Chapter 9

• - Everything happens for a reason
• - Just like
• - Everything isn't what it seems.
• ~ AnnaHendricks
• Benjamin's POV.
• Shit, I can't believe I'm late, because I had to take a long way just to get here. I can't believe everywhere was actually blocked. I don't know what happened, but there were lots of people blocking the way and the damn police and ambulance were there.
• I took a seat as I was looking around to see if I could find Sofia sitting in another table, but no! There was no sign of her.
• Where is she?
• She's always fucking late. But fifteen minutes late is not right. She was usually only late for about three minutes at most.
• I called a waiter, fuck I can't believe she's a woman. One thing I hate most is women's, always trying to flirt with me. I know there are good respectful women's in this world but these ones really give them a bad reputation!
• Just because a man is rich or good looking, doesn't mean it gives them the right to act cheap!
• "Can I get you anything, handsome?" The waiter asked me to get closer to me.
• Such an idiot that she doesn't know who I am, or how I can be?
• "Get the fuc--" I got interrupted by my phone ringing and so I took my phone out.
• I usually don't answer calls but when it's personal and it's from Jacob or any of the guys I always pick it up quickly.
• "Benjamin did you hear?" Jacob asked me immediately.
• "Heard what?" I asked him, but all I could hear was his breath. He was taking deep breaths as if something bad happened.
• Jacob Cold is one of the people I trust the most. But Damien is actually the one I would trust with my life. As much as we hate each other right now. I know he cares for me, just like I do.
• "There was a shooting near crossroads restaurant that you were going to meet your friend." His voice sounded like he was afraid of something.
• I didn't tell Jacob I was going to meet Sofia all I said was I'm going to meet a friend. At least now I understand why that whole place was fucking closed. I had to take the long way just to get to this shitty restaurant.
• "And what's that got to do with me? You wasting my time Jacob!" I shouted at him. I always hate how people just call for no reason.
• Even if I trust him, I still make sure he knows his place. That his just the same as my other employees, nothing more.
• "You might be in danger sir, they said they took a g--?" Before he finished the sentences I interrupted him "I can take care of myself goodnight."
• I cut the call, and put my phone in my pocket because last time I lost my business phone. I don't plan on losing my private, family phone.
• I searched for Sofia again, and still, I couldn't find her. I will fucking kill her if she did this on purpose.
• Now I know why she wanted to meet here, so she could play me. I'll kill that woman one day. I called a waiter again and thank god this waiter is a guy.
• "How can I help you, sir?" He asked me in a polite way. He must be the employee of the year I guess.
• "Have you seen a woman dark brown hair, almost black. She was light-skinned." I could hardly describe Sofia. I always hated describing how people actually looked.
• "No, sir. There wasn't really anyone here tonight it was quiet tonight because of the shooting, but there were a few couples."
• "Okay. If you see a woman alone just tell her, I couldn't wait any longer." I said as I got up and left the restaurant.
• It was nine already. I can't believe I was waiting for her for so long. I'll kill her.
• They say the definition of her name means wise wisdom but she's not she's definitely not anything compared to that.
• Her name Sofia is just another name for satan.
• They both five letters and got two letters the same. Satan Valentines I'll get you one day whether you like it or not?
• *****
• It's been a few days since I heard from her. I bet she packed her bags and ran away. Marko didn't also come to the office. It looks like she finally decided to not tell me anything and just run away like a coward with her friends. Or is it Marko even her friend? That's also something I will never find out.
• I'm still wondering how the fuck Sofia knew about me being part of the OMERTA! Whoever told her, must have wanted something. Something that was so important. Not many people know about the--
• before I could think of who could've told her about my secret my phone rang making me snap out of my thoughts.
• "Ben--Benjami--" I could hear Sofia speak to me, she seemed like she was scared. She could hardly even talk.
• "What? Sofia? Why did you run away ?" I asked confused.
• I couldn't even speak right to be honest because I wanted to know. I wanted to know why she did what she did to me. But most importantly I wanted to know why she's calling? Why she is so scared?
• "Can you please just borrow me two million. I'll pay you back I promise." She asked me ignoring my question but What I don't believe is how she dared to ask me for money.
• My father tried warning me about her. He told me a million times that she's only marrying me for my money. I know I was the one who made the deal, but I never expected her to turn out to be a gold digger.
• "I always knew you married me for my money, but this? I never expected yo--"
• "WILL YOU JUST ONCE DO THIS PLEASE." She interrupted me shouting.
• Why does she need this money so urgently? Does she want to run away with my money?
• Or Is she in some sort of trouble?
• "Don't you dare start Sofia ?" I got out of my chair to close my office door so people wouldn't come in here to interrupt me.
• "I'm kidnapped okay, and I need the money so they can let me go, please." She usually never begged me before, sometimes she would beg me when we were married but it wasn't like this. Is she really kidnapped? After all, She said I'm kidnapped as if it's nothing unless it's just idiots who want to make quick cash by kidnapping people.
• "First tell me the answers to my questions?" Some part of me believed her when she said I'm kidnapped but the other part just wanted to know why she did everything she did.
• "I WAS RAPPED OKAY!" She shouted-adding "Are you happy now."
• I know what I heard. I know she said raped? But What the hell does she mean she was raped? And who did it? Why I'm I only finding out about this now? Is it why she was always so broken?
• Is it why she would always get worked up and panic if some guy accidentally touched her.
• "WHAT ?" There were a million questions I wanted to ask, but I couldn't. Sofia, the person I thought I knew at least something about her just proved me to me that I don't know anything about her?
• "Sofia are you there? Who did it? SOFIA" I asked again but I didn't get any replies I could only hear her take deep breaths and cry.
• "Promise me you won't hate me. Promise me when you find out you won't hate me. Benjamin you don't have to pay the money. Just promise to take care of him. Promise me, Benjamin. Please I beg you." I could hear her cry. What's with these promises she wants me to make? I wanted to say I'll pay the money, but I couldn't because I had other questions.
• "Take care of who? Sofia who ?" I sounded impatient but I wanted to know who the hell she cared so much of that she's begging me.
• "Elijah!" That's all she said
• "Elijah?" I repeated the name because I wanted to know who the hell this person is.
• "Stop repeating what I say, Benjamin. Just promise me whatever happens, You will take care of him. Promise me BENJAMIN CARSON. PLEASE!" She snapped but I was so confused before I said anything to her I heard voices from the background.
• "Did you hear. She's speaking to Benjamin."
• "You mean that crazy Benjamin Carson?"
• "He will kill us all, he hates being messed with remember how Reed died."
• "I thought you said she was married to Marko ?"
• "Isn't Benjamin the one related to Damien. Oh my god they will kill us"
• "We dead, take the phone away from her."
• "We have to get rid of her!"
• "Yes! But how will we do that ?"
• I heard multiple voices from the background when I was speaking to Sofia. I couldn't recognize any of the voices. They were three people at least. I know I heard a women's voice also.
• "Sofia, I pro--" I didn't finish the sentences but the phone got disconnected. One thing I'm sure for now is that if Sofia is really kidnapped, then I'll have to get to her before they kill her.
• Even if it means going back to a past life. Even if it means contacting Damien knight. One thing I can't believe is that she called me for help rather then Marko. Unless she knew I could quickly get that kind of money.
• Or that she doesn't know any other number except me!
• Which-ever reason one thing I know is that If she is kidnapped, and they hurt her. God help whoever lay a finger on her. I might not love her but I do know I'll kill whoever is behind this kidnapping. Whoever had the guts to kidnap her before she answered my questions.