My breath was hitched, my voice was silenced , my eyes struggled to open and when they did I wish I didn't , the sound of the ocean was nearby ,I could smell something burning and the smoke choked me , my eyes got teary , my lips dry and my body felt feeble . I struggled to open my eyes again, trying to understand my surroundings and I could place something's at least I thought so , then something felt weird, my legs , then I realized I was hanging, my hands were tied and so was my legs , then I struggled to look down and saw it , hyenas….. lots and lots of it , growling,saliva pouring, eyes bloodshot and I couldn't hope any longer . I was trying to figure out the situation when the steam hit me, a large pot was under me , boiling hot freaking water ! It looked like my doom was imminent. I couldn't struggle to loose my hands because I could fall into it and I couldn't stay too long as well . Why you ask ?
I was falling, something was pushing me down , the sounds informed me that it was a machine that was controlling it and right there, I was planning for a final word . I looked up , " Dear Lord, please prepare a feast for my arrival, probably chicken and chips preferably KFC? And Dear Lucifer , if my paths crosses yours, I wouldn't mind ramen with beer , you know make it hot".
An enchanting cackle brought me out of my conversation, I couldn't place it ,
" For someone about to be goo, you really are interesting, so Luci or Yahweh?
I smiled forgetting my situation, " Do you have KFC?
He chuckled "No darling"
I scoffed, "Dominos ?
He chuckled once more " No"
I rolled my eyes "Cold stone?
He laughed, " No".
I scoffed, "The exit is that way"
He pulled out a chair from God knows where and sat down facing me.
"So what are you up to ? He said , his deep
voice was very distracting.
" Trying not to fall in love with you".
He went silent, I could see a smile, then it was replaced by a smirk .
" You are hanging on thin ice" he spoke up .
" So , why ? I replied.
" Why what ? He raised an eyebrow
"Melting it with your face card, you are annoyingly attractive you know" I said with a seductive smile.
He stood and looked up at me "You don't seem to be scared"
" Of you? Nah , I'm smitten.
He chuckled again.
" How'd you get here? He asked with all seriousness.
" Something about a gang rape"
I could see his eyes slightly narrowed. " Rape? He repeated and I just smiled.
"Yes".
And you don't seem concerned?
"I am, that's why am tied up I guess".
He was about to say something when we heard voices, his eyes darted to the door and I could see sweat break on his forehead.
"Well, it was nice meeting you" I said with a smile.
"You aren't gonna struggle? He asked
"You wouldn't meet me here if I could" I smiled.
He turned to me , "Hold on tight"
I grinned "Like I have a choice? .
He dashed out and what cane next was piercing screams , shouts , wails and then deafening silence.
When he came back , he looked untouched, his tailored white shirt tucked in nicely with his black pants and his shoes screamed money .
" Italian shoes? I asked.
He looked up at me , " quite the eye".
He moved closer and snapped his fingers and the hyenas walked out calmly.
" Zoo training? I asked .
" He smirked, " I rear hyenas, I know how they work"
He then put off the boiling water and drained it , refilled it with room temperature water , untied my legs and then sat back down .
" Surely the hands are no pressure?
It was my turn to smirk , as I loosened my hands and fell into the water . I came out drenched and cold and he laughed and this time I caught sight of his dimples .
"Imma leave, thanks for lending a hand , I said seriously".
" it was an honor miss...?
" Layla"
" Layla?
" Yes, see you".
I turned and walked out of the shed apparently and turns out I was right, it was facing the ocean. I smiled and kept walking. Then it hit me ….. and I ran back
....Kehalni's POV.....
I wasn't expecting my client to be that charismatic, fun , flirty yet cold . She caught me unaware and yet stood out , I helped her down , she thanked me and walked off.
Why was I expecting her to come back? I scolded myself and was about to leave when the door opened and she came in breathing heavily.
" I didn't get your name .
I smiled , her big greyish eyes looked at me anxiously waiting for an answer.
" Za..... , Kehalni..
She turned her head adrorably ….." Kehalni?
I smiled again, "Yes Kehalni".
"So, Kehalni, I am stranded I think, so how do I go back ?
" Come with me" I said .
She followed me around like a curious girl and I kept smiling all through though she didn't seem to notice.
We eventually reached my car and she gave me the look.
" So darling, what's the plan ? She smirked and unknowingly bit her lips and I struggled to look away . She hopped in , looking fascinated by everything.
" What do you do ? She asked
" Business"
" What were you doing where you found me ?
"Hiking"
She didn't look convinced but smiled and her eyes did the talking.
" Where should I drop you Miss Layla"
"Event Garden"
She placed her head on the pillow in my car seat and dozed off.
I grinned and drove off.
We were finally in the city when she woke up then screamed.
"Stop!!!!!!!!
I pulled over and pressed the brake .
" what is it ? I asked concerned.
She pointed "KFC!!!!!
My eyes narrowed " what ?
" KFC ! Am hungry, she then moved closer till our faces were inches apart, my heart was racing but she just grabbed my wallet behind me and dashed off.
I was left speechless and calmed my heart down . I waited and watched as she dashed back with a bucket of chicken and chips with ice cream. She handed me an ice cream and my wallet and focused on her food .
I couldn't help but grin .
I was enchanted by her presence that I forgot about the ice cream until she opened it , scooped it and fed me .
I looked at her as though my whole world just stopped.
"It's gonna melt"
I nodded and began to eat it .
After an endless banter and scolding, I finally dropped her off and watched as she crossed the street and waved . I reciprocated and waited for her next move only for a car to pull up beside her , not just any car but a Rolls Royce and the driver looked oddly familiar. Then I saw it ….. the windows were rolled down and as she hopped in , I saw the face of the person.
" Dark striped hair, cat like eyes, heart shaped lips , round nose, glasses, and that ring !!
" What was she doing with the Mafia Boss,
Nicholas Cole?
"Have I trespassed?
" is she his woman ?
Thoughts weighed me down as I saw the car leave. Then at that same moment, I heard a gunshot and I moved swiftly before I could be traced .
Not this time Nick…..