Blind Spot by Sakshi C (best novel books to read txt) 📗

Desperate times call for desperate measures. A plan started to form in her head. 

The woman walked towards her and placed the tray on the floor in front of her. Inessa, watching her, pulled her hands freeform the rope. And before the maid could understand it, she shoved him against the wall. The maid, who hadn't seen this coming, fell against the wall. Inessa would have felt bad for her if her mind wasn't focused on escaping. 

She got up and without losing a moment, made a break for the door. For a second, the maid couldn't process what was happening but when she did, she shot to her feet and ran after her. However, it was too late. Inessa had locked the door from outside. 

Breathing heavily, she hastily bolted the door so that the maid's voice wouldn't get out of the room. Once done with that, she turned around and made a break for the exit. She already knew the security code but she wasn't sure if he had still kept it or not. She decided to try her luck. She typed in the code and the door opened. She let outa shaky breath as relief washed over her. This was unexpected.

Inessa pulled teh door open and sauntered out. She looked around, there was no one on the floor. Inessa walked up to the elevator and got inside it. Her heart was racing madly as she feared he would catch her in no time. She clutched her stomach hard as it had started to ache now due to hunger. She was smelling bad and her dress had sweat patches on it. She looked down at her wrists that had red welts on them. Her lips trembled as another sob ripped out of her throat. He had behaved like an animal with her. 

Once the elevator opened, she rushed out. The woman took a deep breath when she snuck out of the building.

She walked in the direction of the bus stand. She didn't have a phone or any money but that was the least of her concern right now. She just wanted to move as farther away from here as possible. She knew where she was heading. Sylvia. Only she could help her in this situation.

She was walking towards the bus stop in long urgent strides when a car halted in front of her, blocking her way. She paused and stared at the luxurious car. Her heartbeat kicked up several notches when the door of the car swung open and out-stepped Danzel. The yellow light of the streetlight bounced off his muscular frame as he slam the door shut.

Terror gripped her heart. He found her. She backed away while shaking her head. She wanted him to let her go. 

Danzel clenched his jaw and fixed her with a cold glare. A warm tear escaped her swollen eyes as she bit her lip to keep herself from crying. 

"You shouldn't have done that," his tone held a dangerous edge to it that sent a cold shiver down her spine.

His gaze fell on her bare feet as she continued to take small steps away from her.

He casually put his hands in his pockets and stalked up to her. Anxiety filled her eyes when she saw him coming towards her. She started shaking her head more vigorously, pleading with him to not come near her. 

"You cannot escape me, Inessa. Atleast not before I am done with you," he stated while staring at her. 

His threat made her more anxious. In the next moment, she turned and took to her feet. She ran breathlessly, hopelessly. However, not even a minute had passed when she found herself being yanked back by her clothe. He had caught up to her.

"you are wasting too much effort on it. It's no use," he hissed in her ear as he circled his arm around her waist. His elbow dug painfully into her stomach.

He roughly turned her around and harshly grabbed her jaw, making his struggle stop and look into his eyes. 

"No one can escape me," he spat viciously in her face. Inessa gaped at him with hatred and disgust. He was evil and cruel. 

Danzel, grabbed her wrist and started dragging her towards his car. Inessa winced in pain when he gripped her sore wrist. She struggled to get out of his hold. She started hitting on his shoulder and arms. When he didn't budge, she brought their hands up and she sank her teeth into his hand. He clenched his jaw in annoyance. He ignored it but when she didn't give up he turned towards her.  

"Enough," he roared. 

Inessa raised her hand and slapped him across his cheek making his face tilted to the side. A deafening silence followed the sharp noise. Danzel looked stunned. Inessa took the advantage of the moment and freed her hand from his grip. He let go. 

Danzel clenched his fists and turned his face to look at her. She was backing away from him. His eyes betrayed no emotions as he watched her stepping away. Her tears were flowing non-stop. She was scared to death. She was expecting him to pounce on her but he was scaring her more by just standing there all calm and composed.

Once she had put a good distance between them, she swiveled and started running in the opposite direction. She was expecting him to chase her but he didn't. He just kept standing there with a stoic expression. 

.........

It took her an hour to get to Sylvia's home. An old lady was kind enough to give her a lift and drop her here.

She knocked desperately at her door, all the while looking over her shoulder. A few moments later, the door opened and she found Sylvia standing in front of her. 

Inessa hugged her and broke down in her arms. 

"Come inside," Sylvia licked her lips and took her inside. Inessa got in, totally oblivious to the danger lurking in.

Sylvia detached herself from her and turned to lock the door. The hall was dark.

Sylvia turned on the lights and that's when Inessa's breath hitched. 

All color drained down her face when her gaze met with a pair of blue eyes that were trained on her. 

She was stunned to her core for the person she was running from was sitting on the couch, waiting for her.