Chapter 211: She Is My Sister
Chapter 211: She Is My Sister
Camila
Some days ago, I could remember vividly everything that happened, starting with my conversation with Nancy.
'Hey, are you okay?' she chatted me up.
'Yes, why?'
'You just never came back home from Susan's place so I want to make sure you are okay.'
'Shit, I am sorry. Things are a little crazy right now and Adriano was waiting at the cafe and some stuff happened that led to me ending up back at their mansion. I will tell you everything the next time I see you. Is everything good on you side?'
'Yes, but I definitely think we could use another talk at some point. Things are just feeling off right now.'
'What is going on? Do you want me to coke back?' I asked.
'No, it is okay, you have enough things to worry about right now.'
'I will be fine, I am worried about you. What happened?'
'I asked Alice to move in with me over dinner tonight but it turns out she is moving to Somolu to live closer to her parents and already has all of the documents she needs to get there. She doesn't want me to come with her.'
'Gosh, I am so sorry to hear that, Nancy. Are you in the house right now? I will come meet you whenever you are.'
'Yes, I am at home but I just don't understand it. I thought she loved me better than that, do you think we can have a movie night with some snacks? I could really use a distraction right now.'
'Yes of course, I will be over as soon as I can. I should be there in about thirty minutes.'
'Thank you, I really appreciate it.'
'Like I said, anytime.'
And that is how l got to being in my car, the flash of Adriano's ring on my finger allowing me right past the guards without a second glance. I would be back but I just know Nancy had to be heartbroken, truthfully I think I was a little too. The kiss I shared with Domenico tonight nearly killed me and after I all but begged him to go, I fell apart right there on the balcony until I wasn't able to cry anymore.
It has been about an hour since then and even thinking about it still hurts, so I just stopped, turning up my radio loud until it was strong enough to muffle the thoughts that tore away at my heart. I knew I would see Gregorio, Domenico and Adriano again soon enough but I had to be smarter about this, not just for my safety but also for my emotions. I feel I could fall apart at any moment right now and I don't know if they would be able to save me this time.
With my dagger clutched tight in my hand, the gift Susan had given me, I parked my car in Nancy's parking lobby to keep hidden, checking my surroundings before getting out. I locked up straight from there, not letting my guard down for a second until I was in the house with the door closing behind me.
The first thing I noticed was how dark it was inside, the only light coming in being from the unclosed blinds and the television that was currently aglow. On the couch across from it was Nancy sleeping, her dark brown curls tied up in a bun with a blanket draped over her body. I tried to get here as quickly as I could but I could imagine she was exhausted from the stress of what I am assuming to be a break up.
It is honestly a wonder that I wasn't out cold already too, I think I just had too much on my mind right now for sleep. Giving her a sad smile since I knew she couldn't see me, I grabbed the remote that was on the table in front of her, powering off the television so she could rest while the night still allowed her to. My first instinct was to stay on the chair beside her to be there when she wakes up but the logical part of me tells me I should probably go back to the mansion.
There hadn't been nearly enough time yet for me to forgive them for the secrets they kept but I knew being with them was the best thing I could do for all of us right now. If putting aside my feelings is what keeps us all alive right now, then that is what I will do.
'How did things get so messed up?' I sighed under my breath, walking into the kitchen to where we keep our pens and grocery list. I didn't want her to feel like I didn't show up but maybe I could come here in the morning with Adriano after his usual workout to check on her. I think I might need her just as bad as she needs me right now.
After scrubbing out a quick note for her, I tossed the pad of paper on the counter where she could see it in the morning. I wished I could stay but alas, I walked into my room instead to pack some of my personal items I knew I would need to tide me over these next few days. It was the right thing to do so to make sure I was quiet enough to not wake her up, I grabbed my headphones, the book I had just started reading recently and a heavier jacket to keep me warm.
I am sure there is more I will need depending on how long I end up staying but this should be good for now. With the items either in my hands or tucked away in my pocket, I opened up my bedside table for one last thing. Retrieving the box of assorted chocolates I had bought last week, I made sure the kind Nancy liked most were still in there. It would make up for what I am sure she is feeling right now but chocolate could never hurt.
Slipping on my jacket and glancing around the room one last time for anything I might need, I sighed as I turned back to my door. I hadn't even realized having my hand full was a mistake before I saw a flash of black to my left, the figure of someone large coming up to my back. I spun around instantly as the items on my hand dropped, the sound of chocolate scattering on the floor but my dagger was in my hand within seconds. Whoever was in the house very clearly didn't belong there as I stared into the face of a masked person and I didn't wait as I swung out, meeting the abdomen of my target.
The grunt of a man had me darting out of his path as he let out a cry of pain but my adrenaline had my heart spiking as my hand grabbed out to the handle.
"Nancy, get out!" I screamed, hoping to wake her up but I wasn't given the chance to do the same before two more people were advancing on me, another man accompanied by a woman.
"Hey!" The person I cut screamed.
"Nancy, run!" I tried again as I was forced away from the door but no matter how good I was with a blade, I was outnumbered and extremely rusty.
My skin pricked as the man clutched his now bleeding stomach and when his eyes rounded back to me, I was absolutely terrified.
"She is his, that is for sure." The woman said, pulling something from her pocket that had me swallowing nervously.
With her hand steadily clutching a needle filled with something I sure as fuck didn't trust, I pulled my arms back with the dagger in hand. The man beside her was very intent on staring at the ring Adriano had given me on my finger but I cut him off before he could speak.
"I may be outnumbered but I won't hesitate to throw this if you don't get out of my house right now." I threatened, my eyes moving from the serum to their friend very clearly in pain.
"And it is going at the big one too."
I wouldn't miss but I never had the chance to anyways. A deep chuckle came from behind me before I could even realize there was a fourth person, the sharp prick of a needle piercing my neck before I could do anything to stop it.
"Why are you laughing, you asshole? This bitch cut me." The man said but it only made the person behind me appear more amused.
"She is my sister, Jacob. I would be disappointed if she didn't."
What? Sister? I panicked and struggled as two arms grabbed at my body but within five seconds, the injection caused me to be too weak to keep a hold of the dagger.
Two seconds later, I could no longer stay conscious. One last breath leaving my mouth before everything fades to black.
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