Crowned love

Episode 4 First escape

The next weeks passed very quickly. Lots of conferences, but also in the end I managed to visit some orphanages and hospitals. I really like children and the sight of suffering and lonely people broke my heart. I wanted to do more and help them to be happy. Maybe I should think about setting up a foundation and supporting these little ones? I will have to figure out what the process of establishing a foundation and acquiring sponsors looks like. I could take advantage of the fact that my person is quite famous now and more people would like to collaborate with me. Suddenly, I was snapped out of my thoughts by the sound of the phone .- Halo- I answered hesitantly because the number was unknown to me. - Hello, beautiful Amelia-answered a strange-sounding male voice. -Who says? I asked, slightly surprised. –I am your biggest fan. Have you forgotten about me? Seems you already got my emails? - the man replied with irritation in his voice. - I do not remember any email from the Lord and I would be grateful if you did not call me anymore - I answered pissed off. The last thing I needed was some pushy guy. Then where did he get my phone number? He was restricted, which meant he must have had knowledge of stealing personal details. "Listen to me, I won't repeat myself anymore," he rumbled. –Or you will agree to my terms and become my wife or it will end badly for you. You will be mine and mine alone. Do not think that you will get rid of me so easily. I looked at the phone in my hand and couldn't believe it was really happening. I do not know what to do with it. On the one hand, this guy pissed me off, but on the other hand, I was starting to be afraid of him. I was afraid of what he might be capable of, especially that from one behavior it could be inferred that he was not a caustic person and he quickly became angry. I have to call Anna. Maybe she will give me some advice. I know that I have nothing to count on from the police because I have no evidence, only circumstantial evidence.

The next day, I asked a friend to come to me. She showed up at my place with a bottle of wine and I told her about the phone call from a stranger. - And what should I do with it? - I gasped because I was tired of all this. For help from a detective. You also have a bodyguard, but that may not be enough for you. What if he wants to hurt himself and attack you? Such people are unpredictable, you can't underestimate it, she admonished me. -But what is the detective to help me with? What do I tell him that someone sent me a few emails and threatened me on the phone? How is he going to track him? Someone with some more power and contact could give me it. I don't know what to think. I am already irritated by this whole situation, it pisses me off that I can't do anything myself.-I looked at the glass of wine which I was holding in my hand, and took a sip.

-Wait, you said you could use someone with authority and contact? Hmm, something came to my mind . Did you meet the mayor of one of the sponsors of the Miss World contest recently? And Marco Castellino? - she asked. At the end of dinner, I had a good chat with him. He gave me his exploit and invited me to join his corporation for coffee. I mentioned to him that I graduated in management and marketing - well, he is a mysterious one, because he is hiding something. And your name, apart from your legal business, which is his corporation, is also the head of the local mafia. Everyone knows that he became a sponsor of the MISS World competition just to whiten his legitimate interests even more. It's just a cover, really. Marco the mafioso? I couldn't believe it. OK, he acted a bit differently than a typical businessman I knew, but a gangster right away? -Are you sure it's true? -I asked Ann because it still didn't reach me. That's why he would be able to help you. He has the authority and contacts, and as you can see, since he invited you for coffee, you already have an easy task. You can make an appointment with him and ask for help. For sure he will not refuse you, you probably caught his eye. -She smiled at me mockingly and I rolled my eyes.

-Okay and what am I gonna tell him? Marco, I have a problem with a mysterious fan who wants to marry me? –I was irritated

-Yes, you should tell him what happened to you and ask him for advice. He will definitely agree. Of course, you would have to pretend you don't know about his illegal business.

-I think about it-I have to think about it seriously. I did not want to bother him, I was still fuming that the problem would solve itself. I decided to wait, maybe the guy would get bored and let it go.

A week later, I was involved in the opening of a new school for children with disabilities in the Chicago suburbs. The weather was good, it was warm and sunny. As always, we were accompanied by the press and television. After cutting the ribbon, I was shown around the school. I was able to see what the equipment lacked. They needed many things, such as new desks and chairs, but a major refurbishment of all classrooms would be useful. I was more and more convinced that I had to help them and set up my own foundation. I was also introduced to the teachers and the headmaster, and finally I was able to give a short speech. After the ceremony was over, my bodyguard, John, drove me home. I liked him, he was self-controlled and had a lot of experience in his work. He used to be a detective, so I thought that he would be able to deal with any problems.

When I noticed he changed the route we used to get home, I asked, -John is something going on? Why are you driving a different road than usual? ”He looked in the mirror and I did the same. I noticed that a black car with tinted windows was behind us. -I think someone was following us. He is following us from school. For safety, I decided to change the route.-He explained and I felt that something was wrong. The driver of the black car did not let go and I had the impression that he was accelerating as if he wanted to hit us. –John, I think he wants to hit us, he definitely accelerated and started sweeping all the cars. He will soon catch up with us.-frightened, I already started to panic. Could my secret admirer finally decide to fulfill his threats? - The police are not far away. I hope that we will be able to get there and then he will definitely run away. I have his registration number and we will find out who it is and what he wants. Please don't worry Mrs. Amelia, he probably just wants to scare us, he replied and I hoped she was right. Suddenly, I heard a loud engine roar and felt a thrust into the back of the car. I turned around and knew it was not good. The driver of the other car caught up with us and wanted to push us off the road. Our traffic was quite heavy and it could only save us from an accident. John sped up, pulled into a side street and began to pass other cars. The stalker didn't give up, but the police station was just around the corner. I prayed that we would make it, and at the last moment, with a squeal of tires, we managed to park and the black car was gone. God, I was as scared as ever. This man wanted to hurt us.-Mrs. Amelia, we need to report it to the police. I will tell them what happened and let them check the registration numbers of this vehicle, John said, and looked at me with concern. I know he was right. I had to report it, but I also knew they probably didn't do anything else. He's going to wait and how will he attack again? Right now, my cell phone vibrated and a message arrived. I took out my phone and froze. The display on my phone read: NEXT TOGETHER YOU CAN. THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING OF AMELIO !!! Now I was sure they weren't joking anymore and he wouldn't let it go.

For the next hour, I was questioned by a policeman. I told him about everything that had happened and showed him the last message. I have been informed that my application has been accepted and they will keep an eye on my case. If anything else happens, I have to report it. Well, I was expecting this. I knew that it would not help me, I have to deal with it by myself. Then it hit me that I had to take Anna's advice and contact Marco. It seems that only he is the only one who can help me.