"Any updates dad?" I sigh and ask my father. I'm just tired of waiting now. But that's the only thing I can do, right? My father gestured to a seat in front of his desk and I settled down.
Clearing his throat, he sighed, clearly annoyed seeing me here.
"Aral, we are tryi-"
"Goddamn it! Fuck Dad! It's been 3 freaking days for fuck's sake! And your progress is still negligible?" I snapped, making him grit his teeth, clearly pissed by my attitude. But I'm not a patient saint either. I'm his daughter afterall and right now, he's driving me nuts. Well fuck that lawn incident now, when he doesn't care for Cali, I don't care for him. I know he's doing nothing. Fuck it!
"Go to your fucking room and don't you dare to step out" He yelled.
"I'm-"
"Now!" He slammed his hands on his desk, making me flinch.
Cursing under my breath, I stepped out of his office, slamming the door shut behind me. Fuck him!
Entering my room, I picked up my cell and press Elli in call-log, waiting for her to pick up. I'm gonna sneak out. No way in hell, I'm staying here anymore.
"Yupp Babes? Wassup?" She said in greeting.
"Goddamn it, Elli. I'm fucking loosing my shit right now. Bring up your Car and help me sneak out. I hope you are not busy" I sighed. She's the only one I need at the moment. My bestfriend! We are together since High school and she's the bestest friend I could ever ask for.
"I'm never busy for you baby. Be ready, I'll be there in 10!" She blew up a kiss before hanging.
Walking towards my closet, I striped off my clothes, picking up my bra and panties, I shoved them over my body, followed by a black tank top and blue wide legs denim. Sitting over my vanity desk, I brushed my hair and pulled up in a high pony tail, followed by little concealer, cheek and lip tint, and mascara. Wearing my sneakers and grabbing my side-bag along with my case, I got ready.
I stepped out of my room, closing my door carefully to avoid even minimal sound, I walk down the stairs. House workers aren't my concern, my dad is. But thankfully, his office door is shut, it will cause less trouble. And that's why I'm not using my own car, he'll know too early and probably ask guards to throw me back in my room. I don't know how long this house arrest continue, but I'm breaking this law now. Screw it!
Making sure no one is witnessing, I walked out of the front door, towards the main gate. I spotted Elli's SUV across the road. Walking to the car, I yanked open the door of passenger side and threw myself in.
Finally I can breath!
"I Missed you" She smiled and pulled me in a hug.
"Missed you too, baby" I pulled back. We are meeting almost after a week. Earlier I got sick and later, the curfew— 24x7. But we were still regular in chats. We are like sisters, we are sisters.
"So, where to?" She asked, giving me a warm smile and I smiled back.
"Anywhere" I answered. Just take me away from this house, this place. A temporary refuge.
She accelerated, diving through the road, inside the town.
"Anything about Cali?" She asked, keeping her eyes on the road. Her voice concerned.
"Nothing" I mumbled. My stomach sinking thinking about her. Is she hurt? Even alive? My mind going for the worst.
Elli kept her one hand on mine, squeezing in reassurance, while other stays on the wheel.
"Well" pause "you know Damian Adams, right?" I licked my lips and asked that stupid question, even though I know the answer. But the lawn incident still left me curious. Why were they here? And that was far that a normal "hii", It was more like "goodbye" to my dad. I snort, Dad.
"Yupp, my brother's bestie. Why do you ask" Her eyes meet mine for a narrow second before going back to the road.
I'm debating whether to tell her about the scene or not. But I bet she knows anything, Wren Scott isn't a mommy's boy or a soft personality, far opposite actually. But now I have made her curious, why would I ask about Damian? We are basically rivals. I could have asked about anyone, but him? Not only cause he is our enemy, but cause of the name "Damian Adams", this name alone is enough to make people shiver. He's not known for a prince charming personality, he's a God and a devil. God— where people can barely stand in his presence and Devil— where he is the ruthless bastard who makes you rot in his hell. A Greek God with Devil's personality. Hot as fuck, cold as ice and ruthless as a mafia boss. Rumors say, he has his own dungeon where he tortures those who betray him. Guys like Damian don't follow rules, they make rules and you can say no to them if you want your new home in dungeon. They give orders, you follow. They say kneel, you kneel. They say bark, you bark. And later if they are done playing with you, maybe just maybe, he'll show you pity and end your torture— death. Ever since childhood, they are taught like this, hence they became like this. Even Axel and Wren are like this. They are prepared to run the multi-million and multi-billion companies. "The Adams" are multi-billionaires and my dad being #2 is still a multi-millionaire. They really said social distancing.
"Aral?" She called out my name, making me come out of my thoughts.
"Nothing, just asked" I shrugged. I'm not going to tell her this. She's already having a lot more to think about. For instance— her relationship, that's on the verge of breakup. Nothing just it isn't working anymore, they are throwing tantrums, silly arguments. But it was never serious from the very start and they both knew it. It was more like "Time pass" thing. Having sex and fun. But I don't relate. Never been in serious relationship but yeah, I dated a guy or two in university. And moreover, I'm still a virgin.
It was discussed few days ago, when Cali came back at 5 in the morning, wearing a guy's clothes when dad asked her where she was. She didn't tell us she had sex but we could tell, her white dress had a blood stain, she had lost her virginity. Later dad snapped out at her. Told her "whores do such things" and blah blah. But come on, she's 25! Can't she even have sex? He said he had promised our innocence to our future husbands. Meaning we can't even marry a guy we LIKE, won't say LOVE MARRIAGE cause I don't believe in love— I don't know what love marriage is! So he was angry with her and I got a free lecture too, not to lose my virginity until that guy, my fiancé— I don't even know whose name's first initial, have pity on me and marry me to fuck me. Well I admit he controls our lives in many ways. And I hate him for this.
We don't meet him frequently. His room and office is on first floor while mine and Cali's is on second floor. We see each-other occasionally and talk when necessary. That's it. We were never close with dad. Ever since mom left, nannies were here, raised by them. But still, he's the single parent we got. So I have to stay with this.
Elli made a tsk sound, clearly not buying my excuse from earlier.
"Guess I need to pull by a gas station, go get something in meantime" She stopped the car and climbed off. I opened the door and jumped off the car too and made my way towards the mart. Walking in, I bought a few stuffs to eat and drink.
On my way back, something caught my eye, making me stop in my way. A quick look towards Elli tells me she's busy texting someone, I didn't bother to call her. Instead I make my way towards the little girl sitting by the empty yard in the left, crying.
"Hey, what happened sweetie?" I asked her, crouching down.
"I-I'm hungry" She Sobbed.
I handed her a sandwich and a juice can.
"Now stop crying, Ok?" I pet her head and she nodded. Before I could ask her about her parents or how she ended up here, she requested. "Can I get one more for my mom? We didn't have anything for 24 hours"
Nodding, I was about to say ofcourse, when I heard Elli calling for me "Be quick, Aral".
"Yupp coming" I replied her and she settled in the driver's seat, still texting. Maybe with her Boyfriend? Whatever.
Looking back at the girl, I handed her another sandwich and smiled. How many people are there, who don't even get to eat properly? Poor people!
Hands grabbed my neck from behind and Suddenly I'm feeling dizzy. My head is spinning. I can't breath. It's suffocating. Ohh God! The last thing I remember is the little girl's eatables dropping on the floor, followed by her scream and then everything turned black.