My Fiona

refixed on her door three days ago was still in place. So, Lorenzo hadn't forced his way into her room. Nothing was amiss except f

r eyes adjust to the mild light filtering into her room and over her face through the curtains. Immediately, her mind went back to the night before and as if on command, her heart began to thud. If Lore

ot soothe the anxiety that flowed through her veins like blood. She was welcomed by the sig

nder the stream. She let the water wash over her, hoping it would ease her mind, but the

ike Lorenzo to not have created a scene by now. Only a fool or outsider would tell her that was good

Why was Lorenzo keeping his cool? The questions gnawed at Fiona. The fact that Lorenzo hadn't reacted in any way felt worse than it would have if

a sea blue blouse. A fit that would help her to blend into the background, and avoid drawing any attention. Her hands shook slightly as she buttoned up her blouse and adjusted her short

edroom forever. Even though it was

he walked down the staircase, she could see Lorenzo seated at the dining table,

approached and his expres

d, his voice steady and calm, an

turned back to his phone. Scrolling through it as he

aid no mind to her. The house staff soon arrived with breakfast, settin

e stared at the meal in front of her, hunger left her vocabulary and the only thing she could feel was the fear pulsing throu

to appear normal, but as she chewed all she

through it perfectly. Yet Lorenzo made no move to address the previous night's events. Fiona glanced at him several times, searching his face for any sign of

t properly. In fact, she was so nervous that the little bit of food she managed to eat was threatening to come back up. With fea

lpture. Staring at her brother as her heart beg

sure you're dressed appropriately. "He

lled her with dread. She had so many questions and her fear had reached its limit. She

le with going to another meeting, "She

he quickly added to pacify any anger

wed, but his express

medication," He sa

eeting will be held at home. "He replied and this

er meeting, and then having the meeting at home worried her. Lorenzo has never had a meeting in their house. In fact, Lorenzo never has meetings in quiet places. He always chos

w her. It made her feel like Lorenzo had set them up everywhere to ensure that she couldn't leave the house. The mere thought of it made her stomach churn with fear. It

but her mind kept returning to the sense of impending doom. She returned to her room af

keup crew. They didn't come. She did her makeup herself and stared at her reflection for what felt like hours as her mind delved into a rabbit hole of thoughts an

p breath. Bracing herself while praying to God for a miracle. Before heading downstairs, she took the card Dwayne gave her the

and composure she could muster. She made her way to Lorenzo's office, and as she walked in, a feeling of

at her as she approached him, and he pointed with

obeyed. As she looked around, she no

"She questioned as Lorenzo looked

brows creased. She stayed silent for

and Fiona gulped. She watched as he leaned back into his chair, crossed

high time I brief you on what's going on before you

, and Lorenzo began to

t really think I would let you scot-free af

ng in debt and on the brink of bankruptcy for such a long time. An

roper businessman say no to such a deal? I get paid to finally have peace. "He spoke

nced and when Fiona turned to see w

ou