A Matter of Wife and Debt {Ongoing}

Chapter 31

Victoria's Pov

I walked into my room after checking if someone was following me from behind. I locked the door and walked some distance towards the window before I put a call through to Carlos. That bastard had to go against me and start taking actions without my orders. Now he’s gone as far as putting my daughter's life in danger too.

How dare him?!

I overheard Javier and Juan's conversations in the attic – Javier had yelled while I was heading to my room, and Juan came running towards the direction of his voice

“Hello?” He answered after four rings.

“What do you think you are doing, Carlos?” I asked, furious.

“I don't understand, what am I doing?” He asked like he doesn't know what I'm talking about, angering me all the more.

“Don't you dare play dumb with me, Carlos..”

“..then try to be clear with your words, Victoria.” he retorted.

“How dare you take actions without my orders and what's this about putting my daughter's life in harm's way?” I said in anger.

“Carlos take orders from no one. I only do what i put my mind to out of my own will. Besides, the wait was getting longer, and the excitement was fading. I just couldn't wait for the action to begin.” He said, getting me more angry.

“Listen to me you bastard! I planned this whole thing and I call the shots here okay? That means, you have to do as I say. You can play around with your Daniella, but leave my daughter out of this because if anything happens to her… you will regret it, I promise you.” I warned, only to be surprised by the sudden hysterical laughter that erupted from his own end.

“That was one cute threat you just made.” He said, “Now it's your turn to listen to me, Victoria. From the first day you stepped into my territory with these plans of yours, I also had my own plans. And in order for me to achieve them, I had to pretend to be your little pawn.” He said, confusing me.

“What do you mean by that? What are you talking about?” I asked, trying to understand what he's talking about.

“What I'm trying to say is simple. This might have been your plan but I call the shots now. You see, I have some scores to settle with Javier. So I intend on doing that by hurting the people he loves the most in this world whom are, his beloved wife and daughter if I'm not mistaken.” He said, getting me tensed.

“Listen to me, Carlos. You can do whatever you want with Daniella because I can assure you that she means nothing to him, but please leave my daughter out of your little game. I beg of you Carlos.” I pleaded, hoping he would listen to me.

“See, that's where you're wrong. Seems to me Daniella does mean a whole lot to him. I bet you were never this important to him.” He said tauntingly, getting me pissed.

“Carlos!”

“Sit tight and enjoy the show, Madam Victoria.” He said with a stufled laugh and ended the call before I could utter any word.

I stared at my phone in disbelief.

Did he just hang up on me?

Dammit, that bastard! What have I gotten myself into? My daughter's life is in danger, and if that idiot gets caught, I'll be exposed for my involvement in this. Why is this happening right now?

Dammit, what do I fucking do?

My ringing phone interrupted my thoughts. I looked at the caller ID, somewhat hoping it's Carlos who called back.