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Chapter 31

Tally

A week has passed, and I chose to not leave Antonio's. The only thing I feared was being at work, knowing that Antonio wouldn't be there, but I know that Frank would keep me safe as well as Dale and Tomas, the two security guards he hired a few weeks ago. 

"I'll be waiting for you as soon as you get out, okay? If you need anything, text me."

Nodding, I kissed him and went inside, greeted by Frank. "Hello, Tally."

"Hi, Frank. Can you do me a favor?"

"Of course."

"Do you mind mentioning Ryder to Dale and Tomas? I really don't want him near me."

"Of course, I will."

"Thank you, Frank."

For a Thursday, the bar was slightly less busy than usual, but weekends were the busiest. I did everything to drown out the fear of seeing Ryder again, but I couldn't. The man knows where I work and live, but at least staying with Antonio eliminates that threat but anything could happen here.

The night finally ended and as promised, Antonio was outside waiting for me. "Hello, love. How was work?"

"Good, thanks."

"Good. You ready to go home?"

"Yes." Even though it really wasn't home, but I felt safe around Antonio so I suppose I could call his home my own.

After we got to his house, I showered, and we laid in his bed. "May I ask you something?"

"Of course."

"Do you enjoy your job?"

"I've been there for 5 years, I can't complain."

"I mean, is it something you want to do forever?"

"Well, no, but it pays the bills."

"That's my job, love."

"Antonio..."

"Sorry, but I have an offer."

"Oh god, what is it? For me to just have sex with you in exchange of money?"

Antonio raised his eyebrows. "Not at all."

"Oh. What is it then?"

"Rob and I got our own little business and Maria agreed to work for us."

"What kind of business?"

Antonio smiled. "She's been modeling for some lingerie, and I would love for you to join her."

"What, like a Playboy model or something?"

"Well, kind of but she seems to enjoy it and I promised her I would offer you the job."

"I'd have to think about it."

He nodded. "Whether if this works or not, it could definitely be a very good offer for you."

It was as if he read my mind. I liked that he actually didn't put my hopes up like Ryder had. It was a gamble of whether this would work or not, but it was something I would have to think about.

There was a knock on the door downstairs and Antonio stood up. "I got it."

I heard a voice I could recognize from anywhere. "This is for that selfish bitch."

Ryder.

The front door slammed shut and Antonio came upstairs, clearly beyond pissed. "What's going on?"

He handed me a folder that contained explicit photos of me and a small note in Ryder's handwriting. 

You're still mine, bitch. Do not forget that. If you think that prick can take you away, you are wrong. I will be coming for you both.