Chapter 11

Rome, Italy.

Carlos's pov:

I awoke in this freezing, filthy cell. I never imagined I'd be back in hell, let alone so soon. I rubbed my eyes and raised my head to see my perverted inmate. I despise him. I was so relieved I had left years ago, especially because I wouldn't have to see him again. He was dozing off and smelled like the other inmates. Exclude me because I always carry cologne with me, just in case.

I sat up and stretched, admiring the peace that is unusual here given how loud it is all the time. Because inmates are forced to wake up early here, it's probably not time to wake up yet. Perhaps the guards decided to stop being douchebags and let us rest more.

RING!

A loud siren went off, causing the inmates to groan and roar in disgruntlement and irritation.

Fuck.

When I turned around, I saw that my inmate was awake. I want to grab his neck and smother him until he dies. "Good morning, sexy," Donald said with a wink. I shuddered at the sight of it. He inspires me to beg the guards to shoot me. "Go to hell," I said, turning around to see inmates swaying the bars.

The guards arrived and stood in the center, where we could all see them. "Calm down, you scumbags. Have you all forgotten it's wash day?" asked the guards. Wash day occurs only once a week, and that week is also visitation day. I usually look forward to this day because I get to see Kai. Kai was the last person I saw last week. I had told Kai that I wanted him to devise a plan to abduct Alliana and bring her back to the mansion so she could help me with my legal problems.

What caused me to reconsider her? She's smart, bossy, and pretty hot, to say the least.

I told Kai to first research Alliana to see if she has any dirt on herself or if anyone knows anything about her, so we don't abduct her but blackmail her. Kai did ask about Souline, and I decided to decline because Souline would be of no use to me. I don't need two annoyances. Kai already looks at Souline with lust. I wouldn't say I lust after Alliana, but she does look like a freak in the sheets. Simply stated, the girls who act like they run the world are the ones who beg and whine for more.

"Everyone is going to be called one by one to the washroom and given a bar of soap," the guard said. "The rest of you will wait until the others are done," the other guard explained. "You have only five minutes." The guards then began to open the inmate's gate from the opposite side.

We proceed alphabetically. My cell number is C. We brush our teeth while the other inmate's shower. The district, as is customary, provides us with toothbrushes and paste. We have our own, and we write our names on it as if we were in pre-k or something. Before Donald came, I went to the sink and took out my brush and paste. I didn't want him touching my shit, so I just grabbed it.

I started brushing my teeth while staring at the filthy sink mirror. I doubt that shit has been cleaned since the day I was released from prison years ago. I brushed my teeth quickly and thoroughly, removing all of the gunk from my lips and inside my mouth. Donald just stared at me, and I could see him from the corner of my eyes.

Weirdo.

After three minutes, I spat out my waste and rinsed my mouth with water. The sensation of the water made me gag. "Your turn," I mumbled as I returned to my bed, waiting for the guard to call out my cell number. "Such a gentleman," Donald said as he walked to the sink and began brushing his teeth.

I waited for the guards to call out my cell number for ten minutes. Strangely, I saw the inmates who came out of the shower wearing new clothes. When did the district start allowing us to wear clothes on visitation days? It has to be new. Kai had better have sent me some clothes because I can't stand wearing this dingy uniform. Orange is neither my style nor my favorite color. I prefer the colors black, blue, and red.

"Cell C!" yelled one of the guards. One of them entered my cell and grabbed my arms, preventing me from doing anything. "How come you don't smell like road kill?" the guard asked, his brow furrowed. "I always smell nice," I mused. So no one dares enter and touch my shit, I hide my cologne inside my mattress.

I was escorted to the showers by the guards. The showers appear to be cleaner than the rest of the cells. "Five minutes. In and out!" said the guard as he shut the door. I quickly stripped and went straight to the showers, turning them on regardless of how cold it was. I looked at the bucket next to me and started washing quickly. I quickly washed my hair, washed my private parts, and examined my body, which was already trembling from the cold.

I had been showering for about four minutes when the siren went off. I had already wrapped the towel around myself when the guards came in and dragged me to the back of the bathroom. There were bags with tags with the names of the inmates on them. "Find yours and change quickly," the guards instructed as they exited the showers. Because the bags were dispersed, I looked for mine. I found mine in the center and ripped it open, revealing the clothes Kai put in.

I looked at the clothes Kai added: a black and red flannel with a black shirt, distressed black jeans, black socks, and black and red Jordans. I started to change because I knew the doors would open. I changed and waited for the doors to open and reveal the guards. "Hurry up, Mr. Romano," the guards said as the doors flew open.

"I'm done," I declared. They approached me and grabbed me, dragging me away and returning me to my cell. I looked around for Donald, but he wasn't there, so I assumed he was showering. I returned to my cell and waited for the guards to leave so I could dig inside my mattress for my cologne. They left a few moments later to call the other cells, while Donald returned from the showers wearing his old clothes.

Loser.

"I'm still tired; I'll sleep for a while," Donald said as he climbed onto the bed and left me alone. I took the cologne from inside the mattress and sprayed it on myself. I sat down and waited for the other inmates to finish showering, which took about thirty to forty minutes. I hissed when I heard a screeching noise.

I got up and went to the cell to see what it was. I noticed one of the guards pushing a cart full of food. "What the fuck?" I exclaimed, curious about the food. "Time to eat, you rodents," the guard said as he passed from cell to cell, handing out food. It was strange because normally the food is served in plastic, but this time it was in trays.

They opened the cell and handed me the tray when it was my turn. When I looked closely, I noticed chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, corn, and a water bottle. This has to be a trap because it appears to be something Gordon Ramsay would make.

I took a bite and felt as if my taste buds were about to rot. Have you ever looked at something that appeared to taste good, but when you try it, it tastes like hell? That's exactly how the food was. I'm never disappointed by prison food. I gagged and placed the tray on my bed as I heard Donald snore.

Fucking dinosaur.

The guard reappeared forty minutes later. "Your visitors have arrived; we will begin the visitation. You have forty minutes to speak with your visitor. I'm following the list accordingly," the guard stated. "For Kai Rivera," the guard announced. "That's me," I called out. The guards arrived and handcuffed me before escorting me to the room where I had last spoken with Kai. "Forty minutes, beginning now," the guard said as they exited and stood outside.

Kai is the only person who can make me relax unless he has bad news for me. "Nice to see you, man," Kai commented. "Likewise," I said, "how is Mimi?" "I fed Mimi before I left, so she's sleeping in her bed," Kai explained. "All right," I responded. "So," Kai said, taking something from his bag. "AJ, Denzel, and I made the blueprints just in case we don't find anything dirty about Alliana," Kai explained.

"All right," I said, nodding. "AJ and Vex will be outside, while Denzel and I will be inside Alliana's house," Kai explained. "Have you found out where she lives?" I asked. "That's easy; I tracked Souline's phone, and it was at a different house than hers," Kai explained. "All right," I replied. "When would you like us to abduct her? soon? later?" Kai asked. "Soon, like tomorrow," I said. "Tomorrow?" Kai asked. "Tomorrow, indeed. I can't stay in this filthy place for much longer," I said. "What do you expect me to do with her after I abduct her?" Kai asked. "Hold her hostage until my next visit," I said.

"And when is that?" Kai asked. "I'm not sure; ask the guard," I said. "I hope you're aware that I could go to jail for abduction," Kai said. "You won't if you keep it smooth and don't make it obvious," I said. "Fine," Kai said. "Thank you for doing this," I said. "It's the least I can do in return for what you did to me," Kai explained. "Also, don't even think about going to Souline," I advised. "Who said I was?" Kai asked. "Because I know how you see her, and I don't want this plan to be fucked," I explained. "All right," Kai said, rolling his eyes.

"Just like the in-and-out rule in jail," I explained. "I've got it," Kai stated. "Times up," the guard said as the guards arrived with a timer. "Alright, I'll see you next time," Kai said as he stood up. I stood up as well. Kai and I exchanged hugs before he left. I couldn't keep from grinning. I couldn't wait to see the look of horror on Alliana's face the next time she see's me again.

Just wait, princess.