He's My Killer

Chapter Twelve

Tiana's eyes opened slowly, everything opening to a blur. She moved her wrist to find herself tied up. Her head moved as her vision slowly became clear and she was tied to a chair.

She moved to scream out but 'twas muffled by a scarf wrapped around her mouth and tied to the back of her head. The rope that only grew tighter the more she pulled, she began to panic.

Her eyes glazed over her surroundings and she could only make out that she was in a basement. The lights were dimmed and the air smelled stale.

Where was she?

A cold shudder went through her as she continued to try and free herself even though it was useless.

Tiana jumped at the sound of a door opening harshly followed by muffled screams. Goosebumps covered her skin when she watched black heavy boots coming down the stairs. Sweat tears ruined the little makeup Tiana had on.

She closed her eyes tight as she spoke a silent mental prayer, hoping God could hear her.

The muffled screams continued and more shuffling went around. She badly wanted to open her eyes but she did not want to risk any harm on herself.

She remembered the last person who was with her and that was Carter and she was not dumb to think he didn't. He was the only person in the room when she blacked out.

Suddenly she felt fingertips smooth across her face causing her to jump and turn her head away. 

"Open your eyes, Babe."

That familiar voice was imprinted in her mind.

Tiana shook her head violently feeling the waterworks coming. A few seconds past with silence before a rough hand gripped her chin causing a muffled cry from her.

"Don't make me repeat myself, darling." He warmed as his nails dig deeper into her cocoa skin.

She opened her eyes and faced her captor. Carter Mason. His intense glare made her shy away and look somewhere other than him.

She caught the sight of a woman tied up and bloody. She looked closer and caught that her fingernails were gone, leaving bare bloody skin.

"Beautiful, am I right?" Carter spoke out getting her attention.

"This young girl decided it was a good idea to steal from me." He continued as he moved away from Tiana to the girl.

Tiana watched him with caution as he twirled her hair in his hand with an evil smirk. "I let her live when I found her. That was after I made her suffer but this was the last strike."

She frowned as she watched the girl tremble in fear. She stared into her eyes and saw how truly broken she was.

What did he do to her?

"This is Ginger But her real name is Nova."

Nova? Sounds so familiar. Wait!!!! She was one of the girls who died.

Tiana thought. She could tell it was the same blonde girl who smiled in the photo but she looked so....broken.

How was this possible?

"I see it in your face. You know who she is, Babe and you are thinking right."

The girl whimpered painfully when Carter gripped her shoulder blade. Tiana desperately wanted to speak but it was useless. Her words would be useless.

Carter gave the girl one last grip before treading to Tiana. A hum came from him when he kneeld in front of Tiana. She looked him in the eyes.

"Damn," his words coming out lowly for them to only hear. "You are gorgeous." Tiana looked away from him.

"What I would give to have you beneath me, screaming my name." Tiana flushed under his gaze.

A smirk grew upon his face when he saw the small effect. He stood to his height.

"In pain." He said.

Her face fell and he gave her one last lingering look before walking up the basement stairs.

"Have fun with your new friend." He told and left Tiana hearing the door close.

A new set of tears began to build up as she jerked her wrist again.

Why me?

The question roamed her mind for a while. She heard the small muffled cries to her right and she could do nothing but pray to God that she'll get through it.

***

Splash!

Tiana instantly opened her eyes before coughing up a storm through the scarf. They just poured water all over her.

Ruining my hair!!!!

The scarf was pulled aggressively off her mouth and she blinked to see clearly. She was faced with a Buffy man but not to buff and an elder woman.

"I see why he is so interested in this one. She looks innocent." The old woman smiled.

"Whatever, Amelia. Do what Bossman told you." The man spoke irritatedly before walking behind me. The sound of a blade swipe filled her ears.

"Don't try anything funny, girl." He warned while cutting the rope and for the first time since she's been here, Tiana felt a little hopeful.

She brought her hands in front of her and rubbed her wrist. "She's all yours." The buff man said as he walked past even ignoring the half beaten girl who was still tied to a chair, weak to keep her eyes open.

"I'll be out there if you need me." He said before walking up the stairs of the basement followed by the door shutting.

"Wow, your so pretty!" She spoke with excitement as she walked a circle around Tiana.

Water drops fell to her face from her soaked hair that was reverting back to its natural state, slowly.

"Do you know Bossman well?" The elder questioned as she set the big tan duffel bag down.

"Who is Bossman?" Tiana questioned as she stood to her height slowly. She gripped the chair tightly when she felt the sudden rush of numbness course her body.

"Hmmm strange....what's your name?" The woman questioned in an odd tone.

"Tiana." She told her name as she looked at the unconscious girl who was tied to the chair.

"Beautiful name. Did he find you at Howard University too?"

Tiana's eyes grew wide. "Too? Who else has he taken from Howard?"

Amelia shrugged. "He had plenty of women. They would fall under his charm whether their intoxicated or aware of what they really want."

Tiana didn't know how to feel but she felt she was on the right path to destruction. Amelia pulled out a shiny bra and panty set with dangling beads and a pair of glittery heels. (MM)

"Put this on." Amelia smiled, urging her to the back for privacy.

"I can not wear such a thing. I will almost be naked." It was pretty, she agreed but she will not have that on her body.

Amelia frowned before urging the outfit back to her. "Bossman will be furious. Please just for tonight."

Tiana sighed and grabbed it. "There's a bathroom back there to wash up!" Amelia yelled while going through the duffel bag some more.

She went to the back and changed quickly after doing her hygiene. When she came out, Amelia awed her.

"You look great. Now, all we need to do is your hair and probably some light makeup. Your skin is beautiful."

Tiana smiled as she embraced the compliment. "Thank you."

Amelia seemed great but Tiana would be keeping an eye on her. Amelia added some makeup and fixed her eyebrows, she then moved on to her hair.

"I apologize for Vonyu pouring water on you. It was completely unnecessary." She said as she did Tiana's hair.

"Sorry. It's the best that I can do in such a hurry and that your hair reverted." Amelia smiled.

Tiana gave her a nod. It was decent for her she just didn't understand what was going on tonight.

"What is tonight?"

"Your welcoming into the family." Amelia smiled happily.

"Family?" Tiana frowned.

What in the h*ll was going on?!!!

"Bossman wants you as his number one mistress meaning you will be in training."

What was this to be so happy for?

Tiana thought frustratedly. She was not going to be a damn mistress to anyone.

"Training?"

"To be like us," she paused trying to find her cool.

"We kill for fun." Amelia smiled.

Tiana's heart dropped. This couldn't be happening. She was supposed to be in school right now. She was supposed to keep to herself.

What did she get herself in to?