POV: Dominic
“Where is my money, Claire. Did you really think you and your boyfriend could steal from me and get away with it?” I asked her sternly. She corked her brow in question, her face filled with curiosity.
“I’m sorry I wasted your time when I asked you to help me out with money to save my mom. I never meant to take your kindness for granted, and I never thought my sister would get the money before me. I was in need of the money at that time, I wasn’t lying to you or trying to trick you, I promise.” She told me firmly.
The room is dimly lit, casting shadows across the faces of our faces. My expression is stern and my eyes fixed on Claire as she sits before me with a look of confusion and sadness. For a few seconds I was lost in thought as I stared at her. She looks exhausted, it’s been such a long day and I’m beginning to feel sorry for her. She is too pretty to be going through this and I wish I could stop putting her through so much stress.
But I can’t…
It’s too late to turn back now, I’m already working it out, I have to see it through to the end. I pushed the document on my table towards her, reminding her of our agreement and the contract we signed. I watched her go through them and I saw her face changed when she discovered that the final document to end our deal has not been signed. She raised her head in panic to stare at me curiously, her face full of questions.
I did not say one word to her, I wanted her to understand my point without hearing the words from me. She went back to the files after starting at me for a few minutes. I saw the anger and curiosity on her face as she looked at the files one after the other, looking at each document more carefully,
“What the hell is going on here?
Why is this document blank, why is it stated here that I defaulted in our business deal and tampered with the goods, what the hell does that mean, how did that happen?
I sent back your goods exactly the same way it was delivered to me, I gave you back your fucking cracks, so what game are you playing with me?!” she demanded furiously, making me chuckle as I imagined how she would react when she finds out the truth.
“You did, huh?
So it’s either you are daft or just plain dumb. If you brought back my goods like you claim, why did you forget to sign the damn documents before you left?
Are you just trying to play on my intelligence, are you trying to make a fool out of me?!” I yelled back at her, my tone harsh and angry.
“What? No, Dominic, I swear I had no idea about that. I would never… I…” she stammered in confusion. Tears well up in Claire’s eyes, her voice trembling as she struggles to find the right words. My heart aches at the sight of her distress and confusion. My resolve wavered as I observe her innocence. She has no idea what is going on, she wanted to explain herself but she couldn’t find the right words to use.
“Fine!
That’s not a big deal, I can have it sorted out in minutes. There is no need shedding crocodile tears and acting like a victim even though you stole from me. I’ll simply assume that you are telling me the truth and I will check the security cameras to see who received my goods from you. For your sake I hope we find out the truth because…”
“He didn’t give it back, did he?” she asked me, her voice firm and determined. I stopped talking and looked at her on surprise, wondering how she knew that he didn’t return it. I squinted my eyes, tipping my head to stare at her proudly.
“What are you saying?” I asked her just to be sure that we are both on the same page. She smiled sadly and gazed at me as the tears flowed down her cheeks.
“I may not be a gangster, Dominic. But I know how you operate and I know I would not be here if you didn’t want me to be here. You are the most dangerous man in this city and I am sure you know everything, you have answers to all these question and you know exactly what happened to your goods. So why don’t you save me the trouble and tell me exactly what happened to your goods.
You brought me here, Dominic, and I know you have your reasons for dragging me here with him. Actually, I’m sure that he is the reason why I’m here, so tell me why you brought me here.” She told me bluntly, her words coming out strong and furious. I smiled in approval, I know I wasn’t wrong when I decided to save her from that asshole. Such a smart and brave lady deserves someone better.
“Damn!
That was hot!
You have no idea how attractive you look right now. I love smart people, and you, my dear Claire have just won yourself a space in my heart.” I whispered in my heart. I maintained a straight face, trying not to smile and make her feel too fucking comfortable.
“No woman, no man can dare to speak to me in that tone and live to tell the story. But you Claire, you just succeeded in making me smile for the first time in a very long time.” I confessed truthfully, smiling at her bravery and smartness.
“Thanks for the compliments, but that is not the answer to my question, is it?” she responded sternly, making me grown at her mean attitude.
“Watch it!” I warned her furiously glaring dangerously at her.
“I may be cool and understanding, but don’t you fucking disrespect me before I hurt you. You don’t speak to me in that tone, you have no right to say one fucking rude word to me, young lady. Do you understand that?” I asked her. She didn’t respond to my question, she rolled her eyes at me, not hiding the fact that she is as pissed as hell.
“I demand to know my offence and why I was dragged to your house. What happened to your goods, why are these documents blank?
I don’t know what Kyle did to offend you, Dominic. But please leave me out of it. I never took anything from you, I didn’t steal from you either. If this whole charade has been about the business deal , then I think you need to review your security cameras and trace it back to the day it was returned, or better yet, why don’t you ask Kyle about it?
I’m sure he has a reasonable explanation for this, he has the answer to any questions we have. So if you don’t know what happened to your goods, we better go and ask him before he runs away. unless, there is anything else you need to ask me, I suggest you let me go at once!” ” she repeated stubbornly. I almost laughed at her guts and bravery. She seems a bit scared, but she put her fears aside and faced me without blinking an eyelid. That was so fucking hot.
“Why don’t you ask him yourself?
I’m sure you will get the answer you seek and more. A whole lot more,” I told her, smirking at her gullibility. It’s time she sees her boyfriend for who he truly is. I would love to see her face when she finds out that she has been sold to me.