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“Why I had to come along?” Kate whined as she was trying to balance on the high heels she had to put on.
Her brother hurried his step and answered.
“Please Kate we talked about this at home. This is a formal event and some very important partners of mine are going to be here; it wouldn’t look good for me to come unaccompanied. Now, move your legs, we’re late!”
Kate rolled her eyes and huffed. Why she had to pay for her brother’s incapability to find a proper date?!
“Why do you care anyway? You work at the firm for almost a year now…”
Scott gripped her arm to make her walk faster and hissed.
“Exactly! And that’s why I need to attend this stupid gala…”
After that, Kate followed her brother with no more protests. Maybe Scott was right and he indeed needed her by his side this evening. It was just that she hated so fucking much this kind of gatherings, not to mention the fact that she had a bunch of projects to do for college. This semester had been extra hard and maybe Katie had more stuff going on from what she could actually handle. And she was exhausted…. Really exhausted!
But nevertheless her brother rarely asked any favors from her and she couldn’t deny him this little thing. So she had put on the fancy gown he had bought for her, the stupid shoes she could barely manage to balance and here she was!
Three hours later and her feet were killing her. Even though the reception was magnificent, full of any sort of interesting people in expensive suits and dresses, she was so bored that she couldn’t contain a few yawns from escaping her mouth, earning some angry glares from her brother.
Not able to meet any more of her brother’s clients, Kate find refuge in a small corner and there with her back on the wall she was stepping from one foot to the other to relieve some of the excruciating pain those damn shoes were causing on her poor feet. She had just grabbed the fourth glass of Champaign, wandering for how much longer she had to endure this when she saw her brother waving his hand frantically, gesturing at her to join him.
“Oh God! What now?”
She left her drink in an empty tray nearby and she shielded herself for one more boring acquaintance.
But as she was walking closer to where her brother was, her eyes widened at the sight of the most handsome man she had ever seen in her entire life.
The stranger with whom her brother was talking looked like he had just escaped from the pages of some magazine. His attire was immaculate, with his dark suit fitting perfectly on his well-build body and Kate couldn’t keep her eyes from travel up and down his body greedily, taking his form in. He was tall; she could tell even from afar! Sun kissed skin, dark hair, perfect lips and by far the most beautiful eyes she had ever seen; too intelligent and intense.
The moment the stranger spotted her, those marvelous eyes glint in excitement and she witnessed as a cocky smile formed on to his lips, revealing a row of perfect white teeth. His eyes captured hers and they never left hers as she was moving through the crowd. At some point Kate started feel uneasy under his lustful gaze, naked and exposed and she had to fight the strong urge to bring her arms up and hug her body tightly to protect herself from his piercing gaze.
Even when she finally came to a stop by her brother’s side, the stranger kept staring shamelessly at her, smiling even cockier the moment he noticed the deep crimson red that had spread on her cheeks and further below her cleavage.
Scott failed to notice as he was too busy and excited in presenting his sister to the stranger.
“Mr. Gecko, Sir, I would like to present you my sister Kate here. Kate this is Mr. Gecko.”
The man held his hand out for a handshake and Kate accepted it a little reluctant. His hand strong, closed around hers, his skin burning hers and the moment was so intense that a small shockwave hit her and Kate let out a low hiss. Scott made the introductions but the man refused to release her hand after; still holding it firmly in his bigger one. The moment stretched and that mysterious stranger moved his thump up and down a few times to caress her soft skin, drawing another startled breath from her.
Again her brother failed to notice…. Scott was still talking.
“Mr. Gecko, Kate, is one of our bigger investors. The firm owes him much and…”
Her brother went on with the flattery about Mr. Gecko’s many traits but Kate had stopped listening, focusing to retrieve back her hand from his firm grip. In the end she just snatched her hand free a little more forcefully than she wished, making the “amazing” Mr. Gecko in front her to blink in surprise.
Letting his hand fall by his side the man finally spoke.
“Delighted!”
And Kate had the feeling that he said the word a lot more seductively than he ought to have.
Again her brother failed to notice…
Taking his scorching gaze from her at last, the man turned his attention to her brother and said a little too sultry if you ask Kate’s opinion.
“You never told me that you have such a charming sister, Scott.”
Her blush deepened and stealing a few glances from the corner of his eyes the man looked extremely pleased with the result.
“You know? I ought to be mad with you that you’ve kept her hidden all this time!”
Scott started mumbling something when another middle-aged and boring man interrupted him to ask Scott’s opinion on something. Her brother excused himself and he left, leaving her there, alone with the predator in front of her (because that he was). And speaking of the devil, the minute they were alone, he licked his lips suggestively and casted a gaze so meaningful at her that had Kate fidgeting breathless with the laces of her fancy dress.
God! Her mind snapped. Kate was a good girl, a descend girl, who was always managed to stay away from troubles like him. Because that exactly what he was; a trouble! In fact Kate hated those men; too self-obsessed and narcissist! Ooh, yes sir! Kate knew their kind… Their ego so big as if they were the center of the fucking world! No thanks! She would pass!
Her mind cried again.
“Look at him! So damn sure about himself, gawking at you like that and thinking that he could easily have you wrapped around his fingers the moment the wished to do so.”
So recollecting herself quickly and clicking her tongue, Kate met his provoking gaze with confidence and spoke in a steady voice, trying to sound as much indifferent as she could.
“It was a pleasure to meet you Mr. Gecko. Now if you excuse me I …”
But the rude man didn’t let her finish though.
“I don’t!”
Her brows furrowed in confusion and she blinked a few times.
“I beg your pardon?”
He smiled smugly again; too pleased with himself as it seemed.
“You asked me if you can be excused…and you cannot..!”
She wanted to laugh at him, laugh with how fucking confident this man was but alas, he was her brother’s “super” client, so Kate smiled sweetly, feigning innocence.
“I am sorry Mr. Gecko, I don’t think I follow you..”
Another cocky reply.
“I think you do! And you can call me Seth!”
Ok now… Kate might have agreed to attend to this boring thing but she hadn’t made any agreements to tolerate with every fucker who would find it a good idea to throw themselves on her.
Applying the cold bitche’s smile on her lips she spat.
“I prefer not. Let’s keep it formal, shall we Mr. Gecko?!”
He again was taken aback by her response and her mind cheered! She really couldn’t stand his kind.
Mr. Gecko didn’t say anything, regarding her through half-closed eyes and nipping his lip. Kate returned his stare with brassiness till he heard him chuckle.
“You are such a spirited young woman, miss Fuller, aren’t you?”
Kate shot up a brow.
“If you say so…! Now, I really don’t wish to keep you from your associates so I…”
And again… she was interrupted. This man was in need of some manners.
“You are not keeping me. You are far more interesting from any of those fat fuckers who’s their only concern is to find more ways to milk me for money.”
She wasn’t expecting an answer like that and a giggle escaped her lips before she had the time to stop it. He looked pleased.
“I amuse you Miss Fuller?”
Kate incredulously heard her voice say.
“Just Kate.”
“Then just Kate I am just Seth.”
Another giggle.
“God!” Kate scolded herself.
What about the formality she moments ago, had insisted on keeping?! Kate, hold yourself!
Had she lost her mind completely and started behaving like a silly schoolgirl or she had started falling for his charms? She had to escape him somehow before she do or say something she might regret later!
“Ok just Seth! Just Kate needs to be going now.”
“Why such hurry? I thought we had fun!”
Ok this wasn’t leading anywhere. She would try to leave again and he would retort back something smart to keep her here. Kate liked to keep things plain and simple so opening her mouth she stated.
“Honestly Mr. Gecko or just Seth I ‘m not interested.”
Seeing his smugness leave his face for good now, she went on.
“See over there that lady in the red dress?”
He turned his head slightly to see at where she was pointing to.
“Yes, that one! She’s been eating you up with her eyes the whole time. And the other one there, with the ridiculously huge bun in her head, yes that one too. I can show you some more but I think you get my point. Go and waste your charms over there please.”
His eyes became darker abruptly. When he spoke he sounded more serious but Kate could still get a hint of amusement in his voice.
“I like you! No one speaks to me that way.”
Kate shrugged! Who he think he is! The fucking king of England?!
Snorting, the king added like he was talking mostly to himself.
“Well there is a first time for everything, don’t you agree sweet girl?”
Ok, she had enough!
“In my opinion someone should have done this much earlier!”
Without uttering another word, Kate turned her back to leave when he abruptly seized her arm to keep her in place. Spanning around, Kate scanned the room frantically, to see if anyone was watching the scene but no one seemed to pay any attention on them. Kate wished she could yell at him or something for his behavior was highly improper but on the other hand, she didn’t want people start gossiping around and embarrass her brother.
Trying as calmly as she could to get free from his grip she hissed through clenched teeth.
“What are you doing? Let me go right this instance.”
The irritation in his voice was evident when he spoke back.
“Maybe you didn’t hear me the first time. No one speaks to me like that!”
Was he high on drugs? Was he trying to intimidate her?
Pressing her lips firmer he whispered more persistent now.
“Mr. Gecko, take your hands off me right now. I won’t say it again!”
Momentarily, she felt his fingers dig into her flesh causing her to flinch before in a swift move, he freed her arm completely. Kate looked at her upper arm and fingertips of his tight hold were evident on her pale skin. But before the first shock passed, the man hissed.
“You just fucked up your brother!”
That really scared her and had her cursing her resilient self but she wouldn’t back out now, it was too late. So lifting her chin she said.
“Hmmm… That’s a shame! I didn’t have you for such a petty man sir!”
And she left, trying to conceal her light shaking… Had she really screwed things that bad?
Apparently she hadn’t because six months went by and Scott still had his job and he had never mentioned that there had been any problem regarding Seth Gecko.
So eventually Kate stopped worry about it and erased Seth Gecko and his threat from her mind completely!
But he hadn’t….
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It happened during the spring break, a sunny day when Kate, up in her room, was trying hard to decide which bathing suit should put on, like her life was depending on it when Scott burst inside all sweaty and frenzied. Kate had let a startled yelp seeing her brother like that and she opened her mouth to ask what’s wrong but without offering any explanation Scott tossed her a bag and yelled.
“Pack only the basics. We’re leaving.”
Stock-still Kate demanded.
“What? What are you talking about? Scott what happened?”
But Scott gave her a hard push to make her move and more frantic now he ordered.
“Just do it! I’ll explain later.”
Kate trusted her brother; Scott must have a good reason so without any further argument she started packing and stuffing whatever she could into the small bag.
“What should I take? Where are we going? For how long?”
“Fuck Kate, just grab a few outfits, ok?”
She had barely finished before Scott grabbing her hand, urged her.
“Leave the rest, there is no time. We have to get moving!”
They both climbed down the stairs in haste, almost tripping and falling but before they got outside they heard tires moving on their lawn.
She heard her brother curse out loud and without further explanation he said.
“They found us!”
And rubbing a hand over his sweaty face his added.
"Kate, listen to me carefully! Leave this to me… No matter what happens don’t come outside. Ok? Just go upstairs and find a good hiding place.”
Kate was seriously scared now. Who were these people and what business they had with her brother?
She grabbed his hand.
“Scott who ar…”
He took her face in between his hands and looking deep in her eyes, Scott explained.
“These are some extremely dangerous folks. Please Katie, go up and hide!”
But she insisted, refusing to let him go.
“Scott…”
“Damn Kate, do as you’re told. Now!”
Scott disengaged himself from her tight grip and Kate shocked saw her brother opening the front door and stepping outside, holding his palms in the air.
She wanted to do as he had told her but she didn’t find the courage to move. She remained there instead, watching petrified, through the window the whole scene unraveling in their front yard.
A loud whimper left her lips when people on black suits immerge from the cars, holding guns in their hands and pointing them directly at her brother.
Completely forgetting what her brother had bid her to do just moments ago; Kate shrieked and run outside as well and tossed her body in front of her brother's, using it as a shield.
“Please don’t hurt him! Please! Please!”
Scott seized her from behind, shaking her so hard that she almost lost her balance.
“Are you crazy? Get back inside!”
She was crying now.
“No! I’m not leaving you!”
Someone spoke.
“Both of you on your knees, NOW!”
The siblings slid down on their knees, holding hands and shaking!
The men stopped advancing towards the house but they still kept their guns turned on them. A man who looked like he was the one in charge came a little closer and spoke.
“Where is our money Scott?”
Kate was mumbling.
“Money? What money? What they’re talking about Scott?”
But her brother didn’t pay any attention to her but kept his eyes on the man in front instead.
Slowly and loud he said.
“I don’t have it but I swear I’ll get it. I just need a little more time. If you let me speak to Mr. Gecko I’m sure he’ll show understanding.”
The man scratched his head with edge of his gun.
“It’s the third time this month Scott, Mr. Gecko would be displeased… And you know what that means…!”
Kate jerked her head up incredulous after hearing the name. Did he really say Mr. Gecko?
Her brother left her hand and brought his palms up on the air.
“No! No! Please! I’ll find your money. Please, just a little more time. I’ll have it by the end of the month, I swear!”
The man didn’t seem convinced.
“And how exactly are you planning on finding 500,000 grand in two weeks time, kid?
The man laughed and shook his head.
Scott repeated more frantic.
“I have a plan! I have a plan. I can share all the details with you if you just hear me out! Please!”
The man sneered.
“You don’t have to explain anything to me. Better share your big plan with Mr. Gecko himself!
He stepped aside and Kate, who had remained speechless and dumbfounded for the whole time, saw a car door opening and the devil himself, the notorious Mr. Gecko stepping outside.
Despite the fact that she was looking around frantically as the first man was speaking with her brother, the moment Mr. Gecko made his appearance, Kate averted her gaze almost immediately, lowering her eyes on the ground and keeping them there. She was feeling extremely awkward to meet his gaze and the little courage she had, left her for good now. Maybe it had something to do with the fact that this man looked really dangerous, even with his men surrounding him, he still remained the most ominous figure among them.
Fixing his tie and taking his time, Mr. Gecko, with unhurried pace, walked towards to where the Fullers were kneeling, with their heads down.
“Well, well,well! What we have here? Mr. Fuller and his big-mouthed sister…”
Kate cringed and bit down her lip to keep quiet as too many spiteful things threatened to spill from her “big mouth” right that moment.
Next to her she heard her brother starting pleading anew.
“Hey, Mr. Gecko, Sir! Please! I’m sorry, I really am! I’ll pay you back I promise! Just give me a little more time! That’s all I need, time!”
Kate stole a few glances at the man, who faked, with mockery written all over his face, to considering her brother’s words. When he spoke next he addressed to the man next to him.
“Marcus?”
That Marcus guy stepped closer and whispered something to his ear.
Now, Seth returned his gaze on the Fullers again and mocked.
“What an unfortunate turn of events… You see, my good friend Marcus here has just informed about your financial status Scott and it doesn’t look good… Not good at all! How are you planning to replace my money loss? Let’s all hear that big plans of yours!”
Kate heard her brother stammering about numbers and opportunities for some time till the man in the expensive suit raised his hands to shush him.
“Enough…”
Lowering himself and supporting his weight on his knees, Seth looked first at the one and then at the other, clicking his tongue the whole time.
“What a shame…So young …”
Kate still hadn’t found the courage to meet his eyes.
Hooking a finger under Kate’s chin he lifted her face, forcing her to meet his gaze.
“Katie, Katie what a pleasant surprise to find you here… Although I have to say that you don’t look much feisty now?”
Kate with a sharp tug jerked her face away from his touch and pressed her mouth into a thin line.
That elicited a laugh from him.
“Or maybe you are! Tell me beautiful… What do you think about all that?”
Scott tried to say something but Seth stopped him with a curt move.
“No! I want to hear what dear Katie over here has to say.”
Kate almost spit the worlds form her mouth, along with some venom.
“Who the hell are you?”
Seth tilted his head playfully and informed her.
“Well my bad, sweet girl… It seems that I didn’t introduce myself properly the last time we’ve met…”
The playfulness left his eyes as he said the next part.
“I’m someone who you don’t wish to piss off… And you brother has done just that!”
Kate looked him dead in the eye in a haughty manner and spat.
“Then maybe you should do some yoga to calm your nerves a bit and cut the bullshits! I don’t know what you think you hold against my brother but I swear to God if you even touch a hair from his head I’ll scratch your eyes out!”
Seth dropped his head back and barked a laugh.
“The girl has some balls!”
But as the laughter faded away his eyes turned grim again and he said.
“Let’s leave this talk for later? Shall we?”
Focusing on her brother again Seth stated.
“Now Scott I have to say that your plan sounds… stupid, a fraud someone could say… and that only makes me think that you try to fool me? Are you Scott? Are you trying to mess with me? Because if you are that’s going to just hurt my feelings.”
Her brother laced his fingers together in front of him and begged.
“No Mr. Gecko! Never! You know how much I respect you. I would nev…”
“Do you, now?! Because it occurred to me that you have no plan at all and you’re just trying to buy time… Delay the inevitable… And that would just make me furious…”
“No! NO! Please! Please I would never do that to you. Please, you have to believe me.”
“No more talking! Marcus!”
Seth stood up and moved aside and Kate saw that Marcus guy raising his gun right in front her brother’s temple. She screamed and almost fainted when a loud gunshot rung in her ears and her vision blurred. She saw smoke coming out of gun barrel and screaming again she snapped her head on her left to see if her brother was still alive. And he was! Thank God, he was! White as ghost and trembling he was still standing there, alive and breathing. She threw her body on his, hugging him tightly and letting a few loud cries out of her mouth to calm her wretched nerves.
They were still in each other’s arms, shaking uncontrollably when Seth spoke again.
“Tsk, tsk, tsk! Marcus, that was rude and unnecessary. You scared the crap out of the poor kid.”
Kate exploded.
“You sick bastard! You’ve almost killed him… You think that’s funny? Are you insane?”
“Hey! Watch your tongue, girl! Scott, control your sister.”
But Kate was beyond any control to stop. Removing herself from her brother’s arms she stood up and provoked.
“Ooh what that supposed to mean now? A threat? Do I have to shrink away in fear now? Are you planning on shooting me as well?”
Seth licked his lips and sneered…
“My, my… Are we feeling brave now?”
She gave him a look full of disdain and mocked.
“Look who’s talking! The man who is soooo brave that cannot deal with two unarmed kids without his dogs by his side.”
That wiped his smug smile and she saw his jaw twitching. Ignoring her nasty comment completely he addressed at her brother.
“Let’s strike a deal Scott! You have one week to bring me half and another week to find the rest. But just to make sure that you’ll keep our deal, this fine lady will come with me.”
Scott jumped up.
“No! NO! Mr. Gecko she has nothing to do with any of these. It’s my fault entirely.”
“Oh! I know that Scott. I don’t believe that you’ve confided our dirty little secrets to your sister but try to understand… I’m a businessman and as such I need some kind of a safety net to secure my profit. Because judging by the backpacks on the ground, something tells me that you were planning to run off and I can’t allowed that to happen, can I? I have to make sure that this won’t happen. And that exactly what your sister’s company will provide. Security! It’ll serve to keep my mind at ease and my sleep peaceful during the night.”
He paused for a moment to wink mischievously.
“Or not so peaceful… Her call!”
And he ordered.
“Marcus, bring her along.”
As the bulky man took an iron hold on her elbow and started dragging her to the dark vehicle, Kate screamed and resisted, and kicked and scratched, and plead and cried but to no avail.
“Let me go! Scoooott, SCOTT. Take your hands off! Where are you taking me? SCOTT!”
“Leave her alone!”
Scott rushed forward only to be met by the point of another gun.
“No need for that now, I promise I take good care of your sister, Scott. Unless you give me any reasons not to…”
And raising his finger he added.
“One week.”
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Kate was thrashing and yelling so he had no other option but to restrain her! Pity though; the drive was long and he could use some company to distract him.
Tied and gagged and with a blindfold over her eyes Kate was crammed in the back seat between her abductor and his dog, Marcus.
Marcus had been careful to no touch her though when Seth did the exact opposite, bringing a big palm down and letting it rest idly on her left knee. She had tried to move her leg to avoid his touch but in the limited space between them, it was impossible to do so. She tried to protest but only muffled sounds left her lips.
And she heard him alright when he joked out loud.
“What delicious noises she is making! Don’t you agree, Marcus?”
The other man’s gruff reply came swiftly.
“Yes, boss!”
And then Seth added like he was talking mostly to himself.
“I wander if she does the same with another kind of gag in her mouth…”
With that he moved his hand a few inches up her thigh, digging his fingers in her delicate flesh there.
Kate drawing a sharp breath, almost chocked in her saliva and Seth chuckled.
But other than that he didn’t make any other move on her, neither did he speak again.
They were driving for some time now, Kate wasn’t sure for how long exactly till she felt the car taking a quick turn that caused her to lose her balance and fall over his lap. He let an appreciating humming and Kate hurriedly fought to regain her position.
The muscles in her numb hands were throbbing by the time the car stopped and she heard the doors open. Instantly, two strong arms seized her, forcing her out and on her feet and the moment she felt soft ground beneath her, she knew that she was really far from home! The cool breeze that touched her fevered skin made her shiver and lifting her face up ,she caught a faint sent of soil and grass and Kate was almost certain they weren’t in the city anymore. From what her nose could tell, she could bet that they were probably in the woods somewhere.
Someone moved in front of her (he could guess who it was) and taking off her blindfold he asked.
“If I remove these, promise to behave?”
With eyes that threw daggers, she nodded and Seth with a charming smirk, started undoing her gag. The moment the damn thing was off, Kate started coughing and breathing loudly. Her mouth was dry as hell and her throat was burning from all the time she had been forced to have a gag in her mouth.
Next the man moved to undo the binds on her hands. Kate waited patiently for him to finish but the moment she was finally free, she executed an almost perfect swing on his face that had him step back and groan in pain. Without further thinking, Kate took off, the faster her feet could carry her. As she was making it to the woods, she heard him coursing out loud, spitting orders in the air at the same time and soon another pair of feet were after her.
Kate was fast… but he was faster. She ran and ran and ran but her pursuer wasn’t giving up either and she could almost feel his hands reaching out for her and touching her shoulder. In her rising panic Kate didn’t see the root that was coming out of the ground and she found herself tripping and lying flat, with her face on the dirt, hissing in pain. A strong hand fisted in her hair almost immediately and she screamed as her head jerked up violently, leaving a chilling cracking sound. Her hand reached out and frantically started to search for something, anything, she could use as weapon and soon her palm closed around a solid rock. Taking a good hold at it, Kate brought her hand hard down hers pursuer's head, again and again. But the angle wasn't right and Kate had only succeeded a minor damage on him that only served to piss him off beyond words.
“You fucking bitch!”
His grip on her became extremely painful and Kate heard some hair being ripped off from her skull. She cried in agony. She had somehow managed to crawl on knees but before she had the chance to put up a fight against him, the man, despite her protests and cries, started dragging her by the hair all the way back to where they had come from.
She was kicking her legs in the air, screaming and scratching his hand, till the ground beneath her became smoother and finally his hand released the tight hold it had on her, dropping her on the ground.
Her own tiny hands flew to clutch her head, which was throbbing in pain. So much pain that had her vision clouded and her ears buzzing.
“Christ! What the hell happened to you Baba?”
And after a moment…
“Did she do this to you?”
Kate was still sitting on the dirt, holding her head tightly when a second pair of strong arms hooked under her shoulders, jerking her upright and spanning her around.
Even though she was still a little disoriented, the sight of the two bleeding men in front of her, made Kate sneer defiantly.
Seth had a split lip and dried blood at the corner of his mouth when the so called “Baba” was holding his forehead, in hands drenched in blood.
If he was going to end her now, at least Kate could die happy; that Gecko fucker was raging beyond words… She closed her eyes waiting for the inevitable as he dashed forward, closing his fingers around her neck and threatened.
“You’ll soon find out that in this house every act has its consequences.”
What? No dead yet? Well, Kate’s mind thought, let’s give another try!
Opening he eyes and grinning wickedly, Kate spat on his face, something that earned her a stinging slap that caused her face turn slightly on the side.
That wasn’t enough to break her spirit though and had her eyes, red and murderous, descended on him again, full of sarcastic defiance! But before she had the time to do any more stupid acts of bravery that would only caused her further pain, Seth, forcing her by the neck, pulled hard, making her body crash on his. He secured her there and whispered in low voice.
“Stop crossing me in front of my men.”
Relaxing his tight grip a bit, he spoke again but still quietly enough for only her to listen.
“Now, sweet girl, you’ve left me no other choice but to punish you for this and mark my words when I say that you’ll wish you had behaved.”
Removing the hand from her neck, he caressed her face.
“Too bad… I didn’t wish for a start like this.” And the bastard almost sounded sincere and sad.
A minute passed by and he added in louder voice.
“Princess, as I’ve said, I won’t tolerate such behavior.”
He stepped back, releasing her and walking towards the house, he shouted.
“Baba, locked her upstairs and if she misbehaves again, I want to know it!”
Kate let Baba guide her upstairs, not showing the slightest hint of resistance. The word “punish” did the trick and Kate anxiously stumbled beside him before he stopped in front of a heavy wooden door and took a key out of his pocket.
But the word punishment was still swirling inside her head, filling her with anxiety. What was he planning do to her; cut a finger, pull out a tooth, an eye?” Kate started to hyperventilate and she turned to Baba.
“Please, please! You have to help me! Please! Just let me go! Help me escape this place! Nobody has to find out! Please!”
The huge man ignored her, refusing to give any answer but remained silent instead. Kate didn’t give up though.
“Please, please! I’m begging you! Listen to me! Please!
Her desperate pleas went on and on but they didn’t seem to faze him a bit… The moment he unlocked the door, he pushed her inside the dark room and turned to leave but Kate grabbed his sleeve, refusing to let him go.
“Please, help me out of here! I’m sorry for your head. It was just self-defense, nothing personal. Please! He’s gonna kill me! Please, please! I don’t wanna die!”
She heard the monster of a man sigh and he then, very gently for a beast like him, he spoke.
“Lady, the boss is a fair man! If he gave his word that he isn’t going to harm you, he’s going to keep it!”
He snatched his arm from her grasp and turned to leave again but after taking a couple steps he stopped and spoke once more.
“If you want my advice girl, try to stay on his good side. Don’t anger him and just do as he says… If you mind your own good!”
Turning his head slightly on the side, Baba added.
“You’ve been lucky; you and your brother. He could easily have you both dead by now. Be grateful for the second chance he’s giving you.”
But that only caused Kate’s outburst.
“Grateful? How can you even say that? The man is a killer! He would have us murdered in cold blood! And for what? Some money!”
Baba turned around and lifting his finger and pointing it to her, he scolded.
“Hey! Don’t talk like that for Mr. Seth! He is a good man, he is a businessman! And business is just business, nothing personal!”
He left her there, on the doorway of her prison, watching him as he walked away and vanished down the stairs and then Kate noticed that he had forgotten to lock the door. Her hope stirred! Had he heard her pleas? Was he giving her a chance to flee? But as soon as the dreams of freedom crept into her mind, she heard him yelling.
“And don’t even think to run little miss cause if Mr. Seth finds out you’re screwed!”
Kate let a loud cry of frustration and stepping further into the room, kicked the door shut.
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“What the fuck happened to your face?”
“Nice to see you too, brother!”
Seth walked past him in big strides and went into the fridge to find something cold to put on his face.
Richie waited, gazing him mockingly the whole time!
After Seth put a cloth full of ice on his broken lip, Richie handed him a drink and asked.
“Did the girl do this?”
Seth chuckled.
“What can I say? She has a strong right cross…”
Richie got serious again before he asked.
“Does she worth all the trouble, Seth?”
Seth just shrugged dismissively but Richie pressed on.
“Why her, Seth? Why now? It’s not that you haven’t a fair share on cunts… Was one more worth all this trouble? What’s so special about her?”
“Nothing!”
And when he saw that he hadn’t convinced his brother a bit, Seth continued.
“Look I’m tired… I don’t know what you want me to tell you, Rich…”
But Richard was unyielding.
“I’m thinking that maybe it has something to do with the fact that she is the only one EVER to resist your charms… That’s why you’re so fucking obsessed. Ahhh? Is that it? Am I right?”
Seth rolled his eyes and finally looked her brother provokingly and ready to fight.
“That’s my fucking business, Richie, not yours!”
Richie with cold calculating voice scolded.
“You’re wrong brother. It is my fucking business when we are so close to strike the deal of our life and your mind is fixed on some fucking cunt.”
Seth downing his drink stood up and challenged.
“Careful, Richie!”
The younger Gecko threw his hands in the air, in an act of mocking surrender and in a calmer tone he added.
“I just need you focus Seth! We are talking for millions here and I don’t want anything to go south! The girl is a fucking distraction.”
Seth stepped closer and bringing two hands up, he took Richie’s face in between them, dragging him closer till their temples touched.
“Brother! Trust me, the girl won’t be any problem and everything will go smoothly.”
Richie sighed heavily but in the end he nodded.
“Ok. It’s just that I’m flying in a few hours and I won’t be back for a while. I need you concentrated Seth.”
And after some consideration he stated.
“It was you who framed her brother? I am right?”
The senior Gecko shrugged again.
“The end justifies the means…”
“You stupid asshole…”
“Hey!” Seth threatened. “You were the one who taught me this!”
Richie displeased shook his head.
“The kid was valuable to us. Clean record, the son of a diseased pastor, no one suspected him… And you’ve just fucked our cover!”
“We’ll find another one to do what he did. Boston is full of greedy fuckers like him.”
Richie brought his drink on his lips and had a few sips before he said.
“Yes we’ll do but nevertheless you should stop thinking only with your dick… Have you at least fucked her? Was she any good? Did she put up a good fight? I would say yes, judging by your swelling face…”
Seth pressed his lips together. For some unexplained reason, hearing to Richie speak that way for Kate infuriated him beyond words.
“No! I’m taking my time with her!”
“Why?”
“What do you mean why?”
“Why wait? That’s was the reason you bring her along, wasn’t it? To fuck her!”
“I won’t force her… If that’s what you’re implying…”
Serving him another drink and observing him for a good minute or two, Richie mocked.
“Stop being a pussy and fuck her already… Maybe if she is any good I’ll have a taste after.”
Seth let down his glass and spat.
“Ok, we’re done here! Have a safe flight!”
When he left the room, Richie sat back on his chair comfortably and whispered.
“Pussy!”
The truth was that the brothers shared very different opinions as to what was good in bed and what wasn’t!
“Marcus!”
“Yes Mr. Richard?”
“Keep an eye on those two… If anything changes I want to be the first to know it. Is that clear?”
“Of course Mr. Richard! You can count on me!”
He gave the man a composed smirk and he turned his focus on his drink again.
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Kate had spent the last hour inspecting the room but she hadn’t managed to find anything useful yet, it was just an ordinary room. Well decorated though, she had to admit… Was that the room he used to keep all his hostages? Or his women? Were there any other women in this house? Kate couldn’t help but wonder…
She tried the bed; comfortable… She opened the closet and steeped inside; nothing, just a empty room, she tried to open the widow but it was sealed and it wouldn’t budge… She checked the bathroom; again, nothing!
Kate sat on the bed frustrated. Ok! What now? She had to come up with a plan if she wished to escape somehow but thus far nothing seemed good enough… She didn’t even know where the hell she was…
An hour or more went by and Kate’s stomach started growling and making sounds of protest. She hadn’t eat anything since earlier this morning and it was almost night now..Was the man planning on starving her?
But on the other hand she shouldn’t accept anything from him. Better to starve than to owe him anything. But her better judgment had a different opinion. She should try and keep her strength for when the opportunity comes; starved and exhausted wouldn’t do any good to her.
Weighting her options, she heard the door knob turn and saw Baba coming inside. He was carrying a little pile of clothes in his arms and after giving her a warning glare, he said.
“Mr. Seth sends these. He wishes to put them on and join him for dinner.”
Kate pushed her body up and striding to where the huge man stood, she hissed.
“You can tell to your precious Mr. Seth that he can go straight to hell.”
The man stared at her bored.
“Mr. Seth told me that you might say something like this and he wants me to tell you that he ORDERS you to put this on and join him for dinner!”
“Tell him to fuck off!”
Baba placed the clothes on to a small vanity table nearby and sighed.
“Girl, do yourself a favor!”
Kate refused to speak again, she crossed her arms instead, letting him know that the conversation had just reached it’s end!
Kate waited for him to close the door behind him and then and only then, she stepped closer to inspect the clothes the fucker had sent for her. It was a beautiful light blue dress and taking it in between her fingers, she noticed that it was made from the finest silk she had ever seen; sure it must have cost him a fortune! Unfolding it, she held it in front of her tiny silhouette and looked her reflection in the mirror. Yes it was beautiful and it would fit perfectly on her but Kate would have never chosen an outfit like this; too much skin left uncovered. Dropping it on the table again she frowned. Had he bought this just for her or it belonged to some random slut?
“Jesus Christ.”
At the thought only, Kate felt the strong urge to run in the bathroom and wash her hands clean.
No, her own clothes would serve just fine. After all, it was nothing more but a dinner with her abductor, who happened to be a crime lord or something… Nothing special!!!
Kate let a quiet laugh at how much surreal the whole situation was!
And she wasn’t about to do him the favor to parade around the house, wearing a slutty dress on. No! Uh ah! NO way!
On the other hand… dinner sounded good! Food sounded good! At the mere thought only her mouth watered.
Kate looked herself in the mirror again. Oh boy! She looked like shit! She was covered in dirt; her jeans had been destroyed, wild hair which had leaves and small branches among her knotted locks. A nasty bruise had started spreading across her cheek and deep purple bags under her eyes. Perfect!
Considering her options, she could use a shower right now. Even though she didn’t give a damn about what Seth would think about her when he sees her like that, still she couldn’t attend dinner stinking like a polecat! It was a matter of propriety!
Kate ran herself a nice, steaming bath and sighed the moment the hot water fell upon her sore skin. She scrubbed her flesh till it was pink and only then Kate felt satisfied enough to remove herself from the tub.
Nodding in content, Kate used a scrunchy to secure her hair behind and looked her reflection in the mirror. She looked much better now. Fresh and bright and clean expect of the nasty bruise that was still there but there was nothing she could do about it now…
Then with a damp cloth she tried to remove the dirt from her ruined clothes the best she could (with little success though).
She had barely got dressed again when the door opened and Baba made his appearance.
“Miss Kate, I’ve come to bring you downstai…”
But seeing her like this he sighed.
“Oh Miss. My orders were specific. You have to put the dress on.”
Kate crossed her arms in front of her chest.
“No I don’t.”
“Miss, please for both our sakes.”
But Kate wasn’t planning on backing out…
“No! Tell your boss that if he wants a slut to go and buy one!”
Another sigh and Baba run his hands through his hair.
“Mr. Seth won’t be happy, little Miss. He says that if you don’t comply, he’ll come up and force you on to the dress by himself…”
Was Baba telling the truth? Had Mr. Gecko really said that or he was just trying to intimidate her? Nevertheless Kate wasn’t planning on complying with his demands… How you can force a person into a dress anyway?
“I don’t give a shit!”
Baba smiled at her even though frustrated as he was.
“I think I know now what boss sees in you…”
“And what’s that?”
He shrugged.
“A female version of himself!”
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Seth was enjoying a bottle of fine wine. The girl would be joining him soon and he just wanted the best for the occasion!
He savored the rich flavor that spread in his tongue, sitting back and letting his thoughts carry him away for a moment…
Richie had asked him if he was planning to force her… Seth considered his brother’s words for a while… Was he going to force the girl? No, most probably not!
Seth licked his lips.
It would be hard as hell to contain his needs around her though. The girl was exquisite and he, Seth, wasn’t by any means a patient man. Furthermore he was used to always get what he wants.
But wouldn’t be far more satisfying if the little hellcat came to him on her own free will? Yes it would! Actually Richie had been right for something. The girl was the first one to resist his charms and was driving him mad. Well let’s see now for how much longer she would be able to resist him.
A big smiled spread.
He was planning to drive her crazy like she had done to him all these months ago! And only then, he would have her in his bed, crazy with lust and begging him to have her…
At the thought only, Seth’s eyes glinted and he felt his need stirring between his legs.
Yes! That was the only way and Seth would make sure that the little minx would pay for her insolence!
His thoughts were interrupted when Baba entered the dining room all alone. Seth looked the huge man and demanded.
“Where is she?”
With an apologetic look, the bigger man shoved his hand on his pockets and explained.
“She doesn’t want to wear the dress boss.”
“Did you tell her what we’ll happen if she doesn’t?”
“Yes boss.”
“And?”
Baba didn’t reply.
“And?”
Seth insisted watching the ruby liquid dancing inside his glass.
“ What did she say Baba?”
Trying hard to find the right words, Baba shoved his hands deeper into his pockets and said very, vey lowly.
“Hum… She said… that… you can go and fuck yourself…. Boss.”
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Kate was standing by the window, hearing all the growling noises her stomach did, when the door burst open and “Mr. Seth”, followed by his man Baba stormed inside.
Forgetting her hunger, she felt her stomach jump up and down in fear and gritting her teeth, Kate tried hard to look as more fearless as she could.
Seth held his distance but she could tell how irritated he already was. Ha! What did he expected? That he would snap his fingers and she would come crawling?
“Baba here, tells me that you’re misbehaving again…”
She gazed him hard and shooting up her brows, she refused to give any answer. She turned her back at him instead, pretending that she is watching something of greater importance outside the window.
Obviously he didn’t liked this reaction much cause moments later she heard him ordering in gravely low voice.
“Baba, leave us alone.”
Her breath was coming out more rapidly now, fogging the glass in front of her and Kate prayed for her to find the strength and hold her stance.
With her sensed heightened Kate felt how much charged the vibes in the air were and she knew that the man was moving.
Closer and closer now… till Kate jumped startled when she felt him taking one of her long tresses in his hand and rub it in between his fingers. Without any other movement from his part, Seth just held her there, cornered between the window and his taut body.
Kate could feel the heat emanating from him, even though he wasn’t touching her and that made her shiver and swallow hard a couple of times. He was much bigger than her and she knew that he was probably blocking any chance of escape, so placing her palms on the cool glass before her, Kate waited… and the anticipation to see what he would next was killing her.
Soon she started panicking… She was like a trapped animal which was waiting helplessly to see what its captor will do… and she didn’t like the feeling nor the anxiety caused by it!
Kate shut her eyes tightly to calm her ragged breathing.
Suddenly his head dropped lower, the same time his hands moved a few strands away, revealing her long neck. Kate hadn’t had the time to think when his soft lips grazed her skin, just behind her ear.
Ok now she was seriously scared and… terrified… and nervous!
Seth very slowly and gently continued his work on her neck; soft pecks accompanied with light humming and hot blows of breath till he started dragging his lips up and down, all over her sensitive nerves there and soon small sounds were escaping her mouth.
Despite of how alarmed of his intentions, she was, Kate stood stock-still and waited… She didn’t wish to infuriate him more and found out firsthand what that could possibly mean!
A minute or two went by and none of them had spoken anything yet but his gentle caresses had her drunk and light-headed already. The only thing audible was their loud breathing and Kate couldn’t deny that this whole thing enclosed such an unfamiliar and strong sexuality and inexperienced as she was, Kate felt a certain heat rising from deep inside her and spreading throughout her body and down below in her abdomen.
That tickling sensation was driving her crazy and she couldn’t even feel mad with him anymore…
Another minute or two… And trying hard to keep her composure, she concentrated on to their breathing till a louder whimper escaped her…and suddenly he withdrew his mouth and spoke.
“Have I been any harsh with you since your arrival here?”
Kate snapped out of her trance!
What an audacity!
Blinking a few times and taking her time to calm herself, Kate let her forehead rest on the window and said with as much confidence as she could muster.
“Nooo! Oups, wait! Did the slap count? Or it was just some gesture of welcoming me?”
She heard the low rumble that came from his chest.
“You’ve been a handful.”
“Nice excuse! Keep telling yourself that!”
During this exchange, he had resumed playing with her soft locks.
“You took a swing on me! You almost split open poor Baba’s skull and then you spit me… and all these in front of my men! What you would have done if you were in my position?”
“Oh! Let’s .see.. What about to not kidnap me in the first place!”
His voice came a little louder.
“What I did was a favor to you and your brother! Try to see it that way and from now on I expect from you to behave accordingly.
Her voice went up a few octaves too.
“Like how?”
“Like you’re fucking grateful!”
His hands let her hair drop on her back and moving down below he gripped her elbow and swirled her around.
Kate let a scared yelp and with his head bowed they were now face to face and only inches apart. The first thing Kate caught was his sent; heavy, musky, intoxicating!
It would be a lie to say that having this unbelievable good looking man cornered her like this hadn’t done anything to her. It had! And then they were his light kisses and pecks on her skin that did nothing to help poor Katie!
And soon she wasn’t mad anymore! Or she did! She wasn’t even certain anymore of what feelings were crossing her mind at that point. The only thing she could be sure of was that she couldn’t stand his intense stare a minute longer, so she lowered her gaze, fixing her eyes on his broad chest and keeping them there.
She heard as his husky voice said something but she couldn’t quite make out what he was telling her.
Her senses had been dulled and overpowered by this insufferable man’s presence into her personal space.
He repeated his words. But her ears were buzzing.
Finally the third time he spoke she was able to make out what he was telling her.
“Look at me! Let me see these beautiful eyes of yours!”
Her cheeks burned as she slowly lifted her blue eyes and look deep into his darker ones.
Dear lord! He was holding her so closely with that arrogant smirk plastered on to his lips and she wished nothing more than she could slap it away! But alas, she couldn’t! His eyes had cast a spell on her, keeping her there, totally and utterly unable to move.
Slowly, Seth brought his hand up and traced her jaw line, eliciting another loud whimper from her. He laughed but even so, Kate noticed that he wasn’t in any better state either. His pupils had dilated to almost pitch black and his breathing was coming out loud and heavy.
Never taking his eyes from her, Seth muttered.
“You cannot imagine how incredibly lucky you are that I am such a perfect gentleman… Otherwise…”
Seth didn’t go on but his bit his lip suggestively, leaving it to her to guess the rest.
Her mouth corner’s dropped a little. This was and in the same time wasn’t unsettling…
Even though Kate hated this man, there was still a tiny part of her that couldn’t keep from wondering what would have happened if he wasn’t “such a perfect gentleman”! And that was enough to send shockwaves straight down to her core.
She was still standing there, hypnotized when Seth, groaning a little, took a couple steps back and stated.
“There is another hunger I need to satisfy right now though… Let’s have dinner but first you’ll get rid of those rags.”
But even disoriented like this, Kate was a stubborn woman!
“I’m keeping my clothes! There is no way I’ll wear that slutty dress you gave me!”
Seth raised his finger at her.
“I’m glad to hear that… Because option number two is to accompany me naked… You choose…”
Kate gawked at him and her voice stammered a little.
“Never going to happen.”
He sounded so calm… and dangerous and promising…
“It will if I rip those rags off you… And don’t think that I won’t do it… So what’s gonna be?”
Kate frantically considered her options but this fucker sounded pretty serious. She didn’t want to risk eating naked so fuming she said.
“Fine! I’ll do it! But get the hell out of here first!”
Seth seemed unfazed by her tone and pouting he said.
“Fuck! I was hoping you go by the option number two… Another time though! And believe me there are going to be plenty.”
Saying that he winked mischievously at her and turned to leave but not before he shouted.
“Five minutes!”