Marquis POV

I watched Nyla as she disappeared into the crowd of the party. As she did so did I. When I was saying wassup to some people I noticed one of my old hoes invited herself to the party. She was wearing some revealing ass clothes just so she could get my attention. I ignored her, for the fact that me and Nyla are official, no matter what she says, and also because we fucked for the first time today.

Some people who I've never seen before were here, so that was my Q to be extra cautious. Even though Nyla couldn't tell, my eyes were on her at all times. I seen her saying hi to a couple of dudes, she knew keep it on the playground. They weren't even her type anyways. But I noticed she talked to this unfamiliar guy a little longer than all the rest...seemed like they knew each other to me.

I made my way over there to see what they were talking about. When he seen me coming he mouthed the words "change the subject" I found that shit weird. What was being talked about that now needed to stop since I was nearby?. "Yo" I said while lightly putting my hand on Nyla's lower back. "Wassup man nice party, just came over here to greet Nyla telling her welcome back and shit ykyk" he replied. "Cool cool cool...shea catch you later doe some people over there were looking for her" I said telling a lie. When he walked away I asked Nyla did she know him. "Oh no I don't he was just asking me where I was, since this was a welcome home party" she said. "And what you tell him." I replied. "That I was in New Mexico for business..I honestly didn't even know what I was talking about." She said. I looked at her with no expression. Considering that she just told a lie, her playing with her nails proved it. "I have to use the bathroom be right back" she said. I didn't say anything. I just let her walk off. I'll be sure to know what was said before she goes to bed tonight.

Jacey pov

I've been in Atlanta for a few weeks with no lead on finding Nyla. Don wanted me to find her by any means, and if I don't I wasn't to even consider coming back to Chicago. I went everywhere, clubs, malls, restaurants, fancy gatherings, and non of them pointed me to Nyla. That is until yesterday when I went to a club and found one of 5iftey potna's, who owns a club, inviting everyone to a house party for tomorrow.

I got the address and definitely was eager to get into that party. I called Don, telling him I might have a lead and that I'll call him back tomorrow about it. Right when 8 o'clock hit, I put a suit on, made sure I looked sharp, and went out the door. As I arrived to the party it was a little pact, but not as pact as a club. I gave fake smiles and hugs to blend in because the place was crawling with 5iftey's people. I've been at the party for about an hour and I was soon loosing hope in finding her here. That is until I seen her greeting people and giving fake smiles. She looked uncomfortable. As I walked up to her I said "heyyy" in a friendly way and gave her a hug. As I was doing that I whispered "Don has been looking for you" in her ear. She pulled back and looked at me like she had seen a ghost.

"Don't lie to me. He's alive?" She asked. "Yea why would you think he was dead" I replied. "Because 5iftey told me that he was dead...wh-what's going on who are you did he send you to get me?" She said. "Don't let that nigga fill yo head up, and yea he sent me to find you. But you can't come home today you gotta play it off. As soon as I tell Don where you are you can expect to me home sometime soon." I replied. "Omg yes tell him come get me, where is he, can I speak to him?" She asked. Before I got a chance to speak I seen 5iftey coming from the corner of my eye. "Change the subject" I told Nyla.

He had came up and excused her from the convo saying that some people wanted to see her and say hi. I guess that nigga limited how long she can talk to people, I told myself. Since I found what I was looking for, and the job was done, I got out of there as soon as possible before anyone got suspicious. In my car I called up Don and told him everything. He said he would make up a plan by tmr and he can have her home. And to stay put just in case 5iftey takes her someplace else.

Nyla POV

The party is still going on and it's about 11 sum at night. I'm tired, the amount of fake smiles and hugs I gave to people I don't even know is insane. And I HATE physical touch from strangers, let alone anyone. I wanted to ask Marquis if I could go upstairs because I was tired and didn't want to be down here anymore, but he was occupied and talking to a group of girls, maybe they would be more interested in him than me. "Fuck it" I said. My feet was hurting from these heels and I just wanted to shower and go to bed so I made my way to the elevator, pressed the button and went up to the 3rd floor.

I went straight to the closet to take off the heels and got my clothes ready for a nice hot shower. After about 30 Minutes later, I was finished, I then did some skin care, braided my hair in one single braid in the back then made my way to the couch to watch some tv.

About 5 minutes later, I heard the elevator ding, I looked over and there was Marquis. "Nyla wya" he said. "On the couch" I replied. He walked over and seen that I had a oversized tee and some grey sweat shorts on. "Why you took the dress of wyd?" He asked. "Marquis it's literally 12 in the morning. I'm tired and I'm not about to go back down there" I replied. "....so what you and ole dude was talking about." He said. Even though i greeted lots of dudes, I knew exactly which one he was talking about. "There was hella dudes that said hi to me what are you talking about" I replied acting clueless. He just stood there giving me the dumb look. "The one I pulled you away from." He said. I looked around with my eyes trying to indicate that I was thinking. "....ohhh the one by the bar" I replied. "He was just telling me that he had also been to New Mexico, he took a trip with his homeboys or sun like that for a vacation. I don't really remember or care...why are you asking me" I added. "Because when I was walking up his ass said change the subject....and why the fuck you playing with your nails? Put your hands down." He said. "What's your problem I didn't do anything wrong" I replied giving a little cackle.

Before he could speak his phone ringed. Silence fell and seconds later he walked to the elevator got on and left. My heart was racing. I started to over think. What if he finds out? What if he goes and actually kills Don this time? What if he kills me instead? I said to myself. I couldn't even fall asleep anymore I had too much stuff on my mind. After a while I heard a lot of commotion going on outside so I looked out the window. "Oh they're just leaving" I said to myself. It was about 12:45 in the morning and people were just now leaving. I waited about 15 more minutes until everyone was gone and out of the driveway. I then went down stairs to get me a snack because I was a little hungry.

When the elevator door opened about 12 maids were cleaning the mess that the people left. I didn't pay them any mind I just went to the kitchen to see what was in the refrigerator. I seen some grapes, strawberries, and pineapples. I grabbed the fruit, got me a bowl and took some from each of the containers. I put the fruit containers up and ate my fruit that I had in the bowl at the counter. After I got done, I washed my bowl out and put it back in the cabinet. The maids already have a lot to clean so I didn't want to stress them out.

Marquis pov

I got a call from one of my guards telling me that the man at the party was caught and waiting for me at the warehouse. I left not saying a word to Nyla, got in my black lambo and hit the gas. When I arrived he was tied up to a chair, yk the usual, we didn't need to question him. It was obvious why he was there. "Happy you found what you looking for?" I said walking in. The dress shoes I had on were making loud echoey footsteps throughout the empty warehouse. "Yk how much I paid for this suit? It's kinda sad I gotta fuck it up" I told him. He gave me no answer. "That's fine yo bitch ass ain't gotta answer me. But I'll be sure to send a hi from you to Don when ever he arrives." I said.

I took off my jacket and handed it to my body guards. "When I kill I like to leave a mess....it gives me a rush when blood goes everywhere." I told him slowly walking to my shotgun. "Do you like killing?" I asked. He still gave me no answer. "Me personally I do but I don't at the same time...I could be doing better things like getting money, fucking bitches, etc. but when I HAVE to, trust and believe ima make it fun" I told him. "What ever you about to do hurry up and get it ova wit potna" he said. "I'm not yo "potna" opp ass nigga. Since you got a smart ass mouth, I'll be sure to cut yo ass up and send it to yo family in the mail. Might give a couple pieces to my dogs...you cool with that?" I told him. He gave me no answer.

"Actually ion give a fuck if you not cool with it...ima get what I want either way." After I said that I shot him in the head, then the chest. Blood was everywhere. I grabbed my jacket from my guard, put it on and buttoned it up. Suits are made to see the shirt that is underneath so hiding the blood splattered white shirt wasn't a option. I never really want to either.

Before I left the house Nyla pissed me off. For her to lie in my face like that is so fucked up. When I left the warehouse I speeded back home to deal with her. I came through the door and my house was clean like I like it. I handed each of the maids 3 stacks and told them they were done for today. I made my way to the elevator, then upstairs to Nyla.

Nyla POV

About 2 hours passed. Since I came back upstairs, I still couldn't sleep and I was a supper nervous. I said to myself, "Maybe I should run?" But I wouldn't know where to go, what if he catches me before I even reach the door, what if someone follows me, what if I get kidnapped again. Or what if Don won't find me again. Those thoughts played over and over in my head. I couldn't even think straight. I should just hide so when he comes back he can think I'm gone...ok yea...that's better. I hurried to the closet to find a good hiding spot, before I could even pass the elevator, the elevator dinged. I stood there looking at Marquis like I had just seen a ghost. Marquis's white shirt under his suit was all bloody and he had little splatters on his face. He stepped out the elevator and slowly walked towards me.

"Not only did you lie to me, but you did it on purpose." He said. "I-is that blood" I replied. Marquis caressed my face with his thumb leaving a bloody smear. I tried to move away and move his hand off my face. He grabbed me by the throat to keep me still. "What am I gonna do with you?" He asked. "Let me go" I replied. He stood there for a second looking at me. His dark black empty eyes and that emotionless face can really put fear in a person. "I'm trying my best to keep my promise, but you just keep on being dumb. I'll be waiting when Don comes and when he comes I'm going to tell him how I had you bent over that counter begging me to stop going so fast and deep. I'll also tell him that you wanted it, Which you did. And then I'm going to kill him and cut him in the pieces then make you throw them to my dogs." He said tightening his grip. "I'll make you shake in fear whenever I come around. And especially when ever I unbuckle my belt. When ever we have sex I promise I won't stop until I'm fulfilled, and I don't care if you bleed. You will know that you belong to me and me only. You will wish you wouldn't have lied to me. Every time I speak you wouldn't dare to disobey me. Do you understand me?" He asked. I started to cry when I heard the words out of his mouth. "Yes" I replied.

"So what am I going to do with you?" He asked again. This time I gave him no answer. I was afraid that the next words that would come out of my mouth will make him click. I just silently cried. "Why are you crying I haven't even gave you a reason to cry yet" he said with a light chuckle. "Because you're covered in blood...I don't wanna die" I replied. "I thought you said you did..." he said. "When did I say that" I replied "when yo ass was going on a rant about how I should've killed you along with seven. It ain't no problem I can kill you right now" he said dragging me to the closet. "NOO PLEASE I DIDNT MEAN IT" I yelled. He stopped dragging me and jerked me in place. We were about 2 feet away from the closet. "Who you yelling at?...hmm who you yelling at?" He said. "Nobody" I said in a low tone.

"You obviously was, so who was it? Me?" He asked. I didn't give him a answer I just whined lowly. He took a deep breath in and out caressing my hair and whipping my tears. "Im sorry I don't know what's gotten into me baby, ...... but be grateful I didn't black out. Would've been a very sad case. But talking to you won't get the message through your head. So to ensure that you will obey me let's think about what I should do to you" he said. "I will listen to you now I won't lie anymore I promise" I replied trying to calm him down. "You just fucking lied to me...are you fucking serious? The fuck I just tell you?" He said. "Im not ly-" before I could even finish my sentence he continued dragging me in the closet and threw me in. He closed the two doors behind him so I wouldn't run out.

"Ok please I'll tell you anything you want to know and everything that he said." I said putting my hands up as guards. "Stop backing up I'm not finna hit you" he replied. "Ok ok I'll be still" I said not moving. I was shaking in fear as he walked passed and into another room of the closet. He came back with a black bag and threw it on the ground. "Open it and pick one now" he said. I went and opened the bag and there were lots of torture tools. "You got 5seconds" he said. I dumped the bag trying to look for the most dullest thing that wouldn't hurt that bad. Before I could even pick a item he grabbed me by the hair and pulled me into the room he got the items from. He pulled me up and told me to give him my hand. "Why" I asked breathing really heavy. He pulled my hand up and attached it to a chain that was hanging from a ceiling. He chained up the rest of my body and I was positioned like the letter "X" he left the room coming back with a long leather rope. "You said you wouldn't hit me" I cried. "I'm not this is." He replied. The fact that he is justifying his actions because he's not hitting me with his body is insane..

"Please n-" he began whipping me with the rope in all kinds of places leaving me with marks. He even cut my clothes off of me because he said it would make me really feel it. The pain was unbearable and this went on for the rest of the night. When he got done he asked will I listen to him now and I immediately said yes. "So what the fuck did he say to you at that party" he replied. "He said that Don was still alive and that when he calls him to tell him where I was he would come get me soon." I said. "So what you say?" He asked. "I told him that he was lying to me because you said that don was dead, and then he said he wasn't so I wanted proof but that's when he said change the subject because you were coming. I swear I'm not lying I'm telling the truth" I replied. He then started unchaining me and I fell onto him. "I'm telling the truth" I said over and over again hyperventilating and shaking.

He carried me to the bathroom and put me in the tub and ran warm water. It burned and I wanted to jump back out but he told me to stay in. The bruises on my body weren't deep, they were just red and swollen long marks, like if I had gotten hit by a belt. He washed the blood off of my body and wrapped me in a towel and dried me off. I was still shaking and traumatized. He even put Vaseline on my bruises so they could heal and wouldn't leave any scars. After I got dressed I got in the bed and laid down. He didn't sleep next to me. He sat beside the bed watching me sleep. I will never hide anything from him again, he is a narcissist. All the while he was torturing me he kept a straight blank face and showed no emotion.

I can't believe I'm saying this, he's worse than Don. * * * * * * * * * * That's a wrap for chapter 16. Nyla done get her self in some trouble 😅. But next chapter will definitely bring you on the edge of your seat. Thanks for the love and support lmk what you guys think❤️🫵🏾