The missing piece

Chapter 5

Alexander's pov

I barely slept last night. I just couldn't calm my nerves. They said we would talk about everything today and I don't even know what they exactly meant by "everything".
Well if they do plan on hurting me, at least I won't die looking at something ugly. That's probably the last thing someone in my situation would think but come on those guys are a blessing to my eyes.

When they said they were trying to help me, I just couldn't believe them. Why would they want to help someone like me? They probably have bigger problems then me.
My life was already bad, why did I have to get kidnapped by the most feared mafia there is? I bet I'm cursed or something there is no way this just happens to random people like me.

I was so caught up in my thoughts that I didn't hear the knock on the door. That's when it got a little louder and I was confused as in why they were knocking, I mean it's their house they can go where ever they want. I wasn't used to people knocking anyways. Stefan always said in a relationship you should share everything so he for one never knocked.
Again I got distracted and I realized I should probably say something.

"Y-yes?" I hate when I stutter. It makes me feel so weak. And I don't like feeling weak.

The first person I saw was Rowan. Right behind him was Joseph and Matthew. I couldn't read their faces, they just looked blank. I was hoping to see if they were angry or any kind of emotion so I could anticipate what was going to happen.
I really don't know what to expect.

I've noticed that Rowan is the one that always takes the lead so it wasn't a surprise that he was the one to speak up first.
"How are you feeling?" This whole situation is making me confused. Why am I here and why do they even care how I'm feeling? What is happening?

"I-I'm fine." Well I was in pain but they didn't need to know that.

"We know you're lying. You're obviously in pain. Don't lie about being in pain." Again why does he care?

"I-I...uhh" I really didn't know what to say.
This time Joseph spoke, he's so quiet I almost forgot he was there.
"We will look passed you lying to us this time because we know you're scared and in pain but don't do it again."

I didn't say anything, I just nodded. How can someone be nice and intimidating at the same time?
Joseph started walking up closer to me, I didn't know what he was going to do so I flinched a little and went a further back on the bed.

For a second I saw hurt in all their eyes, if I weren't so hyper aware of the situation then I wouldn't have noticed.

"It's okay Alexander, Joe just wants to check on your wounds."Of course Matthew was the one who said that. He doesn't make me feel as scared. He has a gentler touch to him.

The three noticed that I calmed down a little, so Joe came closer again. He went to take of my shirt but I flinched, his hands were gone in a second.
"You can take it off yourself if that makes you more comfortable." I was glad Joseph said that and blushed a little. I can't believe even someone apart of the mafia respects my boundaries but not my own boyfriend, that's just great.

"T-Thank you." While Joseph was rewrapping my cuts it was silent the entire time, I was trying to hide my blush the whole time but in the corner of my eye I saw Rowan and Matthew smirking at me. I didn't feel comfortable talking and I mean why would they want to talk to someone they just took from the street. I still don't know why they are keeping me here but I should probably stay on their good side.

Then Joseph asked me another question.
"Could you take your pants off?"
"W-What? Why do I have to take my pants off?"
Rowan was the one who answered my question, in a nice and calm tone. "Well, last time when Joe cleaned your wounds he didn't want to take your pants off without your say. And he didn't see any blood in that moment, so he wanted to wait until you were awake just so he can know for sure that everything is fine."