My Hero
1606 Words
Adriana
Life as I know it was over for me and there was no turning back. This man was going to kill me and I couldn't do anything about it. It felt like hours passed although it was just minutes. He stood over and c****d his gun back. I had no one to save me. I looked him in the eyes because at this point it was nothing I can do. He raises his arm with his gun, pointing it at my head and all I could was stare.
"We could've had so much fun together, but you wasted my time and money, you stupid b***h! Any last words?" He asked with such pride.
"f**k you!" I hissed. I was ready to die at this point. I would be done with this miserable place. I didn't get to utilize my degree, but there would be no more creepy men. No one would miss me anyway and I'll see Abby again. Before he could pull the trigger, the door opened and a man suddenly appeared. He instantly attacks the creepy guy.
"You filthy son of a b***h!" He spat as he jumped onto the man. I slowly stood up and moved away. I was in shock as I watched this man continuously punch the creepy guy. There was blood, so much blood that I can't tell if it's from the creepy guy's face, or from this man's hands.
Shortly after, three guards come and break up the fight, separating the two men. I was able to capture a glimpse of his face and my breath caught in my throat as our eyes locked together for the first time. He was more than tall, dark, and handsome. He had caramel skin and emerald eyes that captured my soul. His lips look like they could warm me up with kisses. I knew that I looked a mess, but for some reason, his eyes never left mine. The guard approached me, breaking my eye contact with my hero.
"What happened here, Desire?" I told the guard what happened and he let me go. I leave the room only for Gino to angrily approach me.
"What the f**k was that? You just cost me $200,000 dollars!" He yelled. I was shocked, angry to know that he was willing to let me get attacked for $200,000. This was not the same guy I met at the cafe shop. He doesn't care about our well being.
"It's not my fault! He wanted to have s*x me and you know I'm not like that!" Gino rolled his eyes. He didn't seem to care about what I wanted.
"When I said no he wanted to kill me." Gino's facial expression didn't change from the cold and angry look he had. "You owe me and I want my money." I have no way of giving him that and he knows it.
"And where am I supposed to get the money? I won't have s*x with men for money. I'm not a f*****g w***e!" I yelled angrily. He laughed as if I said a joke.
"b***h you are really pushing my buttons!" He yelled. "You've been acting like you're too good to f**k and suck to bring in money. But it's okay to dance naked in front of horny men?" At this point, I'm silent, because he's right. How is it okay to be doing this as a job? He looked at me with disgust.
"Again, I want my money." He hissed. I wasn’t going to cry in front of him. This was supposed to be temporary. I'm just over this whole situation and want to go home. I can't deal with this anymore.
"Can I go now?" I asked exhaustedly. I was in pain and wanted nothing more than to leave this place. "Go ahead and don't come back here until you have my money, Adriana." Yes, he knew my real name. We had to use stage names for protection. I quickly ran out of the building and I didn't get to thank the man who saved me tonight.
It's crazy how my life turned out. No parents, no family to depend on, and my best friend and my other half are gone. Tears welled in my eyes and I couldn't take it anymore. I sobbed loudly. My life isn't supposed to be like this. I’m supposed to be working in my career field, living in a beautiful house, and enjoying life. Not dancing in a gentlemen's club showing my body to hungry men. I was so disgusted with myself. I know my parents and granny would be mad. I know Abby would’ve been disappointed. Lost in my thoughts, I begin walking to the nearest bus stop. It’s three in the morning and I am standing at a bus stop that probably won't come until around five. I didn’t even have a car for goodness sake.
Being out all alone always gives me the creeps. The neighborhood isn't the best either. Even the smallest noise makes my body jump. I am very paranoid at this moment. I pulled out my knife and pepper spray just in case I have to protect myself. This lifestyle I'm living isn't my best and I hope one day I will be able to move on from it. From constantly looking over my shoulder to watch my surroundings, to trying to calm my nerves, I am a hot ass mess right now. "Damn, I wish this bus would hurry up. " I say to myself.
Out of the blue, black Porsche is coming up the street with the bus about a half-mile behind but visible enough to see. The black SUV stopped and three men got out. One man back was turned away from me and the other two were walking around the vehicle to open the door. One of the men shouted.
"Get in." His eyes was piercing my at me, like he was angry.
"What? Absolutely not!" He squinted his eyes at me and I raised a brow.
"You really think I'm stupid enough to get in the car with three strangers? You don't know me and I don't know you." They're not from this side town, especially driving that type of car in this neighborhood. They were too clean even in casual clothes. The other guy just laughed as his friend was starting to get frustrated with me. I personally don't give a damn. All I want to do is go home and sleep.
"Just leave me alone. I'm tired, had a shitty night, and now apparently about to get kidnapped." I was talking to the other guy and didn't even realize that my bus was approaching until it passed by ignoring my signal to stop. I can hear the third guy laugh and I growled in frustration.
“Good to know that I can make your night. That was the last bus until five! There is no way I'm going to stand out here for two hours.”
The third guy began turning from the car to look at me and when he did, I damn near melted. Yes, even in the craziness of all of this mess this man, the guy who saved me at the club, was a very sexy man with his green eyes shining under the moonlight. They were unique and soul capturing. He tossed his cigar before he spoke. “Well now you only have two options, get in and let us drive you home safely or you can walk.” His tone was a little harsh and after the night I had, I was done with men thinking that they can control me.
"No! As I said before, I don’t know you." I am just exhausted at this point and the way he's looking at me right now, I'm sure he knows that I'm tired too. His gaze lingered on the outfit I was wearing. I felt heat rise to my cheeks as I realized that I didn’t even change my clothes. No wonder the bus kept going. They probably thought I was a prostitute.
"Let's get you out of here. Your damn near naked and it is cold. It’s definitely not safe for you to walk alone at this time of the hour." I'm too stubborn for my own good.
“No. What is up with you men, not understanding the word NO?” I asked, annoyed as I began walking the opposite way. Yes, I was very cold and half-naked. They haven’t even told me their names just demanded I get into the truck. Mr. s*x on legs begins to follow me as his friends got back into the SUV to drive up to us.
“Ms. ple-” He began before I cut him off.
“Adriana."
He had a confused look. "What?"
“My name is Adriana.” It finally registered to him.
“Adriana, my name is Alaric but my friends call me Ric. Please, I just want to make sure you’re safe.” His eyes flashed with concern. He did save me tonight. It’s the least I can do. Besides, if they wanted to take advantage, they would've already. Right? Giving in, I walked towards the vehicle and he gave me his jacket. It covered me down to my thighs. I climbed in the backseat where he joined me. “Adriana, these two idiots are my best friends Keelan and Jordan.” He says. We exchanged greetings and the one that shouted at me before stared with an expression that made him seem irritated. I gave them my address and they drove me home.
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