The Assassin's Kryptonite

Dead Eyes

This is boring.

Extremely boring!

Why do I have to suffer like this just because I’m rich? These f*****g desperate kidnappers serve me threats for breakfast and as protective as they are, my lovely parents have forbidden me to get out of the house.

This wasn’t new anymore. I’ve been receiving threats since I was ten. Or maybe earlier, I just can’t remember it. It doesn’t scare me now because I’m used to it. What I’m not used to is sitting here all day! I just want to go out and party with my friends. I cannot stand being stagnant like this.

Desperate to breath in outside air, I ran towards my walk-in closet and pick a nice outfit. Its just 10 in the morning but I’m already bored.

After dressing up, I walk down the stairs and called Larry, one of our drivers.

“Drive me to the mall,” I said not minding to look at him and just walk straight towards the main door.

I was already in front of the door when I frowned because some stupid bodyguards failed to open the door. “I’m sorry, Ms. Montellano. We were ordered to not let you out of your mansion”.

“I’m now ordering you to open the f*****g door and drive me to the f*****g mall!”

I almost stomped my feet when no one moved. Instead, they averted their gaze and ignored my banters.

“You better be not on my sight when my patience run out,” I turned my back and walked towards my room.

This is frustrating as hell. Do they really expect me to stay here? 24/7? This is my f*****g summer vacation? I’m seventeen and I’ll turn 18 in a few months. But before that, I’ll first enter college. People say college is hell, so I really planned to party this whole summer because I think this will be my last! And yet here I am, stuck, bored, and murderous.

My silent banters were interrupted by the loud ringing of my phone. I picked it up, check who the caller is and answer the call. “Cami!” Johann, my flavor of the week said.

“What?” I answered with no emotions. Johann is a cute, sporty guy I know. He’s the second son of the owner of the biggest hospital in the capital and I agreed to be his girlfriend so I can parade him and make other girls envious. I’ve always loved attention. And no one can ever steal my spotlight.

“Care to go on a date with me?” I can hear his smile behind his voice.

“Can’t, I’m grounded”.

“Again?”

“Yeah”.

I sighed. He’s surely hosting another big party and I can’t even go to my own boyfriend’s party! Johann throws occasional parties all the time, its what rich people do.

“Try and convince your parents still. You can bring your bodyguards,” he negotiated.

“Do you really think I haven’t been convincing them this past week?” I rolled my eyes.

“Chill, babe. I just want you to be here and enjoy,” he sweetly uttered.

“Fine, I’ll try again”.

I might sway dad. Mom’s stricter and I’m a certified daddy’s girl so there might be a chance.

After a series of sweet nothings which I don’t really fancy, I ended the call. Due to extreme boredom, I forced myself to sleep not minding that I haven’t had lunch yet.

Knocks on my door woke me up. I heard my father’s voice while I stretch. “Louella, time to eat princess.”

I fixed my face and my clothes then opened the door. “Daddy!” I embrace the most important man in my life, and he hugged me back.

“The maids said you didn’t have your lunch?”

“I haven’t had the chance, dad. I was bored and I slept too long!”

“But still, you should never forget to eat.”

“Okay, dad.”

We reach the dining table and I bend to kiss my mother in the cheek. “Good evening, mommy.”

“Good evening, my baby,” she taps my arm then I sat on the other side of my father who’s sitting in the aisle.

“How’s your day?” Dad asked. I was supposed to rant and ask permission to go out when my mother spoke.

“You should stay here, princess. We hired investigators already but I’m still worried sick whenever you’re left alone here. Bear with it please baby, just until we’re sure you’re safe, okay?”

Just like that, I was sure that no matter what I say, they would never let me out of this house.

“Wait for me, two streets away from our house. Don’t bring your car and bring your Ducati instead,” I told Johann after taking a night bath.

I wore a high waisted jean, a brallete and a thigh high boots. I also wore a denim jacket to protect me from the cold air. After fixing myself, I quietly open the door and check if someone’s around. Instead of going down the stairs, I walked towards the library. Our library has two floors, and it has also access outside the house. I quietly walk down the stairs of the library and finally, opened the door which revealed the back-part of our mansion. There are visibly fewer guards here than in the front of the house. I sneakily duck in the tall bushes careful to not get caught.

“Get ready to switch in an hour.”

“f**k….” I hissed when two talking guards almost saw me. They were walking towards the pool while I hide behind a tall vase. Good thing my mother likes these grandiose vases, they were very big that I can even hide myself here.

When the guards were facing the pool and away from me, I ducked again and walked fast towards the secret door in my left. This door is placed here for emergency purposes. We are very rich and its not uncommon for our houses to be robbed. The only people who have knowledge of this door is my family and the head of our security.

Finally getting out, I ran until I saw Johann’s Ducati. I let him kiss me then off we go. He parked in front of an exclusive bar just near our village. When we entered, loud music instantly filled my ears.

“Cami! Johann! Come on!” one of Johann’s friend pulled us in one of the large sofas inside the bar. They immediately gave us drinks and the party officially started.

“Let’s dance,” I held Johann’s hand and pulled him towards the dance floor. From a bop one, the music turned into a slow and sexy one. Johann pulled me towards him, not leaving space between us. I placed my hands on his neck while he snaked his arms on my waist.

“Happy?”

“Very,” I whispered in his ear. I was about to kiss him on the lips when some witch pulled my hair so hard, I can almost feel my scalp being bruised. “You slut!”

I felt my blood boiled and I was ready to kick this b***h’s ass when Johann pulled her off me.

“Relationship wrecker! Once a slut always a slut, huh?” This ugly fox shouted at me. I can see the veins in her neck popping and the sight is just so low class. The loud music stopped and when I looked around, I saw that the whole bar’s attention has turned to us.

“Relationship-wrecker? What are you talking about?”

“You stole Johann from me! You still have the audacity to ask?” I stared at Johann with my questioning eyes. He shook his head, answering my unuttered question.

“Really? Why don’t we ask Johann then, huh? Johann, do you know this ugly b***h?” I raised my eyebrow while looking at Johann. “Christine! Stop this madness, we’re already over,” he answered.

“See? You’re unwanted here. Well……who would want someone who’s scandalous as you. Such a low class, I can’t even imagine why Johann even took interest in you,” I uttered with disgust in my voice.

“No, Cami! Let me handle this. Christine, just go. Before I let the guards drag you out of here.”

“No! No! Johann! I love you! You said you love me too then suddenly, this b***h appeared, and she lured you to her? Please Johann……” the ugly fox wailed then looked at me. “You! You are such a pig! How dare you-” she was about to attack me again when Johann pulled her away.

I sighed. This is stressful.

“Fine! He’s all yours! You look so desperate anyway,” I said before walking out of that stupid scene. Johann was about to come after me when his desperate ex turned hysterical again.

I walked towards the parking lot to find my Porsche. I have a lot of cars, and I always have a back-up plan and leave cars to bars I frequent. Exactly for this purpose! So, I can go home without any man’s help. I was about to open the car’s door when I felt something covering my nose. I immediately feel nauseous and everything went black.

I woke up feeling weak, but I was alert.  I surveyed the odd smelling car and I figured that I was inside a van. Two men were sitting on my sides, locking me in while the other two were driving and sitting in front. I did not bother to speak. What’s the point of asking who they were or what they want. I’m sure they’re after my money so I waited a few more minutes to regain strength.

When I saw trees on the sides of the road, I made my move. I jump towards the front of the van and hit the driver in the head with all my strength. It helped that the kidnappers were a little sleepy, so they failed to react faster. I then maneuvered the steering wheel and the van hit the trunk of a big tree. I felt the impact, but I forced myself to be strong. I need to get away from here. The man on my right hit his head and is unconscious while the one on my left is a little groggy. I hit his face with my elbows then opened the van’s door. My hands are tied but my feet weren’t, so I run towards the dark forest with all my might.

I felt the cold wind, I felt my fear and I felt my hot tears streaming down my face.

No! Camille, its not the time to cry, you need to get away. So, I ran and ran unaware of the big branch of a tree. Stumbling hard, I felt the pain in my left ankle. “s**t…...”

Despite the pain, I continued running, more slowly now. In the midst of fear, pain and fatigue, I saw a glimpse of hope. There in the dark, in the middle of nowhere, an old mansion stood. Desperate to hide, I walked towards its front door and thank all the saints when it was open.

“Look for her!”

I heard the faint sound of the men who kidnap me, which heightened my fear. Tired and in tears, I lean on a wall to take a breath. I was shocked when the wall moved. Is this a secret door? They have a secret door too! Sighing in relief, I opened the door widely and step inside, I then closed the door without sound and placed my forehead in it because I was just too exhausted. I have never run that fast in my whole life.

“Who are you?”

I almost screamed when the dark room was filled with light and a gorgeous man appeared in my sight. I covered my mouth to avoid making any sound.

“What are you doing here?”

The man asks again. He was tall, very tall actually. And that’s something because I’m 5’7. He’s wearing a ragged pants and a white shirt. His face was blank, and I can’t read any emotions in his brown eyes. Why does his eyes look so empty? I have never seen someone as emotionless as him.

“You can’t be here,” he said a little louder than before.

“But I already am…...”