For the sake of my children.

knock knock

Carlos POV

What's wrong with this woman. She is clearly gorgeous.

And it's obvious that she doesn't recognise me.

Well not to blow my own horn or anything but I wasn't as handsome as I am today. I hadn't any beard and now I pay to get my corn rows done. I now have well visible abbs which I must give all credit to my long two hours twice a week at my gym.

'What type?' I asked and now the girls were staring at her in silence.
She bowed her head in silence. She embarrassingly looked over her left shoulder and out the boat and for the first time she realized that the water was very still and peaceful. She was lost deep in thoughts and I wondered if their was anything I could have done to help.

After all I am a very influential man.

' Sofia, we are here.' I called out to her as I shoved her back to this world.

I came out of the boat and reached for her hands to help her out. She gladly accepted and give a little smile.

I led her to my car where my driver Shawn was already waiting for us with the engine running. As soon as we entered. He drove off.

Sofia POV

I didn't know where we were going but I was prepared to do anything for the sake of my girls. Maybe Carlos knew where they were. Maybe he didn't but I was moving on impulse and it was too late to turn back now.
We arrived at a hotel and he gentle wrapped his hands around my waist and pulled me close to him. 'Be casual he whispered ' leaning into my ears with a gentle smile and leading me to the front desk.
'Hi Wonda, this is Sofia are their any rooms available on the top floor?'
Wonda typed something on her computer then replied.
' No sir'
' Ok Wonda. Sofia here is the master key. It opens any door in this hotel. You can use my room.' I lifted my brows at him. 'Don't worry I wouldn't be using that room tonight. I'm hosting a party at my parents house tonight so you can rest there for tonight.'
'Thank you.' I said as I collected the keys. Why are you doing this? I asked.
You look like a genuine woman who needs help. Plus you look extremely tired. His voice sounded very familiar but I smiled and didnt worry about it because I really was tired.
I would love to see you again Sofia. He said then grabbed my hand and placed a small kiss on it before brushing my hair behind my ears.
'Shawn' he said as he signaled to his driver who looked more like a body guard. Shawn quickly came over. 'Please show Sofia to my room. She will rest there for the night.' Shawn nodded.
Follow me he said then started walking towards the elevator.
'Sofia' Carlos said then reached into his pocket and placed a card in my hands. This is my number. He said then placed a number in my hands which I didn't realize that he was still holding. Please call me if you change your mind about the party. He said then placed an unexpected yet breathtaking kiss on my lips. It was so unexpected that my lips parted in disbelief.
Did I kiss him back? Hell yeah!
I didn't know if he had a wife or kids but this was by far the least dramatic kiss I've had in a while.

So I didn't pull back. Have a good rest. I didn't even realize the kiss was over and the elevator door was open.

Some time later.

I didn't understand why the girls necklace piece was in the boat.
I don't know where Carlos fits into this but he messed with the wrong girls.
I am not here to fall in love with someone new. First the girls now Carlos..

There was a knock at the hotel door. 'Room service' Someone said. I was starving but it was already 9:30pm and I was in my birthday suit ready for bed. I quickly scaffled into my robe before shouting come in.

The door flew open and three girls came in.

One with a trey of dinner, another with a rack of clothing and the other with a huge travelling bag in her right hand.

'Compliments of Mr Ranolski.'

'Ranolski? Ofcourse. That explained why he had the audacity to kiss me out of the blue. Ok ladies you have less than an hour to get me ready for that party.'

Carlos POV

Brenaa arrived at the party looking very stunning ofcourse. She was always so manipulative and dumb. Always falling for that rich asshole Ryan.

One of my girls give her a drink and I led her to a ally. As she started to get dizzy I called Shawn who carried her to a room in the basement and tired her up.

Sofia POV

I was feeling dizzy. I tried to move my hands but couldn't. Both my hands and feet were tied to the wooden chair I was in.

I forced my eyes half open. To my surprise I saw Samantha and Johan tied up as well.

Carlos grabbed a chair and sat in front of me.

'Rory! Why are you doing this' I said almost lifeless and he laughed.
' Ho, so we are using our real names now?' He laughed again. ' Well Brenaa now that we are no longer pretending let's get down to business. Where's my money? You are making me wait and I don't like waiting. Instead of giving me my money you and these twits decided to find the girls on your own. And your darling sister-in-law decided to involve the police.

'No offence Samantha.' He laughed again this time louder.

'Rory, where..where'-
'Where is my money Brenaa. Ok. I guess you dont think that I am serious. That is fine. I will let you go. I am done talking. I am tired of you. This isn't a game. Go get my money. You have two days.'
Shawn hit her in the head from the back then carried her out the back and dumped her in the trunk of the car and drove off.

Johan was crying but Samantha didn't seem to have any tears left. So she just stared.