12- Lied and cheated

The lawn wasn't the most beautiful sight, it was the solitary villa that was built in a very elegantly grand fashion. The villa had a very modernistic look with the glass work.

"Your place is beautiful"

I was in awe, I walked to the villa and stepped inside as the butler opened up the door for us.

It was in the middle of nowhere, anyone would have missed it. The route to it is quite shabby and it felt intentional to avoid people getting here.

I feel a hand on my waist, i look back and my eyes connect with his. He nods and I turn back, walking inside. It was so cozy, it didn't suit him one bit. I went around and found a door which looked like it led to the bedroom.

I turned around expecting Oscar to be there but neither he nor the butler were there.

I shrugged and opened the door which had completely dark interiors and no splash of color.

Now this seemed like a room Oscar would stay in. I walked in and the view was so soothing from his bedroom. There were sliding doors that led to a balcony, I stepped out.

I sat on the lounge chair and got comfortable, Oscar had taken my phone away to make sure I don't lead anyone here.

I heard a high pitched voice and out of curiosity I walked back to the living room to find a woman in a dress that was held up by thin straps that went cross over her chest and tied up behind the neck. The dress was A line and looked beautiful on her zero figure.

She looked at me and with a frown she turned back to the butler, "who is she and where is Oscar-"

"I'm here, what do you want?"

Her eyes lit up as she looked over my shoulder, "Oscar I havent met you in months so I caught a flight-"

"Well that's upsetting, it's difficult enough to tolerate you in France and tu arrives ici aussi"

She turns red in embarrassment at his words. "Mais-"

"If you show up uninvited again, Je vais te faire disparaître and your dear daddy will not be able to save you. Donc je te conseille de ne rien faire qu'on ne te demande."

He nods at the butler who grabs her forearm and drags her to the door while she protests and with a glare at me she pulls her arm out of the Butler's grip and walks out.

Why did she glare at me? I'm not the one who rejected her. I hate situations like this.

Oscar held my hand and led me to the dining table, he pulled out a seat for me and the butler pulled out the one at the head of the table which was on my left for Oscar.

He took his seat and the butler disappeared into the kitchen which was enclosed. I was observing the interiors of the villa and everything looked so perfect.

I looked at Oscar who had his chin resting on his hands that were held against the table by the elbows. He looked at me intensely as if trying to memorize me.

"Your phone is gone for repair, it seems the issue will be resolved by tomorrow so after a day you should have it."

"Thank you" I said, well aware of the fact that he was going to try and snoop. Hopefully, shanks will take care of it all.

I wasn't worried because it didn't look like he wanted to kill me but I didn't want to be too optimistic either. I need a guarantee.

"If you have someone already then let me go-"

"And if I don't?"

I look away from his piercing gaze. I thank the butler as he places a plate of lasagna in front of me.

My eyes widen in surprise and I grin as I pick up the fork and knife. I gather some up, it smelled heavenly as I tasted it.

I let out a moan in appreciation.

Oscar grabs the back of my neck and I turn to him as I swallow. "Make that sound again and I'll be tasting it too" he said with his eyes on my lips and my eyes widen at his underlying meaning.

He lets go of me and starts to eat with his eyes still on me. I ignore him and enjoy the meal, I loved lasagna.

The butler steps back in and I smile at him, "the food is delicious" I said and he thanks me but freezes mid way.

I turn to Oscar as his chair moves back and makes a loud sound. "You are dismissed, I'll call if I need you. Don't show me your face unless I demand it" he said in a low almost threatening voice.

The butler bows a little in acknowledgement and rushed out of the villa. I hear the villa close and I look at Oscar with a frown.

"What's wrong? Did you not like the food?" I asked in confusion and he cocks his head at me as if analysing.

He doesn't say anything so I turn back and focus on the meal. It was too good for me to let go to waste.

Oscar sat back in his seat but didn't eat anymore, "May I?" I asked in a low voice, afraid that he would take out his anger on me.

He nods and I help myself and finish his share of it too.

I walk into the kitchen and he follows behind, I could feel his presence. His footsteps were inaudible. I thought about how conscious he must have been before to do it subconsciously now.

"What are you doing?"

"You didn't eat so I was thinking maybe we'd find something that you like-"

Im swiftly turned around and pulled hard against him. "What are you -" he doesn't let me talk as his lips crash against mine.

I gasp into the kiss unintentionally allowing him to deepen the kiss. He grabs my thighs and tugs making me latch onto him, wrapping my legs around his torso. I turn away and his lips kiss my neck, i feel goosebumps all over and shiver slightly.

"Wait wait"

He stops and moves back to look at me, he walks towards the island and places me on it.

I could feel my face redden.

He moves to the counter which had more lasagna in it. He picks up another plate and helps himself with a serving.

He moves and stands opposite me as he holds the plate up and uses a fork to eat.

"I thought you didn't like it"

"I liked it but I didn't like you smiling at someone other than me."

He said it so seriously that for a second I was quiet and then I couldn't help myself. I let out a chuckle and then I couldn't control it.

I started laughing and he paused but I wasnt paying attention anymore. I jumped off the counter and stepped towards him.

I grab his wrist, the one holding the fork and lead him to the dining table. He sits down and I sit back in the same place. "You don't act like the man who is into human trafficking, help me understand which side of you is real or am I missing something"

He held the fork mid way but I shake my head, "finish eating first" I said and he doesn't listen, he places the plate down.

"It's upto you, what you want to believe. All i know is that Ive been interested in you for a long time belle. Call me a stalker if you like but my feelings have never been about your downfall in anyway. I want the best for you but I'm selfish so I want your best to be with me."

He said it so casually. He finished eating while I look at the glass jar with water as I process what he said. I shake my head.

"I don't think my best will ever be with someone whose morals are questionable"

I said and got up, his jaw clenched and he stepped towards me. I couldn't stand my ground. I turned and rushed into his room but before I could shut it his hand stopped me.

I wasnt strong enough to fight him on it so I let him in without struggling.

"You find my morals questionable but do you really know the people around you belle."

I freeze at his words as Brittany's face flashes in my head. I close my eyes and all the memories I made with her flashes in my head in contrast to her recent behaviour.

I turn away as my eyes slightly tear up, she has been a constant in my life since we were just fifteen.

I take a breath and clear my head, I turn back to him. He notices the tears and he slightly frowns.

"Belle-"

"You are right, people around me have made mistakes intentional or not. I won't let go of them just because of lapse in judgement."

"I think you misunderstood, it wasn't Brittany that I was referring to"

I frown at his words.

I hear the bell ring and my eyes widen, no one is supposed to be around right? Oscar pulled me with him and flipped open the switch panel.

It had a switch underneath, he pressed on it and the shelf opened with a click. He motioned for me to enter.

I enter and the space lights up, all kinds of weapons are lined up inside.

"Dont step out at all, I'll be back. If I'm not back for a while there is food in the compartment below the grenades." He said and before stepping out he pecks my lips and closes the hidden door behind him.

I sit on the sofa at the end as I wonder if it was really necessary-

I hear two gun shots and a loud scream, it was a man. I don't think it was Oscar but there was another gun shot.

Although the noise was muffled I knew what I heard. I get up and pace around the hidden room. I pause, why am I locked in anyway? Was he protecting me or hiding me?

I bite my lip as I contemplate but when I hear a loud crash I open the door and step outside. I hear a thud and peak to find Oscar crouching beside a man who had collapsed.

Oscar help the man's head up with the collar. I walk in and gasp as I find Diego looking at me.

"WHAT IS GOING ON"

I rush to crouch beside Diego and Oscar looks at me with narrowed eyes. "I asked you to stay in"

I ignore him as I help Diego up.

"Belle-"

I help Diego on the sofa and cringe as the off-white shirt he wore was now stained with blood.

"I- I don't know what to-"

Diego holds my hands and then flinches in pain. "Don't worry I'll be fine"

"Youve been shot-"

I hear a loud bang and realised that Oscar had locked himself up in his room.

"Just get me my phone, it's on my pocket"

I nod, he had been shot on his hand and I think torso. The blood was soaked in those two areas.

Diego called up his friend, what is going on with these people. Diego could have reported Oscar for shooting a cop.

This felt unfair.

Oscar would be left off this way. I don't know how to feel about that.

"Will you come with me?"

I hesitated as I looked back at his bedroom door.

"Come with me" Diego said as he winced and stood up. I turned back to him and helped him up.

"I need to talk to Oscar."

He nods and sits back on the sofa, i go in and get water for him. I help him drink water and hear a crash inside the room.

I look towards the bedroom and Diego holds my hand pulling me to sit beside him but I shake my head. "Don't move just wait your friend should be here soon."

He nods and leans back against the sofa. He closes his eyes and I look back at the place where I found the two.

I was wondering about what happened and hear a car rev outside. The car door closes loudly.

The main door opens and I hear someone curse, I look up to find a man along with a woman standing beside him in a dress.

The woman rushed in to Diego and grabbed his face, "are you okay? What happened? Who did this to you?"

I felt like I was intruding so I stepped back and her attention turned to me. "Who did this?" She asked me in an angered tone.

"Why did you bring her?" Diego asked the man as he looked past the woman.

"She was with me, we had planned to go for dinner and didn't you ask me to pick her up because you wouldn't be able to" he said as he walked in and helped him back on the sofa and cleaned his wound.

The woman stood and watched them with a concerned face. She kneeled beside Diego and placed her hand on his thigh as the man dressed his wound and that's when I noticed the ring.