Carmen's pov  I was sitting on my sofa, repeating his nasty words in my head. Recalling what he said in his last text. I wanted to... beat him. Just like what I had done to that girl in Charles' company. Oh Charles! That just makes me more furious. He is too much to handle. I hope I won't have to deal with him too much.   I looked at the clock and smiled. It was a perfect timing. 10 am. Cody is still at school now and I have nothing to do so I can just go and show Riven how to be a pervert with me.   I walked to the bedroom, wore a simple jeans with a half sleeves grey t-shirt and walked out of the house.   I walked to the hospital since it wasn't so far. I had a rush of adrenaline and lots of confidence, it was surprising.   I walked

   Carmen thought silently as she wondered where were they going to? Her house? The driver didn't know the exact address and the Romans only knew the street she lives on.   She wanted to ask but in the same time, her instincts told her to stay silent. She glanced secretly at the man sitting beside her. He looked like he was fuming with anger, Carmen was waiting for red fumes to get out of his ears and his face to go red as a tomato, but absolutely that was just in her mind.   Her thoughts went back to her little brother, Cody. How was he doing now? Is he being bullied by one of his rich classmates? Or was he talking happily with his best friend, Jake. Carmen hoped for the latter.   After a few minutes of hesitation, she finally asked. "Ronald, where are we going?"  &nb

   'There are times when we stop, we sit still. We listen and breezes from a whole different world whisper.'  'Breath is the power behind all things. I breathe in and know that good things are going to happen.'  'Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.'  'Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.'   These were the quotes Carmen had saved in her old diary. A large notebook, she had from her childhood. The book he, her old bestie had bought for her.   It was a simple gift for her 14th birthday, 10 years ago.

   Screams filled the building. Everyone had stopped their work and stared at the woman being dragged inside with shock. It wasn’t her who was screaming, it was the young boy in the officer’s hand.   Carmen was quiet. She didn’t a want to look weak or scared. She wanted to look like she had nothing to be scared of and she definitely nailed it.      Whispers increased. They were about her. Everyone was gossiping about the girlfriend of the important Adrian Romano. What had she done to be taken to the police station? Everyone was wondering and one noisy guy even tweeted about it.   After a few minutes, Adrian rushed in, following them. He ignored the people and walked to the office Carmen was in. 

    The ugly man looked down at the child, satisfied. He was obviously glad he was the right one hired for this. The little boy didn’t dare open his eyes, even though the man was only inches away from him.