relax. They numb you.Anyways, enough bullshit. I'd better get going.I turn the dials off and hop out, grabbing a nearby towel and
Jasmine and I both look to each other right after we had both just shared the shocked statement of, "Wait.. what?"I take a deep breath at attempt to gather myself while Jasmine slowly walks to Maria's bed beside Aaron. "Aaron, sweetie?" She touches his shoulder and he stares sadly with his big blue eyes. "Does Mommy have a baby in her stomach?" She asks and points to Maria's abdomen.Aaron nods then directs his attention back to unconscious Maria. "Mama, wake up.." he whispers and continues to stroke her hand softly.My brain feels like it might explode. How could I have let this happen? Fuck, I promised things would change and that she'd be safe this time. But of course, that fucking stalker had to show up again right when we were starting to become happy again.
Unknown's POV"Holy shit, Boss," Amanda gasps. "Y-you killed him!"Standing up from the solid stance I was just in, I flick on the safety to my weapon and stuff it back into the holster. "Don't act so surprised," I remark, quickly facing her then back to the unconscious woman who now has a corpse on top of her. "C'mon, let's get this disgusting excuse for a human off of her and help the poor woman." Then we all rush towards her and us women pull the big bulky man off of her."Thank god," I hear Lindsey breathe out."What the hell are you talking about?" I scrunch my eyebrows together and face her with pure confusion."We got here just in time, this bastard nearly rap
A month later..Maria's POV"Mommy!" A whispery voice calls out. "Mommy I needs to pee! Wake up!"I groan and sit up in bed, only to see Aaron at the foot of my bed, legs crossed and holding himself. "Where's Dad?" I ask as I groggily stumble out of bed and lead Aaron to the bathroom."Work," he says right before he almost rips off his pants and sits down on his little potty.I leave Aaron to do his business while I go over to the sink to get ready for the day. When I open the drawer to retrieve my toothbrush and face wash, I notice my feminine products neatly organized in a basket. I reach in and grab the basket and set it on the countertop. At the
The next morning, I wake up to a faintly familiar feeling beneath me. I pull my head off of the comforting warmth I'm laying on and see Luke sleeping peacefully; his broad, muscular chest on display for me."Shit," I mouth to myself as I attempt to recall what happened last night, but I'm left dumbfounded. All I know is that we slept together.Bad girl, Maria. Bad, bad girl.Sighing disappointedly, I sit up fully and get out of bed as quietly as possible. As I reach for the nightgown that is now on the floor, I hear the blankets and sheets shuffle about and soon a husky, "Maria? Where are you going?""Home," I reply as I scurry to put my dress back on my now cold body.Luke sighs hea
Maria's POVA few hours after Luke had left with Aaron, I was already finished cleaning the house and left with absolutely nothing to do. It's past 7 o'clock by now and I've decided to make some toast for supper.Once my 'dinner' is done, I turn on some Grey's Anatomy and plop down on the couch in front of the T.V. I've only started watching the show and I'm beginning to realize the Dr. Montgomery on there looks alike to my Dr. Montgomery.Watching Grey's Anatomy is one of the things I do while Aaron is either sleeping or at his fathers. Other than that, I usually clean the house until it can't be cleaned or will go for a run.Watching this show will be the closest experience I'll ever have to being a doctor.
A week later...Maria's POV"Aaron!" I gasp as I lift him from his crib which causes me to get an even bigger whiff of his stinky diaper. He smiles knowingly while I shake my head with a slight giggle.I carry the little stinker over to the changing table and place him down on the soft cushiony surface. He brings his hands to his feet and uses his baby flexibility to attempt to put his foot in his mouth. "Aaron.." I warn and he stops in the motion and stares up at me. "What did mommy say about trying to eat your feet? It's no good for you!" I tell him and he releases his foot.Grabbing a diaper, I undress him from his yellow giraffe onesie and put a new diaper and clothes on him.
Maria's POVA month later...This life is hell. This life is a hell no one should have to experience.I've gone a month without barely seeing my baby and holding him because of my actions.The day I was told to feed Aaron, I had refused to hold him out of fear I may hurt him again. This means I pump the milk from myself now and makeup bottles for him which a maid brings 5 times a day.My days always consist of the same things: Sleeping, eating when I can, pumping, gardening, and reading. I lead a very depressing life.Since I almost never talk to Luke or engage with him or Aaron at this poi
The next dayMaria's POVI am a terrible mother.I am a terrible person.My actions are unforgivable.That's what I've been telling myself for the last three days non-stop. And I don't plan on stopping for as long as I live.Some may think it was just an accident. But no, I severely injured 'his son' and the heir to the biggest Mafia empire to ever exist. That's a mistake that cannot be forgiven.I'm starting to believe Luke has told everyone what has happened, since everyone is being so cruel to me now.
We walk down a long hallway that's been newly constructed for teens and younger. It was added as soon as Aaron was born. But I never thought I'd have to use it for him."Right here," Jasmine finally says and leads me into a room right of the hallway. When I enter, an older doctor is standing there checking Aaron's heartbeat and probably breath sounds by the looks of it. "This is Dr. Wells. He is one of the best paediatricians around," Jasmine introduces.I walk up to the small hospital crib they've put him in and grip onto the railings, looking down at him. "How's he doing?" I ask anxiously.The doctor sighs and looks up at me. "He had a pretty hard fall and suffered a few injuries which will keep him here for awhile. Thankfully, there is no visible brain damage as far as I can see. It