Baby Girl

Seven

T A Y L O R

Watching as Dominic emerge from his mansion with Allison by his side, caused a fire within me. They were dressed for something, maybe a dinner? He opened the door for her, allowing her to get inside first before he followed behind.

I hid further into the bushes watching as the car drove out of the driveway and into Main Street, following them on my motorcycle. Taking every corner they did but made sure to stay a few cars back so they wouldn't suspect anything.

It wasn't long until the car had pulled up the a restaurant and the two of them emerged from it. Dominic gave Allison's temple a kiss, the two of them headed inside, following behind them. I pretend to be with a group just behind them, seeing the two of them whisper something to each other.

The line was getting shorter, before they were escorted to a table by the window. Oh she loves window seats. Heading into the kitchen, I managed to find some of the clothing that was inside hanging on a wall and placed my hair into a ponytail.

Clearing my throat as I headed out and into the servers, grabbing a name tag and placed it on my shirt. Walking towards their table I smiled warmly, even though it killed me inside.

"Welcome, my name is Monica and I will be your server for this evening," I spoke.

"A bottle of champagne please, with two glasses, and a glass of water with a lemon on the inside," Dominic spoke.

Hearing his voice made me want to scream, "darling what do you fancy for dinner?" He asked Allison.

Darling? He calls her darling? What the f**k? I never got a pet name. Watching as Allison looked at the menu, she bit her lip trying to decide what to eat.

"Can I please have the chicken tenders and chips?" Her voice was small and quiet.

"Of course darling, I will take chicken tenders and chips and for me I will have a T-bone steak cooked to medium-rare with garlic butter on the side and Diane gravy on the steak," Harry spoke.

I wrote it down, "Anything else?"

"No," he said.

Walking away, I handed in the order to the chef, before leaving the kitchen. Grabbing the bottle of champagne from the cabinet and filled a bucket with ice. Carrying it over with the water with lemon.

"Here we are, I'll bring your food when it's ready," I replied as I walked away.

A L L I S O N

When Dominic offered to take me out to dinner, I couldn't help but no refuse. I have ever been to a restaurant before. So I was excited to try it. Walking inside the restaurant I was blown away by how nice it looked.

He had just ordered food and drinks, our drinks came and Harry handed me my water with lemon.

"Thank you," I spoke before taking a sip of my water.

"You're welcome darling, you better get used to this," Dominic spoke as he opened the champagne bottle and poured it into his glass.

It wasn't long until our food came out, though the girl that brought it seemed to be on edge. Maybe she was having a rough night, I guess it wasn't easy being a waitress and dealing with rude customers all day long.

I started to eat my lunch when I had the urge to pee, "Excuse me, I need to use the bathroom."

Dominic cut into his steak and nodded his head, standing up I headed into the bathroom, heading into an empty stall.

Relieving myself, stepping out of the toilet stall and saw Monica standing outside waiting for me, frowning, I ignored her presence and washed my hands.

Just as I was about to leave, I felt her grab my arm and push me against the wall. Slamming into it, I groaned.

"What the hell?" I asked in shock.

Blocking a few punches from her, I wasn't as fast as her but I was still good enough to stop her.

I tried to escape the bathroom but just before I could, she pulled me back again causing me to stumble, before feeling pain begin to build in my abdomen.

Looking down I noticed a knife was sticking out, my eyes went wide. I went to scream out but she covered my mouth. I whimpered against her hand as she pulled it out. Kicking her off me, I gripped my stomach.

Stumbling to the door I managed to open it, just as I got out I ran into Dominic.

"Dominic," I whispered before my body collapsed into his arms.

D O M I N I C

I was wondering what was taking Allison so long in the bathroom, her food was about to get cold. I sighed and wiped my mouth, standing up. I headed to the direction of the toilets.

When she ran out and bumped into me, at first I was shocked. She stuttered my name out and collapsed into my arms. Instantly catching her and falling to the ground with her.

I noticed a wet patch on my hand, lifting it up I noticed she was bleeding. "Allison," I called out.

"Someone call 999!" I screamed out as I held Allison.

I looked around to see anyone who could harm Allison but no one stood out to me. I cradled Allison.

****

I never liked hospitals, it was never a good sign if someone was in hospital. I was pacing around the waiting room for hours, we had arrived 3 hours ago and no doctors have come to speak to me about anything.

I ran my hands through my hair, I called my second hand man Raphael and told him to look for any signs or clues as to who would do this, I know I had enemies but they don't know my personal life.

How could they know about Allison? When it's only been a few weeks since we met? Unless... unless I had a traitor in my work. I heard the door open and looked to see a doctor walking towards me.

"She is fine Mr Salvatore, she was lucky you got her here when you did. She will be discharged tomorrow. We've stitched her up," the doctor spoke.

"Thank you Doctor, can I see her?" I asked.

The doctor nodded and led the way to her room, I'm so thankful she knew some sort of defence. It would have been worse if she didn't, maybe he needs to train her in shooting.