REAL FEAR

(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 and tilted her head up so that she had no option but to look at the pool of blue eyes in front of her.

"I told you not to even try to escape and what you did huh?" he asked calmly; so calmly that she felt a shiver run down her spine and with a raised eyebrow he leaned into her face more making her took in a shaky breath.

"I--" she fumbled to get the words out of her mouth as he pinned her with his fiery gaze. He was so close that she could feel his hot breath fanning her cheek and his intimidating look was making it worse for her to say anything. She literally got on her toes as he decided to lean more.

"Answer me!" he spat at her and this was the last straw she was holding. 

"Step back!" she finally snapped at him. She really didn’t like the small distance and close contact with anyone. It made her feel stuffed and uncomfortable as hell. A flash of surprise flashed over his face before he covered it up.

"What did you just say?" he demanded placing his hand  beside her head and she visibly gulped down the lump in her throat.

He was already mad and you just added  the fuel in fire great! Just great Edna!" she scolded herself .

"I -- I no, you --" she licked up her dry lips nervously and internally groaned taking up a deep breath she finally muster up the courage.

"You are invading my personal space so...if you please step aside I can answer.” she said half looking at him and at the ground and an amused smirk found a way on his lips. This girl was quite a thing in one second she was fighting back and just one look from him was enough for her to sober up.

“Now, back to my question. Why were you going outside this room?" he cleared his throat before taking a step away from her who took a breath she was holding.

He was trying so hard to keep the blank look on his face but the girl in front of wasn't helping him at all .The way her dark brown a little messy hair were falling to the side of her face and her fidgeting with the hem of shirt, trying to appear strong yet her eyes told how scared she was .

" I -- I was .." she was cut off by someone knocking on the door both of their head snapped to the door making Edna sigh in relief.

She finally left the safety of the door or you can say that she was forced to. Adriano softly dragged her away from her the door when she decided not to budge after three knocks.

" Oh!! brother you will be proud of me " the chirpy voice of Alberto come outside the door. Edna couldn't see him as she was inside and Adriano didn't open the door fully just a little so that his head was popping outside.

" Your lovely friend Marcus is here !" Alberto informed  with a proud smirk and both brothers shared a scandalous smile.

" Good, I will be down in a minute " he said giving him a curt nod before shutting the door.

Edna who was slowly creeping back inside froze in her place when glanced at her. He pulled out a gun from the drawer still glaring at her whose eyes widened noticeably flickering from the metal in his hand to his cold stone face. She staggered back, her mind racing with with the all ways he could just kill her. She was cut off from her thoughts by him speaking

" It’s not you for, it can never be for you. So just close that mouth of yours and just go back to sleep. We will talk about the stunt you pulled in the morning and don't you dare come out of this door is that clear?" he asked sternly and she nodded her head, giving a long look he finally leave the room. 

“Took you long enough" Alberto commented as Adriano take a seat on the couch in front of a trembling Marcus. Adriano hummed in response his predatory gaze locked on his predator.

" Ah! So generous of you join us Marcus I was starting to get worried when you didn't take my calls." he said with a fake concern  and a warm smile which screamed danger. All the color from Marcus's face drained away as he breathed heavily at the sight thinking of the consequences.

“You think you can run away from me? " he thundered grabbing a fistful of Marcus’s hair yanking his head back and he whimpered in pain. A satisfying smirk plastered on his face, as he looked the pitiful form of Marcus.

“I’m sorry. I'm sorry forgive me please I was an idiot that I...” his pleading was cut off by Adriano chuckling evilly at his words.

"Forgive..? I haven't heard that word before .Do you know what he is saying Alberto?" he asked innocently to his brother .

“I am afraid not , brother " he answered disappointed and Adriano sighed heavily in response.

“Now, Marcus what I am gonna do with you?" he questioned thoughtfully, arching a perfect brow.

“Show me mercy please !!" Marcus pleaded again with tears in his eyes.

“You should have thought before going to Vincent!" he bellowed at him kicking him with each word. Marcus  coughed out blood on the carpet beneath him.

"Argh!! No, darling. Not on the carpet it's costly." Alberto tutted before dragging Marcus's body to the wooden floor. Adriano let out a short laugh at the weird obsession of his bother’s with things.

". What did you think? That I would let you go that easily. You know there could have been a chance for you but you dared to think that Vincent would save you.” Adriano spat out coldly tilting Marcus face upwards with his shoes.

" Fratello, finish this fast I'm tired ..." Alberto requested yawing and slumping on the couch.

Adriano nod his head in approval off course he wanted to finish this fast he wanted to go back to his doll. He took out the gun and Marcus quickly stumbled on his feet with all the strength he had.

" No, No , please!" he begged pathetically for his life but no emotion crossed over Adriano’s old face.

“Adriano Pietro’s rule is clear. You f*ck with me, you die." he said with an emotionless voice before shooting him in between eyes. Marcus's limp body fell to the ground and blood spluttered from the wound.

Some blood was on Adriano face just a little at his chin and cheekbones but his white shirt had formed different crimson pattern. He looked at the lifeless body satisfied and smirked but everyone who were in the hall snapped their heads towards the stairs when the sound of something falling on the floor heard.

As soon as Adriano left she let out a sigh of relief but sleep was far away from her eyes as he gave her a warning. She paced in the room anxiously wandering as to what he would do in the morning and where did he go in the middle of the night. She looked at the wall clock showing 1:30.She groaned in frustration and plopped down on the bed. She looked at the door which he didn't bother to lock it was slightly ajar. She laughed at herself at how the freedom was teasing her after contemplating whether to take this chance or not she finally stood up and took small steps towards the door praying that he wouldn't come back in the meantime.

 She very quietly opened the door and stepped out in the dark hallway. Her round brown eyes searched both the side for any obstacle but find none. Exhaling deeply she made her way downstairs, she remembered the way when she was forced for dinner. 

Edna furrowed her brows hearing some noises , as she crept more towards the stairs. Edna ducked back quickly as she took in the scene below behind the pillars near the grill. 

Adraino was downstairs , with Alberto and some men of his. Her breath hitched in her throat when Adriano pointed his gun, she could feel her fingertips getting cold as memories of her childhood flashed in her mind.

She couldn't see the man's face because his back was facing her but she could see Adriano perfectly. He said something before he shot the man and the limp body of the man dropped on the floor,blood staining Adriano's shirt. She staggered back, pressing her one hand on her mouth as involuntary scream left her lips. Her hand bumped into the vase on the side table causing it to shatter in tiny little pieces.All the heads snapped to her. She could feel the bike rising up.in her throat at the sight of blood . She should have inside the room, her heart dropped seeing the lifeless body whose eyes were wide open. She didn't realize that she was crying until her vision blurred a sob escaped from her lips. But all the sympathy for that man was overwhelmed by the fear when she spot Adriano coming upstairs his blue eyes blaring, as he gritted his jaw.

" I told you not to come out" he said angrily as he was on the on same floor now where Edna was. She didn't knew what to do, she could feel her legs trembling under his deadly gaze. Adriano took a step towards het that's all it took for Edna to bolt away from there.