After the "Lovely"conversation with roman, I went back to his room , not by force, but by choice.
I just couldn't stand to look at anyone at all, it only reminds me of my unfortunate situation. I've done better than I thought I would in an abduction situation. Usually I thought I'd be screaming and pleading, but instead I seem eerily calm.
One part of me wants to cry,scream and go into hysterics. The other part wants me to keep strong , find a way out , and get back home. The other Twenty percent of me is dead set on torturing roman while I'm stuck here.
I wish I have the enough guts to kill roman in his sleep, I imagine I would have easy access. I just don't have the courage. I also oddly enough don't feel enough threat to do so.
Even though my life is obviously in danger ,I just don't feel like I need to kill him , and that just upsets me more!
I hear a light tap on the door, causing my head to turn in that direction. A small lamp is on so i'm able to see the person who dares disturb my sulking sessions.
It is cal.
I see cal with a tray of food, a sad smile playing on his lips.
"I brought you some food, you must be starving."he murmurs ,setting the tray down on the bed.
"Thanks.." I reply quietly , not feeling the need to speak.
He sighs and sits down beside me.
"Look.. I'm sorry. If I could get you out of this I would. But I can't.." He begins, sounding full of regret.
"We are in Deep trouble. We are in rival with one of the most biggest mobs in the USA, maybe even the world. We made this some sort of agreement. If we at least get first or second ranking, They will leave us alone and we get the money we owed them back." He informs,rubbing his face in distress.
I know there's something more to it, so I press on "And?"
"If we lose.. They take full control. Not only of the group, but our daily lives. They could do anything and there's nothing we can do about it! Also getting all the money. If we refused, they would manipulate us and our families. I have a little sister and I know they would harm her in a second if we was to pull something tricky." he says, remorse showing on his face.
I don't get why he's telling me. Is he trying to make me feel guilty? Because if he is, it's working..
"We messed up too many times to turn back. This is the only way out and the deadline for the arena is coming soon. I just wish roman wasn't such an idiot , we had awhile to find someone but no, he stalled. Last minute he made a plan to just take someone. The group was strongly against it.. But we had no choice." He speaks,laying down on the bed with his hands behind his head.
I frown and furrow my eyebrows together. I don't know if I should believe it or not, but maybe it is true. It kinda makes sense..But it's still no excuse to kidnap an innocent girl!
"How big is this mob of Roman's?" I ask,grabbing a piece of bacon from the tray and begin munching on it.
"About thirty total. Which isn't much. It used to be much,much bigger,but .. Things happened, everything changed. Here we are, almost at the bottom of the food chain!"he states with a bitter laugh.
"So you guys are in need of money, yet you own this luxury?" I question, gesturing around the room.
"We don't owe anything on this, it's been owned by Romans family for years and years. It was passed down to roman. We only pay for electric, cable and Internet." He says, looking around the room.
"Why are you telling me this? Wouldn't I be the least trusted?" I ask skeptically.
He chuckles sounding amused "These are only the things you deserve to know. There's a lot more secrets than you think.." he notifies, sending me a soft look.
I nod.
"Well, eat up, I want you to meet the rest of the mob and Victoria, I'll get you in ten minutes."he bids me a goodbye with a smile and exits the room. I am hungry, I just can't get myself to eat. I feel sick, my stomach is still churning. I know I need to eat , so I force myself to eat the rest of the bacon and the toast.
I stretch and walk to the door soon as I hear the tap. I open the door only to see Benji instead of cal.
Benji sends me a small smile when he notices my surprised expression.
"Where's cal?" I peer behind benji, but to my disappointment, he is nowhere in site.
"He has things to tend to, i'm not that bad!" He fakes a pout, causing me to roll my eyes.
"You ready to go downstairs?" benji questions with an apprehensive look. I scowl, not wanting to think of it.
"Everyone is awaiting your arrival. They think you're the wife so i advise you to at-least play the part. " he warns, sending me a look I can't quite read. He knows that I have forgotten my "role."
"Who is ethlania?" I ask suddenly as we head to the elevator. Her name has been in the back of my head, especially since I learned she isn't much of a pleasant person.
"One of the mob fighters, she's been apart of this group for six years. But.. I warn you about her." He winces as he seems to trail back to thoughts of her.
"Why?" I ask as my face contorts into a scowl.
"You'll see. Don't worry though, I have your back. I'm sure you'll like Victoria though!"he assures, patting my head.
"So .. There's only three women fighting in each mob/gang or whatever you call it?" I ask, fumbling for the right words. Really, how am I supposed to know what this is?
He scratches the back of his head "Ah no, four men and three women must be entered to qualify. I guess they left that information out."he admits bashfully with a sheepish smile.
"Why do I have to meet them today?" I ask another question while frowning.
"Because today is training day of course!"he exclaims way too cheerily, accompanied with a cheesy smile.
Great.
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Beauty within the beast
Mistério / Suspense"My blood runs cold as I come face to face, with this.. Man. His eyes so cold, his pose radiating dominance, his snide menacing smirk on display. He looks me over, studying me carefully, him the predator , I the prey. I was frozen, every bone decid...
