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The bastardo (bastard) didn’t think it right to tell me he had some business trips and would be away for a few days. He had me wondering where he had gone after waking up to see that I was the only one in his bed.
Apart from that, I also have this other thing going on now…. again. Ale released in me the other night and it has me worried again. I only got lucky the last time that my period was late. It might be different this time. My stomach knots, hoping not.
I couldn't get the pregnancy test kit with everything that had been going on last time but I make a mental note to get one as soon as I can. I need to make sure that nothing has happened.
This is the third day Ale’s been away and there is still no text or fucking call from him.
I nod as I sip my hot coffee. It burns the tip of my tongue.
Daniel swirls his car key in one of his fingers as he walks to the front door. His hair is styled in a low bun with a brown fedora hat on. He stops to look at me as he holds the doorknob.
“Alessandro will be back soon.”
“When can I leave? Your men wouldn’t let me out.” I ignore his statement. I’m more focused on how to get out of everything and this godforsaken place.
“You can’t leave. Ale said to keep you safe. You are safe here.”
“But I need to get some supplies.”
The coffee is getting cold as I take a sip again. I hold the mug with my two hands as I stare at Daniel from the dining space. The smooth wooden table is cold on my skin.
“I’ll have some men get whatever supplies you need.”
“I don’t need your men getting me tampons and toiletries. I can do that myself.”
Daniel looks to the ground and lets out a sigh. He takes a few seconds to process his thoughts. “Fine. But Mendoza has to follow you out. You can’t go anywhere alone.”
“Alright.”
He pauses to stare at me and nods before he walks out of the house, shutting the door gently.
The house falls silent with just me around. It gives me enough time and space to think clearly.
I’m still Alessandro’s prisoner. And staying in his house makes me feel just as unsafe as in my father’s. I find it harder to believe the words Alessandro said to me in the basement. No one’s ever safe in this dirty business.
I’ve learned all my life to never trust anyone. I’m not letting Alessandro use me for his advantage.
He’s only allowing me in his house because they are still in need of my father’s supplies. I have no fucking idea what will happen next when it all ends. Even now, when I’ve warned him about Father.
Leo has scheduled a meet up today. He is helping me with my new identity and flight papers. I down the remaining content in the mug and stroll back to Ale’s room.
Alessandro isn’t the only one good at throwing surprises. Just as he left without a word, I’ll be slipping out of this life for good. And this time, neither he nor my father would ever find me.
As I’m going up the stairs, I hear my phone ringing. My heart skips a beat when I see the name of the caller. Beatrice.
Alessandro’s men only dropped her off at a hospital after I pleaded with them to save her. She’s been unreachable since the incident. I pick up my phone hastily to answer the call.
“Beatrice?” My voice is shaky, with tears forming in my eyes. She has lost Gabriele forever and I can’t do anything to change it.
“Adriana.” Her voice is soft but sharp enough to pierce my heart. I can almost hear the pain in it. My heart breaks even more knowing I can’t hold her in my arms now and be there for her.
“Beatrice… I’m so sorry.” A tear rolls down my cheek. Her whimpers are loud on the phone.
“I need your help, Adriana.”
“Beatrice, I’ll do anything for you. Where are you?”
“The 100th street... I’m at Sam’s grocery store in East Harlem.”
