1 year later
The nightclub was packed, strobe lights and lasers cut through the dense crowd, creating an electric atmosphere. The music was in full swing, and the powerful bass made the entire floor vibrate. Liam and I were in the center of the dance floor, our movements perfectly in sync with the haunting rhythm of the music. Adrenaline pulsed through my veins as we swayed wildly, carried away by the wave of collective energy.
Suddenly, the music abruptly stopped, plunging the room into an unexpected silence. Before I even knew what was happening, I felt hands placed firmly on my hips. A hoarse voice whispered in my ear: "Your butt is delicious."
Disgust and anger rose within me instantly. I spun around violently, yelling, "GET OUT!" But as I met the intruder's gaze, my cry died in my throat. My face turned pale, my blood ran cold. It was them. How had they managed to find me?
I stepped back, trembling, my eyes fixed on his smirk. His mocking laughter rang in my ears, making the situation even more unbearable. My heart was pounding, and panic was starting to take over.
That's when I saw it. His twin brother, as menacing as the other, advanced towards us, pushing aside the dancers in his path. Liam, sensing my distress, instinctively moved closer to me, ready to intervene. But even with his support, fear overwhelmed me, making my movements hesitant and clumsy.
-What are you doing here?, I managed to articulate my trembling voice betraying my anxiety.
The twin who had grabbed me smiled even wider. "Oh, just getting back what's ours." His icy tone contrasting with the heat of the nightclub. "You didn't think you could escape us so easily, did you?"
The second twin was now a few steps away from us. I felt sweat beading on my forehead, my breathing was becoming more and more ragged. Painful memories of our last encounter resurfaced, plunging me into an abyss of terror.
Liam, my friend, suddenly stood in front of me, his expression determined.
-Leave him alone, he said firmly
The twins exchanged a look before turning their attention back to me.
-You better get out, said one of them, approaching Liam dangerously.
Events were happening too quickly. My mind was a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions, desperately searching for a way out. But the nightclub, which moments earlier seemed to be a place of celebration and freedom, was now transformed into an oppressive trap.
I took a deep breath, trying to gather my courage. I had to find a way out of there, to lose them again. But how ?
The twins continued to advance, their presence imposing and menacing. Panic was building, but I knew I had to stay calm. For Liam. For myself.
I have to get out of here, I thought
Suddenly an idea crossed my mind. If I could get to the bouncers, maybe we'd have a chance to escape. But for that, it was necessary to divert their attention, if only for a moment.
My hand gripping Liam's tightly, I pushed my way through the crowd, frantically searching for a way out. The twins followed closely behind us, their sinister laughter echoing in my mind.
Finally, I saw the back door of the nightclub, a glimmer of hope in the darkness of the situation. Without thinking, I pulled Liam behind me, weaving my way through the mass of dancers.
But just as we were about to reach the exit door, an unforeseen obstacle stood in our way. The twins' bodyguard, a mountain of muscle and menace, blocked the way, his inscrutable gaze fixed on us.
My heart was racing, but I refused to back down. A way had to be found to get around this obstacle, otherwise all would be lost.
Liam squeezed my hand in his, his eyes reflecting both fear and determination. I felt his unwavering support, a buoy of hope in this sea of uncertainty.
Thinking quickly, I scanned our surroundings for a solution. The seconds seemed to stretch into infinity, each moment crucial in our fight for freedom.
Suddenly a bold idea came to mind. Without hesitation, I motioned for Liam to follow me as I made my way through the crowd, deftly bypassing the twins' bodyguard.
-Can you fucking tell me what's going on? Liam exclaimed, completely lost.
-I will explain to you later, I replied with a trembling heart.
With every step, I felt the adrenaline pulsing through my veins, fueling my determination. We were so close to the exit, so close to the has freedom.
But when we were about to reach the door, I saw bodyguards suddenly appear in front of the door.
-It happens that we are coming to recover what belongs to us, said Alessandro coldly, approaching us step by step.
-Why are you shaking, little kitten?, laughed his twin Lorenzo, also approaching
Alessandro took me by the throat to bring me closer to him.
-Who the fuck allowed you to escape?, he whispered in my ear
-You hurt me, I said to him, whispering
Alessandro looked me straight in the eyes irritated before letting go of me. Lorenzo approached us.
I'm afraid of what they're going to do to me, I thought, biting my upper lip anxiously before releasing it.
I suddenly felt a tongue lick my lips. I tried to step back but Lorenzo grabbed my head.
-Don't even try to back away, he whispered in my ear
-What the hell are you doing to my friend?!, exclaimed my friend
He came close to shocking us and tried to separate us. But before he could even touch the corner of his hand Alessandro delivered a huge blow to his stomach.
I felt tears threatening to spill out of the corners of my eyes. Why was he doing this?
I felt Lorenzo try to come in and kiss me but I pushed him away to run to my friend's side.
-L..leave him alone, I stuttered
-Do you want to kill him? Lorenzo simply asks Alessandro
My breath catches in my throat with fear.
-Fuck yeah, Alessandro smiled darkly
-I…I beg you to leave him, I stammered in panic
I feel my throat tighten, it hurts so much to see Liam suffer because of me.
It's all my fault…, I thought devastated
-Come home with us obediently, said Lorenzo simply.
-T…take him to the hospital first, I asked them in a small voice
Maybe I'll have a chance to run away with Liam?, I thought absently
-You think we haven't understood your little games, smiled Lorenzo coldly
-Don't force us to repeat, added Alessandro, unless you want us to do it here
I feel my tears streaming down my cheeks and my lips trembling with fear.
-N…no