Chapter 3

Sofia:

It's the autumn day and rustling sounds of dry leaves are echoing in my ears, giving a type of soothing effect .

It's kinda satisfying that amidst all difficult circumstances how, small things give nerve calming effects to my ears.

I was busy in my thoughts when I got a phone call, dad.

I frown but after few rings I pick up the call.

" hello!"

" detca, it's been months I have heard your voice!! "

"no dad, it's been months since you called, it's been months that finally you got to realize that you have a daughter!!! "

" so, you are mad at me??!!! "

" no, why would I, after all I know, nothing will happen nonetheless what!! "

I gave an audible sigh, and found that the other side is silent for a while.

"Cut the crap, Sofia!! why have you left the mansion!! " his voice was intimidating this time, and this is the only reason why, I hate my dad, he never likes my freedom, he wants me to remain as a caged bird.

" Dad, I just want alone time with myself, I am trying to build myself... I just... want to establish and earn my name"

I could hear him, gritting his teeth, guess he is pissed off, as I straight forwardly disobeyed him.

" And what are going to do??? preach those bastard criminals, the lesson of sanity, how to become pure and divine?? " I can feel the amount of mockery in his words, as he sarcastically spit it.

" Dad, everyone has the right to live a soulful life, what's wrong in that?? "

I was about to say more, when the phone call was disconnected from the other side, he always does that, he never listens my perspective, he compels me to imply whatever he asks for, that makes me go insane.

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Wearing a pair of frameless glasses, I started attending my first patient, yeah, I don't think that's appropriate to call them criminals, when they have completely led their life in misery.

Their reasons make them so.

Since I had been trying to collect the data and information about him, as it would be useful to give a proper vocation.

The man's name was Antonio, and he was arrested after murdering a bunch of teenagers, as they were trying to rape his daughters, but the court being biased, Antonio was put behind the bars, and those spoiled brats were proven innocent.

It was an ugly truth that, one whose sins are proven are culprits and those who have masked themselves are considered saints.

As I talked to various collaboration, they assured to give Antonio a decent life, as Antonio is a skillful worker, he Will be getting a nice job.

" Thank you!! " he said.

" it's my job, take care!! " and I smiled.

As I was rummaging through my documents, a bunch of men had barged in my office, and I know who are they, I know why they have been sent.

" Miss Sofia, you have to come with us!! "

I know there isn't any use protesting, so I took my belongings and went to where I had been instructed to.

My dad's bodyguards never leave me alone, and I guess the minions have smelled me here to.

" Victor, can I just go and bid a good bye to my colleague?? "

he nodded affirmatively and instead of remaining at his position, he followed me, damn him.

I pretended to enter in one of the rooms and sneaked in the washroom, there was a spare door, which leads to the back portion of the building.

Finding this as an opportunity, I decided to flee from there, under the nose of arrogant idiots.

I took a simple U turn to the most secure place, a library where I couldn't be traced, I switched my phone off, if there are any chances I could be found, it can be because I can be traced via GPS.

" Miss Sofia!!! "  victor yells from the second floor, trying to make me stop.

But no Sofie... now or never.. don't be a cage bird, fly to your heights, go explore, my inner self assured me, and without sparing a further glance at him, I simply increased the pace of my steps.

And boom I bumped to the most beautiful man, I have ever seen in my life, he had covered himself in the normal weather autumn, yet his beautiful face wasn't left aside from my glance.

He had sharp chizel jawline, his darkest black orbs were intimidating yet beautiful, his plum lips were kissable.

He is a strange Sophie!!!

" please help me... hide"

And the next thing I knew , I was covered under his jacket, and his strong cologne filled my nostrils , it wasn't a usual men's perfume, it was something alluring. I clutched his jacket tightly, and his hand went behind my head to support it, it was need of the situation that I had my eyes closed otherwise I would have appreciating his beauty.

" where did she go??? " One of the men behind was searching for me.

" I don't know, let's search to the other side"

they nodded and went out of sight in a minute.

I pulled apart and mumbled thank you.

He nodded, and I found it utterly amazing, he was somewhat looking perfect.

He was mysteriously charming, I haven't seen someone like him before, he remained staring at my eyes as if trying to figure out the deepest secrets through my orbs only.

"you trying to escape?? "

for a minute I remained awestruck at his voice, it was the darkest shade of masculine voice I've ever heard, the most low pitched and sinceresincere, I was easily intimidated by his voice.

" No... " I don't know but I shuttered, looking downwards

" Lie doesn't suit you, bambina! "

He gently squeezed my hands to assure I was safe.

" I'm sorry I didn't get your name?? " I gestured, to be polite, although he isn't letting me to be myself, he is making me conscious.





" Nico!! " he said. I chuckled, finding his name cute.

" Thank you Nico!! "

" That's okay Sofia!! "

" huh!! "

he gestured my I'd card, which was hung from my neck.

"see you!!! " he said and walked to the other direction making me rooted at the place I was a minute ago.

I didn't budge, I just thought of him.

Nico, cute name, I thought.

But the most important thing I should be concerned right now,is none other than my safety.

I don't want to be caught by dad's men, so instead of ascending towards Vanessa's place, I thought of choosing a hotel, I know they'll be enquiring Vanessa after this.

I already had my own credit card which had enough cash for me to fly to other country.

I thought of every possibility before so I already prepared a backup plan, I am thinking fleeing somewhere peaceful, away from the tantrums of my dad.

I immediately went to the farthest hotel, from my office and unpacked my belonging, At least I can stay here peacefully, I didn't inform Vanessa yet, I will... but after the death of all this commotion in my life right now.