Sold to the mafia boss

I woke up earlier than I normally would since my stay at this house. I found my body jolting to life at the thought of escaping. It was all I thought about as I laid back on this massive bed all night, plotting towards it. I felt this an opportunity to leave before Logan gets back.

He’d never find me. I couldn’t hurt Antoniette into letting me out of the house but she could help me get out.

I rushed into the bathroom and splashed water on my face. I pulled off my night wear and threw on a black hoodie after a black singlet over black leggings. I pulled my hair back at the nape of my neck and made my way out.

The smell of freshly baked bread stung my nostrils as I made my way through the stairs, accompanied by Antoniette’s shuffling feet in the kitchen. When I reached down, I saw her standing over the table with a plate of breakfast on it, like she was waiting for me.

As soon as she sensed my presence, she looks up to see me, a bright smile crossing her face.

” Good morning, Layla ” she greets, going off the table to stand straight.

I faked a smile, tucking my hands into the hoodie’s pockets as I slowly made my way towards her.

” Good morning, Antoniette ” I replied.

” A bit too early dressed up in hoods, don’t ya think? ” She asks jokingly.

” I. . . . . woke up feeling really cold ” I lied and she nods instantly.

” I made you breakfast, ” she points to the table ” I thought I’d make you a final meal before leaving ”

Giving her a smile, I sat down next to the food ” thank you. Will you be leaving now? ”

” Ah yes ” she replied, whipping her hands across her jeans trousers. I nodded, facing forward while pretending to be watching the food on my table. I had no interest in it.

” I’ll be leaving then ” she announced, walking towards the exit.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

” Alright, see you soon ” I replied, giving her a final smile before she disappeared out of my sight. I rose up and quietly followed her, working my brain at a time about going back to grab a spoon just incase it’s use warrants or stay down till I heard the doors click open and jumping her. I haven’t been seeing Logan’s bodyguards around the house for a couple of days now so I didn’t wanna fear they’d be out waiting for me like the last time. This time it won’t be so easy if they saw me get out. I’d put up a fight.

I took light steps and followed her to the rectangular foyer. Once at the door, she stops to drag the key card along the key slot. I waited behind the draw table that covered me properly incase she looked back. The doors worked with slots and passcodes. I guess she didn’t know the passcodes.

I watched as she puts the card over the slot and came the beeping sound. Then I made for her as soon as the doors started to slide apart. I jumped over her, covering her head with my body and wrapping my legs around her thighs. Antoniette struggles to break free but I held her with all the muscles and strength in my body.

The doors completely opened now and I saw my freedom just outside. I pushed myself off her and landed my feet on the floor, struggling to keep her from breaking free.

We struggle for a long while, our breaths haggard and muffled.

” What’re you doing? ” Antoniette manages to breath out as we stumbled back, colliding with the draw table.

“I’m sorry” I breathed hard. I watched the clear outside. I knew that I needed to get through that door before it closes back. Letting go of her, I gave her a final push back and made for the door. Antoniette’s hands caught my leg before I could cross the doors, yanking me down to the floor. I screamed in pain as I went face down on the floor.

The door makes a sound as it began closing. I watched, horrified as all my efforts began to crumble right in front of my eyes.

” No! ” I wailed like a child who missed her bus to a circus show, turning around to kick her on the face. Her grip releases around my feet and I started crawling towards the door before they jammed close. But before I could make it, hands grabbed my legs again, yanking me down.

Then I saw the doors shut close. I screamed my voice out, my eyes tearing up. I was so close. How did I let this happen? I wailed in anger and pain that awaited me. Antoniette tries to hold me down but I pushed her away, rising up against the walls. I tried to catch my breath but couldn’t.

Antoniette was breathing hard now, like we’d both ran a marathon. Then I knew that I was done for. She would tell Logan. When he finds out, he’s going to kill me. Once again, I’ve ruined a brilliant plan. I was impatient. I came so far only to ruin everything like this.

Even if Logan spared my life, I’d be living a life of regret and torment He’d never trust me again and he’d make sure I never see the light of day. He had made it clear he was going to give me my freedom if I didn’t try to escape. I was going there, I was so close.

I saw my life replay in front of me. The nights I spent in the dark basement. So I did the only thing I knew could save my life. I begged.

” Please….. Please don’t tell Logan ” I cried.

” He already knows ” Antoniette replied amidst pants.