Chapter Four
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8:30AM
“There’s a woman in the back seat, take her to the guest room” Rogan ordered one of the house servants as he took off his coat and handed it to another
The servant went immediately to the car and helped her out of the car gently. Eleanor was in a world of her own at this point and confusion was her companion. She had no more tears to cry at juncture but her whole being was crying out for help.
“Im fine, dont touch me” Eleanor ordered the servant tearily. She tried to take a few steps with the last of her strength but immediately collapsed to her knees in weakness and blacked out
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6:30PM
Eleanor was now awake. Sitting on a bed in an unfamiliar room. This situation was all so familiar though, just a couple days ago she was on a strange bed in an unfamiliar room, and here she is on yet another strange bed and an another unfamiliar room. This cycle was getting tiring.
She was sat still with thoughts rushing through her head. Who really was Dante? who is Rogan and what does he want with Dante or her? What was this place? Where was she again?. She was more than confused, more than lost
As she was lost in thought a the door creaked open slowly and a maid came forth from behind the door
“Madam, youre finally awake” the maid said politely. “You must be hungry, I brought you some food”
Eleanor was silent
The maid was confused
“Did you hear me ma’am” the maid asked as she dropped the tray of food in front of Eleanor on the bed
“I dont want your food” Eleanor said under her breath
“Ma’am?”
“I dont want your dirty food” Eleanor screamed at the top of her voice getting up from the bed in an outburst of anger. “What I want is to get out of this godforsaken place and back to safety. I dont want your food. Im not hungry. I want out!”
Eleanor continued her rant at the top of her voice. The maid just stood still with her head down like she was not unfamiliar to these situations.
“Get me out of hereee!!” Eleanor screamed
Rogan walked in
“You!” Eleanor pointed at Rogan turning her attention from the maid. “Youre the reason for all of this madness. What do you want. Just let me go!” Eleanor was yelling in anger and tears began journeying down her cheeks
Rogan stood calmly looking at her, he walked towards her slowly and held her.
The maid took her leave
Eleanor was still on her rant, screaming and struggling to be free from Rogan's grip. She began beating on Rogan’s chest after which she realized it was hopeless as he did not even flinch
“Breathe Eleanor” Rogan spoke calmly
Eleanor paused.
“There you go. Youre prettier when youre not yelling”
“How do you know my name?” Eleanor asked sniffling
“I know more about you than Dante does that's for sure” Rogan replied with a smirk
She was still in his arms this whole time
“Take me back to him this instant!” Eleanor commanded
Rogan laughed as he let her go and walked away from her to a window in the room
“You want me to take you back to Dante” Rogan chuckled.
“Yes!” Eleanor answered immediately
“The most wanted man in Florida?” Rogan asked
“What?” Eleanor was confused
“Oh,” Rogan laughed again. “I see he didn't tell you everything”
Eleanor was quiet
“What exactly do you know about Dante Alvarez” Rogan walked towards her
“Not much” Eleanor replied soberly
“You want me to take you to the man charged with multiple counts of murder, drug trafficking, human trafficking, armed robbery, k********g and terrorism?” Rogan asked sarcastically as he flicked his fingers up each time he mentioned a crime Dante was charged with.
“I didnt know all this” Eleanor was perplexed
“You still want to go?” Rogan asked as he stepped up close to her.
Eleanor said nothing
“Youre safe here Eleanor, Id keep you safe” Rogan ran his finger through her hair and cheek
Eleanor felt relieved. A feeling that had been quite distant for the last 24 hours. She held on to his hand on her face
“Youve told me all about Dante, what about you? Who are you?” Eleanor asked looking him in the eye. It was now she realized he had deep blue eyes, like a calm sea.
“Stay with me” Rogan placed his hand on her waist. “And id tell you everything you need to know”
Eleanor’s hormones were rushing in this moment, she couldn't understand the s****l tension that had built up so quickly within the last couple of minutes.
Rogan held her face with one hand and kissed her lips softly then stopped to look in her eyes.
Eleanor felt calm. Felt easy. She liked this feeling. She felt safe.
She kissed him back with passion
Rogan lifted her and placed her on the bed then stood up to take off his dress shirt. As he removed each button she felt herself give in more and more to what was to come. She immediately began to take her shirt off. She spread her legs to welcome Rogan and he rightfully leaned into her open legs and they kissed passionately
“I would give you what you could not get with Dante, even in this bed” Rogan said as he kissed Eleanor’s neck
Eleanor moaned loudly
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10:00 PM
DANTE’S POV
“Get my gun” Dante told one of his men. “Don't tell a soul I’m leaving
“Yes sir” He replied
Dante was planning to secretly intrude Rogan’s mansion, kill him and rescue Eleanor. But he wasnt going to do it with anyone of his men. He planned on doing this alone for two reasons
The first was for his ego, Rogan intruded his house alone, even though it was with help of another who served as a distraction. He was going to revenge and he was going to do it alone
The second reason was because he felt he had a mole in his camp. There was no way Rogan made it past all the perimeters of security to his house unscratched without raising an alarm. He had the help of someone from the inside. He was silently working on finding out who the traitor is, but while he was at it he had to do this alone
He stepped outside on his compound and into the car waiting for him outside.
“Im coming for you bastard”
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10:45 PM
Dante arrived but parked 50m away from Rogan’s residence. He got down and began walking towards the mansion stealthily.
He pulled out his gun as he got closer, c****d it and held it with his two hands in a firm grip
Dante's senses heightened as he got closer to Rogan's mansion. The night was embodied by darkness, providing him with the cover he needed. He moved with the stealth of a panther, every step calculated to avoid making a sound. It had been a while since he embarked on a solo mission but his knowledge and skill were as sharp as ever
The mansion was ahead, its silhouette barely visible against the night sky. Dante's eyes scanned the surroundings, searching for any signs of movement or guards. He could feel the tension in the air, the anticipation of the impending confrontation, It made his blood rush. He liked it.
As he approached the entrance, Dante noticed two security guards patrolling the perimeter. He crouched behind a decorative shrub, waiting for the opportune moment to strike. The guards passed by, unaware of the impending threat.
In one swift motion, Dante lunged forward, his hand covering the mouth of one guard while the other held his gun to the man's temple. The struggle was silent but fierce. The guard's eyes widened in fear as Dante's cold gaze met his. He immediately recognized Dante and was filled with fear to the point of trembling
"Where's Rogan?" Dante whispered, his voice cutting through the silence.
The guard, paralyzed with fear, nodded towards the mansion's entrance. Dante swiftly twisted his neck, rendering him dead. He dragged the body into the shadows, leaving no trace of his presence.
Moving forward, Dante approached the mansion's entrance. The enormous doors stood before him like a gateway to vengeance. He pressed his back against the wall, listening for any sounds from inside.
The mansion was very quiet, but Dante knew better than to underestimate his rival. As he reached for the doorknob, he heard faint footsteps approaching from the corridor. Two more guards, alert.
Dante sank into the shadows, his movements were imperceptible. He watched as the guards passed by, their eyes scanning the surroundings. With calculated precision, he struck again. The first guard was taken down silently, his partner none the wiser.
As the second guard turned the corner, Dante swiftly drew a hand knife and slit his throat, leaving both guards deleted. He was a killing machine
The mansion's interior was now open before him, a battleground where every step could be his last.
He walked in and immediately saw a maid who was on her way to deliver dinner. Their eyes met and she froze. Dante put his finger on his lips gesturing for her to be silent.
“Where is Rogan” Dante mouthed quietly.
She pointed to a locked door that read ‘study’.
Dante walked slowly toward the door, placed his hand on the doorknob and slowly opened it and there was Rogan behind a desk
Dante pointed his gun at him with a death-stare
“Tonight is your end”
- Writer
