Twin Tormentors By RARE

Chapter 27

VERNERO POV

Sitting in my big leather seat in my office, my eyes were glued to the desktop screen in front o f me. The red dot moved from the spot where Dark Woods layed until it reached right within the city.

I reclined into my seat and watched steadfastly as it went round and round in circles, assumingly from this shop to the next! Just when I thought things were going to be less… fascinating, the spot took off hurriedly and ran in a different direction.

A smirk pulled up on my face and I leaned my arms on the table and watched it, things were about to get interesting!

A sudden vibration of my phone pulled my eyes off the screen; it was Ciello. I clicked on the

receive button and placed the phone on my ear:

“Boss, I am so sorry. I lost her.” Ciello rattled in the speaker causing me to deepen my smirk;

“I know!” I replied shortly, my eyes moving back to the screen, the dot moved in the direction o f the police station and I couldn’t help but swell up with pride. My girl was no dummy, that girl was wholesome with brains.

“I am so sorry boss. I went to the bathroom and she was just here in the dressing room, and then when I came back she was gone. They didn’t see when she took off. I just…” He began cursing in Italian causing me to laugh. My little Tesoro got him nice and well. As expected of the woman I love!

“Don’t worry. I know where she is.” I informed before ending the call and reclined yet again in my seat, watching as Leigh-Ari explored the streets of the ancient, golden Rome.

LEIGH-ARI

We arrived in town shortly and stopped at the largest shopping mall. Ciello was like a bodyguard walking a good distance behind me while busying himself with some things on the side. I took that he didn’t want to engage in any chin music with me so I went with the flow besides; that was a great advantage if I was going to escape. Imagine having to ask him t o go somewhere so that I can slip off while he wasn’t watching. Sucks!

We walked round and round in the mall, jumping from this clothing store to the next! The budget was unlimited and I made sure to hurt their wallets just a little to make them bleed; since they had so much money in the world! I opted for the most expensive items, shoes, and useless shits I didn’t see myself wearing! Frankly, none of the things I bought were my taste. They were too flashy for my liking but then who cares?  

like I was going to

he would ask to sit elsewhere while I finished up my shopping. Perfect right? But this fucking giant mountain of a man didn’t seem fazed or bothered by that. He had me completely under strict surveillance with his watchful eye

my time while I thought of something

one clothing store and began my stroll around shelves of exquisite apparel. He tailed me without showing, still maintaining a good distance from me. The sales consultant walked us around, presenting their best items, and

to the dressing rooms. Panic shot through me with the realization that he was going to enter into the stall with me. I gestured for the sales consultant to come to my help but Ciello quickly stepped to the side and turned to look

behind me, shut the stall closed. “I need your help. I don’t know if you understand English but I need your help.”

was confused and she turned to see if

someone who’s keeping an eye on me.” Her hand shot

call the police?” She asked already fishing out the cellphone

don’t want to drag you into this. I don’t know what my captor is capable o

to run violently down

tore through me with the thought that

alright?” He asked, his shadow drawing

space between the floor and the door as his shadow walked off to the side. I let out a sigh

I want you to stealthily go to my bags, take a few clothes, preferably casual.

changing, I will take it from there okay?” The lady nodded and hurriedly took off. Her look of concern and worry lingered for a second and I gave her a small smile, and

the mirror

posh clothes I was wearing. The jewelry stayed at its place because I believed it would come in handy. If I succeed, I would need cash and trading diamond jewelry seemed

he went but you have to be quick. And please, take care. I don’t know what they will do to you if they catch you. But please, promise me that you will make it alive.” Her look of concern was utterly genuine and made my heart melt a little. She left the stall

don’t know how long I ran but my feet didn’t fail me. At some point, I stopped dead in my tracks when I realized that I might

small stand from across the road called for my attention and I quickly ran to it. The owner was selling a few things and I hurriedly stopped in front of the stand, startling the life

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quickly and he took a minute composing himself. I nearly cried when he began directing me in Italiano. But at least I was able to make out where he pointed. I

on my way.