Little Doll

Chapter 41: Without them, I'm nothing

Warning: Please be advised that this chapter contains a suicide attempt. Please be sensitive when reading.

Franco

She's got damn fire inside of her, but there's no denying how much Leon and Alec turned her into a submissive desperate to please the authority in the room. 

Subtly glancing at her over the top of my computer, I couldn't help but smile as she knelt with her head bowed in submission like a good girl.

She'd get accustomed to this life soon enough, it was just a matter of time. And I knew the one thing that would speed it up. But perhaps I should give her some time before breaking her precious little heart.

She had been on her knees for half an hour with saliva dripping out of the corners of her mouth from the gag in her mouth, but she remained exactly the way I wanted her to. She didn't even attempt to lift her hand up to wipe away the drool falling from her lips.

Grabbing a tissue from out of the box, I pushed my chair back and slowly walked over to her. Standing behind her, I gently tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ears before unbuckling the ball gag.

Her body instantly relaxed as I pulled it from out of her mouth. I gently gripped her chin forcing her head up before wiping away the drool that fell from the corner of her lips.

She didn't say a word whilst I did. She remained still, frozen and with her eyes glued to the floor.

Stepping away, I stared at her for a moment longer before returning to my desk. She rubbed at her jaw for a couple of moments before staring at the floor.

Fast learner.

Turning my attention back to a newly sent over email, I clicked on it and smirked at the video that had been sent through. 

How this would break her precious little heart. There was nothing left of their sweet little honeymoon chalet. Nothing but dead bodies and burning debris.

Glancing up at Arabella, I lent back in my chair to see her staring around her new home. Her eyes were curious and full of innocence, almost childlike.

"Arabella".

Capturing her attention, she turned her eyes to mine blinking in confusion as she didn't know how to respond.

"Come, sit" I gestured to the chair opposite me.

And like a trained pup attending a behavioural class, she shakily stood up with the help of the wall before taking cautious steps towards me.

With my eyes fixated on hers, I watched as she slowly pulled the chair back before sitting herself down with her eyes assessing my every move.

"I think it's time for proper introductions, don't you?" I smirked at Arabella as she begun to fiddle with her fingers, a sign of anxiety and nervousness.

She looked up at me and nodded slightly, no words leaving her lips.

"I don't expect words of gratitude, but you will not be spending time in a dirty old cell. After a lengthy conversation with the detectives, you were released on bail, bail which I paid for. You're welcome" I smirked as I poured myself a drink. 

"I-I, well if I'm out on bail then why can't I go home-" she muttered out quietly with a short pause and a raised brow.

"Franco" I replied smiling as her cheeks started to turn pink.

Knowing this was the opportunity to be the hero, I exhaled a deep sigh and looked down at the keyboard attempting to convince her with my acting.

"I was going to, but something tragic happened" I muttered out quietly.