Sofia blinked awake, her head pounding and her vision blurry. She sat up, her eyes slowly adjusting to the dim light of the room as she took in her surroundings. She was lying on a big bed, the room had an ocean view, the waves crashing against the shore in a rhythmic dance. She felt to cool breeze. She remembers what happened, she was coming out from the mini-mart when she got attacked and her kid
Sofia: My babies
Sofia's eyes widened, the panic and desperation in her voice clear as day. She stood up on her feet and ran to the door, she entered a hallway not knowing where to go she checked room after room until she saw a staircase leading downstairs. She could hear Myra's voice, laughing
She raced down the steps, her feet thudding against the floor as she drew closer to the sound of her daughter's voice.
As she rounded the corner, she saw Myra playing on the floor with a set of toy soldiers,
Faye: Mommy
Faye ran to her holding a cookie
Faye: It is so delicious, daddy bought it for other sweet snack
Sofia's eyes filled with tears as she saw her daughter running towards her, a smile spreading across her face. She knelt to hug her, tears streaming down her cheeks as she breathed in the sweet scent of her hair.
Faye: Mommy, why are you crying? Are you okay?
Sofia smiled through her tears, her heart aching with love for her child.
Sofia: I'm okay, sweetheart, ( she whispered, kissing the top of Faye's head ). I'm just happy to see you.
Myra: Mommy are you okay
Sofia: I'm fine baby
Myra's expression shifted from one of confusion to one of understanding, and the twin wrapped their small arms around Sofia in a tight embrace.
Faye: I'm happy to see you too
Myra: I love you.
Sofia's heart swelled with love and pride, her eyes fixed on the beautiful little girl in her arms. But her happiness was short-lived, as she remembered Faye mentioning the word Daddy
Sofia: Faye what daddy are you talking about
Myra's face lit up as she heard the word
Myra: Daddy, ( her expression suddenly brimming with excitement ). The man who brought us here ( she exclaimed, her eyes sparkling ). He said he was our daddy, and that we would all live together here.
Sofia's blood ran cold as the words sank in, her mind racing with the implications of what Myra had said.
The sound of heavy footsteps echoed in the hallway, and Sofia's heart thudded in her chest as Sebastian entered the room. His eyes swept over the scene before him, lingering for a moment on Sofia, Myra and Faye.
Sofia's fists clenched at her sides, her body trembling with rage.
Sofia: What have you done, Sebastian? ( she demanded, her voice low and dangerous ).
She rushes to him her fist moving to his face as her hand hangs in the air. She turns to the two little ones looking at her and back to Sebastian
Sebastian: Why did you stop ( his lips curved in a smile )
Sofia: Not here
She drags him outside, heading close to the beach. After she was sure she was far away from the house she slapped him hard
Sofia's hand connected with Sebastian's face with a loud crack, the force of the impact reverberating through her body. She watched with satisfaction as his head snapped back, his smile faltering for a moment before returning in full force.
Sebastian: Feeling feisty today, Sofia? ( he asked, his voice low and taunting ). I must say, I'm impressed.
Sofia glared at him, her eyes burning with anger.
Sofia: Why have you brought my children here?
( she demanded, her voice quivering with rage). What is it that you want from me?
Sebastian's expression shifted, his eyes hardening as he took a step towards her.
Sebastian: You know what I want, Sofia, ( he growled, his voice low and dangerous ). I want you. And I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make that happen.
Sofia gave a butter laugh
Sofia: You are still the same scumbag
Sebastian's jaw tightened, his eyes flashing with a mix of anger and hurt.
Sebastian: You took my children and disappeared without a trace, ( he said, his voice dripping with venom ). You stole my family from me!
Sofia: I didn't steal anything! ( she shot back, her eyes blazing with defiance ). You were the one who lied and manipulated me. You can't have it both ways, Sebastian. You can't be a husband and a cheat at the same time!
Sebastian's face contorted with rage, his hands clenching into fists at his sides.
Sebastian: You can't run from me forever, Sofia, ( he snarled, stepping closer to her ). I will find you, no matter how far you run. And when I do, you'll regret ever crossing me.
Sofia's heart pounded in her chest, her fear and anger mingling into a dangerous cocktail.
Sofia: I'll never be with you again, Sebastian, ( she spat ).
Sebastian's eyes narrowed, his lips pulling back in a snarl.
Sebastian: We'll see about that, ( he hissed, his hand darting out to grab Sofia's wrist ). I'll make you love me, Sofia. One way or another, I'll make you mine.
Sofia gasped, her body recoiling from his touch. She twisted her wrist, as she broke free from his grip. She ran towards the house, walking behind her
Sofia: Myra, Faye we are leaving now ( she held their hands )
Myra: But I want to stay with Daddy
Faye: Me too mommy, I want daddy
Sofia: He, not your father ( she yells at the two kids )
Tears filled their eyes
Sebastian: what do you think you are doing
Sofia: What does it look like am doing, staying away from you? I hate you, Sebastian
Sebastian: You can't keep me away from my children ( Sebastian snarled, stepping closer to Sofia ). They are my blood, my legacy. And I will not let you take that away from me.
Sofia's heart raced, her breathing growing shallow as she tried to back away from Sebastian's menacing presence.
Sofia: You can't do this ( she whispered, her voice trembling ). They're not your children. They're mine.
Sebastian's gaze fell upon the two children, his expression hardening into one of cold determination.
Sebastian: Go to your room and play, ( his voice softens) I need to talk to your mother.
The twins looked at each other, tears still streaming down their faces as they slowly trudged up the stairs. Sebastian watched them go, his eyes narrowed in thought, before turning back to Sofia.
Sebastian carried Sofia back to his room, his muscles tense with anger. He put her on the bed, his eyes flashing with anger as he loomed over her.
Sebastian: Sofia what happened is between me and you don't take it out on the kids
Sofia: Just leave us to go that's all am asking, please
Sebastian: What do I do to make you love me again
Sofia stared up at him, her face contorted into a mask of defiance.
Sofia: I'll never love you, ( she spat, her voice trembling with rage ). You lied to me Sebastian, you were the one person I trusted and you broke me even after telling you about my past relationship. Did you ever care about me
Sebastian: I did and still do
Sofia: ( she laughed ) It's different from the way you showed it. Did you expect me to stick around being the other woman
Sebastian: Kim left
Sofia: Oh good for her ( she clapped ) at least she made a wise decision not to be part of your mess of life
Sebastian took a deep breath, his expression softening as he looked down at Sofia.
Sebastian: You're right, Sofia ( he said, his voice gentle ). I was wrong to hurt you. I was wrong to lie to you. But I'm not the same man anymore. I've changed. I can be the man you need me to be, the man you deserve. Please, just give me a chance.
Sofia: Get out of my sight
Sebastian's expression fell, his shoulders slumping in defeat.
Sebastian: Please, Sofia, Please, just let me show you how much I've changed. I love you, Sofia. And I'll do whatever it takes to prove it.
Sofia turned away from him, her heart heavy with a mix of anger and despair.
Sofia: You had your chance, Sebastian, ( she said, her voice cold and hard ) And you blew it. I have anyone else in my life
Sebastian: ( he got angry as she mentioned the word ) If you want me to erase him continue talking about him
Sofia's eyes widened, her breath catching in her throat as she realized the depth of Sebastian's rage.
Sofia: You wouldn't, ( she whispered, her voice shaking with fear).
Sebastian's eyes glinted with fury, his hands clenched into fists at his sides.
Sebastian: You know what I'm capable of, Sofia (his voice low and threatening ). Don't push me.
Sebastian walked out of the room, slamming the door behind him with a resounding bang. Sofia's shoulders slumped, her body trembling with fear and anger as she tried to process what had just happened.
Sofia's thoughts raced as she sat in the darkness, her mind whirling with possibilities. She knew that she had to find a way out of this nightmare, a way to keep her children safe from Sebastian's grasp.
Suddenly, an idea struck her, her heart pounding with a mix of fear and excitement. If she could find a way to escape, to take her children and disappear into the night, maybe they would be able to disappear completely from Sebastian's radar.
Sofia's breath quickened, her mind racing with the implications of this plan.