"How could you?!" I heard a strange voice yell at God knows who
"I only wanted to scare her" A deep masculine voice I've grown to know said calmly. I couldn't hear any sympathy in his voice
Were they talking about me?
"You fucking pulled the trigger!" The other voice said. "That's fucking low. We don't shoot women and you know that. Hell, we protect women"
What was even happening here?
"Danté please. Not now!" The familiar voice growled at the other person - Danté.
Hmm, that name sounds familiar.
"Suit yourself. You're lucky she's not bruised!" Danté yelled in a warning tone.
"Fuck off!"
At that moment, I raised my hand slowly to check if they were working. I placed it on my body. Oh my goodness! My hand can feel.
I slowly opened my eyes next, wincing at the light which shone in my eyes. I squinted my eyes, adjusting to the light. My eyes wandered round the room.
Romano
That devil that shot me. Good to see that he's in hell with me because that's where he belonged.
"You're awake" Another figure said, blocking Romano's face out of my view. "Thank Goodness"
I cleared the phlegm from my throat before croaking out a "Where am I?"
"Hell" Romano voiced out.
That's what I thought, brother
"Your home, you mean" I fired back.
"Stop that, Roman!" The other guy - Danté, I'm guessing said. "That was a good comeback though, Beautiful" Danté winked at me.
"What happened to me?" I looked at my chest but didn't find any blood stain. I wasn't shot?
"You fainted" Danté gave me a sympathetic look
"She's awake. Can we go now?" Romano asked from behind Danté.
"Seriously man" Danté turned to face Romano.
I didn't pay attention to their bickering as my mind wandered off to yesterday when the trigger was pulled. My eyes stung with tears.
I could've died if that man had not intervened. Fuck!
"Why am I still here?" I asked, managing to sit up. My body were weak. I can't even remember the last time I drank water. I am quite surprised that I am still alive. Where's Guinness world record? I need a fucking recognition award for being alive for 2 days without food or water.
"Because we found out that you were not the one who took the briefcase" Danté said, passing a bottle of water to me. "You're that beautiful lady from Italy" He smiled at me in recognition.
"I guess I'm not so beautiful right now" Hell, I could smell myself from here. I reeked of sweat and dirt. I uncorked the bottle of water, chugging it down my throat greedily.
I saw Danté give Romano a judgey look but Romano looked indifferent. He couldn't even look at me. He had better keep those eyes away from me before I plugged them out of his eye socket.
"We could fix that up." Danté offered me his hand. I looked at it skeptically before placing my hand on his.
"I'll handle it from here" Romano said, stepping in.
I'd rather die than let that happen.
"No, I'm big enough to take care of myself" I sneered at the monster in front of me.
"Like I give a flying fuck" Romano glared at me, shoving Danté away. Danté just stood there giving Romano an amused look.
"I said I got this" I shoved his hand off mine.
"Sure"
The next I knew, I was thrown over Romano's shoulder and being carried away like I weighed nothing
"You better let me down you piece of shit!" I yelled, hitting his back
"You hit like a baby" He said, not wincing and also not flinching.
"Put me down let me show you what I'm capable of!" I yelled, not stopping my attack on his back.
"Hold on a little bit" He said. I heard a door slam loudly before I was being dropped down. He steadied me, holding my waist.
"Get your hands off me!" I slapped his hands away.
"Show me what you're capable of" He nodded, folding his arms.
"Leave my room" I pointed at the door.
"Jadelyn..."
"Fucking leave me alone! Why didn't you just finish me up" I yelled. "You're so heartless" I poked his chest angrily.
"As it should be"
"You don't deserve anything good. You're so bitter" I kept on poking his chest. "Fuck, just get out!!!! I hate you" I slapped his chest
"Feelings are mutual, Peach" He said softly, before pulling me in. "Shhhh" He shushed me, rubbing my back.
"Why? Why do you hate me this much? Why don't you ever believe me?" My shoulder shook uncontrollably as bead of tears rolled down my eyes. I sniffed, cleaning my eyes quickly
He released me from his embrace, raising my chin up. His eyes softened a bit when they landed on mine but that didn't last for long as it went cold again. "Crying doesn't suit you. It makes you look ugly"
"Tell me about it" I pushed him away, internally rolling my eyes at him.
"Get rid of your clothes. I'll be back" He said, walking further into my bathroom.
"Where... Where are you going to?" I yelled following him. "You better not think I have forgiven you. It doesn't work that way"
"Are you expecting me to say any special thing?" He smirked, turning on the water in the bathtub. Spinning me around, he gently caressed my hair and rolled it up in a messy bun.
"I know you'd die before -"
"I didn't mean to pull the trigger at you. I only tried to scare you into saying the truth" He said calmly, unzipping my dress.
"Stop the lies!" I moved away from him. "I saw your eyes, you could've killed me if that guy didn't step in" My voice faltered
"How's your knee?" He pointed at my knee, ignoring me.
I looked down at my knees noticing the bruise on my knee. Where did that come from?
"I.." I shook my head, stopping myself from answering him. "Please leave. I need to freshen up"
His mouth opened slightly but nothing came out. He looked like he was struggling to say something but then sighed and left.
What was I expecting anyway?
I slowly entered into the tub, sinking further into it. I stayed under the water for a while, holding my breath. I gasped, bringing out my head to the surface.
"Ah, you survived this one" A feminine voice said, making me snap my neck to the direction in which the voice emanated from.
"What are you doing here? Are you surprised to see me alive?" I glared at her
"I heard you would've been dead if not for Danté's interference" She folded her arms under her breast pushing it up.
"You were behind this shit right?" I wish I could choke her but I was completely naked under this water and I also didn't have such will power.
"Me? What are you accusing me of?" She feigned innocence but I could see right through the facade she had on. Hell, anyone could see right through it right now, if they were here.
"Get out of my room" I sighed, closing my eyes. I was too hungry for this drama.
"Back off my Fianceé" She warned
"You wish. The earlier you realize you've lost him, the better for you." I smirked at her.
"I'm warning you. Back off Romano"
"And if I don't?" I challenged.
"I'll bring you to the ground, Jadelyn Thompson" She sneered.
"Then, start making preparations to do that because I will not let go of Romano" I smiled at her.
I needed to teach this imp a lesson and I'll do that by making sure she doesn't get what she desires. I might be calm and naive but I am not stupid or entirely weak.