Chapter thirty: You Are Playing A Dangerous Game
Chapter thirty: You Are Playing A Dangerous Game
Camilla
"Take it back!" I yelled, my voice loud enough so that it carries to the front of the car.
I figured out they were Daniel's friends that sent the extra money. No stranger would be foolish enough to pay me nearly double of my actual price without getting anything in return.
"Take what back?" Domenico shouted over the music.
"The extra six thousand you paid me for my job."
"Oh, that? He said, innocently.
"No, I don't think we will."
Just when I thought I could relax, they proved themselves to be as arrogant as I pegged them to be.
"I don't want your fucking hush money." I was angry that they thought could bought my silence.
I have lived perfectly happily for years in a place comparable to a dump. Money can make things easier but it will never be a long term solution.
"It is not hush money, you earned it, darling. If you transfer it back, we will only pay you double in return." Gregorio muttered.
I wanted to raise my voice but Adriano chose that moment to turn the music up, effectively drowning out my protest. They think that I am just some helpless pet that is going to simply roll over to their commands, then they have another thing coming.
I have already thought of a perfect plan to give it back without them knowing it. For now, I hold back my comment and instead allow myself to enjoy the adrenaline rushing through my veins at the speed the car was moving.
This is the most alive I have felt in months even if it is alongside these three infuriating dangerous men.
I can't help but find myself slightly disappointed at how short lived it was when the music was turned off and the cae came to halt in front of the hotel. My heart still racing, I went to unbuckle my seatbelt and by the time I turned around, Adriano already opened the car door for me. Yet another nice gesture from this devil that makes me question just how truly evil he is.
"Thank you," I stepped out of the car, I got no response from him.
I watched as Gregorio and Domenico followed my path, looking at their brother with mock love eyes.
"Wow, what a gentleman." Gregorio teased.
Adriano narrowed his eyes and waited until Gregorio was just about to step out before slamming the door, nearly crushing his feet.
"Oh boy, you are doing so well too." Domenico teased as he got out of the car.
"What are you doing?" I asked at the sight of the three of them moving behind me.
"What kind of people would we be if we didn't walk you to the door?" Gregorio jokes.
He wanted to snatch the car key from Adriano but he dodge him and swiftly moves beside me, placing a hand on my back to direct me into the building.
"Careful, princess. You never know what dark things may be lurking at this time of the night." He whispered to my ear.
"Darker than you?"
I understood their motives for killing that man and I know I am not completely innocent in his death but that doesn't change what happened. The most unsettling thing about it is how Adriano didn't blinked when pulling the trigger.
"No, there is only one thing in this world that is darker than me and you will never have to worry about meeting him."
"What is your point?"
"To be smart," a warning was placed in his voice.
"And very very careful."
Is this some pathetic attempt at trying to scare me? What they fail to understand is that I am not scared of them hurting me. My fear is something else that I can't pinpoint.I am sick of their mind game.
We were getting closer to the door when an idea pops up in my head. It is harmless but effective in proving my point. Leaning unto Adriano's touch, I pressed my hip against his large body as we walked. I felt him tense in surprise but he kept his stoic expression and his gaze forward.
I secretly slipped my hand behind me and moved into the pocket crushed between our bodies, the same one holding the car keys. One of the first things my father taught me while growing up is how to pickpocket and grab the key without even feeling it slipping away.
Domenico was walking behind me and I am almost certain that he knows what I am doing but he didn't say anything. The entire time, Adriano kept moving forward so that we were almost at the sliding door. Looking up to him, he shows absolutely no indication of knowing what I have done.
The second the automatic doors slide open, I take advantage of the noise to move and place the keys in Gregorio's hand. But just as I thought I had succeeded, my heart skipped a beat as Adriano reached out at the last minute, causing them to fall back into his grip.
Before I could manage to process what just happened, he grabbed me and slammed my body against the wall. The look he was giving me is a clear message that I have fucked up.
His right hand wrapped around my throat and I noticed a swirl of a tattoo poking out of his sleeve. Cuts and scars line his knuckles. I tried to look at the other two but his hand kept my gaze pinned to him.
My legs pressed tight together at his touch and the increasing ache between my thighs only grows as he leans in closer. For a moment, I thought he might kiss me as his lips rested only millimeters away from mine and it would only take one small movement to close the gap between us.
"You are playing a dangerous game, princess." He warned but his voice was low.
I didn't respond, his eyes flickered down to my lips before moving up to meet my eyes. I wondered if he could see my desire in them?
The slight constriction to my airways caused my head to feel a bit lighter, only adding to the desire coursing through my veins right now.
Just when I thought he was about to move, a small smile appeared on his face before a quiet chuckle left his mouth. Releasing his grip on my neck, he turned and left without a second glance, leaving me a panting mess against the wall.
I catch a brief look of Gregorio and Domenico following him out before they too disappeared into the shadows.
As I was about to open the hotel room, my phone buzzed and it was a notification from my bank.
'Nine thousand had been withdrawn from your account.'
What? The money I just made almost gone? Then it clicked, my mother and I had a joint account. But why the hell would she withdraw so much money without even letting me know? How do I pay for this hotel now and other expenses?
**********
Thankfully, Nancy allowed me to move into her place, her house is so beautiful and I was glad that she made that offer. If not I would have ended up in the street.
Tonight, I am starting the job at the club and I was accompanied by Nancy and her other friend. We were about to enter the club but the bouncer stopped me and luckily, Domenico was following behind us.
"Remember her face, she is welcome here anytime and make sure the others understand that as well by the end of the night." He said to the bouncer.
This isn't my first time going to a club but none have ever come close to this. He must have noticed my amazement as he leaned into my ear.
"Like it?" He whispered.
"You seriously own this?"
I actually have no clue how old they were but I would guess they are somewhere his early thirties.
"Let's get you a drink and I will introduce you to some of your coworkers."
Adriano didn't even ask if I had bartending experience before giving me the job but thankfully I do. Considering how fast paced everything seems, it will come in handy.
"Hi, Mr. Jaxson, what can I get for you?" One of the girls asked immediately as we walked up to the counter.
"Get my usual and she will have…."
"Gin and tonic, please." I responded and he raised his eyebrows.
"I would have guessed something sweeter for you."
"And I guess, your usual is probably something like…." I paused.
"I am betting on whiskey neat."
Then his glass is placed in front of him. I wrinkled my nose as I watched him take a sip of it with a smile.
"You want some?" I shook my head and the girl placed my order in front of me.
"The bill is on the house." He said to the girl, giving me back my money as I wanted to pay for my drink.
As we were about to leave, I spotted Nancy with another girl and her arm wrapped around her.
"Camilla, there you are." She said the second she sees me.
"This is my girlfriend, Monica. Monica, this is my roommate I was telling you about." She introduced.
"It is nice to meet you." I smiled and then suddenly pulled in by the man next to her who planted a kiss on each of my cheeks.
"I just wanted to introduce the two of you, we will be going down now." Nancy said.
And before anyone could respond, both of them were already moving towards a new set of doors that I had failed to notice until now. There are also two bouncers standing on either side and I watched as they checked their ID and a list before letting them pass.
"Where are they going?" I asked Domenico.
"It is just an extended section of the club for VIP members. It is less crowded and easier to hear people there."
"That makes sense." I muttered.
"You want to dance with me, darling?" He asked, trailing his hand down a little lower before moving back up again and I nearly forgot to respond.
"No, she doesn't." Esther cuts in grabbing my hand.
She was the girl I met in Nancy's house and came to the club with.
"She is going to dance with me but you are free to watch while you hold our drinks for us." She grabbed my remaining drink and placed it in his hands. Before I could get a chance to speak, she grabbed me out.
"He likes you." She said as we were far from Domenico.
"Who?"
"Domenico, he wasn't planning on coming to the club tonight until he found out you would be here too." She moved closer to me as we danced.
"Oh? I doubt it is because he likes me."
"You want to find out?" She smirks, taking a step and pulling me in close to her body. My arms end up on her shoulder as she takes a hold of my hips.
You want to do something crazy?"
"Like what?"
"Grind on my leg."
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