Chapter 6

Sasha's Pov 

My cheeks heated as his grip on my waist tightened, it was strange how I didn't move instantly and just let him hold me, it was almost like I was comfortable with it. 

Which is insane.

I shouldn't be comfortable with this jerk! 

"Good morning, I was just... You were holding me so I couldn't get off. I didn't know how to wake you up" I said in my best docile voice and he chuckled softly, the sound resonated in my head. 

"You could have come up with some bright ideas, cara" He raised an eyebrow at me and I almost rolled my eyes. 

"I need to go now, Agnes must be looking for me" I faked a smile and he let go of my waist, I didn't waste any time getting out of the bed and heading for the door. 

Today is such an exciting day although I was still feeling nervous. 

I got into my room and shut the door, bolting it, I walked to my bed and crouched down taking the box from under the bed. I unlocked it bringing my old phone from the box. 

I took the phone and entered the bathroom, after sending the message I took the phone and smashed it on the wall. 

The device shattered sending shards of glass everywhere, I quickly cleaned up the mess and took out the chip before dumping it in the trash can. 

It's useless now. 

I bathed and left my room, Agnes was waiting downstairs when I arrived and she rushed to my side. 

"I searched for you in your room but I couldn't find you," She said. 

"Oh I slept in your boss's room" I blurted out before I realized what I had just said, she gave me a teasing smile and I scoffed. 

"It's not... Never mind, did they prepare breakfast? I'm famished" I yawned. 

"Long night?" Castile asked teasingly from behind me and I ignored him heading for the dining table. 

Roman had already left and Castile left after having breakfast and I was alone with Agnes, I got to work preparing for dinner and I told the maids to take a day off. 

Agnes refused to leave my side so I made her my assistant in chopping the veggies. I was more than excited by the time we finished. 

Roman came back a few hours after we were done and I made Agnes hit up the food before setting the table. I went upstairs to bathe and change before he comes down for dinner. 

I wore a short beautiful off shoulder red dress and proceeded to let my hair down. The wavy locks cascaded down my back stopping in the middle of my back. 

Then I went back and met him eating already without me, he lifted his gaze as I walked in and tilted his head to the side. 

I sat down beside Castile instead of him. 

"Are you enjoying your meal?" I asked Castile and he nodded his face red. 

"It's really good, I didn't know you could cook, it tastes like a professional chef's food" He complimented and I smirked. 

Of course I can cook, I learned it while I was out of the country. 

Roman didn't say anything so we ate in silence, then he suddenly stood up losing his tie. 

"Boss? Is everything alright?" Castile asked and he nodded. 

"I'm retiring for the night, enjoy your food" He replied and I stood up instantly. 

"Um I'm going to bed too" I announced and the others stared at me thinking it was a couple thing. 

I followed him from behind and entered the elevator, after we got out I watched him walk with difficulty in the hallway then he slumped on the ground. 

It took a tremendous amount of energy to drag the giant of a man to his room, I successfully put him on the bed and took off his shoes before tucking him in, as I was about to turn off the light my eyes caught his lips. 

I never knew how he got this beautiful scar on his eye, it must have hurt a lot and I wondered if he had that cold mask of indifference on his face while it happened. 

What am I doing? 

I got out of the room and went back to mine to change into a pretty blouse and skinny jeans, I ditched the heels and put on sneakers. 

******* 

******** Few hours later*** 

Finally! 

I'm free! 

I laughed as I relaxed in the backseat of the cab. I had given the driver the address of the place I was going to and thankfully he knew the area where James was waiting for me. 

Tears blurred my vision, it's been two years since I had planned to escape. Two fucking years playing Mrs Vitale, I left my ring behind and lied to Agnes and Castile I was going to see my parents, I was able to convince her not to follow me saying my mom would not approve of it as she was a woman since they think women are incapable of protecting anything. 

Castile tried making me use the driver but I declined, I lied that my father already had a car waiting for me outside the gate so I would be safe. 

Well, it turns out my parents aren't so useless after all. 

I chuckled sniffing as we took a turn, I remembered Roman and imagined his face when he notices I'm gone tomorrow morning. 

Poor thing. 

He thought he was smart. 

The ride was long but I was too eager to see James so I didn't sleep. He came to New York for me and we've planned this together all these years communicating through my old phone my parents brought for me. 

The car halted and I looked outside and realized we were in a secluded area, it was dark outside and the moonlight was the only source of light apart from the headlight of the cab. 

"We are here Miss," The driver said and I paid before getting out. 

James really met business if he was waiting here, it would take a lot of time before they find us. 

The house we stopped in front of was dark inside. When I got to the patio the lights turned on, I knocked and tried opening the door to my surprise it was already open. 

Did he leave it open for me? 

I entered the house and gasped as I saw my boyfriend tied to a chair in the middle of the living room. 

"James!" I cried out rushing to his side when a click sound made me halt, I diverted my attention to the other side of the room and my eyes almost fell out of their sockets. 

No. 

Impossible! 

Castile stood in a dark corner and beside him was his boss. 

The same man I just escaped from, the same man who's supposed to be asleep at home. 

Roman Vitale. 

"Interesting, I thought you were in your room, mia cara?" He called me by that stupid name but that was the least of my problems. The glock in his right hand had all my attention. 

"How shocking, I never knew you were this smart, aren't you shocked Castile?" He asked stepping into the light and started taking slow strides towards where I was standing. 

I tried to move but I couldn't. It was as if my feet were rooted to the spot, I was sweating and my heart was beating erratically. 

I'm dead. 

I'm going to die. 

He's going to kill me. 

He got to where I was standing and I fell on my knees, I couldn't find the words to say but the tears flowing down my chin did all the talking. 

James whimpered and I averted my gaze to him, I noticed the bruises now the blood dripping on the burgundy rug. 

I didn't know he had squatted in front of me, he reached out with his free hand wrapping his fingers around my throat, I sobbed then he trailed those fingers to cup my chin almost like he changed his mind. 

"Look at me" He commanded and I obliged. His normally cold expressionless eyes were filled with wild amusement as I slowly shook my head. 

"Isn't he just twenty-six? It would be a shame to cut his life short, don't you think?" He questioned and I nodded instantly. 

"Good. Why don't you come back home with me instead? Hmm?" He smirked. 

God I hate him. 

I nodded feebly. 

"I can't hear that beautiful...vo

ice, mia cara" He drawled. 

"Yes! I-I will come back home" I wailed. 

"Good girl" He purred before I could blink he gripped my neck choking me.