SINISTER.

Chapter - 35

Chapter – 35

You made a mistake by slapping me. Who do you think you are, anyway? Just because you are dating the great Antonio D Angelo doesn't give you the right to slap me, you fucking bitch.

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It's been a day since Matteo left the house after his unusual phone call, and I haven't heard anything from him or Antonio ever since. It's just making me nervous and concerned for them. What if they are in grave danger, and here I am helpless to take action. I sighed and leaned my head against the chair. With all of my anxiety at home, I decided to go to school. I figured I could get my mind off of the problem for a few hours, but it didn't help much. I had negative feelings about them all day.

I sighed and went ahead to correct some unmarked papers to get those unsettling thoughts out of my head. I was busy correcting my papers when I felt someone's gaze on me. I looked up and saw Elio looking at me, as he always does, creeping me out. I rolled my eyes and continued with my task. Right now, I was having a free period, and I decided to spend it in teacher lounge because all other teachers have classes at this time, and because I wanted to be alone for a while, I thought it would be best if I spent my time here. Unfortunately, Elio was also having a free period, and he decided it would be best if he spent his free period here and make me uncomfortable for no reason, and now I am regretting my decision to spend my free period here. It would have been better if I just go to my classroom, where there would be no Elio to make me feel uncomfortable.

I stood up, and collected my papers, and began towards the door to exit the room, but before I could even step outside, I heard him call out my name.

"Yes, do you need anything, Mr. Marco?" He didn't respond for a moment and headed towards me, making me take a step back from him.

"Well, I wanted to tell you this for a long time but since Antonio was here, I couldn't say it but now that he is not here, I wanted to tell you this and maybe you can understand me this time." He took a deep breath before moving on. "Bella, I've liked you for a long time, actually since the first time I saw you. Your beauty attracted me, and I couldn't help but have feelings for you. But, when I chose to approach you and express my feelings, I learned about Antonio. You were together, and I chose to back down because you both seemed to be in love, and I did not want to come between you two. I even tried to put you out of my thoughts, but I couldn't. I still have feelings for you, and now that Antonio is not here, maybe you can try to like me as well, and we can get to know one other better." I shivered with disgust as he seductively touched my shoulder before speaking the words that turned me to see red. "Antonio doesn't have to know about this." I couldn't help but slap him on the right cheek, sending him into shock for a few seconds.

"How dare you? How could you tell me that? How can you expect me to cheat on Antonio? Yes, he's not here, but it doesn't mean I'll cheat on him. I love him too much to cheat on him. You just have to hope Antonio doesn't kill you after hearing what you said to me," he clenched his jaw, and as I turned to leave, he grabbed my wrist and pushed me against the nearest wall. He trapped me between the wall and himself.

"What the hell? Let me go," I nearly yelled, but it didn't faze him a bit before letting out a sarcastic chuckle.

"You made a mistake by slapping me. Who do you think you are, anyway? Just because you are dating the great Antonio D Angelo doesn't give you the right to slap me, you fucking bitch. I gave you an easy choice, but it seems you don't like easy ways; maybe I should have tried a harder way." I was ready to scream for help after witnessing his true façade and what he was planning to do with me. But, before I had a chance to scream, he placed his nasty lips against mine, and I began to struggle against him. However, it was useless because he was stronger than me. I could feel him trying to deepen the kiss, but I kept my lips close, which he didn't like, and he bit my lips hard, causing me to cry out in agony and disgust. I can feel the tears falling down my cheeks, but I can't stop myself. I began to struggle harder against him, but it was useless. Why wasn't anyone coming here to save me from this monster? Why do I frequently end up in this kind of situation? I closed my eyes, not wanting to see him, who believes he's doing the right thing by taking advantage of a woman. As soon as I closed my eyes, his weight was lifted off of me. I opened my eyes, surprised and relieved to see my Antonio there with a furious expression on his face. He glanced at me for a moment before shifting his eyes to Elio, who was now shaking with fear.