Eres Mía

~ 26 ~

It takes a monster to destroy a monster.

Unknown POV

"Are you sure you know how to break her?" He asked, his voice rough yet clear.

"Get me the girl; let me do what I need to do." The old man replied, growing frustrated by the lack of trust.

"Why should I trust you? I've only known you for a little amount of time."

"I broke her once, I can do it again."
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Lucía POV

The town of Rome was humble and friendly, the people conversing with each other and the market stall owners being as charming as they could be.

Nonna had asked me to grab some groceries so she sent me off with a handwritten list of ingredients for her famous pizza.

Cliche, I know, but I was really rooting for some homemade pizza.

"Pomodori, formaggio, farina e lievito." I said to myself.
[translation: Tomatoes, cheese, flour and yeast.]

I ticked the ingredients off of the list and went to pay for them.

The charming cashier gave me a friendly smile so I returned it, then walked out of the store.

As I walked up the alleyway, nearing Nonna's home, I heard footsteps behind me.

I stayed wary but didn't dare turn around.

The footsteps got closer, and just as I was about to turn and attack the person, I was yanked backwards and blinded by a bag over my head.

I felt a hit to the side of my head, then fell unconscious.
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I woke up abruptly, coughing and gasping from the ice cold water thrown on me.

"What... the-" I said, in between breaths.

I looked up to see a face I wished I would never have to see.

Henry.

"I didn't think I'd have to see you so soon Lucía but here we are." he smiled.

"Go to hell, you bastard." I managed to breathe out.

"Now Lucía, I taught you not to use words like this. Here's another lesson: don't fight what's about to happen; it'll only get worse."

"What's the meaning of this Henry? You tryna hurt me again? You can't break me again; I'm not that weak girl I was."

He smirked.

"We'll see about that."

Suddenly I was yanked up from the seat and dragged across the room to the door.

Henry unlocked it and the door swung open. The figure shoved me inside and the door shut behind me.

I slammed into a walk immediately and my hands went up to feel the amount of space I had.

It was dark and cold; the faint sound of water dripping was the only thing I could hear.

No. No, no no no. Fuck.

I squeezed my eyes shut, trying to control my shaky breathing. I gritted my teeth in attempt to stop my tears from falling.

I took deep breaths and thought happy thoughts, the nightmare so close to beginning.

5 years ago...

"No!  Please! I'm begging you, dad. Don't do this."  I screamed as he dragged me to the room.