Before I knew it, we were pulling up to a really old and rundown hotel of some description, even the carpark outside looked as though it had seen better days. It always puzzles me how places such as this could stay up and running, no one in their right mind would stay in a place such as this, you don’t know what bugs or other creatures you could be checking in with! This had to be some kind of secret place for criminal activity, the owner can’t be making enough money from people staying here to keep this place up and running, which is why I didn’t find it surprising when an older man walks out smiling towards Vito who was helping me out of the car. “Hello sir, it is always so great to see you.” The man smiled over to Vito, who nodded shaking the man’s hand, I wonder if it’s Vito who pays for this place to stay open, but why would he? I mean with the life that I know he lives and the taste he has, there’s no way he’d accept to stay in a place such as this no matter the situation that

I had to gulp a little as I stood by the toilet with my hands up, all my exits were blocked by Dylan who still pointed the gun in my direction whilst Louis lay passed out on the floor still by his feet. “Dylan, what are you doing?” I ask with a shaky breath staring at him, speaking with this man was the last thing I wanted to do but I had to give Vito enough seconds to get here before I get shot. “Don’t play dumb with me Coraline, you know what I’m doing.” He tells me with that same smile on his lips, whilst banging from the bedroom door outside begins to sound through the room. “It appears your knight in shining armour is finding it hard to enter the room.” He continued taking a look out at the door where the thumping didn’t stop, maybe Vito was attempting to kick the door in. “What are you gaining from this Dylan, you know Vito is going to break through that door eventually, if you do anything to me, you’ll die.” I say with my hands still in the air, even though I was very sca

We were soon taking off into the sky in the most luxurious plane I had ever seen in all of my life, well it’s the first plane I’d ever seen for that matter. The seats were a black leather material with designer cushions placed on top, each seat held a bright white light at the bottom which illuminated the carpeted isle. A shiny wooden table with two double chairs stood off to the side of the plane, Vito telling me lunch would be brought for us when we were ready. There was even a bedroom and kitchen on the plane! All together, this plane was beautiful and really showcased how much money Vito truly had if he could afford a plane such as this one. I was sat in one of the single seats looking out of the little window as we flew over the white clouds, the beauty giving my mind the much-needed break from all that had happened recently. Vito, who had left to use the bathroom soon sits behind me, but somehow, takes my seat and turns it around to face him with a smile on his face. “Enjoyi

Cutting some fresh fruit that Vito had ordered to be sent to the house, I stood in the kitchen with a smile on my face. For the first time in forever, I felt free in a sense. There was no impending danger ahead of me, no constant back and forth to the café to deal with some argumentative customers or even the worry I felt for my dad. I was a bit apprehensive at first for Jayden to watch my father, but Vito was quick to reassure me that Jayden knew what he was doing and even had some trained nurses he’s hiring to ensure everything is done to help my dad. Vito walking into the kitchen with a new phone in his hand and a smile on his face only added to how great this feeling was, I wonder what I would have thought a year ago if I knew where I’d be here today. “Good news Pequeño, I was able to get Jayden on the phone and I know you’ve been worried, but Louis is due to make a full recovery. He has a mild concussion and will experience a minor headache for about a week but after, he will

Walking down the cobblestone steps of the villa Vito and I are staying in, my hands shook with anticipation, after spending the past three days hearing Vito planning the little ceremony for us to get married, the day had finally, come. I was now on my way over to the woman who was making me my dress, due to the wedding not being huge, I didn’t think I would need to wear a dress as it’ll only be me, Vito and a few witnesses which will need to be present. But Vito was quick to tell me that it wouldn’t be a wedding if I wasn’t in a wedding dress, he knew the perfect person to make me a simple dress for the simple ceremony, but he was sure to tell me that when the time came for us to have the big wedding back at home, he’ll ensure that I go all out. Susanna, the woman who would be making my dress came over yesterday to take my measurements and asked me what kind of dress I wanted, after going over some things and explaining how simple I wanted the dress, she left with a smile telling me