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𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟖 - 𝐏𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐨

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18

Every since the first day i've been here, he hasn't laid a finger on me. Considering the fact the i've made one of his men bald, punched another in the nose and almost decapitated his adviser is pretty funny to me.

This is a serious situation, but in all honesty — it feels like a vacation.

No, let me not put it like that. I know Eli and his family are worried about me but I suspect that Pablo is only keeping me here for one reason — power.

He is trying to display an image of authority on his men. Lately, there have been some allegations that his guards have been rebelling against him. So, this might be his way in letting them know who's boss.

He isn't keeping me in a cage or basement. I'm locked inside his guest bedroom. Only he brings me food, clothes, and other necessities. For one, the food is disgusting. I know he doesn't have a chef and he believes his cooking is Gordon Ramsey type level which is ridiculous.

Today, he made mashed potatoes mixed with boiled beans, minced meat and eggs. What kind of combination is that?

For two, he took my phone. He doesn't even have wifi around this block but so... at-least let me have my phone.

One of his guards, Leonardo, have been helping me keep in touch with what's going on back home. Currently, they're on their way here. I miss Noah so much but I know Angelina is keeping him safe and he has the kids to keep him company.

I know he's questioning where his mama is and when I get back, I don't know what to tell him.

"Ma'am?" A voice sounds from outside. I put my book down and rush to the door, "Yes?" I respond. The lock opens Leonardo comes in. "We need to go to the warehouse." He says, "Warehouse? why?" I question, "Eli's going to be there." He answers.

I look away and think for a moment, "How do you know all these things?" I ask drawing my attention to his eyes, "He's my cousin." He shrugs.

"You and Eli are cousins?" I question further, "Yes." He looks me up and down, "Then why are you working for Pablo?" I whisper, "I'm undercover, this is how I get to know his business and plans. It's to protect the Bratva, he's just too dumb to know i'm one of them." He chuckles.

"Hm." I hum. "So, how are we going to get to the warehouse?" I ask. "Well, well, well." I tense at the sudden voice, Pablo claps his hands while slowly striding into the room.

"Look what we have here." He laughs, "Sir." Leonardo addresses him with a stern nod. "What are you doing in Zafina room?" He squints. Leo turns to look at me but I gaze in another direction, he better know what to say because I am not uttering a single word."I was telling her to stop trying to escape. She was nudging on the lock when I passed by, sir." He says.

Wow he really just gonna rat me out like that?

"Is that right?" Pablo steps closer to me. "Maybe." I gaze at him. "I think it's about time I teach you a lesson, no?" He says. Lesson? I've done nothing but comply to his dumbass orders. "Let's take her to the warehouse. Bring tools, a rope, and one chair." He adds walking out of the room.

I furrow my eyebrows looking back at Leo, "I know what i'm doing." He smirks, "Good because I was pissed you lied like that." I whisper-yell.

"Sorry." He shrugs.

"It's fine, what time is Eli going to be there?" I question, "I.... don't know." He shakes his head, "Just have faith that he'll be there on time but just to let you know, I won't let you die." He winks walking out the door.

He pops his head back in, "Why are you still standing there? We need to go." He grits. I get up and put on the only shoes I have. I walk behind Leonardo and observe the guards were walking passed, some of them biting their lips at the sight of me.

I look away and draw my attention to Leo's back. Slowly gazing down until my eyes reach his ass. Not gonna lie, he really got an ass though. It jiggles as he walks, "Stop staring at my ass." He hissed. How did he know I was staring at his ass?

I refrain from asking that question, it will only hint that I indeed was looking at his ass.

We approach an army looking car, "Get in." He seethes. I didn't appreciate his tone until I looked behind me and saw that Pablo was staring right at us. I acted as if I was scared and got inside the car in a haste. Leo slammed my door shut before I could even fully get in and I slightly injured my pinky toe.

Another guard laughed as he entered the car, "Aww, somebody got a booboo?" He said as he  fist bumped Leo, I rolled my eyes.

The car ride gives me time to reflect on these past 2 months. I miss home, I miss family, I miss everyone. It wasn't right for Pablo to do this, it never was. It feels as if I haven't gone through trauma ever since I got here — or am I numb?

"How long is it going to take to get to the warehouse?" I asked, "An hour." Leo responds and I deeply sigh.

Might as well get some rest before the events of the evening begins.