TAKEN BY HIM.

CHAPTER 2

Stella woke with a start but everywhere was still dark. She put her hand on her eyes and realised she had a cloth blind on. As soon as she removed it, she was greeted with a very large room.

The room was larger than her bedroom and sitting room combined. The bed is so large she can do 3 backflips simultaneously on it and still have space.

She was about to get on her feet when she noticed she was tied to the bed by her left hand. She struggled but it didn't go off.

STELLA'S POV

Where am I? I asked myself. That is when I got a flashback of what happened last night. I have been kidnapped I said my voice cracking.

I started screaming and trashing around to get attention. A young girl around my age came in With some towels and fresh clothes and kept them on the table and left hurriedly without looking or talking to me. I began screaming again because I really have nothing else to do to help myself.

This time a man on black suit came into the room. He stood at the door and stared at me. At that time I realised I am scantily dressed. I folded into myself and tried fixing myself up.

No need for that.. the man who I guess would be in his late 30's spoke up. I am going to untie you now so that you can freshen up but it's up to you. Don't try to escape on or you will be put in a worse room than this. It won't even have a bed.

I got angry and flared up. Who told u I want to stay here Huh? I want to go back to my house. Where are all my properties? What am I doing here? All these came up at once out of my mouth.

Everything will be explained to you when you settle down said the man without showing any emotions after my outburst. Of course why would he show any emotions when his black suit is tailored to perfection. There is no visible crease on it. His white dress shirt shined brightly. His shoes looked polished for days. He looked so neat. I looked at his face, he has a nice beard which has a white patch of white hairs at the side of his chin. His hair was not a strand out of place. I looked at his eyes, those eyes…… those eyes, I have seen them before. I got a flashback. I gasped.

You …. I said under my breath and looked at him again. You are the one who kidnapped me, I screamed on the top of my voice.

Yes, I am. He answered cooly as usual. His tone made me more angry. How can he be so put together when I am in disarray? Get me out of here I screamed again and stood not minding my outfit anymore.

I will leave now young lady and come back when you have thought about about it clearly. He left and locked the door behind him. I sat down fuming with tears rolling down my cheek.

PETE'S POV

I stood at the door to listen for any other movement. Confirming non, I walked back to my office on the second floor. I pray this girl doesn't make it hard to work with her. I like her headstrong and fiesty nature but it can prove bad for the job.

I went to my computer and started trying to run a background check on her. She's a 23 years old female from New York. Second daughter and second child to her family. Not in touch with her parents. A stripper in club 66. Which is one of my boss's club. I just hope he accepts this one.

I have looked for a girl for almost two weeks now non fitting the job description. Either they are too emotional, already in trouble or a member of a gang. I never thought girls were into that kind of work. This wouldn't have happened if the last girl didn't go and die on her job trying to scam my boss

I sent an email to my boss. Boss I have the cargo, it is very fitting. My boss travelled for a family celebration in Italy and won't be back till next week. I'll just have to keep this girl sane till then. I sighed and relaxed on on my chair putting my legs on my table. It's going to be a long week. No action. Still on that thought I got an email, it's from my boss.

"Get some guys and go to the warehouse now"

I stood quickly, ahhhh work This lady can wait.

Stella forgotten, Pete took the telephone on his table and called the boys quarters. The call was picked, Caleb bring five guys with u to the front yard we going to the warehouse in two minutes. Arm up too, Pete instructed. Yes boss answered Caleb.

In three minutes everyone was set in cars going to the warehouse. When the got there, they saw a group of men armed to the teeth. They looked like they kill people for breakfast. Pete and his men weren't phased because they have long been in the business and seen lots like this.

One of the boys was smoking which annoyed Pete to no end. Didn't you see the no smoking sign? He asked sternly.

The man smiled and turned off the cigarette. Where's your boss he asked looking at Pete with piercing eyes and an amused look on his face. I'm here to represent him, Pete said in an equally intimidating manner.

The man gave his men a sign to leave saying "I won't deal with a mere errand boy" Pete stood with his men immediately blocking the entrance. Pete laughed and said if I was you I wouldn't try to leave here without completing my mission unless you want to be dead and your body parts will be sold.

The other gang pointed guns at Pete's so did Pete's men pointed at them. The atmosphere was tense, each gang waiting for the other to make the first move. Pete's phone rang, breaking the silence. He picked, hello boss, ok. He put the phone on the loudspeaker.

Zaga are you there? He asked

Yes, Mr adrian answered the other gang leader.

Alright give the goods to my assistant quietly and make sure it's complete.

Three briefcases were put on the table and opened to show arms in one, drugs and weed in one and cash in the other. All were inspected by Pete and confirmed complete. All clear boss he told over the phone. Ok search them before they go instructed Adrian and the phone call went off.

Pete's men took the goods for safe keeping and then came back to search the men thoroughly. Pete made sure he searched zaga as roughly and thoroughly as possible while zaga gave him a death stare the whole time. When they were done, they asked the gang to leave. Zaga didn't leave without threatening Pete saying "one day I'm going to get you" Pete smiled and answered ok.

With the visitors gone, Pete went and safelocked the guns and drugs and took the money home.

At home the gang sat together in the main house for dinner. Everywhere buzzed with conversations and loud bickers. One of the guys named Zander called Pete. Hey Pete I heard we have a new employee, why isn't she here with us? Pete answered and said I didn't realize you are one to gossip around and she is not yet an employee so keep off. Zander laughed loudly raising both arms up showing surrender and said ok ok I'll keep my big mouth shut. Other guys laughed and went on with their meal.

That talk made Pete remember he has outstanding scores to deal with the young lady. He gave a long tiring sigh as he went to the kitchen to take her food, at least that would count as a peace sign.

He stopped at her room door and patted his suit down. He cleared his throat so he could talk sternly comfortably, he would confront a dangerous human parts selling, children killing,drug dealing mafia man than any woman in this world.

Pete knocked twice and opened the door to find Stella fast asleep. She was sleeping in a very weird way due to being tied by her left wrist. Pete kept the food on the side table and proceeded to untie her hand. As soon as her hand was free Stella sprang up and grabbed Pete by the neck strangling him with all her might. Pete screamed like a girl and trashed around choking one of the maids came in and screamed trying to get Stella's hands away from Pete's neck.

Zander and other guys on hearing the scream, ran in to help and was very amused by the scene in front of them. They helped pull Stella away from Pete who sat on the bed red faced, hair disheveled trying his best to regain his breath. While Stella was still fuming and cussing in zanders arms.

Pete gave the made and other guys a sign to leave the room after getting his breath back and fixing his look. He looked at Stella who was smiling coyly. You do know that you will pay for the bad behaviour you just showed he said coolly like nothing happened.

Stella began to cry, let me go home what did I do to you huh? Say it and I'll apologize. I don't even know you she cried with sadness in her eyes.

Pete looked at her in pity. Ok let me just brief you on what you're here for. You are here for a job, like an assistant but not really ok? It's a cool job and you will be paid very well. You are still in this room because my boss is not back, he has to see you first before we start anything.

Stella looked at him with bewilderment. I have a job, I was kidnapped by you right in front of my work place. What do you mean giving me a job that I didn't apply for. Pete chuckled, you mean the stripper job? Well with that job you can aswell be a w***e. After saying that he left the room. Stella snapped and yelled at his retreating figure while Zander still held her.

Zander helped her to the bed and made her sit. She looked at Zander and asked please can I use your phone? I want to call my friend. Zander smiled and told her unless you want to see my head on a food tray platter then ok I wil. Stella sobbed and thought to herself, what have I gotten myself into.

Zander allowed her to cry for a little while before turning her face to him. You know what I think you should do? He asked her. She shook her head no.

I think you should take your bath, put some food in your belle and have a nice rest to clear your head for when the boss will come. Then you can talk to him level headed and plead your case. Who knows maybe he won't want you for the job. He said shrugging his shoulders. Stella nodded ok and stood. Zander took a glance of her outfit and smiled. You look good he commented. Oh please I look like tears and snot and I know my mascara and makeup are running down my face Stella said with a sad face and croaky voice.

Zander stood,held Stella's shoulders and said you can fix all that in an hour. With that her walked to the door, took another glance at her again and went out of the room locking the door.