Under The Influence

he quiet neighborhood, and the trees seemed to lean in, as if listening to her every thought. She slowed her pace, her eyes scanning the empty streets as if searching for answers. Why had her

ched her house, noticing two black cars with tinted windows parked outside. Her hear

pizza as her eyes met with a chilling sight. Her dad knelt on the floor, a gun pressed against his forehead,

g the gun on her father's forehead sai

a year ago. But here she is, alive and well!, huh old man?". He ask

y calls me 'daddy' sometimes". He stammered, his voice laced w

about, who are these men?" Sh

eyes pleaded with her to stay silent. Sophia was so shocked a

ption then". Sophia's eyes widened in terror and her feet seemed rooted to the spot

's face tu

, I beg of you. If I could only just speak with boss Axel.." he pleaded bowing h

ger as he kicked him on his stomach an

lled as her eyes start

bilt. His every step commanding silence, his aura oozing an authoritative presence, his piercing gaze swept the room, his eyes lingering on Sophia's father before settling on Adam. His

r seemed to vibrate with tension as he drew on his cigar, the scent of smoke filling the room. He was done waiting in the car, in fact he shouldn't be here at a

boss," Adam sneered, his e

l never forget. We've got better things t

, his long black coat billowing

es brimming with tears. "Please, Boss Axel,

ed glacial, his voice

ra month to scrape together my money, and still, you come up empty-handed. You should be grateful I'm granting you a quic

rough the room like a death knell. Sophia's heart r

of the ruthless Axel. The words hung in the air like a delicate flower, its petals trembling with vulner

ty. His eyes scanning the room with a hint of confusion, but all he

onse was a gentle nudge, a whi

le drum that gave him shivers. His eyes opened wildly as his heart, once a

y captivating his every thought. His gaze devoured her, lingering on the curves of her body, the gentle sway of her hips, the soft folds of her short jeans. Scenarios played out in

stant" he said gesticulat