Chapter 26: Chapter 26

Adrianna POV.

My head was aching and my eyes were struggling to open. I tried to move my hands but unfortunately, they were tied to a chair. I was sitting in a dark room, I could barely see who or what was around me but I knew I wasn't alone. I could feel the presence of others and I could hear them breathing. I tried to free myself but it was useless. I wasn't tied in ropes. I had some sort of cable around my wrist as well as the arms of the chair. It was impossible for me to break free. The cable was probably made of steel and the chair was definitely not wooden.

"Why did you kidnap me?" I asked, hoping it was Ace.

"Maybe because I had promised that I would get to you?" He asked instead of answering.

"Cut the crap Vincenzo," I said angrily.

"It's done to you," he said and I rolled my eyes.

"I don't follow orders," I said.

"Are you willing to answer my questions?" He asked.

"Depends on what you will ask," I answered.

"What were you doing in the Russian mafia warehouse?" He asked.

"Ooh please, what were you also doing there?" I asked with a smirk. There was no way I was going to tell him what I was doing there. I can't risk it.

"Wrong answer. I really don't want to hurt you, Adrianna. So you better cooperate with me," he said with worry evident in his tone.

"You should not worry about me, don," I said bitterly.

There was silence after that and I knew that he was shocked by the name I addressed him with. I couldn't care less. If he kidnapped me, that means that he thinks I'm working with Elijah. Not that I blame him for that, but I expected much better from him.

"Does that mean that I can torture some answers from you?" He asked.

"If you think that torturing me will give you the answers you want then fine. You can torture me but I am not promising you that I will talk. Actually, if I get out of here, you will be declared my enemy and you will always have to watch your back and you're men's," I said. I know that I am threatening the whole mafia but I didn't care.

That seemed to anger him cause he switched on the lights making me close my eyes due to the adjustment. I saw him walking towards a table at the corner and took a dagger.

"Now you better start talking," he said.

"Do you think that a dagger or a gun can make me afraid of you? I use them don, they are my best friends," I said.

"Then I guess you are asking for it," he said as he came close to me. "What were you doing in the Russian warehouse?"

I rolled my eyes on him which only answered him because he stabbed my thigh. I won't say that it wasn't painful because it was. I decided to avert my attention from him. I looked at my wrist and saw that the watch was not there. Guess they got rid of it.

"Ocean by Khalid," I said.

I felt his eyes on me but I didn't look at him. Being brought up with my technology, I have a microchip inside my body which prevents obstacles or my commands. I am the one who invented it and I am the only one who can control it. It is connected to one of my laptops. After saying that, the song started playing in my ears. I looked around the room and saw that it had a window but it was after the top. There was a bird which was there and it made me smile.

"Chip."

"Chip."

"Chip."

I started calling to it and it looked in my direction. This made my smile widen. I nodded my head at it and it found a way to get in.

"Good my friend. At least I won't be lonely again with you beside me," I said. It landed on my shoulder. "Too bad, I suck at naming things but you are my little birdie," I said.

All this time, Ace was just looking at me trying to figure me out. I smirked. He had stabbed me severally hoping to get what he wants but will that make him give me what I want? I guess not.

I continued ignoring his stupid questions and the pain I felt when he stabbed me. He is surely making enmity with me. Not that I blame him for not knowing who I am but for trying to get answers from me even after warning him.

I felt the bird's movement and I looked to see what was happening. I saw Ace in front of me trying to take it.

"Don't you dare," I warned him.

"I will. If you don't want me to take it then you better answer my questions and stop ignoring them," he said angrily.

"Honestly, I have not been paying attention to either your tortures or questions. Too bad I am occupied even when seated at this chair tied up," I told him with a smile.

"You are lying," he said.

"Do you think I am a fool? I told you no matter how much you torture me, you won't get answers. I am already used to this pain so don't think that your little tactics will succeed," I said. "If you may excuse me, I would like to enjoy my peace when I am here."

"You are in my territory so you won't tell me what to do," he snapped.

"I know. But I am telling you. Get the hell out of here," I snapped.

He looked at me as if he was trying to figure me out but when he was unsuccessful, he walked towards the door. I wish I had listened to Ire when he told me that I shouldn't be left behind alone. But since I don't like to be told, I followed what I wanted at that time without thinking of consequences. Honestly, if I knew that the Italian mafia were making their way to the warehouse, I would have gone with the hostages. No need to regret since the deed is already done. I know somehow I won't make it out of here. Even though I am strong, I will end up breaking down but before that, I need to be strong and give a fight. Him knowing that I am The Poison, he will use at his advance and I didn't want that. I didn't want to be following someone's order.

It has been hours since he left, I looked at the window and saw that the place was dark meaning that it was already at night. The door opened and I turned to see who it was. To my surprise, it was his second in command, Bob.

"What do you want here?" I asked.

"As you can see, I have brought you some food since I am.a good human," he said with a grin making me shake my head.

"So how am I going to eat with my hands tied up?" I asked him and looked around.

"Ooh, I forgot about that. Maybe I can feed you," he said.

"Then I am sorry but I won't eat," I said.

"What? You can't say that. Don, wants you to eat," he said with a horrific look.

"Then go and tell him that he should be one dating me since he wants to. I won't eat and furthermore, I am sure you guys have poisoned me. So thank you," I said with a smile.

"But….." I interrupted him.

"No buts. Now leave," I raised my voice at the last part.

He looked shocked but nonetheless, he took his food and went.

I was so sleepy therefore I decided maybe I should sleep but luck wasn't on my side because an angry Ace walked in.

"What is this stupidity I am hearing about?" He asked me.

"I am sorry but I am not aware of what you are saying," I said playing dumb.

"Cut the crap and answer my question!" He shouted.

"Don't you ever shout at me again," I snapped at him and he looked at me with a weird expression. He then came down and let out a sigh.

"Why didn't you eat the food I sent for you?" He asked.

"How would I have known that you are the one who has sent him to bring me food?" I asked him.

"You should eat," he said, ignoring my question. Fair enough I guess.

"I won't," I said.

"Why?"

"So that I can die? No thank you,``I said.

"The food is not poisoned,". He said.

"I really don't trust you so you have to leave me alone," I said.

We remained silent for a while and I won't deny for a fact that I was afraid of what he was thinking about.