Amanda's POV

(07 : 04 PM)

" I'll be downstairs but call me if you need anything mama ." Leonardo said while caressing my face as I laid in our bed.

" I will and baby ? "

" Yes mama ."

" Can your uhmm... men, well everyone please stay downstairs ? I just... don't want them to disturb the kids while they sleep . " I stumbled on my words, my heart beating so fast, I'm surprised he can't hear it.

" But you can barely hear them, they're trained to move quietly. " he chuckled, slightly shaking his head at me.

" Yes but I just... I honestly don't want them around my children, I'm still a bit on edge after what happened with Junior ."

" But mama I trust these men, they work for me and besides I want Mariano and my princess to be guar--"

" LEONARDO WOULD YOU PLEASE FUCKING LISTEN TO ME ! I DON'T WANT THESE PEOPLE AROUND MY KIDS ! " I unintentionally snapped and he scrunched his face while looking at me.

" I'm sorry . " I said softly and he only stared at me.

" Okay Amanda , " he said after moments of silence ," I'll tell the gang to clear this floor . Sleep tight . " he said before standing up and heading towards the door.

" Leonardo wait ! " he stopped walking but he still kept his back towards me.

" I love you , don't you ever forget that." he turned and looked at me for a second before opening the door and leaving the room. I sighed before throwing my head back to avoid the tears from rolling down my face.

" What have I gotten myself into ?! " I took a deep breath before getting out of bed and headed towards my closet. Once inside my closet, I switched on the lights and stripped from my sleepwear. I grabbed the gold silk dress that I laid on my vanity chair and put it on.

I sat in front of the vanity and did my make up and installed my wig .

After putting on my shoes, I walked towards my jewelry collection. I took the diamond choker Leonardo gave me and put it on, the necklace had a panic button at the back. Leonardo recently gave it to me to wear when I was going somewhere by myself or with the kids, I'd press it incase of emergencies and he'd locate me wherever I am. I took a pair of random earrings and put them on.

I walked out of my closet and went into Leonardo's. I turned the light on and walked towards the back of his closet and moved his suite jackets to the side and pressed the button that opened his weapon storage. The doors to the storage slowly opened and I slipped in, switching the lights on when inside. I stared at the multiple guns that hung on the walls. I walked towards the small guns and my eyes searched for the smallest. I took 2 from the wall and raised my dress, revealing two straps on both of my thighs . I checked if the guns were loaded before strapping them in. Leonardo taught me everything there is to know about a gun but he didn't teach me how to shoot because I refused to. I never thought that would come in handy because I had no intentions of killing anyone but I'd go to extreme measures for my children.

I walked out of Leonardo's closet and walked towards the bedroom door, peeking to see if there was anyone in the hallway and the hallway was empty. I closed the door and walked towards the bed where Mariano and Nikita laid, fast asleep.

" Hey little munchkins ! Look Mommy has to go but I promise that [sniffles]... I will be back and if me and your brother don't come back , please be good for Daddy, take it easy on him and... I love you guys so much. You guys are the reason I live, you guys gave me eternal happiness and I'd do anything in my power to protect you guys, I would go to the ends of the world to keep you safe [sniffles]... which is why I'm doing what I'm doing right now, your brother is in trouble and mommy has to go and try to get him back. Mommy will be back before you even open your little beautiful eyes tomorrow and I'll have your big brother with me. I love you babies... so much. " I kissed them both of their foreheads before walking away and leaving the room.

I hurriedly walked down the hallway into one of the guest room. I walked into the bathroom and opened the shower door. I twisted the shower head and the shower wall moved revealing a secret tunnel, Leonardo built these incase of emergencies. There were two but this one is the furthest from everyone so my chances of getting caught were slim. I walked down the tunnel stairs until I got to the secret garage. I grabbed the keys to one of the Lamborghini trucks and opened the doors before walking towards it and entering the car. I turned the car on and opened the garage door, the garage was supposed to be a secret garage so it was at the back of the house. I drove out of the garage, speeding down the driveway and out of the gates without anyone noticing. I put the address DeCarlo gave me on the GPS and speeded down the road, I sighed as I got further and further away from the house. What am I doing ?

After 2 hours of driving, I arrived at the location DeCarlo sent me. My eyes examined the house before getting out of the car . I walked down the driveway and I could see DeCarlo, along with a few of his men at the entrance of the house. He gave one of the men a head nod and two of them walked towards the car I came in and they drove off with it. I sighed at the sight of my getaway car getting away, I continued walking down the driveway until I reached him. I stood in front of him while looking at him straight in the eyes.

" You're late." he said.

"Fashionably." I said with a shrug and he smirked at me before taking a sip of his drink.

" I did everything you asked me to do, now can I please have my son ? " I said calmy while still keeping a straight face, he smirked before taking steps towards me. He stopped when he was 2 inches away from my face and rested his hand on the lower part of my back and he used his other hand to move some of my hair away from my face. He leaned down and kissed the side of my neck.

" You want to leave already ? but sweetheart you just got here . " he said, his warm breath fanning my neck.

" You're not exactly good company." I said slightly pushing his head away from mine.

" Bet ." he said with a smirk before slipping me out of his embrace and taking my hand into his. He led me to the inside of the house, all the way to his backyard where the party was held.

" What kind of party is this ? " i asked when I saw multiple nude women and they all seemed scared and vulnerable. Chairs were lined up neatly, all facing the stage located at the front and dangerous looking men occupied the seats. At the stage, stood a man with a microphone in his hand and a clipboard in the other .

" Well..." he shrugged with a smirk before placing his glass on his lips and taking a sip of his drink. I watched as a dark-skinned young woman stepped onto the stage and stood in front of everyone while fidgeting with her fingers. Tears stained her beautiful face and her locks fell on either sides of her face.

" Okay now gentlemen , this one is a special one. All the way from Africa, Kenya . She can cook, clean and with a body like that ? lord only knows what tunes she'll have you singing in the bedroom. You know what they say about African girls , they don't lack meat ! " the man said and everyone chuckled, making remarks.

" and it's true . " DeCarlo said from beside me, I turned my head and looked at him and I caught him looking at my behind. I rolled my eyes at him, I've never been so disgusted.

" $ 50, 000 ! " a Chinese man said with his hand high up in the air, I scrunched my face in confusion .

" $ 70, 000 !" THESE FUCKING BASTARDS ! they're trafficking these women .

" Any other offer ?! No ? Okay, going once , going twice... SOLD TO THE GENTLEMAN IN A BLUE SUITE ! congratulations amigo." the man said before pushing the woman off the stage and one of the men on the side walked towards her and yanked her by her hair to the side.

" You twisted fuck ! What is wrong with you ? " I whisper yelled at him and he raised his eyebrow at me before chuckling.

" Hold this ." he handed his glass to one of his men and he quickly turned and grabbed me by my throat, slightly applying pressure.

" See I like you Amanda but I won't accept disrespect from you, okay ? Good ! Let's go." he held the back of my neck and led me to the house like a dog .

Once inside the house, we walked up the stairs and made a couple of turns which led us to a room. DeCarlo opened the room and pushed me inside .

" You know , usually I kill women who disrespect me but with you it's an exception. " he said seductively taking steps towards me. He slid his fingers down my bare back .

" You know , usually I kill men who sexualy harass me and you're definitely not going to be an exception. " I spat pushing him away from me, making him stumble back.

" Where is my son ?" I asked taking steps towards him but he only smirked before touching his earpiece.

" Feisty I see, bring him in. " he said while still maintaining eye contact with me and shortly after a woman entered the room with Junior in her arms. Tears quickly formed in my eyes as I ran past DeCarlo and reached for my son.

The woman handed me Junior and I took him and held on to him tightly.

" Sana lwam." (my baby) I sobbed while rocking him back and forth in my arms.

Wait, something is wrong.

I pulled Leonardo away from my chest and examined him, I looked at my unresponsive baby and I instantly panicked .

" YOU ANIMAL ! WHAT DID YOU FUCKING DO TO MY SON ?"

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