The bitter truth

Alexa lay down on the bed throughout the night, not able to catch any sleep.

She was determined to find out who Gabrielle was, and what he wanted with her.

Her stomach rumbled loudly, reminding her that she hadn't eaten anything throughout the day, not even water.

She could hear keys clicking on the lock outside the room- someone was trying to get in.

She tiptoed to the side of the door, holding a broom in her hand. The clicking suddenly stopped, and the door opened slowly

She was about to strike, when she saw Ava walk in. Ava looked at her in shock, and hurriedly locked the door so no one would see them.

"Shhhhhhhh don't make a sound" Ava hushed her, turning off the light.

Alexa was stunned. Ava came in with some bread, milk and cheese.

"Here, I brought you food. I figured you might be starving, and they were a few left overs." Ava whispered, handing the food over to Alexa.

"Ohh thank you ma'am." Alexa's eyes beamed with gratitude.

"I might be killed if the master finds out. After eating, hide the basket and I'll come back for it tomorrow morning. Ava said, getting ready to leave.

"Wait!" Alexa held her wrist, stopping her from moving.

"I won't eat unless you stay"

Ava's eyes widened in fear. Alexa was going to put her in a lot of trouble .

"My dear, I'm already in trouble for bringing you food. I went against the master's orders. We'll talk tomorrow morning." Ava urged Alexa, loosening her grip.

But Alexa was determined, holding onto her More and more. Her eyes glistening with tears.

Ava was moved. She wondered why a sweet girl like Alexa would be involved with a ruthless man like Gabrielle.

"Okay, I'll stay until you're done eating. But be fast about it. You don't want to be caught do you?" Ava mumbled, sitting on the bed.

Alexa sat close to Ava, devouring the food. So many questions were running through her mind, and she was going to ask Ava everyone of them.

"Who is your master, Gabrielle?" Alexa asked, gulping down the milk.

Ava rolled her eyes, already aware of where the conversation was headed.

"He is Gabrielle Casanova. The famous mafia boss, and head of the Casanova group of companies." Ava said.

Alexa gasped. Olivia had said the same thing at the hospital. If he really is a ruthless mafia boss, then she really is in deep trouble.

But Gabrielle had acted nicely to her earlier, and she was even placed in a beautiful room.

Was he in love with her?

No, impossible.

"What does he want with me? I mean, why all this treatment?" Alexa sighed, frustrated.

"Only the master can answer that." Ava stuttered, avoiding eye contact with Alexa.

Alexa knew something was wrong. That question had made Ava uneasy, and she was sure Ava knew the answer to everyone of her questions.

"Please ma'am, I need you to tell me the truth." Alexa pleaded.

Ava sighed. Alexa was trouble.

"Okay fine. The master has an allergy towards women. I heard the men whispering that he had a one night stand with a stranger, and that he was madly in love with her. His allergy was gone almost immediately, and he went to the hospital just the be sure. He couldn't stop thinking about the girl, and sent his men to fetch her, and that girl my dear, is you." Ava summarized.

Everything now made sense!

That was the reason why Gabrielle was in the hospital in the first place! And the fool! He was the one that defiled her, and still abducted her!

Alexa suddenly felt indescribable resentment towards Gabrielle.

"I think the master is in love with you Alexa. I have never seen him behave this way towards any female before." Ava teased, stroking her hair.

Alexa didn't smile. She felt used. She was in her most vulnerable state, and Gabrielle took advantage of her.

" I understand what you might be going through, but i can assure you that the master would take good care of you." Ava added.

Alexa understood that Gabrielle liked her, but keeping her locked up with threats of starving her? No one does that to someone they love.

The bread suddenly became stale in Ava's mouth, as she lost her appetite. Her anger towards Gabrielle's grew by every passing minute.

She detested him.

Alot.

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The moon shone brightly into the room like a scene from a fairy tale movie.

The two women sat down in the comfort of each other, one nestled in the warmth of the other.

Ava suddenly took a liking for Alexa. She felt sorry for her, and was on the lookout for her.

Silence haunted the room, as they were both lost in thoughts.

Silent sobs emerged from Alexa's throat as Ava patted her back gently.

How was she going to escape from this ruthless mafia boss? The look of him alone was terrifying, and one command from his lips could have her head hung on a stake.

"I should be on my way now, and you should be asleep. You've had a very rough day." Ava suggested, picking up the basket.

"Can you help me get out of here?" Alexa asked, startling Ava.

"Goodness no!! I could be killed for that." Ava whispered, her hand covering her mouth .

"It should be the master's decision if he wants you to go or not." She continued.

Alexa was disgusted.

Was this the way things were run here? if yes, then Gabrielle must be a monster.

Ava kissed Alexa goodnight, and went over to open the door.

Her basket fell from her hand as she screamed in fear.

She met a pair of blue eyes staring back at her from the darkness.

- Gabrielle.

"going somewhere Ava?" He asked with a mischievous smirk on his face.

Ava was too frightened to talk, her whole body trembling with fear.

She didn't think Gabrielle was still awake. she was doomed.