CRYSTAL My hands flailed around on the bed, wandering aimlessly as I slowly drew in deep breaths to calm my stormy nerves that were causing wreckage in my mind. After Maya informed me that Leonardo would be the one to serve me breakfast, I had all the hairs in my body standing so rigid.The more I thought of seeing Leonardo again, the more it sent shivers like cold slithers down my spine even though I was having a hot shower. It gave me frightening goosebumps and I had to remind myself to breathe every now and then. I stared at the white intricate design ceiling of my room with my heart beating so erratic and my palms becoming sweaty. Leonardo had succeeded in making me always shudder by just the very mention of his name. I had never been so terrified of anyone the way I was of Leonardo. He was heartless and selfish, not caring who he hurt as long as he got his way.I hadn't been here for up to a year yet his attitude towards me was nothing to write home about. I truly won

CRYSTAL That tiny ray of hope in a bleak situation can prove to be very fortunate. Watching your world crumble before your very eyes and sacrificing everything including your freedom to see your loved ones happy is probably one of the most painful decisions you can make. Hope they say is a fire in our hearts.It's an anchor that holds us firm. It's a light that shines like the sun if you keep it alive in your heart with the firm belief of a better future ahead. I feel my hope of leaving this mansion renewed and rejuvenate following the talk I had with Leonardo yesterday night and also seeing his now calmer and tranquil side.He was able to tell me a tip of the iceberg concerning his childhood which probably meant he was beginning to feel open with me.Maya did tell me that Leonardo was a very secretive person. One could hardly guess what was going on in that malicious mind of his and he hardly talked about his childhood and parent but yesterday he gave me a glimpse of it.Tha

Crystal felt her eyes widened in amazement, astounded by where Leonardo had brought her too. Surprise washed over her face as she stared jaws ajar at the huge scenery before her eyes.It was an airport. He brought her to a freaking airport.She fed her eyes on the huge aircrafts and her ears twitched to their boisterous noise.Watching some planes take off and some landing, Crystal had her eyes sparkling with excitement. Was he going to show her round the airport?---she thought to herself.Or was he planning on shipping her off to a faraway country like Columbia to be a slave? The surprise that had webbed over her face had now been completely erased by fear which settled in her features.Where was he planning on taking her too?Her eyebrows were pulled up together in sudden panic and fear."L-leonardo w-where are you taking me too?"Crystal asked in apprehension."Relax Bella. You will see"he said cooly and walked out of the limousine, Crystal following suit. Once down from th

CRYSTAL "Wakeup Crystal"My body was being tapped on mildly, a husky voice echoing in my ear.I yawned lazily with my eyes slowly fluttering open from the abyss of darkness I had fallen into."We've landed"Leonardo announced huskily. At once I sat up straight, smiles beaming all over my face."Are you serious!?" I almost screamed as excitement bubbled within me.He nodded and combed my slightly ruffled hair with his large hands."Now I can finally know where you are taking me to" I chirped in high spirits. Leonardo sniggered and stood up, stretching out his hand for me to grasp.I held on to it and he helped me to my feet. I felt his hand slightly interlock with mine causing my skin to tingle.Oh good Lord. What is this man doing to me? Am I suppose to feel this way? I suddenly began feeling self conscious as Leonardo walked me out of his jet.My mind raced back to when I was asleep.Oh my God. I hope I wasn't drooling or snoring or worse talking in my sleep. Back when whe

CRYSTAL Basking in the warmth of the sun, I and Leonardo walked down the cobble streets of Rome. Everything felt so surreal for me. After a sumptuous breakfast, Leonardo didn't waste no time in taking me out on our tour in rome. He had wanted to take one of his cars but I insisted we walked. That way we would enjoy the tour more and get that Italian experience. The garrulous voices of people; both men, women and young people filled the air. Laughing and chatter soared, young children playing around and teenagers engaging in their têtê-à-têtê. The street we were in was filled with old Italian apartments that had rugged draping down from the windows.I had a beam on my face as I watched everything but then I realised I had no camera to actually capture the moment."What's wrong Crystal?"Leonardo asked as if noticing my disappointed inner state."Nothing"I replied putting up a smile.He shook his head at me. "I can read you like a book. Spill"he ordered. Even when he was nic