The Darkness Within Us

Chapter 7

As we climbed down the steps, exiting the plane, Lorenzo clenched my arm in an iron grip. It seems that even if I couldn't escape, Lorenzo wasn't going to give me the chance. I still had no idea what he wanted with me but he was intent on keeping me. Part of me hoped that it was a bad dream but the feeling of bruises forming under Lorenzo's grip left little room for doubt that this was reality. We stepped into a building and were greeted by a petite brunette in a white button up shirt and black trousers. I looked at her imploringly, my eyes begging her for help. She completely ignored me and instead smiled up at Lorenzo. "Mr Alessi, welcome back. Your brother called to let us know that he would meet you here with the cars."

Just as she finished, a man strolled into the entrance hall.

The man looked remarkably similar to Lorenzo with tanned skin and brown hair. He was a couple of inches shorter than Lorenzo but still towered over me at about 6 foot tall. The two greeted each other and Lorenzo pulled him in for a hug, clapping him on the back. "Alessandro, good to see you brother, we have a lot to catch up on."

Alessandro pulled back and caught sight of me. His eyebrow quirked upwards looking between Lorenzo and I. "It seems we do. Come, the cars are waiting outside."

The group all began moving forward. I felt nervous at the thought of getting into a car and being taken to god knows where. "I need the toilet." I blurted out.

Lorenzo looked me up and down suspiciously. "Fine. Antonio, take Anna to the bathroom while I catch my brother up on our trip."

Hearing my name come out of his mouth sent a shiver down my spine. I almost asked him how he knew my name but I thought better of it.

One of his men, obviously Antonio, gestured for me to go towards a bathroom to the right of the entrance hall. Out of all the men Antonio was the shortest. He looked strong but out of everyone I felt that I might stand the best chance against him. The bathroom had 3 stalls in it and complimenting sinks with mirrors on the opposite wall. Most importantly however, I spotted a slightly open window. It would have been a stretch but I was sure that I could just about reach and climb through it. I looked back at Antonio as I slid into the nearest stall. His eyes didn't leave me. How the hell was I supposed to get out of that window with Antonio watching my every move?

I didn't know where the window led to, maybe it wasn't my way to freedom but I had to give it a go. I didn't know if I'd ever get another chance and God knows what would happen to me if I didn't escape. Maybe they were going to sell me, I'd read about the international human trafficking gangs. I shuddered.

"Are you nearly done in there?" Antonio's voice rang with annoyance.

"Nearly!" I replied quickly working the screw out of the lining of my jacket. I slipped it slightly up my sleeve to hide it from view and flushed the toilet behind me.

I left the stall but feigned feeling dizzy by leaning against the wall. "Sorry, I don't feel well all of a sudden. I think I'm going to faint." He came over to me and held out his arm which I lent on for support. I knew what I needed to do.

I lifted the screw up high in the air and swung it down aiming for his neck. He turned slightly anticipating my movements and the screw instead imbedded itself in his shoulder muscle. I took advantage of his surprise and pushed him with all my might. He fell backwards crashing into the floor. I turned and ran towards the window. I used a pipe that was running along the wall as a foothold and pushed up. I got my elbows hooked on the window frame. Then I felt Antonio take a hold of my ankle and pull me back to the ground. He picked me up and threw me over his non-injured shoulder. I punched my fists against his back but it didn't stop him carrying me out of the bathroom. I felt angry tears stream down my cheeks as I screamed and swore at him.

He dumped me on the floor at Lorenzo's feet. "This bitch just fucking stabbed me with a screw and tried to escape."

I wiped my face, refusing to go to what potentially could be my death with tears streaming down my cheeks.

I looked up defiantly at Lorenzo. I was expecting to see him furiously looking down at me, murder in his eyes but instead he smirked. He turned to his brother. "I told you she was strong."

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A/n

Hiiii,

This chapter is a bit of a shorter chapter. What do you think Lorenzo's is up to? A lot more will be revealed next chapter which will be published next Saturday so make sure to give that a read!!

Lucy x