Chapter 5

• Nora’s POV
• “You have nowhere to hide nora!” His voice echoed as I unsteadily made my way in the darkness, I couldn’t see clearly and for a moment I wondered where his butler and aid had gone. Had they abandoned me to face this monster alone?
• I stretched out my shaky hands, searching for a door or window, any means of escape. My fingers brushed against a door handle, I grasped it with all my might but my strength failed me, I had only managed to support myself up until then.
• “Help me! Anyone? I whispered as I struggled with the door handle with tears in my eyes.
• Suddenly, I felt a warm breath on the back of my neck. “Hmmm, someone is calling for help,” he whispers into my ears and my weak body grows cold.
• “Noooo!” I screamed, summoning every last ounce of strength in me as he grabs me by the throat “Let go of me you monster!” I kicked and struggled but he was too strong for me.
• Just as all hope seemed lost, I jolt awake, gasping for air.
• “It was all a dream” I sigh. I slowly open my eyes to an unfamiliar surrounding. I was carefully tucked into a white sheet. I swallowed hard “ Where am I?
• “Think, think… How the hell did I end up here?” I tried to figure it out.
• I sit up straight. Thank God my clothes are still on! I stare at the intricate moldings of the room and marvel at its exquisite decor. Every piece of furniture was a work of art. I tried to stand to explore with my feet, but I felt weak, I allow my eyes to roam about.
• That was when I noticed him, he was standing by the door, as though he was some kind of bodyguard. His stone cold face gazed into the distance. How long has he been standing there?
• He was tall, huge and imposing, with a beautifully proportioned body,dressed in a well- tailored black suit that hugged his muscles like a second skin, shades that made him look mysterious- he looked every inch a mafia man.
• I only realized that I was staring at him after a few minutes had passed. I instantly called out to him “Who are you? And what am I doing here? I blurted out, my mind racing with the possibility that he might be working with Victor.
• His eyes rested on me, lingering for a brief moment before shifting away his gaze on something else. Rude!
• What have I gotten myself into? Who knows what he is planning to do to me.
• I watch him as he picks up his phone. “Yes sir, She’s awake now.”
• His cold voice sent shivers down my spine, I swallowed hard, my mind racing. He must be working for Victor. I have to leave now, Weak or not. With my heart pounding fast, I thought up ways to escape.
• Just then, a tall young man walks in, dressed in gray pants and a crisp white shirt with sleeves rolled up to his elbows. His shiny black hair is perfectly styled. He looks strikingly handsome! I felt my heart skip a beat as our eyes met . It should be a crime for a man to be that good looking. Who is he?
• He said something to the bodyguard-like man, who nodded and stepped aside. The young man walked slowly towards me. I was lost just by staring at his face.
• No no get it together girl!
• “Let me go! else, I’ll call the police on you!” I said while trying to look serious, but my voice trembled slightly.
• He raised an eyebrow, his expression curious. “Wait… what?”
• “D-don’t you know who I am? You’ll probably get arrested!”. I was having a hard time looking at his face.
• He chuckled “I do know who you are, Nora Ellis” he said, his voice was smooth, he dipped his hand into his trouser pocket and took a step closer “The ex-fiancee of Leonard McKelis”
• How did he know that?
• “Don’t look at me like that” “ You don’t watch the news?.” he said with an amused look on his face.
• The nerve of him!, how dare this complete stranger bring up my past
• “And judging by the look of things”. He continued, "I'd say you’re still as gullible as you were in your past.” He said and shot me a pity look.
• “You have no righ—
• “Little wonder, how you got here? You practically threw yourself at me” He continued, cutting me off.
• What? How is that even possible?. Since I have no memory of how I escaped Victor’s mansion, This stranger saved my life at least, but is definitely a liar.
• “I guess this is what I get for saving your life”. He said in a slightly annoyed tone. And waited for me to respond. With his eyes fixed on me, It was difficult to breathe.
• As he moved closer to me. my cheeks flushed, I avoided his gaze totally.
• I gritted my teeth. “Fine, I’m sorry. I wasn’t sure if you didn’t have ulterior motives.”
• He threw his head back in a fist of laughter “Trust me, I certainly don’t lack taste in women.”
• My cheeks flushed red in anger. Was he implying that I’m unattractive? The nerve of this guy! He was handsome, I’ll give him that, but his arrogance is a major turnoff.
• I attempted to stand again, despite feeling weak. I will do anything to get away from this arrogant brat. But as I stumbled, he caught my arm, his grip firm.
• “Don’t be ridiculous,” He said, his eyes
• glinting with a warning. “You’re not going anywhere … yet.”