"Married?"the shock was clearly written in her face. I bit my lips to stop any sound from escaping. Fury quickly replaced her shocked expression.
"I'm going to fuck that bastard up" I stopped her before she could stand up.
"Don't"
"Don't fucking ask me to remain silent and act like nothing happened" she pulled her hand roughly from my grip.
"Why are you still protecting him Arcelia? After everything that he did to you. He fucking lied to you for two years. He has a wife and is trying for a child. He made you the other girl" she shouted and a few people turned out way.
"I know that already. You don't have to rub it in"
"I'm not rubbing it in. That man needs an ass whooping"
"Maybe. But I'm telling you not to bother. He doesn't even know that I know the truth"
"You didn't tell him that you know he's a lying ass" I shook my head.
"I'm too embarrassed Imogen. Too ashamed to even show my face anywhere. It feels like the whole world knows and they are judging me for being involved in a married man"
"You don't have to be ashamed. It wasn't your fault. He should be the one ashamed for leading you on and cheating on his wife"
I nodded and cleaned my eyes again.
"I don't know what to do now Imogen"
"What do you mean. There's nothing else to do other than to call that bastard, tell him you know what a lying bastard he is and end things with him immediately"
"It's difficult"
She scoffed. "There's nothing difficult about this. It's the simplest thing you can do. He lied to you. Break up with him"
"But I love him Imogen. I've loved him for two years. I've built my life around him. We were supposed to get married at the end of the year. How do I just leave everything and move on with my life?"
"It may be difficult honey but it's the best thing for you. Holding on will only hurt you. From what I understand, he loves his wife and he won't leave her for you. If he wanted to, he could have done it long before now. Don't do this to yourself girl"
Breaking up was the right thing to do but could I survive it?
"You'll meet someone else. Someone who will love you and only you. You won't be his second choice. You won't be the other girl. He'll belong to you and you'll belong to him also"
I nodded. She was right. It was the best thing to do. But the problem was how I was going to do it. I couldn't look at Blaed. I didn't want to.
"Call him and tell him you want to meet up. Or go to his house or call him and end things with him over the phone"
I shook my head. "Things have ended already. Telling him is only a formality. I can't see him or speak to him like this. When I am ready, I'll do it"
"If you say so" we left things at that even though I knew she wanted to say more. We didn't get any food and she put me in an Uber that sent me home.
Imogen wanted to come back home with me but I refused. I needed some alone time to think. And cry mostly.
My home was silent as usual. I went straight to my room and quickly took off my clothes. I entered the shower and cried some more. When I came out, I felt a lot better. I wore comfy pajamas and I climbed into my bed.
It was still a long way till night but I was having a terrible headache and i needed to sleep for a while. I snuggled into my pillow and fell asleep in a short while.
When I woke up, the first thing I reached for was my phone. I switched on my phone and messages flowed in. From my mother, Imogen and even Blaed. I had two messages from an unknown number and I deleted it without reading it. I did the same to Blaed's messages and I opened my mothers.
She was requesting me to call her.
I quickly called her number and she licked on the first ring.
"Darling. I've been calling you all day"
"Sorry mother. I had work and my phone battery died"
"You sound off. Are you okay? Are you sick? Do I need to come and see you"
I smiled through tears. My mother was the best in the world and I loved her so much.
"No. I'm good. I was sleeping earlier"
"Okay. Did you eat already?"
"Yes" I lied. She'll only get more worried and insist on coming here if I told her I haven't had anything to eat.
"Okay love. I was worried you weren't picking up and I called Imogen. She sounded off too. Are you sure everything is okay? You can tell me"
I was tempted too but I was to ashamed to tell her and so I lied again.
"Nothing is wrong. She must have been tired too"
"Okay then. I'll leave you to rest. I love you baby"
"Love you too mama" I said and I hung up.
I sighed and dropped the phone on my bed and went to look for something reasonable to eat. There was nothing in the fridge and I decided to order some pizza.
I placed an order on my phone. A call came in just as I finished placing my order. It was Blaed.
I pressed the dismiss button and it went silent. He didn't stop and continued calling over and over again. Frustrated and angry about his disturbance, I blocked his number. I would unblock him when the time to finally address him came.
I heard my doorbell and I went to the door with some money. I paid the delivery man and he left.
The pizza tasted like paper in my mouth but I forced myself to eat it because I was hungry. There was a sound on my door and I thought it was a knock so I ignored it.
But I heard it. Louder this time and it felt like something was hit roughly against my door. I approached the door cautiously and I thought about opening it but I stopped myself. It was how the horror movies always started.
I was returning to my couch when I heard a scream. Something was definitely up. I dialed the police emergency number and told them someone was outside my house. They promised to send one over and I walked to my window, looking outside and checking if I could see anyone.
I heard the sound of a car outside and I quickly opened my door thinking it was the emergency team who had come like they promised, I opened the door and ran outside.
Instead of seeing any car parked outside, I saw one driving away. That was strange. I turned back to return into my house when I stepped on something. It was dark on this side and I flashed the light of my phone after touching the wet substance I stepped on.
I screamed when I saw the blood on my fingers.
My screams attracted the neighbors and soon a lot of them were standing in my yard. The emergency squad also arrived a few minutes later. Their flashlights everywhere as they checked the surrounding areas for the end of the trail.Turns out it wasn't just a puddle of blood. There was a long trail leading to an unknown destination. My elderly neighbor Luana has wrapped me in a thick blanket while the men searched the area."I'll need to speak to you madam" he said to me and I nodded trying to stand up but Luana held me back."She's shaken up. Can't you see that""It won't take any of your time. I just need to ask a few questions concerning the incident""You...""It's okay Luana. I'll talk to him. Maybe I can be of help"He smiled at me and I followed him to a corner, tightening the blanket around my body."This must have been a lot for you tonight but we have to know what happened""I understand" he was ready with a jotter and a pen."I've been at home since the early afternoon but I
"Arcelia?" Someone called my name from behind and I quickly turned around and saw Geno behind me."Are you okay? You've been standing at the door""I... Nothing. I'll be going to be my desk" I quickly walked past him and went to my desk. I focused on my work and managed to do quite a lot before my lunch break.My phone rang and I picked."I'm going there now""I'll see you soon" I hung up and grabbed my bag. I was about leaving the building when the receptionist stopped me."This was delivered to you" it was a small parcel that could fit into my bag."Is there a senders name?" I looked around the parcel."No. A little boy just dropped it off" I examined it."Okay. Thank you" I wanted to open it and see the content but my phone rang again. I dropped the parcel in my bag and hurried out. It must be Imogen who was calling. I arrived at the restaurant and found her. I smiled and walked over to her."You look so much better today" she kissed my cheeks."Do I?" I didn't get any sleep and I
It was way past eight and my phone was in my hand. Blaed's name was on the front screen but I kept debating if I should call or not.The best option would be to move on and just leave town. Cut of all ties with him. But I needed to make it clear that we were done so he would know to never come after me again. I took a deep breath. I was going to call him. Then just do it and get over it.I unblocked him and I dialed his number and he picked on the first ring."Babe. I've been trying to call you. What's wrong? Did I do anything?"I scoffed. He was a perfect actor pretending like he didn't do anything."My love talk to me""I am breaking up with you""What? Babe no. What did I do? Whatever it is, we can get over it. Communication always works. Tell me, what did I do?""Don't fucking ask me that. You lied to me for two years and you were married all along"He didn't say anything."Babe... it's not like that. I can explain. I..." "I don't care for your explanation" I hung up the phone.
I groaned and tried to get comfortable in my bed. My elbows scraped something rough. I winced and I opened my eyes. I wasn't in my bedroom, I was in a cage. A smelly one. I jerked awake and looked around. Silver bars surrounded me while I heard the sound of water dripping. The memories started coming in and I cussed under my breath. I remembered the light going out in the club and a prick at the back of my neck. I had been drugged. The man that caught me before I passed out. Have I been kidnapped? Did the men get to me or perhaps it was Blaed's wife? What was going to happen to me? I knew I shouldn't have gone to the club. I should have listened to Imogen."Let me out" I tried to shake the bars but they were sturdy. "Don't bother. They won't hear you"I turned and saw a girl huddled in the corner, her entire focus on her nails."And even if they do, they won't be releasing you. This is for the damned" she said in an eerie voice. "The damned? I didn't do anything to be a damned" S
"You... what... How?" I couldn't form any questions. He jerked me up roughly by my arms, locked my wrists with cuffs, and dragged me away.This definitely has something to do with that night. He was there. A part of the investigations. Were the other men part of this? My feet scraped the rough floor as he pulled me through the dark paths. The only thing visible to me was the silver bars. They were also holding people captive.We climbed up a rickety stairs and he pushed the small gate above us open and carried me outside. We came out into a beautiful ultra-modern house. The interior is a sight to behold. Golden curtains and fixtures. He pulled me up another flight of stairs and pushed a door open.I heard voices inside and I became scared. He pushed me forward and I fell on my hands and knees. The room became silent suddenly. I could feel their presence here and their piercing gazes but I didn't dare look up."Look at me" a hard voice commanded. I felt the weight of his command and
I dashed for the door but he caught me before I could get out. He bunched my clothes in his fists and drags me to the center of the room. "You made her suffer" There was a loud noise and a long chain fell from the roof. I struggled against him but he slapped me on my cheeks knocking me to the floor. A bruise should be forming from the impact.He jerked me up again and attached the chains to my wrist cuffs. I was elevated until I was hanging fat above the floor."I'm giving you a chance to speak. Tell me where her body is and we don't have to do this""I don't know" I cried. Tears spilled freely from my eyes. I didn't kill anyone. I knew nothing about a murder. I didn't know him. Why was this happening to me?"You won't enjoy this. But I will" I felt the first sting of a whip on my back. The excruciating pain traveled through my body. I screamed bloody murder.The whip came down for the second time. The pain was as intense as the first strike of the whip. The whipping continued until
TEIGEN's POVI brushed the stray hair away from her face. She was the most beautiful woman I had ever set my eyes on. Her scent. Fuck her scent was driving me crazy. It rattled my wolf to the point where I was fighting not to shift. She was making me lose control and I never lost control.The door opened and I pulled away from her. Alfio didn't say a word as he crossed the room and examined her. I was thankful for that. I didn't want him whining or asking me stupid questions I had no intention of answering. "Her pulse is weak and she looks pale"I growled at him. "Then do something about it""There isn't much that I can do. The injuries are too much. She may not survive the night"I snarled at him. How dare he say that. But when I looked beyond my anger, I could see his stoic face and I relaxed slightly. He was only trying to push my buttons. "Do something Alfio""There isn't much I can do. She's injured. Has lost a lot of blood. Slipping in and out of consciousness. It should tell
I groaned and stretched my limbs, turning over in my bed. No. Not a bed. I was on a rough floor. I opened my eyes. I was back in my cell.The girl in the corner was singing a soothing song. Her voice was nice. I remembered everything that happened before I passed out for the last time.I must have imagined the soft bed. I craved for my own bed so my mind was probably just playing tricks on me. I wondered how many days I spent here. Two? It felt like forever. What was Imogen doing and would she find me? Were they even searching for me?I groaned and sat up. The bandages around my chest and back were gone and I was dressed in a soft cotton gown. I no longer felt pain as I moved too. Did I imagine all of that? The whipping, the men, and the bed? It all felt so real.I flexed my shoulders and tried to touch my back. I winced from the pain caused by stretching my muscles. I stood up and walked around. I was perfectly fine. I frowned. Something was definitely wrong somewhere. Did I imagine