let me love you - t.h.

chaper 12

"Don't move and act normal, or everyone could see you bleed." – Unfamiliar voice said as gun was pressed harder at my back and person was closer.

"Someone paid good money for your blood on their hands..." – Person said in satisfied whisper.

"My father." – I breathed out continuing to look around the room trying to find Tom anywhere. I tried to act as calm as I could. At this point I am freaking out inside, I want to scream so someone can help me. I am about to die. That was on my mind.

"Daddy's girl knows everything, doesn't she?" – I closed my eyes at his words. I tried to stop tears from my eyes.

I heard thud and groan as I flinched. Everything went silent. I saw everyone looking to my direction. I heard few more groans so I turned around and I saw guy on the floor while Tom was kicking him.

I was in too much shock and too much thoughts went through my head. My mouth slightly open as I felt tears form in my eyes.

"Are you okay?" – Tom said holding his hands on both sides of my body looking me in eyes waiting for my response. But no word could get out of my mouth right now.

I started breathing heavily. I think that I am about to have panic attack. Oh god, this is not going to end well.

"Let's go." – He held me as we got out of the mansion. On the way out he called driver and told him to just leave car in front of the mansion.

Car waited for us. I got in backseat as he sat on driver's seat and started driving. I am still not calmed down. I was on edge of crying as I let out few sobs.

Tom pulled over quickly and no car was around. He took my face in his hands.

"Hey, look at me, darling please look at me..." – He turned my face to his and I hesitantly looked at him with wet eyes.

"You are okay, you are safe now Valentina... I am here, nothing is going to happen to you... You got to listen to me and calm down..." – I looked at him while my gaze was blurry because of my tears.

I tried to calm my breath and eventually it worked until I broke down and just started crying. Sob after sob until he pulled my head onto his chest and wrapped his hands around me.

"You're safe now, I'm here." – He kissed my head and with time I calmed down.

"I could have been killed." – I barely said as I held his shirt with one hand while other one was under, hugging him.

"Don't worry. I am sorry that I left you, I shouldn't do that." – He sounded angry at himself. "No, it's not your fault that my stupid ass wanted to overhear conversation I shouldn't." – I fixed my voice as I looked up at him. He looked down and smiled at me. My smile disappeared as I focused on his lips.

Would it be wrong if we just kiss. I mean it's not the best time but love sometimes happens when you least except it. Right?

He stopped smiling too and focused, I swear I could feel my heartbeat in every inch of me. His stare wasn't uncomfortable at all. It gave me some kind of comfort. It promises me that I'll be safe.

Shouting, sound of vehicle breaks and gun shots interrupted whole situation. As we raised or looks there were 4 cars, coming towards us with full speed.

"Shit." – Tom said going in the driver's seat. I was so worried at this point. Not for myself, for Tom. What if they eventually stop us and they hurt him. I got him in danger. If something happens to him it's my fault.

As I said it wasn't the best moment for expressing feelings.

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