Taken

It's been a little over a month since Dr. Ramirez came to see me. I'm close to sixteen weeks today and I have never felt better. I don't cry or lay in bed all day. I was able to mourn for my parents and for the accident that happened so long ago. I know what happened now so it leaves me with a sense of peace. I hate that it had to happen, but there isn't anything I can do about it. I've faced my pain and I think I'm ready to talk to Alessi. I haven't seen him in a long time, but from the way that Dria and Vince talk, I know he isn't doing too good. They are both getting pretty restless around me since I still haven't told him. I know I've been unfair, but I wanted to make sure I was fully healed this time. I feel like I never moved on from the accident and then I jumped into a relationship with him so fast as if that would help me forget. I can now say that I've healed, and I've done it all on my on.

I look into the mirror and pull my baggy shirt close to my body. You can see the baby bump which I think looks bigger than it should. I let the shirt fall back down. If I wear it just right, you can't the bump at all which is good since today I am going to see Dr Ramirez. With a smile on my face, I head down to find Dria and Vince. He has been spending a lot of time here, and especially with Dria. He started bringing another man with him to keep watch outside so he could come in and visit. I peek into the living room and see them sitting close together on the couch talking. I watch as Vince edges closer looking down at Dria. They both have done so much for me over the past two months. I'll just let them continue their moment. I'm so happy that they have gotten so close, but neither one of them has made a move which is so frustrating. I chuckle to myself silently praising Vince. I make my way outside quietly and head to Vince's car. The young guy in the passenger seat gets out when he sees me. I've learned that his name is Marco and he is one of Alessi's main men.

"Marco, could you take me to Dr. Ramirez?"

He seems to think for a minute before responding.

"I'll have to check with Vince first, but are you okay ma'am?"

I smile up at him.

"It's all good with Vince. I'm actually pregnant so I want to go to the doctor and then go see Alessi."

He smiles down at me before opening the passenger door for me. I slide in and soon we are on our way.

My hands get clammy the longer we drive. Soon he pulls into a nice looking clinic. I thank him before making my way inside. I let the receptionist know who I am and who I'm looking for. Her eyes widen as she realizes that I must have something to do with the mafia seeing as I had to use his name for VIP access. She quickly leads me to a large room that looks more like a suite than an exam room. I only have to wait for a few minutes before Dr. Ramirez knocks on the door and enters.

"Ah. Miss Emilia. I've been waiting for you to come see me. I wish you came sooner though. It's important to have proper checkups when you're pregnant."

He mock scolds me causing me to chuckle at him. I smile at him.

"Well. I'm finally ready to talk to Alessi so I figured I better come see you first."

"Very good. You seem to be doing much better than the last time I saw you."

I nod my head at him and let him get to work on checking me out. Once my vitals are taken he brings in an expensive looking machine.

"This is the best technology money can buy. It's very sensitive ultrasound, so we can tell the sex of the baby up to as early as fourteen weeks."

"That is amazing. I didn't know I would be able to find out today, but do you think you could put it in an envelope? I think I should find out with Alessi."

He nods at me before starting up the ultrasound. I hear the faint sound of a heartbeat and close my eyes to stop the tears. It's the most beautiful sound I have ever heard. I hear Dr. Ramirez gasp. I look over to the screen and see two blobs.

"Emilia, you're having twins."

He looks up to me smiling and I can't help but mirror one back. I can't wait to tell Alessi.

Dr. Ramirez finishes up and hands me an envelope. I quickly put it in my back pocket and thank him. I wrap my arms around him in a hug.

"Take care, dear."

He pats me on the back as I head out of the door. Alessi will be so excited. I can't believe I'm having twins. I barely make it out of the front door, before I feel arms wrap around me. Before I can recover, someone presses a cloth against my mouth and nose. I try not to breath in the strong smell, but it becomes harder as my lungs scream for oxygen. Soon everything goes black.

My ears are ringing and the room spins around me. I blink away the blurriness and see that I'm tied to a chair in what looks like a dark basement. There is a lightbulb over my head casting an eerie light making the shadows look even darker. I have duct tape over my mouth muffling my screams. I start the pull on the rope around my wrists and ankles trying to break free. I hear a door slam and look over to see a middle aged man walking into the light. He rips off the tape ignoring my cries of pain.

"Do you know who I am?"

He grins revealing his yellow teeth. I shake my head at him trying to glare at him despite the fear that's coursing through my veins.

"My name is Dmitri Volkov. Ring any bells?"

I shake my head no, but I then I start to think. I've never heard his name before, but it's obviously Russian and it goes along with his thick accent. The only people I know who would want to kidnap me is the Russian mafia. They probably plan to use me to get to Alessi.

"If you're using me as bait, it won't work."

Dmitri glares at me before bending down to get into my face. His breath reeks of garlic and alcohol almost making me gag.

"Are you not Alessandrio's precious Rose?"

"Was. We aren't together anymore."

He chuckles at me before standing back up.

"You're only wasting your time. He won't come for me. You won't win."

He quickly backhands my face causing my chair to fall sideways. The rooms starts to spin again and I clench my teeth but that only worsens the pain. I hear him huff.

"I don't like to hit women Miss Watson. Please don't antagonize me."

I feel him pick up the chair righting back into sitting position.

"Hmm what's this?"

I hear his voice behind me and see him walk around with an envelope in his hands. My stomach drops as he opens it up. He takes out the ultrasound.

"Twins? Congratulations!"

He looks at me smugly before looking closer at the paper. He lets out a booming laugh causing his eyes to water.

"Twin boys? I can't believe that not only will I get to kill Alessandrio's woman, but also the heirs to the Italian mafia."

They are boys. A tear manages to roll down my face. I never got to tell Alessi he was going to be dad. A dad to twin boys. My heart breaks thinking about how I won't get to meet my babies. Alessi, please save me.