𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒐

Thirteen

~Camila~

I knew I was awake but lacked the energy to open my eyes. After what felt like years of trying I was able to open them but shut it back because of the blinding lights. I pulled my body up in a sitting position and slowly opened my eyes. I blinked severally to adjust to the light.

I stretched my sore body lazily and yawned tiredly. I threw the comforter off my body and got down from the bed. My toes curled at the cold feeling of tile and I looked around for my slippers only to realize it wasn't by my bed side. I usually keep them close and the position of my bed?- I looked around to realize I wasn't in my room.

I looked to see I wasn't in my dress but a big blue shirt that belonged to a male.

What happ--- memories of what happened dawned on me and the last thing I saw was Luciano's face.

Oh my... I covered my mouth and rushed to the door but it was locked. I knocked and yelled out but no response.

Did he leave me there after beating the old man up and someone else kidnapped me? Different horrific thoughts came to my head making me scared.

A piece of paper on the center table caught my attention and I furrowed my brows.

I picked the paper up and read it.

"I know you're probably thinking you got kidnapped but trust me you're safe. There's a toothbrush in the bathroom and some outfits in the wardrobe for you to choose from''

Could this be him or my imaginary kidnapper?

I kept the note back and got into the bathroom that had my jaw dropping. It was so large to be a bathroom and also beautiful.

I filled the bathtub with warm water and a scented body wash I saw there. After brushing my teeth I settled in the water and let my muscles relax under its soothing temperature.

Out of the four dresses that laid in the wardrobe I went with a short plain green dress that hugged my curves. I freed my hair from the band that held it and went to the door to knock again but still I got no answer.

If I was kidnapped then i must say my abductor is quite considerate to provide my essentials but then again why would he want to kidnap me?

Rape the four letter word rung a bell in my head and immediately anxiety kicked in.

If what I'm thinking is true then I have to be prepared to fight my kidnapper. The chattering sound of key made my heart beat run faster and I clenched the sheets to control my emotions.

A petite lady dressed in a black gown and a pair of black flats walked in. Her dark hair was in a loose bun and she had a straight look on her face.

"My boss asked me to check on you and I see you're doing fine, please come with me" she spoke curtly making my brow shoot up at her somewhat rude approach.

"Excuse me? Who are you and why am I here?" I asked in the same tone as she did.

"I'm sorry but I don't have any answer to your question, whatever you wish to know will be answered by my boss".

"Look whoever your--- "please ma'am let's save ourselves the stress, you'll get the answers to your questions" the tone of her voice changed into a pleading one in a second.

"Alright I'll come with you" she sighed in relief and turned around while I glanced around for any object that will help me incase this 'master' will try anything funny.

She led me through the beautiful hallway and i took the time to admire all the paintings that hung on the walls. We arrived at a dark secluded hallway which had me wrapping my arms around my body because of the cold temperature of the place.

She knocked on the door and few seconds later she slowly and carefully opened it and if I wasn't looking I'd have missed how shaky her fingers were.

"Sir, she's here" her voice came out extremely soft and nervous. Well this isn't how she spoke to me.

She turned to me and nodded for me to go inside.

"Listen y--- i didn't get to finish my statement she gave me a light push and shut the door. And now I was left in the cold dark office probably with my would be murderer.

I strode towards the table expecting to see the 'master' but there was no one so I searched around for the light switch but it was hard to locate.

I went over to the floor length window and slid the heavy curtains open to let the night lights come into view which I found beautiful so i used the opportunity to admire the pretty pool and garden.

It dawned on me that I was busy admiring nature in the office of my would be murderer instead of thinking of ways to kill him before he does.

Light footsteps were head which made my blood run cold, before I could register the situation at hand I felt a presence behind me. His cold fingers glided against my arm and I swallowed the lump in my throat. I knew this person brought me here to take advantage of me.

Mustering the courage in me I swiftly turned to attack but he was quick to catch my wrist and pull me into his chest.

"Take it easy gemma fuoco" that familiar voice. I peeked up from my lashes to find his dark gray ones burning into mine and his lips in a smirk.

"You?" He held my waist firmly and steadied me up leaving me shy and embarrassed.

"Yes it's me gemma, do you have a problem with me?" He raised his perfect arched brow up, an action I found sexy.

"N--no it's just that I'm wondering why I'm here with you" for some reasons my voice came out in a whisper. "That's because I brought you here" his reply was curt. I tilted my head a little with a confused look.

"Why?" He smirked and came closer to me making me take a step back unconsciously. He was extremely close to me, our breath lingering with each other restricting my lungs to produce oxygen.

"You wouldn't want to know the real reason gemma but to satisfy you I saved you" he answered and brushed a strand of hair off my face.

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"I have one question Mr Dela-Lucchese" I told him after I sat down facing him.

"Would you make me have sex on camera?" He slouched on his chair. "No gemma, you won't have sex on camera. Is that all?"

I bit my lip thinking of other questions. I thought of the one that has been bugging me but I chose to ignore it.

"Gemma I know you have a lot of questions and if I were you I'll ask them because this may be the only opportunity you have to ask" he sat up and rested his elbow on the desk his dark gaze not leaving my own.