Chanel

Aquarium de Paris

Chanel's pov:

  "Hold her!" Those words echoed in my head. The way he tortured them, murdered them, he had no remorse. And he made us watch. A 15 years old, and a 7 years old. He threatened us, he'll come after us. Suddenly i was the one tied up with the chains, beaten and bruised, trying to remain strong. Aiden was watching, grinning and Diego next to him."Looks like you have no one left by your side Chanel. Who will save you this time?" He said in a menacing tone and suddenly a gun was pointed at me. "Good night Chan-"

"Chanel! Wake up!" Someone shook  me and my eyes fluttered open.  I felt the tears flowing down  and i was breathing heavily.  I knew it wasn't a good idea sleeping here. After all it was the house where my family and I spent half of my life before they were gone. Of course i will have nightmares. "Are you alright?" Luca asked and i took a deep breath slowly relaxing.

"I'm sorry for scaring you. Just go back to sleep. I'll be alright." I said laying my head slowly back on the pillow.

"Chanel, you're shacking."he remarked and i sighed.

"I'm perfectly fine! Now sleep!" I snapped and i felt him looking at me for a bit before laying in the bed too.

"So, this used to be your house, right?" And at those words my heart stopped beating for a second.

"How did you know?"

"Just figured. If you want we can go somewhere els-"

"It's okay. It's late. I'll manage to sleep eventually." I said quietly, even though it was a big lie. I think a few minutes passed and i was moving from side to side trying to fine a comfortable position. I tried moving again but suddenly i was yanked by a hand. I felt a hand around my waist. This bastard was cuddling with me. Who'd have thought. That the tough Luca Di Angelo was actually a cuddler. But i felt safe in his grip. Like i was protected by an imaginary shield. I didn't leave his grip. I closed my eyes slowly drifting back to sleep.

I woke up alone. Surprisingly, even though i had a nightmare, i slept awfully great after it. Which doesn't happen too often. Usually i don't sleep at all after one of those. I opened my phone and saw a few messages.

"I have some bussines to attend before we leave. You make sure you pack your things. We'll leave immediately after." I read the message. And I didn't felt mad at all. I couldn't wait to pack and leave. But not before I'll meet up someone. I contacted Zoe, an old good friend to meet up at the Aquarium de Paris. The place i used to love, to be happy. I smiled at her response.

"Girl, I thought you died. Until i looked into the RichWay magazine and saw your face in it! Sure, when?"

"Now." I simply answered and i could feel her shocked face.

"Now? Uh, well. Ok, it's a can do. See you at the Aquarium?"

"Mais oui." (Of course). She laughed and then i hung up. I changed into something more warmer since winter has came and went outside the door.

I got to our location waiting for Zoe to show up. Suddenly my phone beeped.

"Hey, sorry but i have to cancel. Something came up. But see you on another time? Love ya." She said and i sighed. I wanted to leave when a voice called.

"Leaving so soon, Chanel?" Luca said and I turned around.

"Stalker much?" I said clearly amused.

"Nah, just guards." I made sure they weren't after me, how did he?

"Do you really think that i'd just let you wander in Paris alone?" He said and i just rolled my eyes.

"Perhaps, you want to join me in aquarium?" He said and a smile appeared on my face.

"Maybe, i'll have to think...i'll agree only out of boredom." I said and he smiled. With that i went in after him.

It was as beautiful as I remember. After walking in silence we sat down on a bench in front of the sharks aquarium.

Suddenly, Alessia's words echoed through my head.

"If you don't tell him, i will." I looked at Luca, but he was already looking at me. I opened my mouth to say something, but i felt like I couldn't.

"What?"

"Nothing" i lied. Alessia will kill me. Wait! Since when was i worried about a 16 years old saying that she'll kill me? "Just thank you for coming with me." I said and he nodded. And with that we stayed in silence watching the sharks and fish exploring the water.

Author's note;

A pretty short chapter but hope you like it.

Sometimes the people we still consider friends, may be the ones who stab us in the back when we least expect it.