A Veiled Threat
Apparently Daniel was making something for Steph. Mike kept teasing him continuously. I stood among them awkwardly.
I couldn't really trust anyone. Even though all of them looked genuine. But i hardly know them. Daniel and Mike were nice but they were closed off. I couldn't get it out from them what they wanted from me? Why they kidnapped me? What in the hell am i doing here? They would of course listen to their boss, not me.
Usually i have this personality of having everything figured out. Now at this moment when i just don't know the answer of anything is driving me insane. So right now all the anger fuming inside me is directed to Toby. I can bet that stupid might've mistaken me as somebody else and abducted me. Because other than that i don't see any reason why the heartless and ruthless devil of business world would want to do anything with me!
While I was sitting in a distance from the counter, I watched them laugh among themselves. I couldn't help but wonder what it was like for them? Up close they looked anything like normal people. But how do they sleep at night knowing they're destroying others sleep.
I was occupied with my thoughts when Steph suddenly came into the kitchen. She eyed me suspiciously before glancing at the others. Daniel looked so excited when she went to them. He started telling how he was trying to make her favourite dish. But Steph paid no attention to him rather she looked back at me one more time before asking Mike, "why is she here?"
Daniel stopped talking when he understood she didn't bother listening. Audrey came and stood by my side. Mike spoke before glancing at me, "Toby wants her to be with us."
"But why" Steph asked sounding slightly irritated.
"I don't know man, why are you bugging me", Mike spoke in the same irritated voice. It was clear that Mike didn't like Steph even one bit. Steph rolled her eyes and glared at him. Mike returned the glare.
As if to clear the tension between Mike and Steph, Daniel popped in. He took a small amount of pasta in a spoon and tried to get Steph to eat it. She denied it at first but he still tried to convince her. At some point she got so irritated she slapped the spoon out of Daniel's hand and it fell on the ground. All of us gasped together.
"How many times do i have to tell you to stop with your stupid things. Why don't you just leave me alone!", Steph screamed out. She looked at me one more time with a disgusting glare and stomped out of the room.
"I knew this was gonna happen Audrey whispered under her breath. I looked at her for a brief second.
All of us fell silent. Daniel looked sad. I couldn't help but feel disappointed too because i saw how much effort that guy had put into making her something and still she had the nerve to do something like that. I kept looking back and forth between all of them. Audrey had a sad face hanging on. Mike seemed to be angry but quickly he faced Daniel and smiled.
"No worries, I'll have it", Mike beamed taking a bit of the pasta. "Wow it's out of the world" he said while chewing. Audrey smiled a little.
"It's ok", Daniel said with a halfhearted laugh. Mike sighed in disappointment.
"No, it's not ok bro! She could stab you with a knife and you would say 'thank you' to her", Mike said while throwing his hand in the air to show his frustration.
"You're right. Actually i would", Daniel chuckled and left the room.
Mike huffed in annoyance and muttered Idiot.
Honestly speaking i was kind of dumbfounded watching all the drama that happened. I was slightly feeling like I was watching a tv show as an audience where i had no involvement. I was debating whether i should go to my room because i felt like i was intruding in their personal space. But no one really cared about my existence in the place so i just sat there, like i don't know what else to do.
Audrey informed him that she needed to go home. He shook his head and immediately cheered up. Honestly i find Mike kinda crazy, it's like he has this switch that could be turned on and off. He is funny with a good sense of humor but sensible too i guess.
However Mike told me to find my way back to my room. If I exactly quote his words he needed to 'escort his princess'. On which Audrey smacked his upper arm with a punch. I laughed at their interaction.
I slowly walked down the hallways making my way to the room where i was staying which i hope is not permanent. I thought about everything that happened since i was abducted. It's been only 48 hours but it feels like i went through weeks worth of hazard. The biggest part is that none of this makes sense to me.
I was thinking about everything that happened and how because of me, my family is in danger.
Alex, thinking about him makes my eyes water up. We barely knew each other and we were starting to become friends. I wonder if he made it out alive. No matter how much i tried not to let it bother me but deep down somewhere i felt guilty for him. Maybe he paid the price for trying to help me.
I felt...i felt angry. For letting that happen. I felt angry for being here and not being able to know why. I was already in a heck of a mood. And Steph decided it's time to mess with me. I was about to go in my room and she appeared out of nowhere.
"Who do you think you're fooling?", Steph asked putting her arms crossed over her chest.
"Excuse me? What?", i raised an eyebrow quite oblivious.
"What is going on? Why are you here?" she asked showing much anger. This woman! I almost urged to call her stupid.
"I hope you do understand that you don't make sense right? Shouldn't i be the one to ask you why I am here?", i asked while visibly rolling my eyes.
"You're one hell of a good actor. I know there's something going on between you and Toby. What secrets do you have?" she asked in a demanding manner. This time i was getting really irritated by her baseless assumption.
She has been nothing but an absolute jerk to me ever since we met. "You know what? You don't like me? Cute, Vice versa", i spoke slightly annoyed.
"You think i care?",she raised an eyebrow while questioning me.
"Seems like you do but don't worry i would run away from here before you even know it", i said to her with much confidence. Because i was clear at my intention, sooner or later I'll find my way.
Steph looked a little taken aback. Her eyes slightly became wide with confusion. What is she even confused about? Isn't that pretty obvious? Why would i plan to stay here.
"You want to run away?",she furrowed her eyebrows. I was even more irritated at her. What's wrong with these people.
"Yes", i huffed while saying. She somehow looked like she was trying to understand me.
"Really dollface?" suddenly a very familiar cold voice spoke behind me causing me to jump slightly. It was him.
My whole body feels like it was on fire. No words can describe how much hatred i felt for him. I was gritting my teeth's inside my mouth. I never knew i could despise a person that much just hearing their voice. He is the one. He ruined my life. He shot my co worker. He threatened to kill my family. As i was listing all the wrong things he has done to me, i was becoming more angry.
I spun around and looked at his deep blue eyes directly. It kind of was sending shivers down my spine but i still managed to glare at him. He looked slightly amused.
Toby looked behind my shoulder and gestured to Steph to leave. I didn't have to look to understand she scurried away quickly at one glance. That much power Toby has over her. I almost had to roll my eyes.
As i continued to glare at him, he started walking towards me. I stayed still until he stood only an inch in front of me. I was taking shaky breaths due to anger? Fear? Nervous?
"Are we that brave now, dollface?", he calmly said while reaching for my cheeks and caressing it with his finger. My whole body jolted in disgust at his touch.
And what is with him calling me 'dollface'? | have a goddamn name and I know he is well aware of that. I harshly removed his hands off me. He raised one of his eyebrows as if to say 'really' and smirked in amusement.
"Aren't you feisty", he spoke again as i kept glaring at him. God knows how much i wish i could slap the stupid smirk off his face.
"Say about it. You think you can run away? I thought i made myself quite clear last time he said still smirking as if he finds me funny.
"I will. Watch me disappear before you even know it", i snapped at him.
I don't know where I got all this confidence from. I guess watching Steph behave like a badass has activated mine. He raised an eyebrow again in amusement and started chuckling which made me lose my mind in anger. He threw his head back while laughing.
"Is that so?", he contained his laugh and asked me looking extremely amused. I lost all my senses at this point.
"Yes, you are a heartless person. Who kills people for fun. You think it's funny to mess with peoples life? You think you own everything? No, You don't. And the bad always loses, when you get found out i hope you rot away in a cell for the rest of your miserable life", i snarled harshly.
My anger was making me foolish. I never thought my mouth could come up with such harsh words for anyone. His blue eyes suddenly hardened. I felt a cold hand grabbing my neck in a strong grip.
"I don't think you understand i could kill you right now and not even blink twice. Your life is just as worthless to me as any other person in this world." with saying that he loosened his grip around my neck and watched me fall on my knees. I gasped for air.
My eyes become watery because of suffocation, Toby crouched down in front of me. His lips formed a satisfactory smile as he saw me painfully inhale. I looked at him through weary eyes. He brought his hands up to touch my face again. This time his fingers touched my jaw in a feather-like touch as if he was afraid to break me.
"You listen to me, stay in your place with manners, i won't even lay a finger at you. I promise", he calmly said with a deadly serious tone.
I was at this point so exhausted that i couldn't even speak. But knowing from our previous interaction he hated when I didn't respond to him, i nodded my head in agreement. As if i have any other choice. I still eyed him with hatred. He smirked again. He really was having fun watching me helpless.
"Right. And the very second you cross me? You'll see the end of me. I say it again that i wouldn't even hesitate to tear you apart limbs by limbs if you do anything stupid", he again said remaining that deadly tone of his.
My eyes become wide for a moment. I wanted to slap him, punch him probably or curse and yell at him but i knew that wasn't going to get me nowhere. He looked very pleased when he didn't see any comeback from me. I repeatedly glanced at him through tired eyes.
"Are we good dollface?", he asked and smirked knowing too damn well calling me that was gonna piss me off.
"Yes", i answered through gritted teeth. He got up with a very pleased look and glanced down at me once more before turning at his boots while i sat there like a damsel in distress.