My Heartless Casanova

Chapter 9

WARNING: THIS CHAPTER CONTAINS CURSING, VIOLENCE, GORE DETAILS AND BLOOD. 

June's POV

I went to a coffee shop called 'Taste of Delight'. The autumn glass windows were surrounded with dark rosewood walls. The old bell made a 'kling' sound when I entered. I was sweating bullets, wondering if the note I found was a prank or...it was a trap--for me. Since Oliver was still looking for Melissa, I asked her former boss if she could find a wilting rose and a note inside the cash register. She looked confused, then when she found it, her expression changed to shock. With shaking hands, she handed me the items. 

'Go your office and find the next note inside the rightmost drawer. We also hid your key somewhere inside the floor outside your office.' 

I gritted my teeth. HOW did the kidnappers manage to get in the office..?!

I drove to the CEO as fast as I could. I tried to ignore the concerned and confused looks the security guards gave me as I marched to the elevator. As soon as the elevator doors opened, I tried to look for the key. I looked inside everyone's offices, including Melissa's, every drawer, every cabinet, but it was nowhere to be found. 

Damn it, they probably hid it somewhere I wouldn't suspect...

That's when I realized..

I rummaged through Melissa's drawer again, and found it. It was a picture frame of her family, including her father. She was around 10 years old, wearing a blue denim dress with flats. At the back of the frame, there was a note lodged in. 

'Go to Jill Crossworth's house and find the next note inside her lingerie.'

My eyes widened as I read it. I hit my head on the desk in frustration. The kidnapper really loves playing games. I went out of the building, and drove there. I met Jill when I was a senior in college, with Oliver. She used to be competitive and nice, until..

"Shit!" I said as I almost hit a parked car, managing to turn at the right time

When I arrived, I pounded on the front door.

"What? I'm with my latest lover for the day, so cut to the chase." She hissed once she opened it

"Fine.." I gulped before I took a step forward

"May I...see your collection of lingerie?"

She blinked as her cheeks turned red, "What the hell, June! There's no time for jo--"

"It's important! Someone's life is being threatened and when have I ever joked around?!" 

She pressed her lips in a thin line, "Your choice."

She clung onto her lover and seduced him to the kitchen. I dashed to her bedroom and opened the drawers. I checked ever single lingerie I could find. Eventually, I found the next note.

'Drive alone to 100 Isle Street at Magenta City. Bring $ 1,000,000,000 with you in a bag in exchange for the woman's life. Remember, do not tell anyone about this.'

I sighed and drove to the company to get the money. 

Melissa's POV

"I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT HER!" I screamed, "OR WHERE SHE IS!!"

"Oh really?" The boss laughed, "Well, then...let's have a little game?"

"A game?"

"Tell me...or.." A smile curved his lips, "..you'll get hurt."

I gulped, "Have it your way, then."

He snapped his fingers then a guy appeared holding a horse whip. The guy tied my mouth with a gag and nodded at me with pitiful eyes. 

He proceeded to punch my stomach and I couldn't breathe. He slapped my cheeks as if I was an annoying fly that buzzed around him. 

"Still know nothing?" I froze as I tried not to flinch

"Very well."

He whipped my legs and I let out a soft scream. Even his pitiful eyes could not relieve me from the stinging pain. 

"Stop!" He said, satisfied as he looked at the result

My legs were red and the skin was peeling off. There were several marks that indicate just one more slash will let it draw out blood.

"Excellent. Do not hesitate, Trevor. You will be rewarded."

He whipped me again even if it draw out blood. 

STOP!! Just..just lie to him! Do something..anything! my inner voice screamed

I am doing something, aren't I? Don't worry, someone will save me..

"You're a stubborn one, aren't you?" He said after Trevor stopped for a while

I tried to smile, despite the intense pain I felt, "As was, and still am.."

"Nice determination, hope it will--"

"STOP!!" We turned to the source of the voice

What the...

"Trevor? What do you mean by this?" 

"She...she has nothing to do with this!" Trevor said, "She knows nothing, and yet...you insist you think she knows where Celeste is?!"

"Of course she--"

"SIR, YOU ARE NOT THINKING LOGICALLY HERE!" He clenched his fists

"TREVOR, I'M WARNING YOU--"

"GO AHEAD, FIRE ME, BUT FOR FUCK'S SAKE, SHE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH--"

"YOU SON OF A MOTHERFUCKING BITCH." He snatched the whip out of his hands and raised it at me

"I'LL DO IT, MY--"

"CEASE THIS AT ONCE!"

The doors opened to reveal him. He was soaked in his own sweat, wearing a suit. His hair was a mess, and his eyes wandered around the room until they stopped at me..

Really, him of all people.

"Mr. Beaterez!"

"DAMN, WE'RE CAUGHT, SURROU--"

"Let her go." June said, "Or I'll shoot."

Around 20 or so men dressed in black suits and black sunglasses came in, holding pistols. June took a pistol from his pocket and aimed at the boss.

"Goddammit.." the boss hissed, "Fine, I give up.."

Police officers entered as well and arrested him.

He gave me one last look and a smile.

A dark smile, that scared the hell out of me.

"I give up..for now." He said to me before he left.

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June ran to me and cut the rope binding my legs.

"Melissa?! Are you okay? Shit, your legs are bleeding, don't worry, he'll get what he--"

"Calm down.." I said, "It hurts..but I'm okay."

"Are you sure?" He had a hesitant look on his face

"I'm positive."

I went to the hospital to have my injuries treated. Once they were, my mom and Cassandra were waiting for me. I couldn't be happier when I finally returned home. 

But...how did he know me?

A/N: Sorry I haven't updated in a while..I couldn't really think of anything for a plot twist, but oh well..Please VOTE, COMMENT, and SHARE!