Gustavo's POV Esmeralda was nowhere to be foundShe escaped with my valuables- documents, money, and babies. One thing she did not know was that no one escapes with my money“Please I am telling the truth,” the young man in whose house we were in, coughed out blood as he pleaded.“Boss, the window on the other side was broken,” Xavier reported.I paced up and down, the room was hot inside. All on my mind was to end everything. The headache again. This time it was severe. I could hardly hear anything, just a siren sound in my ear that kept ringing.I nearly collapsed but my men held me. Nothing again made sense to me. They helped me to a couch and before I settled them I grabbed a gun from one of my men and shot the damn Martins. He doesn't deserve life.He dropped to the floor and was yelling in pain. That was when I realized that I had missed it. I shot him again and he went tranquil. That was the only relief I wanted. The room felt like it was closing in around me. In my mind,
Gustavo's POV"Urrrrgggh" I groaned as I sipped the last content of alcohol on the glass mug. The morning was cold and I needed something hot to warm my inside.My thoughts were all over the place on what to do.The week hasn't been easy and I was steadily recovering. Quickly, I put on my black shirt.Someone needs to shave.I thought as I stared at the mirror while I buttoned up. I had to slick my wavering hair backward. My eyes scanned through the room, checking if I had forgotten anything.Of course nothingI grabbed my phone and gun and headed downstairs."We are ready boss" Pablo reported as he stood next to the car. The boys were all standing outside. My eyes scanned the number waiting for me."I just need a convoy that's okay for me""Sir?" Pablo stood speechless."I know Pablo but do as I said" I hopped into the jeep while the door got shut."Boss, what's the direction?" Pablo asked as he entered the vehicle."Drive, I would guide you," I told the driver.The engine spurred to
Gustavo's POVThe Rolls Royce pulled up in front of the famous Las Vegas Bay–a popular hotel in South America, known for hosting people of class and caliber in society.There were lots of expensive cars of the latest models parked alongside mine. I stepped out of the car, full of myself as I was dressed in my black Tom Ford suit.My full hair was slicked back, accentuating my looks. With my hands in one of my side pockets, I stepped forward to enter the building.Some of my men waited outside, while the rest, Pablo included, followed me inside. We headed to the west wing of the hotel and approached a door.Two heavy men in black guarded the door.“Pass key?” The one with full beards asked. “Gotham,” I replied confidently.My men and I were granted permission and we continued moving along the corridors.Everywhere was calm as we heard echoes of our footsteps when we walked. We got to the point of going down the stairs till we arrived at a door with a key card lock.I used my digital c
Esmeralda's POV"Should I go back? No, I guess it's too late now." I contemplated. I tore the lower end of my gown as I walked further into the woods. I was running from Gustavo, the number one drug leader in Columbia, to whom I unfortunately married. I was running for my dear life but the safety of my boys weighed heavy on my heart. "Should I go back to get them?" I mumbled as I paced around, my eyes moving in different directions as I peered through the looming darkness that had swallowed me. Leaving the mansion without his consent was a huge risk for me. But I couldn't stand his disgusting sight anymore. The pain, abuse, and ill-treatment was unbearable. Lost in my thoughts, I didn't see the trap ahead of me, as I walked right to his men, who were camouflaged in the forest as trees. “Let me go!” I yelled, as one of his men yanked me from behind, dropping me on his shoulders like a bag of potatoes. His muscular arms grabbed my petite waist firmly. “Keep quiet madam” one of them
Esmeralda's POVI woke up to a loud bang on the door-It was Gustavo. He was accompanied by two maids as they made their way into my room. I jerked from my slumber as I rubbed my tired eyes. “Rise and shine pretty face. We’ve got some important guests to visit today. The maids will get you ready,” he declared, before sauntering away from my room. "Jerk," I cursed under my breath. He always had a way of bending me to his will. After the birth of my triplet sons, he took them away from me, holding them as ransom, in case I tried to escape from the hell which he created for me. I sighed as I made my way to the bathroom. The maids adorned me in all kinds of makeup, with a red gown that clasped my petite stature. Looking at the mirror, I was stunned by my sudden transformation. But deep inside, I was a wrecking mess. “You look beautiful Carinó,” Gustavo said, complimenting my outfit when he walked into the room. I ignored his compliment, as I sat on the exquisitely designed dining tab
Esmeralda's POVThoughts of a happy marital life flooded my mind but I was trapped in this mansion that had become my new prison. I found myself in a different world. The opulence that surrounds me is both captivating and overwhelming. My days were no longer filled with the hustle and bustle of the streets and how I would run errands for Aunty Martha. Instead, I am held captive in this gilded fortress. My every move is being watched by his ruthless men. “I'll be traveling for a business meeting to Peru. I’ll be gone for a day or two. Don’t miss me much and if you behave nicely, I might consider letting you see the boys,” he said with a smirk on his face, as he buckled his pants. He was done taking me by force again. This was my new life, he never touched me like a normal man would, he always grabbed me by force, molesting me at every chance he got. I had no one to cry to, no one to help me. The maids, and his men all turned a blind eye to my plight. Like I was invisible to all of t
Esmeralda's POVI haven't laid my eyes on Gustavo since he returned from his business trip and I hoped it would remain that way. I left my room which was also my prison to grab a glass of water. The hallway was quiet with no guards standing on guard. Just then, I heard soft moans emanating from the study area, just down the hall. I tiptoed to the scene, hoping it was one of the guards and the maids. I couldn't believe the sight before me. Gustavo was pants down in the study with Lucia circling her legs around his waist as he grabbed her naked bum. “Lucia?” I screamed in disbelief. I felt my chest tighten as deep anger coursed through my body. "I thought we were friends," I muttered to myself, finding it hard to believe the scene before me. I've known Gustavo for such an act but not expecting it to be with Lucia. “What are you doing here?” Gustavo’s voice thundered, reverberating across the entire room. I felt my entire world crumble before me as hot tears streamed down my face. I
Esmeralda's POV His mocking laughter suddenly changed to a growl when his phone rang out. Who dares interrupt his fun? He stepped back a few meters away from me to pick up the call. The contour of his face changed visibly as he stormed out of the basement. Rolling to my side, I felt something sharp, It pricked me making me winch in pain. Taking a closer look at the object, it was his key. He had dropped it mistakenly as he was overwhelmed with making fun of me. Every time I tried to give up, hope always made sure to find its way to me. I cross-checked the keys and saw that the ones to my chains were there as well. I quickly removed the key to my chain and hid it in my bra. I knew he would come back for the keys. I devised an escape plan for myself along with my kids. Feeling motivated, I unlocked the chains on my hand and leg and a new feeling of freedom graced me, yet the uncertainty that waited for me above was far greater than the feeling of freedom. It felt like a trap, but