Facade

Chapter 59

Mia's pov

I stalked into my room closing the door with a loud bang behind me. I walked straight to the bed and fell face flat on it. The relief that coursed through my bones were so instantaneously gratifying that I could weep with relief. I'm pretty sure every bone in my body are currently cussing me out. My muscles screamed in protest as I desperately tried to pull air into my deprived lungs. Enough of this grammatical jargon. Simply put, I'm exhausted. I've been at the gym since six in the morning. My body has been put through different stages of discomfort and were currently screaming at me in protest. Carlisle wasn't around to supervise me today. He had to be somewhere important. You'd think that would be good news but it isn't. Apparently he had left instructions with Damian on my training course and I must confess. My brother must have had so much fun torturing me. I expected him to take it easy with me, after all I am his baby sister, but no. Instead he took pleasure in every second of my pain. Good news though, I didn't suffer through it again. Karen was with me every step of the way and from the look on her face, Damian would be spending the night on the couch. The thought gave me some sort of satisfaction. No I'm not a sadist, I just want justice. Since Damian enjoyed every second of torturing Karen and I, it's only fair he deals with the consequences.
  The shrill sound of my phone ringing broke me away from my thoughts. I contemplated letting it continue ringing but it could be Carlisle. Not to sound clingy or anything but I miss my boyfriend. I'm sure if he was here, I'd be getting a massage right about now. With the tired sigh, I reached for the cellphone and placed it on my ear without looking at the caller ID.
"Hello" I grumbled out. The line was silent for a while before a female voice spoke.
"You think you can hide from me Amelia?" The voice asked. It sounded oddly familiar but I couldn't place where I'd heard it before. A chill ran through my spine when my brain registered those words. I sat up immediately, my heart in my throat.
"Excuse me?!" I croacked out. The voice laughed, a sinister laughter that sent fear through me. Without registering what I was doing, my fingers reached and clicked on the record button.
"You think you can hide from me? Well I'm coming for you Amelia Carlos. You'll be mine again, just as you've always been" With that said, I heard the dial tone. My breath began coming out in short pants. Few seconds later, I was hyperventilating. I slid to the cold floor curling to a ball and wrapping my arms around me. Suddenly I felt very tired. Too tired to keep my eyes open. I heard the distinct sound of a door opening. I felt arms wrap around me and I fought against them numbly. I didn't want anyone touching me. From a distance I heard someone calling out to me but I couldn't be sure. My eyes were bent on resting and my body willing to agree. I only wanted one man holding me at the moment.
"Carlisle! I want Carlisle" I managed to gasp out before darkness covered my vision and I slid into unconsciousness.

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Carlisle's pov

I drummed my fingers impatiently on my lap as the car drove through the massive gates into the compound. I didn't want to be here. I wanted to be with Mia, holding her close to me. Today was supposed to be special. No training or anything. I had planned something special for Mia and I today. Something that involves mia and I alone together. She has been doing all I ask just to please me. Practically changed her way of life to suit me.  I wanted to show her I appreciated her efforts. To show her that I loved her. But my plan was destroyed. I got a call from Pablo. He requested to see me immediately, without delay. So I had to cancel my plans and make Mia train to distract her from asking questions I wasn't ready to answer yet. I hated keeping secrets from her but if it would ensure she's protected, I'd do what needed to be done.
Immediately the car pulled to a stop, I got out and stalked inside eager to get this over with.
Ignoring greetings from maids and guards as I passed by them, I walked straight to the study where I expected Pablo to be waiting. Sure enough he was. Without wasting time for pleasantries, I walked to a chair and sat down.
"Let's get this over with" I snapped at Pablo. I've never spoken to Pablo this way but I was too angry to care about my tone of voice. I just wanted this over with and get back to my Mia.
"Sorry to disturb you from whatever you were doing" Pablo replied dryly, his voice however was scolding. I huffed out tiredly and wiped the sweat out of my forehead with the back of my hand. Once again, he was right! I was frustrated at not being able to spend sometime with Mia but I shouldn't have taken my frustration out on Pablo.
"Sorry Pablo, I was just frustrated due to my ruined plans" I apologized. Pablo gave me a knowing look and I had to take a deep blush to prevent the blush from spreading on my face. It'll be a disaster if I blush, I'd never hear the end of Pablo's teasing.
"It must be a woman" Pablo surmised. I rolled my eyes at him but didn't bother denying it. It's Pablo we are talking about here, the man can read me like an open book. I can never lie to him. It'll just be a waste of strength.
"Okay, like you said. Let's get this over with" Pablo concluded. I didn't need to say anything but I can't completely agreed with me. I just wanted to get back to my Mia.
"I called you here 'cause I got some important information I couldn't share on the phone" Pablo started. I remained quiet waiting for him to continue.
"Our man inside Helen's organization sent a message. She's planning an attack. He doesn't know what attack but he said the attack was named 'Carlisle Ashton's plan' so I'm guessing it'll have something to do with you." Pablo explained. I thought about it for a minute. I was supposed to be worried that Helen has turned her attention to me but strangely, I wasn't. In fact I was relieved. I was relieved that she didn't turn attention to Mia instead. I can't bear to see Mia close to any danger.
"alright. When is this attack?" I asked hoping he had an answer for me. However I was disappointed. Pablo shook his head sadly at me.
"He couldn't find that out. He said they are keeping the plans around a very tight circle"
I frowned disappointed but I had to commend Helen. She was one smart cookie.
"I have to say, she's very smart keeping her plans a secret" I commented. Pablo nodded
"Yeah. Helen has never been a fool. She's always been very smart which makes her even more dangerous"
I smirked at him. My mind burning with anticipation and excitement.
"Let her come. We'll be waiting"

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