Chapter 21

" Riley? I..... "

" Can we just not talk about anything right now. am exhausted " she cut him off. when they arrived, she got out of the cab and made her way into the hotel leaving Aiden with the cab driver. there was an awkward silence between them in the elevator. Aiden desperately wanted to start a conversation but couldn't bring himself to do it. he hurt her now he can't face her.

" I need to make a call " he announced in a nervous tone. " here is the key " handing the key over to her, Riley collected it without saying a word. " and the bag " they had stopped by a clothes store earlier that day. Riley collected it as well. the moment the elevator door opened " make sure you lock " she walked out not giving him a chance to finish his sentence " the door properly "he completed in a low tone even if she didn't hear him " Fuck!! I hate this" he cursed angrily

the moment Riley closed the door behind her. she ran into the bathroom throwing the bag on the bed.

As the hot water hit her naked skin, she hoped it will wash away her pain but It didn't. Riley couldn't hold it any longer. She let the tears flow. She was angry, not at Aiden but at herself. why didn't she hold on a bit longer? she was impatient, they've not even spent a month together and she just blew it.

She came out of the bathroom in a robe. Aiden still wasn't back " how long will it take to make a call?" she asked in a worried tone, then she remembered that Aiden could take care of himself just fine and it was a good thing he wasn't back. she wasn't ready to face him.

she wore the big top and shorts that they bought from the clothes store and went to bed.

It was past midnight, she couldn't sleep. it rained heavily and Aiden wasn't back yet. Riley was beginning to get worried. turning in different postures on the bed, it was really hard for her to go to bed. " is he alright?" she whispered. She finally sat up and turn on the light " fuck " she cursed " I can't believe how much I care about you " rolling her eyes she rested her back. " and nothing to do. if only I had a phone "

the long silence was suddenly interrupted by a knock on the door " Aiden " she called " That must be him " she quickly got off the bed, and made her way to the door. Even if she got hurt by him, she was still happy that he was back. the moment Riley the door. her heart stopped, not expecting to see the person before her " Anthony?" his name rolled out of her lips

" Hey, sweetheart " smiling warmly. instantly his fist made contact with her face and that was it.

Aiden walked into the hotel completely soaked. he had gone to the bridge to get fresh air when the rain started and he didn't bother to get shelter. he needed it, he needed this rain to wash away his pain. Aiden didn't like Riley. he was in love with her. but it was no use. it was better this way, at least he won't hurt her in the end. the Organisation had in under their control. he didn't have a will of his own.

Standing in front of the room door. he didn't know if he was ready to face her. what if she didn't want to see him, what if she don't talk to him. " ok " he took a deep breath and knock on the door. he only got the chance to tap the door once because the door opened before the second time. " No. Riley!!" he called, busting into the room. in a hurry, they searched the room and then the bathroom " Riley " he called again. Riley was nowhere to be found. " Shit!!! " he cursed. she was taken, he knew. But by who. there was only one way to find out.

" Hey. wake you " Riley heard a voice call from her deep sleep

" you hit her too hard " another voice complained. Her face was hurting as fuck. with her eyes closed, she rolled in pain " hey " the person taped her face

" fuck" she cursed due to the pain she felt when he touched her

" hey open your eyes," the person said

" where am I," she asked. Riley opened her eyes but the environment was blurred so she closed them and open again, slowly everywhere became clear " where am...." her eyes landed on Anthony and what happened played in her head again " you son of a bitch " she wanted to go at him then noticed that she was tired to a chair. in a dark room with a very small window and a flashlight. Anthony and another guy stood close to the door.

" that is not the way to say, hello sweetheart" Anthony gave that annoying warm smile

" don't you fucking call me that," she said to him

" Oh. I thought you liked it " he said " I wouldn't have to hurt like this if not because that asshole got involved" Anthony frowned at the thought of Aiden. he hated the guy so much

" he is not an asshole " she warned

" whatever. Liam put it on her "he instructed the guy next to him " before she goes kuku again " Anthony mocked. instantly Riley understood that he was talking about her using her powers

" oh, right" Riley watched in confusion as the guy Liam pull a metal ring from his jacket pocket. it was too big for a finger, it will fit into someone's wrist. he walked up to Riley and wore it on her wrist then he pressed something and it shrinks, tightening her wrist

" fuck " she screamed in pain " it hurts "

" I don't give a shit " Anthony shrugged

" What is this," she asked looking at her wrist

" I have no fucking idea. I just know Levi said something about it putting your energy to sleep so you can't use your crazy witch magic" he laughed " I don't care as long as I get paid "

" wow, it's all about money," Riley said with disappointment

" yes, it is. you won't understand because you never had to worry about money. you grew up in riches " he said with a frown

" and you killed my parents because of money," she said

" I assisted " Anthony corrected

" it's the same thing" Riley gave a small smile " I will kill you, every single one of you "

" and how will you do that " Liam had a curious tone

" the moment Aiden set me free " she spoke with confidence

" Aiden " Anthony yelled the name with hatred " he won't find you. we are leaving first thing tomorrow morning and before he gets to you I'm afraid Levi will already have what she wants "

" and what is that?"

" The reason you were created" Anthony announced and Riley was in shock

" created?" Anthony had his eyebrow raised at her question

" Aiden hasn't told you yet hasn't he " Anthony had a mischievous smile " I guess that will be the unanswered question you will carry to your grave " he had excitement in his tone and Riley was left with curiosity.