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14 - Midnight Flight

VALENTINA'S POV

The silence is killing me!

Fidgeting with my fingers as I wait for my lunch to come, hopefully with the pills I requested.

I look out the window longingly and start to fantasize about going outside. Only a few more weeks.

It may be bad to plan something as dangerous as this since I'm stringing one of the most dangerous criminals along, but if I ever want to go back to my life then I need to do this.

My head shot to the door, and I saw the same emerald eyes that I despised.

Narrowing my eyes, I turned back around huffing, making him sigh.

Setting the full plate of food down, he walked over to me, his tall and muscular figure leaning over me sending shivers down my spine.

"I feel like we got off on the wrong foot," he said in a soft voice, making my heart ease a little.

He looked like someone who could rip you to shreds in a second, but as he looked into my eyes, he sounded so soft-spoken.

"I'm Xavier" he introduced himself and held out his hand.

"Valentina," I responded as I got up and took his hand, making his whole face light up.

I smiled at this reaction, and he gave me a wider grin. He guided me to the meal that he had placed down and sat me down on the bed.

"Francis and I were talking, and he told me about the.. pills," he stated cautiously and I just nod, making him go on.

"And we were going to give you one every Monday, Thursday and Wednesday at midday." He suggested making me pause and I took the first bite of my food.

They were trying to pry me off the pills?

Out of kindness?

"So, you're trying to rid me of using them?" I questioned, wanting to make sure I wasn't overthinking this.

"Yes," he said slowly

"That's very.. considerate of you.." I said as I looked down at my lunch. I didn't know how else to respond. No one had ever tried that, not even myself and the people I expected the least were criminals in a gang.

I looked over to Xavier to see that he was still standing there.

"I have to stay there until you finish it," He explained so I just nodded my head again, kind of speechless.

I ate all of it and swallowed the pill, all while having friendly conversations with the bodyguard. It was nice to have someone beside Francis. But I probably did need to apologize to Quinn, right after she told me not to escape, I did. Besides, I needed another friend here, it was lonely.

As I scrapped off the rest of the food on the plate and hand it back to Xavier, thanking him for the company.

"Call if you need anything, Valentina," he answered as he left the room, the door closing with a click. Once again trapped.

But I felt better now. The nerves in my body that used to be antsy had calmed down and my mind could finally have a rest.
God, I feel so tired. I've spent most of my nights staying up and waking up early, and I've had no time to rest- I'm sure no one will mind if I just close my eyes for a bit.

3RD PERSON POV

As Francis paced around the room of his luxurious office there was a knock on the door followed by silence.

"Enter." The boss demanded as the wood creeks opened. "What?" Francis spat, leaning back on the large desk, watching as a nervous worker stepped in, closing the door behind him.