ᴛʜᴇ ғᴏʀʙɪᴅᴅᴇɴ ᴅᴇsɪʀᴇs

02

J  A  N  E
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I slowly descended the stairs. My eyes roamed through the hall. Chandeliers hanging out from the roof, the sunlight entered through the big glass windows. The air hung thick with the scent of lilies and dust, a bizarre combination that clung to the velvet drapes and the ornate carvings of the grand staircase.

The great mansion, a monument to wealth and excess, seemed to loom over me, its silence broken only by the faint murmur of voices from the distant wings.

Men's clad in black suit stood at every corner their eyes focused on their surroundings, their faces blank and expressionless. Their presence was a constant reminder of the power that pulsed through this house, a power I was now a part of, albeit in a role that remained shrouded in shadows.

The mansion was more than a dwelling; it was a fortress, a testament to the family's ruthlessness and ambition. It housed a world of secrets, hidden agendas, and dangerous games. The family, they called themselves. The Don, a man of iron will and unwavering ambition, sat at the apex of this pyramid, his power absolute.

The maids, their faces etched with a lifetime of servitude, flitted around, their movements precise and silent. They cleaned, served, and observed, their eyes never betraying a flicker of emotion. They were the unseen cogs in the grand machine, their silence a testament to the family's grip on their lives.

The mansion held a thousand stories, whispered secrets in the shadows, hidden behind the opulent facade. Each room held a different facet of the family's empire, a different chapter in the ongoing saga of power and manipulation.

I slowly descended the stairs my eyes fell on Emily. She bends a little and gestures for me to follow her. I followed her to what looks like a kitchen. Two women were engrossed in their work.

One woman seems to be in her fifties, while the other is young and youthful. Emily introduced me to the womens.

"Madam, she is Marina, head cook. "

Marina smiled to me a little. While Emily continued.

"And this.... is Jenna, new to households. "

I sat on one of the chairs near the kitchen counter. Emily excused herself while Marina asked me for breakfast. To which I only agreed on cookies. And I should say it is delicious, I mean... I don't have any idea after how many years I am eating something like this.

The aroma of baked cakes and cookies hung in the air, making the atmosphere feel light and happy.

I was peacefully eating my breakfast. But it was disturbed abruptly by the opening of the door followed by a terrifying bang. My eyes dart to the figure who just entered the mansion.

His movement fast but calculating. His black charcoal eyes make a direct contact with mine. His sculpted physique, blonde hair, and jawline add an intimidating look to his figure. He is clad in a black suit, blood splashed on his dress. My eyes widen at the sight.

He made eye contact with me before disappearing in the huge mansion. I watch as Jenna opens the upper cupboard from the row and takes out a first aid box before running after him. Tension visible on her face.

I turned to Marina, to which she passed me a smile and said...

"He is Mr. Morgan, Mr. Hernandez most trusted man. They call him 'underboss'. "

My mind raced at the word. Underboss? I've never heard it. By looking at him, I didn't get any good vibes at all.

Is he involved in something dangerous?

My eyebrows coiled, focusing on that particular word, but nothing came up.
Is he related to some bad activity?
Or is he a mobster?

But I know until now, this family is no different from where I come from. They are ruthless, controlling, and now I am their newest acquisition.

I was sold to them, thrown into this gilded cage, a pawn in their intricate game of power.
My purpose? A mystery.

The mansion, though beautiful, was suffocating. Every room whispered secrets, every corner held a lurking fear, and there was a constant hum of anticipation in the air, a sense of something monstrous waiting to be unleashed.

After finishing the breakfast, I aimlessly roam around the huge mansion.

I roam like a lost kid while the mansion has its own energy. It's like every corner stare back at me. Tiredly, I returned to my bedroom. It's still afternoon and I am bored.

I turned on the T.V, grabing the blanket, scrolling through the shows, thinking what to watch. This is my problem, actually I don't have much knowledge of movies or series.

After wasting a quarter-hour, I decided to watch Vampire Diaries. Though,I don't have interest in supernatural fiction but It's looks good.

It's raining outside, the weather's good, I always wanted to have a shower under rain, I actually want to. How it feels after getting drained in rain? Is it fun?..

I covered myself with the blanket ready to watch the show. Suddenly, I heard a noise, I turned my head through the room wondering from where the sound came?

Again, there's a noise this time from the closet. I carefully get out off the bed and head towards the closet.
I heard a soft scratching sound from inside the closet.

I stared at the slightly ajar door, my heart hammering in my chest. Turning the door knob, I enter the big closet. I knew I shouldn't, but something compelled me to investigate.

Pushing the door open, I notice a white cat, its fur shimmering in the soft moonlight filtering through the window. It was a beautiful creature, with piercing blue eyes that seemed to see right through me.

She was sitting beside the white curtains looking for something. Maybe she want something. Is she hungry?..

I stepped forward, extending a tentative hand. The cat purred and nuzzled against my palm. As I picked it up, a warmth spread through me, a sense of connection that felt strangely familiar.

She relax her body against my palm. Her soft fur brushing my hand. She purrs a little, her shinning blue eyes stare at mine. I took her with me.

Back in my bed, I held the cat close, its soft fur a comforting weight against my chest. A sense of peace descended over me, a feeling that had been absent from my life since I'd been taken.

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