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?  

not like I was going to wear

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 and I

my time while I thought of

showing, still maintaining a good distance from

try this one on.” I put it up for him to see and he gave me a brief nod and led the way 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

help. I don’t know if you understand English but

I understand you. What’s wrong?” Her look was confused and she turned to see if

supposedly my bodyguard. Not bodyguard. But someone who’s keeping an eye on me.” Her hand shot up to her mouth as she covered it, terror striking

She asked already

police. I don’t want to drag you into this.

heavy voice called out causing chills to run violently

and fear tore through me with the thought that he might

He asked, his shadow drawing closer to the

watched from the small space between the floor and the door as his shadow walked off to the side. I let out a sigh of relief and turned to someone who was going

you to stealthily go to my bags, take a

lady nodded and hurriedly took off.

turned into the mirror and

the 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 like a very perfect idea. I then counted seconds, minutes, hours…The door flew open and the sales consultant threw the

don’t know where 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 to myself and I quickly pulled on a different attire, then stealthily left the stall, the store, and the mall with no one knowing who

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 get lost, and then decided to ask for

it. The owner was selling a few things and I hurriedly stopped in front

W

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 took off the diamond earrings I had on and gave them to him. His face lit up at the sight of pure treasure. He began

on my way.