Staying in her room for almost three days nearly made Leila crazy. She stared coldly at the madeins in her room, they watched her intensely and weren't giving her any slight chance. They have been warned by Dominick not to allow Leila to do anything. Even though it was just allowing her to stand up. They didn't trust her. As Leila stood up from the bed to get the telephone, the maids quickly went to her."What do you want? We'll help you get it, ma'am" one of the maidens said politely but Leila took it personally. She grew angry over the fact that Dominick was treating her like a criminal. Leila glared at them, anger and rage filled her eyes as she did. She still tried to move near the telephone but they stopped her. Leila swung her hand angrily and it hit one of the maids. The rest of them came to hold her. "Madam please calm down" they pleaded with her but she didn't care, what Leila wanted was Dominick's attention. "I want to speak to Dominick, now!" Leila demanded— as they pulled
At 6 p.m. in the evening, Leila was being dressed up by the maidens. She could hardly concentrate as she wondered who it was that Dominick was taking her to meet. She also wondered if it was one of Dominick's tricks. Like the other time when he lured her out to the both of them.Leila couldn't get her mind off that day, it was then, she began to develop warm feelings towards Dominick. However, he seemed like he didn't want her anymore. The maidens were done with dressing her up and they led her out. As they reached downstairs, some bodyguards led her towards the direction of the restaurant. Leila could already Perceive that her hunch was right about Dominick. He wanted to surprise her with dinner and Maybe apologize for his behavior these days. Leila looked elegant in her butter colored long gown and it captivated the eyes of some men who watched her enter the restaurant. amongst those men— was Romeo, at a corner, slowly observing Dominick as he ate dinner with Shantelle. Romeo was st
Leila was inside the bathroom, washing the stains of wine off her dress, she was furious about Shantelle's actions towards her, Leila wanted to pay her back but she needed to make a perfect plan for it. She could tell that Dominick was into that Woman— even though she didn't know their relationship. From what she observed, Shantelle is the woman he would replace her with for tomorrow's mission. She wouldn't let him do such. Leila had just finished washing off the stains, it could barely come out of her dress but then, she had to go out. She didn't want to leave Dominick and that woman alone. As she placed her hand on the doorknob and pressed it down, the door opened and it made her step back. Leila almost fell but Romeo caught her quickly. He was the one who barged into her. Catching her breath after almost falling down, Leila held Romeo's shirt tight, closing her eyes shut in fear.As soon as she opened them, their faces came in contact. "Ali! What are you doing here?" She question
It was in the early hours of the next day when Dominick entered a dimly lit room, it was more like an underground basement.A man was tied to a chair in the middle of the room, his brown hair looked dirty and had lost its curls after being unkempt for a long time. His gray-coloured suit dripped wet as he had just been poured a cold bowl of water by one of Dominick's men. Dominick pushed a chair to his front and he took his seat, crossing his legs and facing him.Carlos' eyes were fully opened to see his tormentor, someone who used to be his closest friend. "D.. Dominick'' he stuttered, Seeing the looks on Dominick's face made him think that Dominick was intending to kill him at that moment. Carlos was frightened, he knew his friend so well and Dominick might kill him without hesitation. Except he had a use for him— only why he would prolong his life. Carlos had known Dominick for over eight years, they met when Dominick escaped his Mafia foster father. The man who raised him to be ru
Leila checked the time and it was just past five. The auction would begin by 8 p.m.She had already devised an escape plan for tonight. She wanted to attend the auction and help Dominick with his mission at all cost. She also wanted to prove to him that she could do better than Shantelle. Leila already felt intimidated that Dominick picked Shantelle over her. Leila thought of a plan to get rid of the maids inside the room. She knew that one she could pass through them, going through the guards wouldn't be hard for her. Leila soon stood up to go to the bathroom and they followed her quickly. "where are you off to?" They asked, surrounding her.Leila looked at them oddly, but deep down, she knew her plans would work. As they followed her, Leila suddenly stumbled and fell. One of the maids wanted to go call a guard but Leila stopped her."I'll be fine. Just take me to the bathroom " she requested. The maidens quickly agreed and helped her to the bathroom as she requested. One of them de
The banquet hall in the hotel resort was decorated exquisitely in luxurious interiors. It was almost time for the event to start. Some guests took their various seats while some of them moved around the place, some were busy discussing with partners while some were getting familiar with other guests. Waiters served drinks to them, they were all in uniform and we're in accordance as they worked diligently. The auction hall was getting prepared and each item was placed on a small but nicely designed table— specifically made for each with the bidding price labels on them. As the activities were going on– Dominick soon entered the hall, he went on to greet some of his clients. Inspecting and making sure that they were settled. "Mr. Dominick Castillo," A middle aged man called Dominick from behind and he turned. Immediately Dominick recognized him— he asked his guards to give way for the man to pass through. His bodyguards followed him all throughout his movements— protecting him from ha
Leila had finished getting dressed when she wanted to go out and attend the event. She was stopped by the guards. Leila thought that Dominick wouldn't Continue her imprisonment but then, it was worse this time as there were more than three guards outside her door.Leila knew that she wouldn't be able to subdue so many bodyguards and she stayed back in and thought of a plan. She was frustrated and angry. She assumed that Shantelle must've started the mission already. Despite finding out her relationship with Dominick, Leila wouldn't give up her supposed job. She just couldn't. Instead, she was more determined to help him. She wanted to prove to him that— even when she's his sister, she can still do the job. Leila found it hard to accept the fact but there was so much evidence. He had seen and read his kid-sister's profile earlier, they were at the same age and Description. She also couldn't remember her family because they died when she was very young. Before her auntie took her in an
Leila was still frightened. Even though he had dropped his gun. Romeo suddenly seemed like a total psychopath to her. He smiled brightly for no reason and paced forth and back in the room. He seemed to be waiting on something. "What do you want from me?" She summoned the courage to ask him. Leila couldn't believe that he deceived her all these while. To think that she was about to trust him. Romeo dashed towards her and pulled her with him. He pushed her towards the dressing mirror— making Leila stare at her reflection and his. He was standing behind her and holding her hair tight. "Ahhh…. Please" Leila exclaimed to the pain she was feeling due to the forceful pull on her hair. It hurt her a lot, she couldn't do anything but scream. The more she struggled, the more her suffering increased. Leila had no choice but to obey and let him treat her as he liked. "What did I do to you? Shouldn't you be after Dominick?" She yelled. Leila's tongue still ran sharply. Romeo wasn't surprised.