06 Under Control

Juan was breathing heavily as he neared the bed and I pulled Xavi closer to me. "Mami what happened to his face he looks funny?" Xavi asked looking up at me "Xavi I taught you better than that. You don't say that that is rude." I scolded him and he looked down before saying sorry. I looked back up at Juan and he gave me a harsh glare and I held Xavi tighter.

I really fucked up

"Xavier why don't you play with your toys your mom and I need to finish playing a game," Juan said continuing to look at me. "Oh oh, a game I want to play I want to play!" Xavier shouted trying to get out of my hold. "No Xavi this is a game between your mom and I. But you know maybe one of these you can join her." He said. I knew what he meant.

He was going to kill us

"Oh oh, I can't wait to play. Can we play outside?" He asked excitedly and I shouted a quick "no" and Juan sent a wicked smile my way "Of course we can Xavi" We walked closer to us and sat on the bed "I can't wait until we play" he said tapping my leg harshly. He then got up and left the room and slammed the door not before giving me a hard look.

That night we did not leave the room thankfully I had managed to gather a bunch of snacks from the kitchen and fed Xavier not really having an appetite myself I took him a quick shower then myself and then we got ready for bed. I knew I was cutting the ice thin and I needed to do something and get us both out of here. I had a hard time falling asleep and got up and walked to the bathroom and recovered the pictures and notes I had gathered from Alejandra's room. I went through all the pictures and noticed how happy they looked together. When separated they both looked miserable and acted like a complete asshole. They were both smiling at each other in some and kissing in others. How can Juan not notice this couple when they are literally under his nose? His sister and his close partner. Has he not seen the looks they give each other at the tables? If he really had cameras set up around his house he must have noticed them. I then started reading the notes he had written for her.

Para mi unica princess (to my only princess),

Ale, I've been counting the days until we both grow the courage to tell your brother about us. My heart grows heavy every day as I can't hug or kiss you unless we are alone. I can't wait for the day for the world to know about us so we don't have to hide anymore. I can't wait for the day I can show you off with no worries. Some may not approve of us being together, they might find it disturbing but I know our love is too strong to be broken. I'm in love with your beauty and your soul and every day that another hour passes that I'm with and around you my love for you continues to grow. Tu eres mi persona (you are my person) tu eres mi vida (you are my life)

- Anthony 04/14/2017

It is now 2019 and they have been an item for almost two years and everyone here has been clueless to see that. I continued reading over the next note.

Ale, mi vida (my world),

You looked absolutely stunning tonight in that red dress. Oh, how I wish I could've swept you into my arms and kissed you in front of everyone. I continue to count the days. I told you time and time again I'm ready to tell everyone I'm ready for us to be together. I don't care for the consequences, because I'm ready to be with you. I'm tired of going around everyone's backs but for you, I will wait until you are ready. I know your grandfather is proud of the woman you are continuing to be, and I pray I am the man he wanted you to be with. A man that will always put you first and protect you. From the moment you stepped foot into my life I knew you were the one I wanted to spend my life with, you understood me when no one else did. I become weak when I speak about my feelings towards you. It's something no one could ever imagine. Something that will have everyone shaking in their seats. Me Anthony, a guy with a tough exterior is actually a complete softy on the inside. Every passing moment we spend together is another moment I cherish. I can't wait for the day I get to place a ring on that finger and get to call you mine forever. Until that day my love te quiero (love you)

-Anthony 08/09/2018

I instantly knew this could be our one-way ticket out of here. This could be all that I needed to get us back to safety. But my heart saddens that two people desperately in love with each other have hidden their love from the world. I decided the stop reading the notes and hid them back in the towels for when the time was right.

Their secret was going to come out and that will buy our ticket out of here.

The next morning I heard the doorknob jiggling and then a harsh knock that got louder by the second. Not wanting Xavier to be scared I quickly got up and took the gold decor boat that weighed a bit behind my hand for my protection and opened the door. I was startled to see Anthony on the other side. "Time for breakfast" he ordered harshly looking behind me and seeing Xavier sleeping behind me. "Wake the boy up and get to the kitchen don't try to pull a little stunt like yesterday El Jefe (the boss)  is definitely not having it today." I slowly nodded my head. The notes instantly popped up in my mind, this man and the man behind the notes were completely different people.

"Ok I will try not to pull anything," I told him "No, there is no trying you will not pull anything he is not having it," he said getting in my face "If you pull anything I promise you it over for both you and your son, and I can guarantee you, your son will be the first to go, while you will witness it and then we will all have our fun with you until your turn is up. I'm warning you now." And with that, he walked away. I went over to the bed and gently woke Xavier up and we both brushed our teeth and tied my hair into a ponytail. "let's go Xavi," I said grabbing his hand and we walked hand in hand to the kitchen where everyone was already seated and starting to serve themselves. The only two chairs just so happened to be next to Juan. He had a light bruise at the corner of his eye and nose.

oops did I do that

I looked at his face one more time a giggled to myself as I took a seat next to him, I did not want Xavi next to that man. I placed two french toast on Xavi's plate cut them up a bit and layered a thin coat of syrup before doing the same for myself. "Looks like you put up one hell of a fight yesterday Camila." Alejandra laughed and stopped immediately when Juan sent her a death glare. "I don't appreciate what you did with my grandson." Señora Cruz said. And I snapped my neck in her direction and covered Xavi's ears "With all due respect I don't appreciate being kidnapped with my son and held hostage. I was at the wrong place at the wrong time just doing my job. My son and I did not have to be here I gave my word to keep my mouth shut but no here we are. Your grandson got what he deserved, him threatening to kill my son is that how he was raised? Is that how all of you were raised? Like animals?" I whispered harshly. I stopped talking when I felt a harsh grip on my thigh. "Do not talk to my grandmother like that, who the fuck do you think you are huh? I should've ended your life the first day you got here." He shouted and I felt Xavier lower himself. I couldn't tune out the yelling by covering his ears. "Let go of my thigh cabron (jackass)." Which only made him tighten his grip. "As long as you're here and breathing you will respect us. Understood?"

"Over my dead body," I said removing my hands from Xavi's hears and tearing his hand from my thigh. I looked over at everyone at the table and settled my eyes on Alejandra "We are not going to be here for long I can guarantee you all that." I said then shifting my eyes to Anthony and nodding my head slowly "You have no idea who you are messing with" I said looking back at Juan "You got much bigger problems right under your nose but you're just too blind to see it, don't worry though I'll be sure to bring it to light." I said going back to eating. I looked at all the confused faces staring at me. I did not miss the uneasy look Alejandra had on her face.

The clock is ticking

The bomb is going to go off

And soon Xavier and I will be out of here

I knew I had to get back to Stephen I couldn't shake all the possibilities of what he might do to us especially me. All I knew was it wasn't going to be pretty, and it never will, not until I leave him and move far away but I know he will never stop, he never does. And that is what scares me. He will never leave us alone. After all, I am his wife and Xavier is his son. We will always be under his control.

**AUTHORS NOTE

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