Dishes clattered in my living room, but so far it looked like I would be left alone to finish my shower. Hugging myself I tipped my head back, staring at

tears trailed down my cheeks as I leaned against the wall. I could have been assaulted, or even killed. Who

I was doing exactly as he'd ordered. I supposed I should be grateful he didn't try to cop a feel while he was there. I cou

body in a towel, I stepped out once more. Cracking the door open I glanced around. My apartment was untouched for the most part. Besides

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past. I will do nothing but cherish you until the end of your days. Eat, get some rest, and then turn in your resignation like I've ordered y

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writing any longer. The table was covered in food. Piles of shrimp, crab legs, lobster, a steak, slices of ham, I shook my h

nocked out. But if they were going to do that to me, why wouldn't they have just ran off with me in the cover of the dark? I winced, sin

grabbed another and another. I would eat, then I'd call Sergio and find a way out of

inly knew how to deliver delicious food. I grabbed one of the crisp french

, the table was still laden with far more food than I could ever eat. Even if I felt

enough that if it was, I could possibly have poisoned myself. I got to my feet and waddled to my bedroom, found

I always contacted the café itself if I was going to be late. Finding the entry, I jammed my thumb on t

r shut behind me as I listened to the ringtone buz

sorry, it appears you've called when I'm unable to get to my phone. Please

as going to be a prisoner, and there was nothing I could do about it. I could run, but where else would I go? My f

phone caught my attention. Wiping my tears, I answ

raspy. "I'm sorry I missed your call, I

ce surround me with its warmth. "Serg

d and I thought he'd gone back to sleep

can I stay with you?" I begged, my hand tightening

need. Once we're home I need you to tell me everything about what's going on. You'

ard. "You co

at I told you, and do not open your door

mbering that he couldn't hear it or

d I stayed out on the balcony for a few more prec

to stay. How would he take the news that I had to quit working for him? But how

nswered it in one smooth moti

ne that sounded like it came through pinched nost

ing for me. I had to think of something, fast. "I am, I just

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s at night. Kuni's Bakery," I replied. I hoped I hadn't caus

be I didn't want you eating dessert?" He clucked his tongue. "I didn't specify that you were not allowed it,. I wi

y lip. How far away did Sergio live? Would he show up while

kly? I can stay on the phone with you until you get your cupcake

never get away from this man and when Se

me wa