Capítulo 15: Chapter 15

Rome, Italy.

Alliana's pov:

I couldn't say anything because of the duct tape covering my mouth, but my expressions and aura were incredibly angry. Kai sensed it as he approached me and sat on the edge. His bodyguards were still hovering over him like he was a fucking child who needed help talking to a girl. I'm curious how things would have turned out if I had been Souline.

"I could tell you're getting ready to cuss me out," Kai said. "She looks defenseless," one of his bodyguards observed. I recognized them, and it was from when I first arrived in Rome. Bodyguards who weren't humble enough to respect Souline and me when we first arrived at this shithole.

"She looks like she's about to fuck us up if we take the restraints off," another said. "Just hope her nails aren't like Mimi's claws," said another. Mimi? "Do you promise not to yell if I take off the duct tape?" Kai asked. I had to think, and I had to think rationally. Would I rather have my lips bleed from the duct tape than shut up and listen to his explanation?

The second choice is smart, might as well.

I sighed and nodded, signaling that I would comply without making a sound. "Good," Kai said as he leaned over and snatched the tape from my lips. I winced a little from the sting, and I'm pretty sure half of my lips are stuck to the tape. "I'm not going to take up half the time because we're going somewhere, but I'll keep it short and simple for you to understand," Kai explained.

I pressed my brows together, unsure of what he meant when he said, "We're going somewhere." "Following Carlos' orders, he told me to abduct you so you could help him with the case," Kai explained. "I'm not obligated to help that person because he was a fucking jackass to Souline and me," I explained. Kai starts to googly eyes over Souline as soon as I mention her name, and she's not even here.

How can someone fall in love with someone who isn't even present?

"Okay, I agree. If he did that to me, I wouldn't be helping him, but Carlos needs your help, and once you help him, he'll stay out of your way forever. Isn't that what you're looking for?" Kai asked. Maybe if I fucking helped his bitch ass, he'd leave me alone, but I promised Celise and Celeste that I would help them with their case. I even considered paying a visit to Velma because I miss her.

"Can you help?" Kai asked. "I have other clients, Kai, and their case is far more serious than Carlos's," I explained. "Tell them you'll work with them after you finish Carlos' case," Kai suggested. "Is it easy to tell SA victims that I have to put their cases on hold in order to help a fucking crybaby? I could only work on the two cases if I had access to my phone, computer, and Souline here," I said.

"Do you believe I'll return to abduct another girl? Particularly Souline? You're insane," Kai stated. "How am I going to handle two cases?" I asked. "I fucking don't know; you figure it out," Kai said. "All right, then I'm not fucking doing it," I declared. "You are otherwise—" "What else could it be? You're going to murder me?" I asked.

"Carlos will be the one to kill you, not me," Kai said. "Yes," I said, "then he returns to prison." As Kai stood up, he sighed. "Why are you women so fucking complicated when it comes to doing something?" Kai asked. "This is not the era when women were compelled to stay at home and prepare meals for you ungrateful men," I said. "We leave in forty minutes, so I'm not even going to sit here and argue with you," Kai remarked. "Am I going in my fucking robe?" I asked.

"If I weren't Carlos Romano's brother and best friend, I would let you wear it out in public and make a fool of yourself. But that's a hell no because you'll be here with us," Kai remarked. I rolled my eyes and remarked, "Ah, yes, the arrogant brothers." Kai walked out of the room and yelled, "Fuck you," leaving his bodyguards and me by ourselves.

We were at a loss for words as it was so silent and awkward. After some time has passed, Kai returns carrying a bag. I creased my brows in curiosity to see what was inside. Kai threw some clothing on the bed and stated, "These are your clothes." I raised an eyebrow as I observed the clothing because those were not my clothes.

"These are nowhere near my clothes," I remarked. "You have to wear these, and besides, you act as if they are contaminated," Kai said. "Do you even know my size?" I asked. "Of course not, we only made a guess. Now, put these on," said Kai. "Remove these restraints then," I said.

Kai then whirled around and regarded a bodyguard. Kai commanded, "You heard her; take them off." "Why me?" asked the bodyguard. "Just do it," Kai advised. "For fucks sake," I groaned.

The bodyguard said, "Fine, whatever," as he approached me. I was released from my handcuffs as he lowered his hand to my wrist and leg. The bodyguard unrestrained me. Those damn restraints were fucking tight, so I moved my hands and legs to relieve the pressure.

"Be quick. We leave in thirty minutes," Kai said as they left the room and left me alone. "Oh, and by the day, there's no way to escape," Kai said from outside, before walking away. I jerked my head around to see what was going on and saw that everything was blocked. I stood up and walked into a room. I turned on the lights and saw that it was the bathroom. I gasped at the size; there is plenty of space in this bathroom for ten individuals.

I entered the shower, turned on the water, and started washing. Given that these items are male products, I didn't even want to use them. I made an effort to avoid getting my hair wet because I didn't want to spend hours trying to style it and because it had already been straightened. As there was nothing else for me to dry myself with, I grabbed my robe once again and dried myself with it.

I thoroughly examined the clothes Kai had left on the bed after I had dried off. A jacket and a fucking black dress and black mattee boots. He must be completely unaware of how hot it is outside. I should also clarify that I am a lawyer, not a model. What other options even existed for me? As I put on the dress, I groaned. It gave my body a good shape when I glanced in the mirror.

I hung up my robe on the hangar while I waited for Kai to open the door. I got lost in my own thoughts as I considered what Souline might do if she discovered that I was missing. Will she try to look for me? What is she now doing? I'm not sure. Suddenly, Kai flung the door wide and asked, "Okay, are you ready?" He interrupted my train of thought. I uttered, "No, shit." Kai took the lead and said, "Good, let's go."

His bodyguards placed themselves by my side as I got to my feet and followed him down the stairs. I glared at them and said, "It's not needed. "We don't care. Move now, woman," one of them said. The discourtesy. Kai led the way out of the mansion as I groaned and continued to descend the stairs. Kai was the first to enter when one of his bodyguards unlocked the door for us.

A second bodyguard arrived at the back entrance. Just in case I tried to do something, they forced me to sit in the middle. The last bodyguard entered and locked the door. We had since left and were traveling to prison. Kai said, "I want to clarify something for you. You're in big trouble if you even consider making a scene and alerting the police that we abducted you. You're in big trouble if you say something stupid that will lead the police to question us, and if you even--"

"Do you really believe I'm that fucking dumb?" I asked, raising an eyebrow. Kai answered, "Of course not, but just in case," Kai said before reaching his hand into his pocket and pulling out something. A Glock. Kai turned back and warned, "Just to be clear, you don't scare me," I said. "I don't. Possibly Carlos will," Kai said. I rolled my eyes and replied, "Sure." The journey to the prison was oddly silent and felt like it took forever. I felt a hard shove just as I was ready to doze off.

One of the bodyguards said, "We're here." "So, are we all going in?" I asked. "No way. Just you and I," Kai said. "So what was the point of them coming?" I asked. "Just in case you attempted to run, they'll watch you," Kai said as he got out of the car. The bodyguard standing next to me got out of the car and allowed me to exit. I slammed the door and started moving at Kai's pace.

Kai gripped my wrist as we were approaching the entrance, which made me turn to face him. "Remember what I said at the car," Kai said. We walked inside to wait for assistance. "I can help who's next," the female cop remarked. We both approached her. "We're here for jail visitation," Kai stated. "Name of the prisoner?" she asked. "Carlos Romano," Kai murmured. "Are you two dating?" asked the female cop as she turned to look at Kai and me. "No, she's the prisoner's lawyer," said Kai.

She kept turning her gaze toward me, as if she recognized me or something. "Are you famous?" asked the female cop. "Well known," I uttered, "why?" "Why the questions?" Kai asked. The female cop turned to me and said, "I'm just curious about her." "I'm widely known as a lawyer in Ontario," I said.

Her eyes enlarge as if she has glimpsed God or another being. "Are you Alliana Mercedes?" the female cop asked. I nodded. "We're thrilled to have you in Rome; what brings you here?" asked the female cop. "A client," I answered, stroking my arm. "Seriously, can we visit the inmate?" asked Kai.

The female cop rolled her eyes as she gave Kai a quick glance. She pointed in that direction before getting up and directing us to the back. We were making our way downstairs to the inmates' meeting room. As she opened the door for us, the female cop replied, "He'll be out in a minute." I entered with Kai, and we sat down in the chairs. I felt sick from the foul odor in the room. Kai was ready to say something when the door suddenly opened to show Carlos, who had two cops following him.

"Remember, forty minutes," the cops said as they walked away. Carlos was smirking, which caused me to shiver.

"We meet again, darling," Carlos said as he sat across from me.

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