Aria'you shoot anyone that comes through this door who isn't me.' Mecael's words repeated in my head. I was on the bed kneeling, sobbing and muttering the hundredth hail Mary. The door creaked open and I wished I was in the closet. I swallowed and shifted my weight for balance. A man in Black entered.'you shoot anyone that comes through this door who isn't me.'I pulled the trigger. The first shot landed on his left shoulder. He flinched and cursed at me. He lifted his right arm which held the gun. I gripped the gun tighter in my trembling hand. I held my right hand with the left one for focus. He stepped forward. I shot. It went through his head. He dropped to the ground.My eyes went wide. I killed a man. "Aaaaaaaah!" I threw the gun on the other side of the bed.I collapsed on the bed.My breathing increased. I killed a guy.I was a murderer.I was going to get arrested and I'd rot in jail.My whole life was over.The door budged open. I cover my ears with my hands and shut
Aria"Happy birthday to you!" Someone sang.Who even dreams of having birthdays? I scratch my nose."Happy birthday dear Aria…" the voice continued.I turn and cover my head. Please make it stop. It's too early to be woken up by a terrible voice singing a terrible song.The blanket is pulled off."Whaaaat?" I whine lying on my back. "Happy birthday princess." He kisses my forehead.I open my eyes slightly then shut them again. "Wake up. We have a long day ahead of us." I let out air through my mouth. No worries because I always brushed at night. No morning breath for me. I open my eyes and force a smile. "What time is it?" "7:45." He replies chattily.I did not appreciate being up that early."You have to wake up and at least blow the candle first." He urges."Candle?" "Yes." He goes to the table beside my bed and picks it up. He then sits beside me.I look at the cake then back at him. I honestly never thought he would know about my birthday. Even if he knew I never expected hi
Mecael"If he doesn't agree we kill him." The voice from inside spoke.I was at the door to the conference room in one of the huge hotels in Russia. Mesta had successfully arranged a meeting with the Russian mafias. That was after she pestered me on how I was not serious with organizational matters. She was right. I did not care but I would not tell her that. Not unless I wanted a whole lecture about what I did to get to where I am. I stood at the door weighing my choices. I could go in and end up in one huge fight with the men in there. Or,I could turn back and head home and spend quality time with my beautiful wife."Aren't you getting in?" Mesta asked as she approached.She took the time to check around the building for anything suspicious. It's as if the men would place a bomb right under her nose so she could smell it and trail it. "Is their boss in there?" I really hoped her answer was a negation so I could use it as an excuse to not attend the meeting.But that action alone
AriaI stretched my hand to Mecael's side with my eyes still closed. I patted twice. Empty. I open my eyes and smile. Mecael was gone. I wanted him to come back but his absence would do me good. I jump out of bed humming to myself. I spread the sheets then the covers. I run a quick bath and wrap myself in a silk robe. I would dress later after the preparation.Yes,today was the day. Today I'd tell Mecael that he had proven that I could trust him. That I'd learnt how to trust him. When he comes back I'll tell him that maybe I could also learn how to love him.I take the basket of red petals from the closet. I spread them across the room as I twirled and danced to no song in particular. I used the petals to make a huge heart shape on the bed. I stood far from it admiring my work. It was beautiful. I twirled once again going to the closet. I picked out my shoes and a red dress. I went to the dressing table to do my makeup. Hot and sexy was the theme for today. After an hour of makeup
Mesta"At least have a drink before everything else." I tried to urge him.Mecael threw his arms around the room complaining about everyone and everything. I had successfully corced him into coming back to the room. I greatly regretted my choice. I had taken a shower and wrapped myself in a cotton robe. He on the other hand refused to do anything that wasn't related to finding Aria.The whole team was called from back home. He had informed father. He made a thousand calls threatening people. He demanded her return safely.I had to give it to them, whoever they were that kidnapped that girl. They had done me a huge favor and saved me a whole lot of trouble. Now,her blood won't be in my hands. If I were religious then I could have thanked the heavens for her disappearance.I poured the drink into a glass and handed it to him. He took his forcefully. He swirled the drink before screaming and throwing the glass at the wall.My green eyes met his green pair. Only difference was that mine
MecaelI woke up to the feeling of an incredible headache. I blinked twice and caught two figures in the room. One of them had his eyes cast to the ground. The other one looked like he was ready to put a dagger through my chest.My headache was killing me and the face staring at me did not make it any better. I fell asleep and woke up to the face of an angry Greg staring at me. Is it wrong to just fall asleep?"Why do you look so mad?" I question rubbing my head."You think this is mad?" He points to his face. "Wait till your wife gets to see what I saw." He looks around. "Where did you take her?"I did not know if I was supposed to answer his question first or ask mine. Important things first. I decided.'If you don't kill her,they will.' Their words echo in my head.I shake my head hoping I'd be able to shake off the thought as well."Aria was kidnapped." He looked down at me with an expression I couldn't read."Have they called?" His tone was flat."No." I reply knowing he meant t
AriaI can't even tell how long it's been since I was locked up in here. All I know is the never ending cycle of my eyes being covered and uncovered. The men walking in and out seemed different everyday,except for the two who literally took me from my place.I was still in the dress I had when my plans got ruined. I was sure I'd catch pneumonia by the time Mecael comes to my rescue. Yes,Mecael would come and get me out of here. I was sure of that.The shorter dude enters. Funny enough they have been calling each other by their names,I knew none of them. I'd never get to see them again so why would I bother filling my memory with anything related to them?"Yo,can I get some snacks? Trail mix or something similar? I also love crisps. Tomato crisps to be precise."He stops typing but does not look at me. "You're hostage." He did not seem interested in me today.No jokes. No teasing me. No laughing at me. Mh. Maybe their boss was coming soon and his presence was not all loved. Seems like
AriaMy eyes caught a figure from the right. The exact place where Liz had stood before. Well that was a good hiding place. Whoever it was placed a finger on his lips, urging me to stay quiet. I nodded in understanding.'Mecael is here.' My brain registered. A light smile tugged on my lips."You have it in you to smile?" Liz asked in disbelief.She's been going on for hours about how I'll never get out of here alive. How she'll forever ruin my life. She didn't skip the part where I'll always be in her shadow. At some point I zoned out. The topic was boring."Do as you please Liz. Do as you please." Who cared. My husband was here already. He would take me out of this place. I would fall into his arms and die on his lips. After that I'll confess everything to him. Our bodies will dissolve into one and our souls connect once again."Leave us Tony." She commanded.Ah. So his name was Tony. Damn. Now it was registered in my mind. I just hoped our paths would never ever cross again. Not e