Danger, Desire, Pain

Guilty As Hell

She looked at the buttons and saw a first floor, second floor, third floor, and finally penthouse which is where she was going. She stood there impatiently and attempted to stop the elevator but of course it didn't change destinations. Then the elevator stopped and she swallowed hard when the doors opened up.

She slowly walked out and saw a fireplace with a burning fire, she could smell a nice meal being cooked and it made her grab her stomach remembering how hungry she had been. Amora continued to venture the house and then she came to the kitchen where she saw Nico dressed in a suit and tie, he was cooking.

Nico. Glad to see you made it
He said without turning to look at her.

Amora. What is this?

Nico. You know I thought about what you said and I would refuse to eat to in that tiny room with nothing but a sandwich so, I cooked for you

She couldn't help but look over at the food and boy was she starving.

Nico. Take a seat, it's almost done

He pointed to the dinning room table. She did as she was told and sat keeping her eyes on Nico.

Nico. Do you drink wine?

Amora. Not usually, I just want water

Nico. Coming right up

He served her a plate of Italian pasta and meatballs and her glass of water, then he put his plate on the table with a glass of wine and sat across from her.

Amora. What are you trying to poison me?

She said trying not to feel too comfortable in his company.
He just smiled at her and then looked down at his plate.

Nico. I'll switch with you

He folded his hands and put them under his chin still smirking at her. She looked back down at the food loosing his gaze and realized she couldn't resist, she picked up her fork and tried not to eat too fast, she didn't want to seem weak. But she had to admit eating for the first time in four days was heaven. After a couple bites she had to force herself to put the fork down and get down to business.

Amora. Why am I here?

Nico. You ask a lot of questions you know

He said cutting a meatball with his knife and putting it into his mouth. She looked at him with a straight face.

Amora. Well if you had just been kidnapped by three guys I'm sure you would want to know why to

Nico. Okay, lets play a game

Amora. A game what are we twelve?

Nico. I'll answer your questions if you answer mine

Amora. What do you want to know?

It looked like for a brief moment all he did was look her up and down and study her, then all of a sudden he had a question.

Nico. What was your childhood like?

Amora. Um it was okay I guess, moving around from place to place and I lost my parents when I was young so all I had was my brother and sister, which you already seem to know a little about

Nico. Just a bit, how did you loose your parents if you don't mind me asking?

Amora. My turn

Nico. Right, go on

Amora. Is this a regular thing for you?

Nico. Well sure, I eat breakfast, then lunch and ..

He said joking with her until she made a straight face.

Nico. Is what a regular thing for me Amora?
He said chuckling.

Amora. Kidnapping young girls off the street

She said crossing her arms. Then she could see he was being serious with her, he folded his hands and put them on the table.

Nico. I know I seem like a terrible guy because I did kidnap you but that really isn't the case, I run the syndicate it's like a mob but even we have rules and our biggest rule is the one I broke, which is to let business stay in between the two parties and not to get anyone else involved, honestly, this is the first time any of us have ever kidnapped anyone, why do you think I'm being so nice to you, I feel guilty as hell about this

Amora. Then let me go

Nico. I can't

Amora. Why not!

Nico. Because things between your brother and I are personal

Amora. What did he do, Maybe I can talk to him

Nico. What's done is done

Amora. Tell me!

Nico. The less you know the better, trust me you couldn't handle it, I'm trying to protect you from the truth

Amora got up and took her plate in the kitchen and put it in the sink followed by Nico who stood behind her, reaching his arms around her to put his plate away to.

Nico. It's hard now
He whispered.

Nico. but I want you to trust me, I'll keep you safe until your brother cooperates

She turned around almost touching his lips with hers. Then she lost the thought of what she was going to say to him and stood motionless between Nico and the sink.

Nico. You have a lot of fight in you Amora
But she stood there breathless.

Nico. Strong and beautiful, you aren't going to make this easy on me are you?

Amora. No, I'm going to fight you until I get the hell away from you

Nico smirked and he put his hand under her chin and lifted her head until their lips met. For a moment he kissed her and she seemed to feel a sense of longing, longing for Nico's strong body.
He gently placed a kiss on her neck.

Amora. Nico
She said full of pleasure, then her eyes flew open as she pushed him off.

He stood there away from her as if he was trying to figure out what had just happened to.

Amora. What the hell Nico! I'm not here to be your prostitute and give you sex whenever you want! I want to leave

She said buttoning her shirt back.

Nico. I wouldn't look at you that way, you should know that. That was my mistake

He put his hands in the pockets of his trousers and then replied to her.

Nico. I will call Lorenzo to meet you at the elevator.

She quickly hurried off to the elevator and she could feel Nico's eyes on her and she walked farther and farther away from him. Once she was out of sight she rapidly pressed the buttons hoping for it to open and as soon as it did she saw Mylon.