Dark Chemistry

Chapter-17

Natalia's POV :

I just finished watering the rose plants of our bedroom balcony. Our. I don't know why I said 'our ' but it was actually Nicolas's bedroom and I was staying with him so I thought our room would be preferable. I didn't know Nicolas liked roses on his balcony though it was quite weird. I couldn't help but smile at how they were growing and blooming flowers. Though I liked this place, I wanted to visit the city but after the first encounter I was a bit afraid to go outside of the house.

Washing my hands, I dried them up with a towel and made my way downstairs. Nicolas had left early this morning before I woke up. The sweet smell of the pancakes made my stomach growl as I rubbed my palm on my belly. Rosetta was making breakfast and the other maids were busy cleaning the house.

"Smells nice." I smiled at Rosetta and sat on the kitchen counter.

"Here eat, honey." She smiled back and pushed a plate of pancakes with honey.

"Does Nicolas like roses?" The question unknowingly came out of my mouth.

"I never heard him tell that, but when he found out that you love roses, he ordered us to fill his balcony with different kinds of roses."

I was breathless at her reply. So he knew I love roses and that's why the balcony of the previous house also had rose plants.

"Oh.." I cleared my throat and grabbed a pancake before I spoke again.

"Rosetta, tell me about the city." I bit the pancake.

"Rome is beautiful with many world heritage sites, galleries and museums. Since you're in Rome you should visit the Roman Forum and Colosseum once. Castle Sant'Angelo, Palatine Hill, Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel are also some places you would love to visit. In fact, Rome is an amazing place." She explained.

"Does it snow in Rome?" I asked, chewing another pancake.

"Rome is known for its warm Mediterranean climate than the chances of any snow. Temperatures drop in winter, but― snowfall is rare." She replied and pushed a cup of coffee toward me.

"That makes sense." I nodded and sipped on the coffee cup.

I finished my breakfast like this, sitting on the kitchen counter and chatting with Rosetta. In contrast, Rosetta finished her work while talking to me and answering my questions. It always made me feel better talking to her and we both started quite liking it.

Hearing about the amazing places of Rome from Rosetta, I decided to ask Nicolas to take me with him sometime to visit these places.

I made my way to the backyard beside the lake, after taking a story book with me. I sat on a bench and opened my book until I noticed Laura walking toward me. Again.

"I guess you've made a decision." She spoke.

"Look, Laura. I don't think it's a good idea. There's no doubt that Nicolas would find me out, wherever I go. This is his territory. And you know I'm not stupid." I rolled my eyes and focused on the book.

"You're really stupid, Natalia. So you're finally submitting yourself to the captor of your family. Huh? You're really so pathetic, you know. I would never miss this chance, if I were you." She laughed and shook her head.

"Shut the f**k up! I would never submit myself to him. And whatever I am, why do you care? Don't you have something to do?" I blared out.

"Listen, I don't know why you are doing this but if you try this bullshit again, I won't hesitate to tell Nicolas everything." I pointed before I stormed away from that place.

You might be thinking why I deliberately missed this opportunity, but― I'm not that stupid that I would believe an odd maid out of my self-consciousness and run with her. It could be one of Nicolas's plans.

Nowadays I started feeling bored and I wanted to get out of the house for a while. That night when Nicolas took me to his hotel, I thought I could finally breathe. But everything went in vain when those people showed up. My mind became dull and gloomy as I was sitting on a couch in the living room, aimlessly looking outside through the window. I didn't even notice when someone sat beside me.

"Are you alright, Natalia?" It's Nicolas's voice. I jolted up and looked at him.

"Yes, I'm just feeling bored." I sighed.

"Nicolas... Can I go outside? I mean for shopping or something." I bit my bottom lip and looked at him for his answer.

"I have some important work this evening. You can take Laura." He spoke suddenly.

Again that b***h? Noooo!

"Laura? I think Rosetta would be fine."

"My men are coming here for an important meeting tonight so I need Rosetta as she is the cook." He sighed. "But don't worry, my best two guards― Samuel and Freddy will be with you too."

"Okay." I sighed again.

That was a sigh of relief because I wouldn't be alone with that weird b***h. But a part of me was so excited to visit the city.

• • •

"Samuel, can we stop to take a small evening snack?" I asked Samuel while getting out of the last clothing store for today.

As Nicolas said, he sent Samuel and Freddy― two hulk with us and also gave me his credit card for shopping. And as a small revenge, I visited more than fifty stores and bought whatever caught my eyes to spend all of his money, making sure the products were expensive, until my legs gave up. But it seemed his credit card wouldn't give up whether my legs gave up.

We entered a cafe. The cafe was pretty much big and beautiful with a perfectly designed interior and exterior. I sat on a table and so Laura. She stayed quiet the whole time.

Samuel and Freddy sat on a table across the entrance and were eyeing around unnoticeably to quest for any danger.

The waiter came to us and took our order. I ordered pizza and coffee and Laura decided to eat a sandwich.

Finishing the delicious foods, I told Laura and the two guards that I needed to use the washroom. After washing my hands, I was about to get out of the restroom then two scary-looking bulky guys entered the restroom.

"Hey, this is the lady's restroom." I cringed.

"We know that, bunny." The blue shirt one grinned disgustingly.

Before I could do anything, they abruptly grabbed me and pressed a hand on my mouth so that I couldn't scream. My eyes immediately went wide and I started struggling into their hold. But the brown shirt one pressed a folded fabric on my face as my all scream came out nothing but as muffling sounds.

All my struggling and muffled screaming stopped as I saw dark in my eyes.

• • •

Nicolas' POV :

"f**k! I knew that! Everything is messed up just for that w***e!" John exclaimed.

"Shut your f*****g mouth before I shove all the bullets inside it!" I growled.

"Can you two stop?" Bella scoffed.

"John is right. We're in this big mess just for the girl. They got some damn never to enter our territory and the bad news is the cops are with them." Romano sighed.

I just couldn't believe John and Romano were blaming Natalia. It of course wasn't her fault.

"Why are you two blaming that girl? First of all, you guys planned to reach the mayor and the commissioner by kidnapping her." Eva sipped on the bear bottle.

"She's right, Romano. You guys can't blame Natalia. f**k, she even don't know anything about this shit." Stephen sighed and gulped all the whiskey from his glass.

"She even tried to escape many times and Nick almost killed her for that. So why the f**k you two are blaming her now instead of finding a way to get and kill those bastards!" Stephen slapped on the table and shouted.

The mayor and the commissioner were here in Italy to catch us and the cops were with them. The mayor sent his men to attack me that night in my hotel. His men were too tough to tell us who sent them until third degree. Now I was more concerned about Natalia than myself. They would try to snatch my girl from me but I wasn't going to let that happen.

"The war is coming very soon." I chuckled dryly.

"What about Valentino?" Alexander asked.

The room went silent for a few moments when he pronounced Valentino's name.

"Valentino is in Dubai right now, having a beautiful vacation. What about him?" Bella snorted.

"It's time we should tell the boss." I mumbled.

"What?!" Eva, Bella and Mariano screamed.

"I think so." Stephen murmured.

"I agree." Romano nodded in consentient.

"But―"

"No buts, Eva. There's no way we can take any action without telling the boss." Cutting off Eva, Victor spoke.

If the war began, it wouldn't stop anytime soon. Those bastards forgot who we are and what we can do. A buzzing sound pulled me out of my several thoughts and then I realized it was my phone buzzing.

"What is it, Samuel?"

"Boss, she escaped." He was panting.

"What?! What do you mean by she escaped?!" I boomed and stood up immediately, which caused my chair slip and hit against the wall.

All my mates were looking at me, concerned.

"We don't know, boss. She went to use the restroom for a while. But―"

"I don't wanna hear this bullshit, Samuel. I want her within 24 hours. Spread our men all over the city and the airports. Send me the location and stay there, I'm on my way." With that I cut the call and started walking out of the meeting room.

"What happened, Nick?" Stephen asked while following me.

"Natalia, she escaped." I stopped and replied through gritted teeth, then continued walking.

The whole ride was silent as the tension was rising every second. I thought she was going to submit herself to me but I never thought she would make this master plan.

The mayor and the commissioner were also in the country so if she found any police station nearby, they would deliver her to them.

Stephen, Romano and Victor came with me while Alexander, Mariano, Eva and Bella went to find out the current location of the mayor and the commissioner.

On the other hand, John stayed at my home, sleeping or f*****g one of my maids. He didn't care about Natalia since the day one and blaming her everyday for this mess.

"Explain." I said calmly to my two guards who were standing in front of the cafe.

"Boss, I don't think she escaped alone." Freddy spoke, looking into my eyes.

I would've killed these bastards until then but I didn't because they were the best and loyal ones.

"How?" Stephen raised an eyebrow.

"There is no backyard exit in this cafe and a window beside the lady's restroom was broken. I guess someone helped her out of the cafe." Freddy replied, looking at Steph.

"Then why did I send you two with her?!" I shouted. I let out a deep exhale and ran my hand through my hair.

"I want her within twenty four hours at any cost! Am I clear?!" I shouted again as they nodded.

Then I made my way to my office. I needed some time to think straight. A part of me already started missing her, her angelic face and her warmth.

"I'll kill those motherfuckers who took her away from me! Damnit!" I hissed while punching the steering wheel.

"Relax, Nick! There is no way she can leave this country. We'll definitely find her." Stephen squeezed my shoulder and nodded.

I'll definitely find out my angel. My sweet angel, that only drug which I was addicted to.