" So, you are saying. Whoever is sending this text is stalking you?" Nathan questioned leaning on his hand which were on her table.
She called him and Jenna as soon as she received that message. Before it was harmless but the thing that whoever was texting knew her car was gone had her danger bell ringing in her head.
" What else it could be? Edna hisses out stoping rubbing her temple.
" You have sort of some secret admirer? Isn't that exciting?!" Jenna quiered looking at both of them from near the window where she was standing adoring a pink floral dress which reached up to her knees.
" That's creepy." Both Nathan and Edna said in unison regarding her with a glare.
" Okay." Holding up her hand in surrender Jenna protected herself.
" Why are we friends with her again ?" Nathan asked exasperatedly and Jenna protested with a 'Hey!'
" Because she does my shopping?" Edna offered pointing her attire which was a red tank top and black jeans with a leather jacket.
Edna hate shopping .
" Hmm.. and because she makes killer pizza too." Nathan added and Jenna looked between both of them agape.
" You both.." she barely sputtered out looking for something to throw at them and ran out of the office.
" Hey, hey! We were kidding. " Edna quickly defended hiding behind Nathan who has the same horrified expression as her when Jenna marched up to them with a cooking pan.
" I will show to both of you-"
" Ma'am can you please come out for a second. A customer is demanding alcohol and we told him that don't serve but he is creating a ruckus." Before Jenna woukd gave smashed their head with pan, a waiter interrupted them urgently.
Sighing Edna nodded following him outside and true to his words , there was a man who was shouting.
" Look Sir, what you are ordering you don't serve that so please kindly leave from here." Taking a breath Edna tried to explain politely to the middle aged man.
" What kind of sh**ty restaurant is this you might as shut this down … there is no service here that'd .." and the man went on babbling and Edna looked around other customers of hers apologetically.
It was confirmed that the man was drunk from the way his words slurred. Edna jumped up slightly when that man smashed a plate in the floor. Now, Edna patience was running thin, listening the commotion Nathan and Jenna also come out.
" Look here now, either you are going to leave right now or I am calling the cops and you will leave in a police car." Edna threatened taking a step towards her and looking him dead in the eye.
The man narrowed his brown eyes at her threat and out of nowhere took a gun and pointed towards her. Edna's eyes widened noticeable and she staggered back a little bit. Panic filled scream left some people's mouth but before it become more chaotic Nathan pulled out his own gun and pressed for at his temple.
" Drop. it. now." Nathan punctuated the words and for more effect pressed the barrel more into him.
The man did as he was told and Edna barely registered someone from her staff taking it away. She felt the familiar urge of throwing up and ran outside , Jenna followed her worriedly.
" Everyone please calm down. Call Police." Nathan requested firmly after shoving the man in the chair and instructing someone to do the later.
" Hey! You okay." Jenna asked rubbing circle on Edna's back as she emptied her guts.
" Yeah, yeah!" Edna assured softly and gladly accepted the water bottle Nathan offered.
After washing her face and and running a wet hand through her neck, she titled her head upwards resting her joined fingers at the nape of her neck, she took in a deep breath.
" Ma'am , should we call police?" The man who Nathan previously ordered to do that asked for permission and Nathan glared hard at him.
" No, Just tell him to leave." Edna commanded running a hand through her hair.
" You can not just let him go , this is dangerous!" Jenna exclaimed looking at the man who quickly scurried away from there.
" I don't want more drama." Edna mumbled tiredly going inside.
" I apologize deeply for all that commotion but I hope you won't remember this horrible incident but rather the sweet memories you have of here. I apologize once again!" Edna stood in the middle of restaurant and addressed the other customer who nodded in response and she felt a weight lifting off her chest.
" When is Thomas going to install security ?" Nathan gritted out the question as soon as they were back in the office.
" There are security cameras but after this incident ..I will talk to Dad." Edna whispered and for a moment silence fell between them.
" Why you have a gun?" Jenna questioned suddenly looking at Nathan sliting her golden orbs. A realization dawned upon Edna and now both his female friends were looking at him expectant gaze.
" I'm mean …. For security reason you know…" he trailed blinking his honey coloured eyes.
" And from whom you need protection from?" Edna questioned quirking a brow standing up from her chair.
" I mean … what kind of American I am if I don't have a gun in my posses--sion?" Nathan words faltering at the end as Edna narrowed her eyes at him.
" Nathan Wills. Don't you dare tell me you are in this kind of stuff." Edna threatened striding towards her looking not convinced by his reason.
" You are not lying?" Jenna pipped up in conversation crossing her arms over her chest.
" Off course not!" Nathan exclaimed exaggerating with a heavy breath.
" That aside , you tell me why did you called me in the middle of night yesterday?" Nathan quickly tried to change the subject when Edna's analyzing gaze won't left his face. He knew that if this topic was open for some more time she will make him spill the beans.
" My car broke down-"
" Again! I have told you dozen times to change that thing." Nathan whispered frustrated pointedly calling her car thing and Edna rolled her eyes.
" And I have told you a dozen times that I am not selling my car." She pointed out the word my car.
" Guys! Relax. How did you come home then?" Jenna questioned curiously looking at her and trying to cut off the staring contest they were having.
Taking a deep breath Edna started what had happened from beginning to the end watching as their face expression going from highly amused to deadly serious.
It was about 11 in the night and after making sure everything is locked up , Edna secured the keys and fished out the keys of her car when she felt someone presence behind her." What the hell you want?" Turning back sharply she held a hand to her chest and other clutched her bag as she looked at the man in front of her.
" Look, I came to apologize for morning." It was the same drunken man.
" I don't have time for this." Edna muttered quickly making her way towards her car, making sure her phone was now in her hand.
" Please, please forgive me please!" The man pleaded cutting her way.
" Look old man, don't test my patience!" Edna growled out now.
" Please , I need you to say that you forgive me please. You are kind hearted , you didn't call cops on me please do this one favour to me please or I won't be alive anymore." The man was now on his knees , all terrified and teary eyes and Edna couldn't comprehend what was happening.
" Okay fine, I forgive you." Edna hurriedly told him, helping him to stand up.
" Thank you so much. You have no idea you have saved my life." He chocked out clutching her hand in gratitude and that's when she noticed his index finger missing and her heartbeat quickened but before she could have inquired him about it ,the man was run towards his car.
She stood frozen for a minute of two finally collecting herself , she unlocked her car putting her bag inside , she also was going to get inside when her phone vibrated in her hand.
Nobody gets to disrespect you ,my doll. But how kind you are you just forgive him like that you really did saved his life.
Edna was barely able to catch her phone after reading the text. It was from that same unknown number without wasting any second she get inside the car and started the engine but it won't work." Damn it! Damn it!" She cried out hitting the steering wheel.
"Nate.." she quickly called Nathan and told him what had happened.
" Take a deep breath. Relax I'm coming okay just hang on!" Nathan consoled her who muttered a small okay in return.
Making a bun of her hair messily she get out off the car since she was feeling stuffed inside it. Walking back and forth on the empty road she tapped her phone on her hand. Lost in her web of thoughts she didn't hear someone coming towards her. Her eyes drifted to the screen of her phone when it started ringing.
Dad
Taking a deep to even her voice as she didn't wanted to make them worried she was about to receive it when someone put a cloth over her mouth. Phone slipped passed through her fingers as she blindly tried to free herself by flailing her hand. Her voice got muffled and she felt black dots appearing in her vision and everything went black.
Edna moaned in pain once againasher alreadybruised raw wrist came in contact with the rope that was tying her to the wooden chair. She slowly peeled her eyes open wincing slightly as her head throbbedin pain. Did she pass out again? She thought she licked her dry lips andsoon a metallic taste entered her mouth. Her lips were bleeding as shesighedinfrustration.Everything hurt so much. What had she done to deserve this? How long will this torture day last. It’s been only a day and she was losing her mind already. She was never this pathetic, helpless girl but tied up to a chair, bloody and bruised. Her body felt numb with the pain. She tried hard but she couldn’t be that strong at least not physically. Licking her dry lips, she coughed, her throat dry as desert. She couldn’t even remember when her lips touched the drop of water last time.A shaky breath escaped past her lips wh
Edna squinted her chocolate orbs, trying to recognize her surroundings. Pressing her palms flat against the fluffy mattress, she sits up slowly. Her eyes scanning the unfamiliar room she was in only to find that it was a huge room with dark, purple walls witheverything a rich person could afford. She blinked her eyes taking in all the previous events and a gasp escaped her lips.My doll…That word resonated in the depth of her brain, prompting a panic in her heart. She knew that it was probably her stalker because she was certain that she heard him saying that she washis doll, because no one else had given her such a pet name except him.“ What is going on?!” She questioned letting her feet touch the cold tiled floor, raising goosebumps all over her skin.“ The hell happened?” Question slipped past her lips as she looked down atherself and her eyes widened
“God! Such a trouble you are my doll.” Her savior and tormentor was finally here.Edna rubbed her twice in hope that the man she was seeing in front of her was not really there. The man in black shirt was shaking his hand looking at the mess she had created.“Have you been crying?” was asked to her in a soft voice as if not wanting to scare her more.“Mr. Pie—tro ..” She barely chocked out finally founding her voice which she lost somewhere looking at the man in black shirt in front of her ;fisting her shirt tightly.No, No, No!!!!“You are not the one who was texting me right? You can’t be, off course that’s not you.” Edna half asked to him and half mumbled to herself.Adriano frowned deeply at her hope of him not having that same person. Sighing deeply he ran a hand through his messy black hair as he crouched down in the front of the girl who was shaking her he
(Warning: Violence)Edna contemplated on running and staying where she was but before she could have reached on any conclusion a warm hand covered hers over the door knob and she watched helplessly as he shut the door making her stumble back and bump into his chest. Edna froze in her place and softly banged her forehead on the door as she felt Adriano’s presence behind him."Turn around" commanding in a deep annoyed voice he finally removes his hand from over her."I said turn AROUND!" he raised his voice an octave and the iciness in them made her squeeze her eyes tightly as she shakily turned around to find him awfully close to her.His blue eyes were glaring daggers at her and if looks can kill, she would be six feet under the ground already. She averted her gaze down to his chest at the speed of light when she saw the cold look on his face. Nevertheless, it was not for long as two long fingers went under her chin
Edna ran as fast as she couldthrough the dark unknown hallways .She didn'tcare how fast her heart was beating or that she had slipped twice falling on the floor. Shejust knew one thing; she had to get as far as possible from that monsterchasing her .She stopped at one corner catching her breath which wascoming in small gasps. She screamed a little and flinched back when she felt a hand on her shoulder." Hey, it's me Rose calm down " Rose said softly ." Rose ,..." Edna hiccuped before continuing "H--e ki--lled someone . Heis going t--o ki--ll me too." She said as tears streamed down her face .Rose pulled her into a hug running her hand up and down in order to calm her. Edna got a grip of herself a little as she pulled away from the warm embrace. How much shemissedher mother. She wanted to go back home ." You okay? " Rose asked concern laced in her voice .Edna nodded her head still sniffing ."
Edna chocked on her food as she heard him answering ,she looked at him shocked and searched her mind for something to remind her if she really saved him but nothing came to her mind.She huffed looking at him while he was giving her amused expression and Edna wondered why ?" You are saying I-" she said pointing her index finger towards her." saved your life " she asked wide eyed ." I think that's what I said " he answered , a small smirk played on his lips ." Okay, so why Ican't remember such great , courageous event of my life!" she asked throwing her hand in air , visibly confused and annoyed ." You don't remember because you don't know that you saved my life ." he said getting up from the bed and straightening his blue business suit which Edna noticed now , if she being honest he looks quite handsome ." Now , I'm totally confused could you please explain .....because this is so confusing. " she said
"He didn't take her, did he Daniel?" Adriano screamed worriedly while Edna looked at both of them confused and worried; confused whyAdriano would care so much about an employee and worried whetherRose was fine or not? She seemed like such a good girl. Why would anyone hurt her?"No! he didn't takeher Adriano calm down!I was with her but I was so close; so close to losing her, we haveto get rid of him. Ifsomething had happened to her today.." Daniel trailed off disappointed.Adriano let out of heavy sigh running a hand through his jet black hair. There was so much relief on his face."I know Daniel Iknow..." he angrilymumbled out patting Daniel's shoulder. "Where is she now?" he asked wearing his emotionless mask again."In her room." he answered shrugging his shoulders."Alone?" Adriano asked knotting his eyebrows."No, Alberto is with her. ""Alberto! You had&n
Two weeks. It's been two weeks since that threatening call from Vincent. Two weeks Edna being captivated by Adriano and on the top of that Daniel literally became her shadow. Edna could wander through the whole mansion but not alone. The big bodyguard followed her everywhere until Adriano was back. Ednabecame so frustrated of all this. She wasn't allowed to go out of that mansion or even see the beautiful green garden outside.When Edna woke up today Adriano wasn't by her side which was strange as well as a big relief to her. The first thing she usually saw in the morning was Adriano's face: his icy blue eyes fixed on her face. Sometimes she wonderedwhetherhe sleptor not? What was with his obsession seeing her all the time?It made Edna super uncomfortable when he watched her every action; rubbing her eyes or getting up from the bed, his eyes followed her all the time he was home. Edna became used to it by now, but it didn't make her feel any less