That was it. That's what Avery was thinking. She would do it tonight. Only a few hours left. She had everything ready. A bag was under her bed in her room with clothes and a knife she found in the kitchen. She had to protect herself somehow from these Mafia men. She couldn't take risks. She had done her chores like usually, in order to not be suspicious. She had a plan, which she wasn't sure it would work. Sometime during the evening Vincent leaves the estate and takes the car with few guards. She would sneak into one of these cars. This was her only chance, she couldn't blow it.
She did what she does every day. After she went back with Vincent she continued with her chores. She cleaned and make up the rooms on the above floor. After she was done, she followed the other maids to the kitchen.
''What happened this morning?'' Michaella asked. All the maids were wondering why Vincent choose Avery to go out with him.They were jealous and Avery knew it. She just looked at Michaella motion her that she will tell her later.
''Yeah, we are curious, tell us.'' Another maid asked.This will get out of hand.
'' Nothing.We had some business. That's all.''What Avery said left them with more jealousy. But she couldn't deal with them. She finished her lunch and left the room. She had various things concerning her in her mind. All she had to do was let the day pass until the evening.She was positive she could do that.Michaella found her a little later in her room reading a book secretly from the library.
''Hey.'' Michaella was feeling guilty for putting her on the spot at lunch.
''Oh Hi.'' Avery glances from her book and return to it.
'Im sorry. I didn't do it on purpose.'' Avery sighed and smiled at her.
''It's okay, you didn't know it will turn like this.'' After lunch more maids cornered her to ask what happened in the morning. She had something that everyone wanted. She went out with their Boss who is like a Greek God.Said boss also was looking for a queen and everyone wanted to be the Queen. Even if they didn't know what that consisted of.
''So tell me everything.'' Michaella giggled and Avery begun to explain what they did.'' I'm looking for my brother. He went missing one month ago.Vincent doesn't believe me.'' Avery was sad thinking about it. He had the means he could help her but he didn't owe anything to her. She had to do it alone.
''what? He vanished? And you're looking for him? Don't you think that maybe he doesn't want to be found?'' That thought had crossed Avery's mind a lot of times.But she needed to do it for herself.Not for him not for anyone. But for herself , because she didn't want to lose another member of her family.
''I don't know.'' A frown replaced Avery's smile and she was deep in thought. She thought maybe she could trust Michaella. She had back her up in everything.
''Michaella.'' She looked at her seriously. ''I need you to promise me that you won't tell anyone what I'm about to say.'' Mary looked at her and nodded. '' Im escaping tonight.'' Michaella gasped and automatically her hand flew to her mouth.
''What do you mean? Do you have any idea what will happen if they catch you?'' Michaella was furious. This woman has the guts to do what she couldn't do.
''No, but I can't spend the rest of my life here. I had a life before the Mafia, and Im gonna continue with it.So promise me that you won't say anything to anyone. Especially Vincent.'' Michaella nodded.
''I won't, don't worry.Your secret is safe with me. I hope you'll have a good life. And don't forget about me.'' Avery laughed and her eyes twinkled.
''How could i forget you.'' Michaella hugged her and left the room, she still had chores to do.
An hour had passed and Avery was ready. In half an hour Vincent would leave. She had some time to prepare how to get into the car.
Meanwhile, Vincent had a strange visitor in his office. He didn't expect what he heard.Looks like he too had the stuff to do.
Avery walked to the door. Most of the maids were in their rooms. She had 10 minutes before the cooks arrived to prepare dinner. She opened the door and looked for the guards. She couldn't possibly pass by them without noticing. She had to do something but someone was approaching and she had to hide. She closed the door and hid under the staircase.
''Boss said he needs us in his office.'' One guard said to another and they enter the house walking to Vincent's office. Things were working in her favor today. She took advantage of this situation and went back to her room. She opened the door and entered. She looked from her window and was thankful when she saw that most of the guards were missing She closed the door behind her.
Vincent was looking out from his window. He chuckled thinking that she thought she could escape him. But he wasn't mad. He will tame her. He just needed time and a plan. His guards knock on the door and entered his office.
''Boss'' They nodded and Vincent grinned.'Someone will try to escape.I want you to ignore her and change our shifts as scheduled.' They all nodded and wait for the signal to leave.
'' You wait for my orders. Dismiss'' They all left and Vincent looked out of the window smirking. ''Wait for me my little princess, I will never let you go. Not now, not ever. You will be mine. Mine and only mine.'' Vincent laughed and followed his guards. His game had begun and he will be the cat and she will play the mouse. Avery didn't know what she was signed herself for.