Forever with Dominic

The Locked Room"

The news of Hayden and Sasha's divorce spread like wildfire on social media and news channels, causing Lucia Stone, Sasha's mother, to worry sick. She knew her daughter was deeply in love with Hayden and feared that the divorce would send Sasha into a tailspin. Lucia's concern grew exponentially when she discovered that the divorce had been finalized the previous night and Sasha had not returned home. She quickly grabbed her cellphone and tried to call Sasha, but the phone just rang and rang, with no answer. Lucia tried again and again, but the phone was still not going through, which only added to her tension and confusion. "Maybe she's just frustrated and needs some time to cool off," Lucia thought to herself, trying to reassure herself that Sasha was okay. "Maybe she's switched off her cellphone," she reasoned, but deep down, she was nervous and fearful for her daughter's well-being. Meanwhile, Elisa and Hayden were enjoying a romantic dinner at a private restaurant, lost in their own little world. Hayden couldn't take his eyes off Elisa, gazing at her with a lovesick expression that made her blush. "Why are you staring at me?" Elisa asked, her voice playful and teasing. Hayden smiled, his eyes still fixed on her. "You're so beautiful, and I can't wait to see what our baby will look like when she's born," he said, his voice filled with excitement and anticipation. Elisa chuckled, her cheeks flushing with pleasure. What? Did you just say 'she'? How are you sure that our baby is going to be a girl? I actually want a boy," Elisa said, her voice filled with surprise and amusement. Hayden smiled, his eyes twinkling with delight. "No, I want a baby girl who will be as beautiful as her mother," he said, his voice filled with conviction. Elisa chuckled, her cheeks flushing with pleasure. "No, I want her to look like her handsome father," she teased, and they both smiled, lost in their own little world. As they gazed into each other's eyes, they shared a romantic dance, swaying to the cool music playing in the background. Their eyes locked, and they smiled together, basking in the joy and love that filled their hearts. But meanwhile, Lucia's worries about Sasha's whereabouts only grew. She had fallen asleep in her living room, but a bad dream about Sasha jolted her awake. She quickly grabbed her cellphone and checked the screen, but there were no missed calls from Sasha. Her tension and worry escalated, and she decided to call her again, but the phone number was still not going through. As the evening wore on, Lucia's concern turned to alarm, and she decided to take matters into her own hands. She got into her car and drove to Hayden's mansion, determined to find her daughter and make sure she was safe. Sasha was trapped in the room, locked away with no escape. Despite the abundance of food and amenities at her disposal, she refused to eat, her anger and frustration overriding her hunger. As the hours passed, her weakness grew, and she became dizzy and disoriented. Her eyes rolled back, and she fell to the floor, passing out from exhaustion. Minutes later, Dominic decided to check on her, using his key to unlock the door. He was met with a disturbing sight: Sasha lay motionless on the floor. He rushed to her side, scooping her up in his arms and gently placing her on the bed. Noticing her refusal to eat, he sighed and pulled out his cellphone to call his doctor. When the doctor arrived, he examined Sasha and determined that her weakness was due to her refusal to eat. He treated her and gave her water, emphasizing the importance of her consuming something. "Please, she needs to eat something; her body system indicates she hasn't had anything to eat," the doctor urged, recommending medication. Dominic nodded in agreement, and the doctor departed. Dominic gazed at Sasha, feeling a pang of guilt for locking her up and yelling at her earlier. He approached her with a plate of food, but she turned away, her emotions still raw. Dominic's expression softened as he realized the depth of her distress. I am sorry, Sasha. I am truly sorry for locking you up in this room and for yelling at you downstairs," Dominic said, his voice filled with remorse. Sasha looked at him, her eyes flashing with anger and hurt. "If you are truly sorry, if you have any conscience at all, then you will let me go," she said, her voice trembling with emotion. "My mom would be looking for me everywhere, she would be worried sick about me." Sasha's voice cracked as she added, "I miss her already." Dominic looked at her, his expression softening. "I know your mom warned you, but you never listened to her. Everyone knew you were forcing your love on Hayden, he never loved you," he said gently. Sasha's face contorted in anger, and she yelled at Dominic, "I love Hayden, and I know he will come around! Just let me go! Elisa never loved Hayden, I will make him see the truth!" Her voice echoed off the walls, filled with desperation and longing. Dominic's expression turned sympathetic, but firm. "I'm sorry, Sasha, but I cannot let you go. As for your mom, you don't need to worry. All information about you will be sent to her soon, and she will come looking for you. So, please, eat. I know you must be hungry. You'll need your strength to fight back and win Hayden over," he said, his voice calm and rational. Dominic attempted to feed her, but Sasha stopped him, her anger flaring up again. She took the spoon from him and began eating on her own, her movements jerky and defiant. Dominic smiled and watched her eat, his eyes filled with a mix of concern and understanding. Lucia arrived at Hayden's mansion, determined to find her daughter, but the security guards refused to let her in. Undeterred, Lucia began shouting Hayden's name, her voice echoing through the grounds. "Hayden! Hayden! Hayden!" she yelled, her desperation and concern for Sasha's well-being palpable. Inside the mansion, Elisa and Hayden heard the commotion and wondered who was causing the disturbance. Mrs. Walker and Emily, who were sitting in the living room, got up to investigate and peered out the window. When they saw Lucia standing at the gate, Emily rolled her eyes in annoyance, while Mrs. Walker frowned, clearly upset. "What does this woman want?" Emily asked, her tone dripping with disdain. Mrs. Walker intervened before Hayden could respond. "This crazy woman, I hope she's not here to beg for her unfortunate daughter. I'll go deal with her," Mrs. Walker said, her voice firm and authoritative. Hayden, recognizing Lucia as Sasha's mother, stood up and walked out of the mansion to address the situation. Mrs. Walker followed closely behind him. When Lucia saw Hayden and his mother approaching, she stopped yelling and stared at them with a mix of anger and desperation. Hayden instructed the security guards to let Lucia in, and she stepped into the compound, her eyes fixed on Hayden and Mrs. Walker. The tension was palpable as the three of them stood there, the air thick with unspoken words and unresolved issues.