Chapter 3

I opened my eyes to find out that I was not dead. I infact was in a room . The silk sheet was plain and so were the walls, where was I ? I walk towards the door to take a peek , through the door light I can see figures of huge men in black suits all standing by my door ,they were so many that I couldn’t count . Oh my God , they killed Cain and kidnapped me , tears filled my eyes . Just then the door yanks open and I flinch and move back , a man with bald head ,brown skin and dark shades walks into the room , and drops a bag by the side of the bed .

“ put this on” he said and turned around to leave , he banged the door and locked it before I could say anything.

But what could they possibly want me for ? Maybe the press found out about my lie and want to teach me a lesson…, that’s dum . But why would they kill Cain? Probably cause he killed that Gideon guy , but I wasn’t sure which of them fired the gun.

I looked into the bag to find a red silk dress . Okay from all the movies I’ve seen I have to play along to survive or escape . I put the dress on and starred at myself in the bathroom mirror. It was a perfect fit ,what are the odds?

I let down my brunette hair ,suddenly feeling beautiful and forgetting I’m being kidnapped. Even if Cain was dead and not that I’m sure ,but if he was ,he kind of deserved it after killing that guard ,but he’s still a person ,and he took a bullet for me , he saved my life, I thought he hated me ? but he has been an asshole . I wipe the thought off my mind as I straighten the dress , it hugged my figure nicely hanging below my knees but above my ankle ,it had a split up to my thigh but the left side.

Just as I got out of the bathroom the bald guy came back and opened the door signaling me to follow him . I walked out of the room nervously following him with my eyes darting around the mansion . Everywhere was painted white , everyone I saw had a black suit on ,some with shades ,some with masks like they were divided among groups , there was no woman here ,more like I was the only women here , even those I saw carrying trays of food were men putting on a white shirt and black trousers.

The bald man halted at a big entrance door that looked like it would lead to a ball room , then he left me there and disappeared into the mansion . I was busy taking in the large pictures hanging on the wall that I didn’t notice when the big entrance was pulled open.

“Gina” an awfully familiar voice brought my eyes down from the pictures . He’s right hand that was previously shot looked okay , he wasn’t even acting like anything happened.

“ oh good! You are alive …yeeey!” I roll my eyes sarcastically. Truth be told I was thrilled Cain was alive , what would I have said to he’s family for them to believe I didn’t plan the attack to kill their heir. Mrs Adams would kill me without thinking twice and here I was thinking I was kidnapped. A sense of relief washed through me . I did miss Cain , even though he’s a brute and I couldn’t let him see that I was happy to see him .

“ have a seat” he said moving he’s eyes up and down my body . There was a large dinning table with lots of Italian food and pastries ,bottles of wine and glasses all arranged like it was a royal wedding. The room was darker than the rest of the building I passed through ,dimly lit and quiet.

I made my way to sit as far away as possible from him cause I didn’t want any trouble .

“ not there” he growled . “Here” he patted the chair right next to him.

I didn’t protest and stood up ,sitting next to him then my hands start sweating. I haven’t been this close to Cain Adams since I was too busy scrubbing his rug .

Curiosity perked in , all I could remember was the dead hostess and the gunshots from the cockpit then the next thing was me in this strange house , was this he’s father’s house? He had lots of guards . And all this food was for who exactly if he was the only one living here , does he have a new family ? Or maybe the mistresses the blogs talked about .

“ what’s all this?” I ask him ,drawing he’s attention away from he’s phone .

“ all what” he said facing me for the first time. All the times I talked to Cain he never really looked at me and dismissed me like I was trash but it was like in Italy he was a different person .

“ the dress? The food? What are we celebrating?”

“It’s not a celebration. It’s a meeting “ with that the big entrance door opens again and all I hear is the sound of heels as more men dressed in black suits walk into the room taking their seats on the table.

I took in a deep breath. Not only am I the only woman in this room and entire building probably ,I am also the only one putting on a red dress. Cain couldn’t find a black dress since he knows my size? I feel like the ground should open and swallow me , what am I even doing in the room , I have no idea what is going on and I’m as hell clueless to the point of the meeting .

“There is a rat amongst us” the man at the end of the table started.It was Cain’s dad , he looked a lot …..older.

“Don ,what does that mean” another man in suit replied.

“My son’s private jet was hijacked on he’s way here from New York.” He stated. Murmurs filled the entire room.

“It was my mistake to mention that my son would be on he’s way today ,in our last meeting “ he continued. “ I thought I could trust you all but clearly not”

“Cosa stai cercando di dire ?”(what are you trying to say?) Another man yelled from the other end of the table.

“It was the Irish mob” A lady that looked Chinese to me walks in on a black suit through the now open entrance doors . Finally another woman asides me in this huge house. The sound of her heel echoed as she walked to the don and dropped files on his desk.

“The Irish mob planted a guard in the New York cosa Nostra to learn secrets about the business since the don has refused to merge ,and the guard was killed . The revenge plan was to kill he’s girlfriend and take Mr Adams hostage until the don agrees to merge business or handover …or so we figured”

He’s girlfriend?

The don distributed the files across the table as the woman was talking until it got to me . It was pictures of the dead guard and pictures of Cain and I as we boarded the jet earlier.

This is so scary and overwhelming . Someone was watching us? My hands trembled as I held the pictures . I felt a hand squeeze my thigh from the split on my dress ,it send shivers down my spine and I stopped trembling and bit down on my lips feeling red. Cain’s hands didn’t move from my thighs as he took the pictures and passed it over to the next person. All my scary thoughts immediately vanished. It was like he was trying to tell me not to be scared that he will protect me .

“ we found this pictures in the pilots bags , the original pilots and hostesses bodies behind the private airport “ the lady finally finished.

“Thank you Cynthia “ Cain’s dad replied.

“ We shall dissolve this meeting and come back to it . I cannot share my thoughts with everyone until we find out who here works for the Irish mob”

With that Mr Adams stood up and left the room followed by the other men in black and finally the Chinese lady. Leaving I and Cain alone in the room again. They didn’t even touch the food. I could eat but I was almost killed .

“ you look frightened ” Cain said nonchalantly finally removing he’s hand from my thighs and putting he’s attention back on he’s phone.

“ how’s your shoulder?” I asked concerned.

“Good” he responded without raising he’s head.

I stood to head back to the room I came from which I suppose is where I would be staying while I’m here .but I stop right when I was at the entrance door and turned to Cain

“ did you land the jet? “

He raised he’s eyes from he’s phone with a smirk .

“ yes I did…. I should have told you I knew how to fly before you fainted “ he went back to he’s phone.

I scoff and pulled the door open ,walking away.

“ hey, where are you going?” Cain’s voice follows me ,as I keep walking towards what I think is the right direction.

“ back where I came from?” I replied still walking.

“ you do know when they said there is a rat they mean there may be someone here that wants you dead so you have to be by my side…. All the time”

I stop abruptly and turn to face him,

“ lead the way” I said rolling my eyes at him . He’s pleased with this win and walks majestically by my side with he’s hands in he’s pocket as we head towards where I do not know.

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what was it with everyone in this place and black outfits?

Cain walked me into a massive room ,even bigger than the one in New York . No it was a suite. Everything in this room was black apart from the white sheets and neutral lamp by the bed side. I’m not a fan of black but it’s beautiful. The colors complement well with the windows down to the floor.

“ This is where we will be staying “ he says coldly and walks past me to sit on the sofa pouring him self the drink that was already on the table.

“ we?” He’s kidding right? There’s only a single bed here.

“ what? You suddenly have a problem with sleeping on the same bed with me? Like it isn’t what you’ve always wanted?” He smirks through the glass placed on he’s lips.

He’s doing a lot of smiling lately.

“ I’m not sharing a bed with you” I spat. Even though I liked the either of Cain’s arms wrapped around me , I wasn’t going to let Cain see me as one of those girls who he could treat and sexualize any how he wanted.

I started walking towards the door , I know I wasn’t supposed to be far from him because of the killer on the loose but if I locked myself in the other room where I was previously, there’s no way I would be killed . Right?

Cain immediately grabbed my arm and pulled me to he’s chest closing the door behind us and shutting it .

“ fine !…. Then you can sleep on the floor” he spat coldly. He was back to being the ‘New York Cain .

I pulled my arm away from him and walked over to the other sofa and sat down . This is so ridiculous.

“ so what? I’m on house arrest?”

He totally ignores me and walks over to the balcony with he’s phone to he’s ear . I took my time to look around the room, there was no picture on the wall, no sign of life just empty and boring but beautiful.

Few minutes later there’s a knock at the door . I don’t know how to react, since I got associated with this family it’s been one death after another , I immediately jump to hide behind the sofa with my heart in my mouth , I peep and watch as Cain grabbed a gun from the drawer tightening he’s grip as he opened the door gently. A small Italian man pushed a hanger rack of clothes bags and shoes into the room and then tilted his head in a bow before he left closing the doors behind him.

I and Cain’s eyes meet and we suddenly burst into laughter.

“ you should have seen the way you jumped behind the chair” he laughed so hard almost rolling.

“ oh …pleaseee….. you went all James Bond for a tiny man carrying clothes “ I was now lying on the sofa laughing with my hands on my stomach . The laughter fades away and we are back to reality. I can’t remember when last I had such a good laugh with Cain or even played with him like we used to when we were kids .

“ what happened to you Cain?” I was still lying on the chair with my head facing the ceiling.

He stood up immediately headed to the balcony again,leaving me alone in the suite. I hit a nerve didn’t I ? I should have just let things. Now I made him go back to he’s uptight cold self. This was the first time in nine years I had seen Cain laugh and not only that but with me , just like we used to when we were kids . I should have left him but I walked over to the balcony and stood next to him ,hands on the railing .

“I’m sorry “ I said barely above a whisper.

“Don’t be , I’m the one who’s sorry” did almighty mafia bad boy king Cain Adams just apologize to me?

“ I’ve been treating you like shit since you got to the Cosa Nostra “ he adds. I nod my head speechlessly , the last thing I expected was an apology from him .

“ I mean it Gina” he continues, trying so hard to persuade me. Before I could say anything he grabs me by my waist and kissed me . I didn’t respond to he’s kiss ,I was stunned and frozen . What the fuck ? Should I be happy or confused? For one thing I’m definitely speechless, does he really like me or he doesn’t have any toys in the Vatican City? Shivers run down my spine as I stand there with Cain Adams kissing me!