NORMANI POV.
It has been a month since Steph and I went to the club and I was finally done with the semester exam, I still have one more week due to my assigned project and I'm done with school. I can finally graduate them start my internship as a doctor.
We were already in the beginning of summer, making the whether so hot and working as a per time worker as waitress in one of the popular restaurant VIP didn't make it easy at all. I could feel the sweat gathering under my white shit, my forehead needed constant wiping and I was so sure my makeup was a mess at this point.
"Normani, table six and nine please."
"Coming right up Mrs Smith" I said as I smiled at her which she gracefully retuned. She is the manager and a very good and kind one which makes both the workers and the customers love her.
I walked into the kitchen to meet her as she gesture to four.plate that were lined up on a stainless steel surface. I manage to balance all four plates on my hands and I walked over the kitchen doors and walked backward.
After I had set the plates down at the second table and wiped my clummy palms on the front of my apron. I turned to see Selena the restaurant receptionist welcoming and directing a couple in, I smiled when I saw they were regulars. There were given a seat, I grabbed my notepad from my apron pocket and walking up to them with a smile on my face, I flip the notepad to get their orders.
"Good evening Mr and Mrs Williams, welcoming to VIP. What can I get you today?" I asked still with a smile on my face.
"Hi Mani, you look good today" Mrs Williams said smiling back at me.
"I doubt that, buy you on the other and look breathtaking, any special occasion" I asked.
"It's our twentieth wedding anniversary" Mr Williams answered, taking his wife's hand in his and placed a soft kiss at the back of her hands as they both smiled at each other lovingly.
"That's wonderful, congratulations" I said admiring their live and wishing for a live like theirs.
"Thank you, I will like the steak and chips with your best red wine," Mr Williams order.
I jotted it down and turn to look at Mrs Williams for her own order.
"I will have the same as John" she said.
"Okay, coming right up." I went back to the kitchen to place their orders and took a little bit of break not before sending one of the male waiter to deliver their wine.
As exhausting as the job might be, I loved working here. I have been working here for four years and it had helped me through my tuition and feeding.
"Done." Ashley one of the kitchen staff says.
I placed the plates on my hands and carefully walked out.
"Here you go," I said as I lay the plates down at both side of the table.
"Thank you" the couple relied simultaneously.
"Don't hesitate to fall if you need anything, have a wonderful night."
I left the couple to their dinner and walked to the empty table with plates on it as I tidy it up. I usually tidy up the tables before I go home.
While doing my chores, I looked around the people in the restaurant, some of them were couples, business men and also families. A family consisting of a father, mother and daughter appeared at my sight at the far end of the restaurant close to the windows. They were laughing happily ignoring the hotness of the whether.
It was a happy moments but at the same time painful for me, my mind drifted back to my family.
I miss them so much.
After I finished with my chores, I went to the locker room to get my things and change out of uniform yo my own comfortable clothes which consists of a sweatshirt and Jeans, I know it's hot but I fell more comfortable in sweatshirt and Jeans. I took out my phone to check if there's were text or call and saw five missed call and one message all from Steph, I unlock my phone and checked the message, due to the exams we haven't hand out properly.
Bestie 😘: hey Mani, planning on going to club Violenta with a couple of friend, are you interested.
Me: Not really, I'm tired and would like to get some sleep. Maybe next time.
Besties 😘: okay, I would probably be gone before you get back.
Me: okay, have fun but not too much fun😜
Bestie😘: can't make any promise😊
I locked my phone before placing it in my bag not wanting to forget it.
I said goodbye to my co workers and Mrs Smith before walking out the restaurant.
It was not unusual for me to go home at this hour and I wasn't scared, I didn't bring my car because it wasn't far fork my apartment and I liked the night walk. It was not that dark as I walked towards the direction of my apartment praying not to encounter any pervert.
I was almost close to my apartment, when I felt these feeling again, it felt as if someone was watching me and it had been going on for a month, I tell myself that I'm just being paranoid but I just couldn't help it. I look behind me but there was no one there. Someone was following me but I just couldn't see the person. He didn't hurt me, he just watches without doing anything. But still, I always make sure to quicken my steps.
Safety first right, just because he isn't doing anything doesn't mean he isn't dangerous.
I continued walking again, faster than before and still I couldn't shake out the feeling, I sighed when I saw my apartment across the street.
Before I could cross over, I left a presence behind me, I turned around and found myself crashing into a brick.
No, no. Not a brick but a man.
"Hello bella, I think I have waited long enough" he says looking down on me, I don't get a chance to reply before I feel the prick of a needle against my skin and just like that I as out like a light.
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NORMANI POV.
I woke up with a rays of sunshine seeping through the window curtains, I stared at the light. Laying on my stomach
I recall the horror of last night. I felt nauseated but thankfully not enough for
me to vomit.
I looked round my surroundings and everything felt quite and calm. I manage to get up from the bed. my eyes move to the door without wasting anymore time,I ran towards the door fearing it might be locked but let out a quick sigh when I noticed it was open. I gently open the door trying not to make any sound and looked at the empty hallway before getting out of the room and descending the stairs cautiously.
The view of the house is magnificent
and very luxurious which made me wonder who he is.
My eyes went straight to the main door and I gave a quick thank you to the
man up there then I walked towards the entrance but before i could get to the door, I heard a voice behind me.
"I won't do that if I were you," I slowly turned back around like a deer caught in a light and was met with a dark brown eyes with curly dark hair. He was attractive.
"Sin won't like the idea that you tried to escape." He said again empathizing more on Sin which I'm guessing is the guy who kidnapped me.
"I'm Luca and as much as I would love
to know you more, you need to step
away from the door."
Where is he ?" I asked wanting to meet my so called kidnapper so that I can ask why I was here.
"He went out to handle somethings, I
suggest you go back to your room. I won't want you to face the wrath of Sin." He said as various emotions flashes through his face, I dont know if it was fear worry or pity but the fact that he was scared of this Sin guy makes me wonder how terrifying he was.
I moved away from the door climbing
the stairs back to my room with Luca
behind me.
"I will bring something for you to eat"
he said as I stepped into the room.
Luca came back with a tray filled with
a plate of bread and scrambled eggs along with a glass of orange juice, which i ate and drank with no struggle, I needed the energy to escape later. After I was done eating he took the tray but the sound of a click caught my attention, I stood up from the bed to the door trying to get it open but it was locked.
A shiver run downy spine when I look into his black orb I recognize him quickly as the same man I saw a month ago at the club .His face was just a inch away from mine and when I tried to move, his hands held my side making it impossible. He was smiling in a dark and evil way making me very uncomfortable. Was this the kind of smile he gave his victim before he slaughters them?.
A few seconds passed, before he finally sat up giving me a little bit of space, I was too scared to move, his huge form is so intimidating that it made it hard for me to look into his eyes. But he had no problem staring at me as his eyes roamed over my body, watching my every move.
"Normani Parker, hm....Normani, mani,mani" he chanted with amusement laced in his voice, I was surprised he knew my name but said nothing as looked at the wall behind him.
"Do you know why you're here, Norma
ni" he asked his voice calm but dangerous.
"No, just let me go" I said in a soft yet
hopeful voice.
"You were so fucking sexy that night, did you know that?" he said roughly and l felt the colour drain from my face.
He closed his eyes and took in a deep
breath. When he opened them again,
his eyes were dilated. I immediately moved back till my head hit the bed board and he moved with me. His face came close to my right ear and I tried not to tremble but it was hard, his warm breath fan my skin.
"Wh..what do you want from me, why
did you kidnap me" I whispered out shakingly, trying to hold back a sob.
Because i want you little temptress"
he replied casually like he was talking
about the weather.
"Why me.., You can have anybody you want. Just let me go" I begged.
"I don't want anyone else, you are mine," he said calmly but coldly.
I shut my eyes and my body started shivering uncontrollably, one strong arm
held my waist drawing me closer to him and his other hand rested beside my head at the bed board making my eyes snapped open. I tried wiggling to get out of his strong hold. His face dipped into my neck region without any warning.
His cologne hit my nostrils as his nos
e started brushing against my skin. I place my hand on his chest which made
him stiff and tighten his hold on my waist. I felt his abs flexing, his skin hot under my hand as i pushed him with all my strength trying to create space bet
ween us but he didn't bulge.
He started drawing patterns with his nose on my bare skin which sent tinglings down my body and I felt mad at myself for feeling such excitement.
I was saved by the sound of a phone ringing and l inwardly thank who ever was calling him.
"Che cosa,"(What) he barked angry at the person on the other side of the phone.
"Sto arrivando, non puoi nemmeno far
e niente di giusto idiota,"(I'm coming you can't even do anything right idiot) he ended the call.
I have to go now little temptress but I will be back" he placed a kiss on my cheek and stood up to walk out of the room. I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding as uncontrollable tears fell down my eyes.