Lawyers to lovers

The Not So Safe House part 2

Ch. 10 Not So Safe House part 2

              Melissa

              Melissa was in shock, she couldn’t believe what just happened. Melissa knew Paul was evil, but last time he did something like this he was severely intoxicated. Was that an excuse, no but this was pure evil. Melissa took comfort knowing that Anthony and Carl were there to protect her, but how could Mr. Maroni go against his son? Would he really punish him this time? Anthony carried Melissa to his room, she expected him to put her on the bed but was surprised when he took her to a large plush couch by the fire place. He sat with her still in his arms and refused to let her go. Melissa sat curled up in Anthony’s lap for some time before there was a knock at the door coming from what was supposed to be her room. “Sir it’s Carl.” Making sure Melissa was covered Anthony told Carl to come in. “Sir both Paul and his good for nothing guard are chained in the basement. Per Mr. Maroni they will be dealt with.” Anthony didn’t say anything so Melissa decided to. “Carl I’d like to thank you, you’ve saved my life twice now and I will never forget that.” She smiled her best smile given what she had been through it was forced for sure. “Miss Young, I feel personally responsible that things got as far as they did and I want to apologize to you. I take my position very” He was cut off by Melissa “you had no way of knowing what that d**k was planning and who would have thought Mr. Maroni’s guard would be against him? That’s a foolish move.” Carl nodded at Melissa and whispered something into Anthony’s ear. “Thank you Carl, we will rest in here until the doctor gets here. No one comes in but him.” Carl nodded and was gone.

              Anthony

              Anthony was terrified after seeing Melissa the way he did, he had never seen a woman look so terrified. He vowed on his run down that hill towards her to never leave her again. Anthony couldn’t wait to get them out of this situation, but they still had to deal with Vincent. He felt this sudden urge to go find Paul and take care of him himself. He was shaken from his thoughts of harming Paul when there was a knock at the door and Carl came in. “Sir, the doctor is here.” Anthony nodded his head and Carl opened the door wide so the doctor could enter. Carl shut the door and remained vigilant outside the door. Anthony watched as Melissa sat up, she tried to hide her every wince as she sat up. She noticed him watching and gave a quick smile. Anthony began to stand, “I’ll leave you with the doctor, I’ll be right outside the door with Carl.” Melissa was quick to grab his hand. “Please stay.” Anthony sat back down and stayed with Melissa while the doctor gave her the once over. He was very thorough and took about 30 minutes aggressing each scrape and bruise. “Miss Young, I understand what happened to you was extremely traumatic, however, with the exception of some bruises and cuts you look pretty good.” The doctor looked at his buzzing phone and said “If you have no questions, I’m being summoned to stitch up your abuser.” Anthony watched as Melissa stood and shook the doctors had. “Thank you doctor.” Anthony couldn’t believe the courage and strength Melissa had. Anthony walked the doctor to the door. “Sir, Mr. Maroni asked you accompany me to where he is.” Anthony didn’t want to leave Melissa, but he didn’t want to disrespect the man who would help them out of their situation with Vincent, and at this point, given the situation he and Melissa had the upper hand. “I’ll be right with you doc. Carl.” Carl followed behind Anthony. “Melissa, Mr. Maroni is asking I accompany the doc, I am leaving you with Carl, will you be ok?” Melissa looked a little upset but was comfortable with Carl. “Of course. But Anthony will you help me to bed before you go? I’d like to.” Melissa was cut off as Anthony scooped her up in his arms. She winced as he made contact with her legs. Anthony placed her gently on the bed. “Did I hurt you?” Melissa kissed Anthony’s cheek and smiled. He returned her kiss on the forehead and walked towards the door. “Don’t let anyone in or out, since there are two doors I want you on the inside. I’ll text you when I’m on my way back.” Carl nodded and locked the door.

Anthony followed the doc down two floors, you could hear the commotion before you saw anything. The doctor stopped by a plush chair and sat. “It’s two door down on the left.” Anthony was confused “You aren’t coming?” “I only clean up the mess, I don’t contribute. Though with what he did to that girl I’d like to this once.” Mr. Maroni appeared in the hall, “Anthony down here.” Anthony walked to meet Mr. Maroni just before the doorway. He could hear painful moans and groans he heard several thuds and was pulled back when Mr. Maroni put his arm on Anthony’s shoulder. “I asked how Miss Young is.” “she is resting, she will be sore for a while but she will heal. The doc said you wanted to see me?” “Yes. Given the nature of your relationship to Miss Young, I wanted you to see and partake in the last bit of punishment.” Anthony was confused, he wasn’t really a violent man but seeing what he did to Melissa made him forget his morals. If only for a moment. Though he was skeptical, as this was the son of the mob boss and man standing in front of him. “Take your best shots Anthony, you see, my son has disgraced this family and that of a woman. You see Anthony, Paul wasn’t raised this way. He was raised with respect and dignity, for both family and women. Anthony walked into the room, he was shocked when he found a lifeless body guard next to a bloody and bruised Paul. Anthony took several shots to the face and gut area, he was hesitant but he landed a few more to the groin area. All the men in the room grunted a little, but knowing what he had done, they didn’t care. “Anthony, my boy, let these men finish up. See the doctor on your way back up. I am requesting you and Melissa have breakfast with me in the morning. Until then order what you need and rest up.” Anthony shook his head and left.

Anthony text Carl to notify him he was on his way back up, his hands hurt and were wrapped up, he didn’t feel remorse for what he did or what else would happen to Paul but he didn’t wish death upon him. Even if he was trash. Carl opened the door and saw Anthony. “You ok boss?” Anthony didn’t say a word, he looked at a sleeping Melissa and motioned Carl over to the opposite side of the room. He told Carl what he saw and what happened, this was Carl’s area of expertise, he assured his boss that they wouldn’t be allowed to kill Paul given his status, but he would now live under that watch of his father and guards. Anthony was relieved that he wasn’t a part of a murder but he also wouldn’t be allowed to roam free. Anthony couldn’t wait to shower, he wanted the grime of the day off of him. As he showered he couldn’t help but think of Melissa’s body, she was covered in bruises and cuts. He couldn’t shake the images, he needed to be near her to keep her safe. He got out, dried and dressed. Anthony stepped out into the bedroom to find Melissa still asleep, though she didn’t look as peaceful as she had before. “Sir, do you want me to stand guard?” “The other room is finished, you can sleep in there and keep an ear out. I’ll do the same. Be ready by 8, we’re having breakfast with Mr. Marconi to hopefully settle all of this and go back to normal.” Carl entered into the other room, did a full sweep and left the door slightly open to ensure he could hear if he was needed.

Anthony slipped into bed with Melissa, he wanted to pull her close but didn’t want to hurt her or startle her. Too late! Melissa felt the bed move and woke immediately and jumped back. She groaned in pain, she had moved to quickly, her body ached and hurt. “Melissa I’m so sorry I wasn’t trying to scare you, the opposite in fact.” Tears stung Melissa’s eyes. “It’s ok Anthony I know you didn’t. How did everything go? What did Mr. Marconi want?” Anthony wasn’t sure how to answer her. “He asked how you were doing, and he wanted us to know what his son and his guard are being dealt with.” Melissa looked a little skeptical but accepted the answer. Melissa realized how dirty she felt and knew a shower would be painful but necessary. She began to move to the edge of the bed, it was more difficult than she realized it would be. “Where are you going?” Anthony rushed to the other side of the bed. “I need a shower.” Melissa snapped. “Let me help you.” Before Melissa could respond Anthony scooped her up and took her to the bathroom. “Thank you Anthony, but I’m good from here.” Anthony slowly left the bathroom, he turned as he left. “Melissa if you need anything I’ll be right out here. I know you can take care of yourself, but.” She cut him off. “Thank you Anthony, but I’m fine. If I need something I’ll ask.” Anthony shut the door but didn’t go far in case she needed him. Melissa turned the water on to drown her sobs out. She knew Anthony meant well but he made her feel like she was helpless all over again. Melissa just wanted to get in the shower she went to lift her shirt off and instantly let out a loud whimper. Anthony heard it and wanted to run in, but he held back and waited for the call. That caused more pain than Melissa was ready for, it caused her to sob louder. She tried again but much slower, she pushed past the immense pain and finally got it off her body. The rest of her clothing came off with similar or less pain. She reached in and turned the shower on, waited for it to warm up and got in slowly. The water stung her skin and was an immediate reminder of what Paul did to her and what he tried to do. She washed her body slowly and rinsed all the soap off. The warm water while still stinging her open cuts felt good on her muscles. Melissa slowly sat on the floor of the shower, sobbing and letting the warm water run over her body, replaying over and over what happened earlier that day. Melissa lost track of time 45 minutes passed. Anthony was getting anxious, was she ok, did she slip? Anthony said in a raised voice so he was heard over the water “Melissa, you ok?” He didn’t get a response, he asked two more times before slowly opening the door. He saw Melissa balled up in the corner of the shower. He didn’t want to startle her, or irritate her, so he turned his back and walking in backwards. Only taking a few steps. “Melissa, you ok?” Melissa finally heard time and was startled when she realized how cold the water had gotten. She looked up and was about to yell at Anthony when she realized two things, how he turned around to afford her privacy and how much pain she was in. Melissa swallowed her pride. “Anthony I I think I need help, she sobbed louder at the admittance. “Baby, don’t cry. You know I would do anything for you.” Keeping his back to her he went to the cabinet and got a large towel and one small one. Anthony began to back up towards the shower. Anthony wanted so bad to just pick her up, but he knew he needed to be slow and careful. He reached in and shut the shower off and was quick to cover Melissa up. She noticed how careful he was to keep his eyes averted. Melissa could never pay back his kindness and protection during this time. “Can you stand, or can I just lift you?” Melissa tried to stand, but her body had gone so stiff she couldn’t. Anthony took the small towel and wrapped it around Melissa’s hair, Anthony then scooped Melissa’s naked body up off the shower floor. She wrapped her arms around his neck and snuggled in close. She was freezing and shaking Anthony needed to get her warm. Anthony quickly sat her on the counter, dried every inch of her and scooped her back up. Athony laid her in bed and covered her quickly. Anthony shut the lights off took his pants off and got in beside her. “Melissa, your still shaking and I need to warm you with body heat. I swear I’m not coming onto you.” Melissa didn’t say anything, her teeth began to chatter. Anthony did what he said and was instantly freezing. He was shocked when Melissa wiggled her body even closer to his. After 30 minutes Anthony could feel Melissa was warmer and sleeping soundly. He was confident she would be ok and drifted off to sleep.