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“He did that because he wants you.” She winked playfully again, causing my mouth to fall open.
“I can’t listen to this anymore; I’ll see you next week.” I smirked.
“Bring Lorenzo with you,” she demanded.
“Not happening.” I arched my brow as if to ask her if she was for real.
“Bring him. I want to meet him,” she pleaded sweetly.
“I’ll ask him, but I can’t promise, he’s a dick.” I kissed her cheek and hurried towards the exit as I could hear her laughing more with every step I took.
* * *
After visiting my grandfather’s grave, Chad dropped me home. We barely spoke on the drive back; I hated saying goodbye to my grandmother and seeing my grandfather’s grave upset me more than usual.
As soon as we turned into the gates of Lorenzo’s mansion, I saw one of his men I hadn’t met pick up his phone instantly, no doubt to tell him I was home. The driveway was decorated with lights that lit up as we passed. My heart sank with each turn of the wheel, knowing Lorenzo was waiting for me on the other side of that door.
“You’ve been quieter than usual. Are you sure you’re okay?” Chad asked.
“It was hard to hear some of the things Grandmother said today. She’s waiting for me to marry Lorenzo before—” I choked back the tears.
“You don’t need to say it. I know what you’re trying to tell me.” He sighed. “Listen, go and get some rest, okay?”
“Good night, Chad.” I let myself out of the car and closed the door behind me.
I watched Chad leave as I began my ascend to the front door which opened as soon as I reached the final step. Much to my surprise, I was met by Red.
“Ana, where have you been?”
“I had things to do.” I sighed as I walked into the lobby. The intoxicating scent of Lorenzo hit me like a tonne of bricks. “Where is he?” I asked.
“He’s on his way home, he should be here in a few minutes if not less. You look drained, are you okay? Did you eat?” he questioned.
“I’m fine, I’m just going to go to bed.” I smiled softly as I hurried up the stairs.
As I was about to turn down the corridor, I heard the screeching of car tires outside the front and every part of me knew exactly who it was. The engine was shut off suddenly and it didn’t take long before his voice echoed through the entrance.
“Anastacia!” he screamed. “Where the fuck have you been?!” His voice was full of anger, and I wasn’t in the mood for that.
I didn’t even look at him as I walked away. I kept my eyes firmly locked on my bedroom door as I hoped to make it before he caught up with me.
“Don’t you walk away from me!” He continued to scream after me as I heard him getting closer.
“Boss, leave her tonight!” Red called after him.
“This doesn’t concern you, Red!” he snapped back.
I made it to my room before slamming the door behind me, not that it mattered because moments later, it nearly flew off its hinges as Lorenzo barged inside. He kicked the door shut as it rattled the room, his face a picture of rage, his knuckles white from clenching his fists.
“Leave me alone, Lorenzo.” I spoke quietly, my back still to him.
“Where have you fucking been?!” he screamed.
“Leave me alone,” I repeated once more.
“Not until you tell me where you’ve been!” He stalked over to me, but somehow, I remained as calm as I could.
My head was telling me to reach into the drawer beside me and drive the knife into his flesh, watch him slowly bleed out, but something stopped me once again.
