FATE

Chapter 51

SLIGHT TRIGGER WARNING

Matthew's P.O.V.

I groaned as I slowly opened my eyes. My head was pounding and my vision was slightly blurry. I tried to stand only to realize I was tied to a chair and my mouth was taped shut.

I wiggled and screamed but every movement increased the pain in my head causing me to sob quietly.

"Stop moving and it wouldn't hurt as much."

I turned my head seeing Derek walk into the room. That caused me to break down. The previous events played in my head...the phone call... the cloth over my nose... everything. How could Derek do this to me?

My body trembled as he got closer to me and squatted down to my level. I flinched as he raised his hand but I didn't feel any pain. He grabbed the tape and slowly pulled it off of my mouth. It didn't hurt much but I cried anyway. I wanted to go home. I didn't know what was going on and Derek was scaring me. I love him.....well I thought I did...

"Matt...baby please stop crying..."

I wanted to. I really did but I just couldn't.
"D-Derek you promised w-we would be together. You even told me that y-you loved me."

Derek sighed and rubbed his hand over his face. He looked tired and small dark circles started to form under his eyes. "Baby don't give me that. I do love you. I always have. This is just business love. I promise nothing is going to happen to you."

"Are your parents gonna kill me..?"

He was silent for a long time. "Baby nothing is gonna happen to you. I swear it."

With that he put the tape back over my mouth and left the room.

Derek's P.O.V.

My heart was beating one hundred times a minute. I had to hurt him. It was all part of the plan. Damnit! I love Matt to pieces but I have to go through with the plan.

I made my way into the basement and smirked seeing Vincent trying to break free. His eyes darkened when he saw me. "Where's Matt?!" I shook my head. "I don't really think that's important... You know exactly why you're here right now."

He coughed causing blood to splatter on the floor. "Don't you dare lay a finger on him!! I swear I will fucking kill you!!" That caused me to topple over laughing.

"You honestly think you can kill me? Me?? One of the top most powerful people in the United States..... come on Vince.." I circled around him and chuckled at his weak state. "I want my money Vince. Now." He immediately shook his head. "I don't owe you shit Moretti. I gave you all the money you asked for. Now go get my son!!" I grabbed the knife off the table and kneeled in front of him. He visibly gulped. "Vince I killed your brother and it's looking like I'm going to do the same to you if I don't get what I'm asking for. I want the rest of my money. My father is a lot more powerful than you will ever be so if you don't want me to call him in here then I suggest you cooperate."

I watched in triumph as his shoulder slumped in defeat. "Fine. It's in my safe at home."

"See that wasn't so hard now was it?"

I left the room and stood in the hallway pulling out my phone. I quickly dialed dad's number. "Dad?" I said after he picked up on the second ring. He spoke in his native language. "Ti ha già detto qualcosa?" (Did he tell you anything yet?) I nodded forgetting that he couldn't see me. "Sì. Ha detto che i soldi sono a casa nella cassaforte. Dovresti mandare un paio di uomini laggiù per prenderlo." (Yes. He said the money is at home in the safe. You should send a couple of men over there to get it.) I could feel him smirking through the phone. "Grande lavoro figlio! Vado con gli altri uomini a recuperare i soldi così, mentre sono andato via, puoi prenderti cura del ragazzo. non abbiamo più bisogno di lui. Puoi anche uccidere Vince se vuoi, ma fallo soffrire prima." (Great work son! I'm going with the other men to retrieve the money so while im gone you can take care of the boy. we don't need him anymore. You can also kill Vince if you want but make him suffer first.) With that he hung up the phone.

I ran my fingers through my hair and sighed. I honestly had no idea what to do. If I kill Matt I wouldn't be able to live with myself but if I kill Vince, Matt would hate me and would be without a father.

I shook my head and walked upstairs to where Matt was. He jumped hearing the door open. His eyes were red and puffy from crying so much and his body was trembling. My heart ached seeing him this way. I went over to him and removed the tape from his mouth.
"D-Derek I wanna go home..." I sighed and began to untie his hands. I frowned seeing how bruised his wrists were. "Baby I'm so sorry. Just sit on the bed and I'll be right back. Please don't do anything. Don't move and most importantly don't leave."

Vincent's P.O.V.

I could feel the blood dripping down my lip. I felt like shit. I have no idea if Matty is ok and I don't even know where he is or if he's alive. I tried so hard to get out of the chair but nothing worked. I mean who does all this shit just for money? Money?!?! Life doesn't revolve around money.

I groaned hearing the loud creek of the door as it opened. I rolled my eyes seeing Derek. This kid really needs to be taken down.

He didn't say anything. He just came over and untied my hands. He sighed. "Follow me. Don't do anything you'll regret." I didn't respond. If my sons life wasn't on the line I would've done some damage. I followed him through the house and up the stairs. He put his hand on the doorknob and froze. "I'm giving you two minutes. Get your last words out and make it quick."

Matthew's P.O.V.

I couldn't stop the sobs that were escaping my mouth. I just wanna go home. My wrists are sore and my head is pounding. I just want this all to be over.

I heard the doorknob jiggle a bit indicating someone was coming in. I froze. Is he gonna kill me?? He promised he wouldn't let anything happen to me!!

My heartbeat sped up as the door opened. Derek stood in the door frame but he wasn't looking at me he was looking behind him.

"...make it quick.."

I frowned. Make what quick?

My eyes lit up as I saw daddy walk through the door.

"Daddyyyy!!!" I screamed running over to hug him. He wrapped his large arms around my body and I immediately felt safe. I couldn't help but break down and cry. My daddy... he's actually here. He let go of me but I held on tight. I felt like if I let go then he would be taken away again. I buried my face in his chest and continued to cry.

"Angelo..." daddy said. "Don't cry my love. Daddy will fix everything okay? I promise"

I wanted to believe him but I couldn't. Derek's Dad can do whatever he wants and he might kill us... both of us.

Our moment was interrupted when Derek cleared his throat. "I hate to break this up but you guys need to choose." I looked up at daddy and he frowned. "Choose what?"

"You need to choose who lives and who dies..."

To be continued...

A/N: Hey guys!!!

I know I took a really long time to upload this chapter but I've been very busy. I'm getting ready to go to college!!!

But more is coming!! I promise!!