Color Blind

Chapter Nine

CHAPTER NINE

It felt like the air was stolen from me and time slowed to a laborious crawl. Antonio stormed past me and charged at Danté with a gun in hand.

"STOP! STOP! ANTONIO DON'T HURT HIM!"

Antonio turned around and looked at me with dark and beady eyes. How did I love someone like this? I see nothing but rage inside of me. Just then, Danté punches him and tackles him over. Antonio is knocked out. He's blind! What's he doing?!

I feel strong arms around me and I'm terrified. I look and see Alex behind me and pulling me behind him. Danté is standing over Antonio's body and Alex yells something go him in something like Spanish, but I'm certain it isn't. Portuguese maybe? Danté strolls over to me stepping on Antonio's body and pulls me to his chest. All I can do is hold me tight. He feels perfect around me.

"Audra, baby, it's alright. I'm not hurt"

I feel salty tears sting my cheeks and I can do nothing but sob. I refuse to loosen the death grip I have on him. Out of the corner of my eye I see Antonio stirring and my heart beats wildly and I feel sick and clammy. Without turning away from me he tells Alex to "get rid of him."

Dragging Antonio's body out of my front door Alex winks and gives me a curt nod then closes the door behind him. I hope that'll be the last time I see Antonio. He scared me, but I refuse to be a pushover in any sort. But right now, my priority is Danté.

"Come to bed with me Danté. I need you here with me. Please don't leave me alone, please."

I've never said that to any man, but I meant every word.

"Lead the way. Of course I'll stay."

I only manage a smile but I could've sworn he whispered "forever" but I can't be sure. Maybe that's what I want. Leading the way to my bedroom I slip into my pajamas (not anything sexy) while Danté relieves himself. He comes out just in boxers and gets into bed without a word. He keeps a space between us like he's afraid that I'll be uncomfortable. But I'm an extremely touchy person anyway.

Snuggling up with my head on his chest, I feel his thick chest hair, toned chest, and strong heartbeat. His skin is nice and warm- I could live like this forever. Even though it's early evening, I fall into a deep and restful sleep. I want him...

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Danté's POV

Audra sleeping beside my is absolutely perfect. She's my beautiful black angel and I'm pretty sure I know what she looks like. The visions I have in my head seems to fit her. Her soft fleshy body, the stretch marks on her upper arms and sides, the curve of her tummy and her thick thighs that I'd love to be nestled between. It's so right!

I think of that crazy Antonio man. Who is he? Did he hurt Audra before? I'll kill him before he will get to her! Good thing Alex was waiting outside to make sure everything went smoothly. It obviously didn't. If she would've checked her mail, she would've seen all of the drawing and painting that I made for her. Normally I don't do things like this for anyone, but there's something about her.

Using voice recognition software, I send a text to Dani letting her know what happened and that we'd talk soon. She texts back "ok" and allow my thoughts to come back to Audra. I need her. She's strong and loving. I've never had a woman stand up to me like she did. And now she's vulnerable in my arms with her body intertwined with mine. Kissing her forehead, I pull even closer to me. I cannot, will not, let her go...

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Audra's POV

Waking up to relieve myself, I hear a light snoring next to me. Alarmed, I gone over to see it's Danté with his arms around my waist and his head against mind. The memories of yesterday come back to haunt me like death itself and I try to take deep breaths to calm down. When I can't, I get up and run to the bathroom.

Why am I laying in bed with Danté? What did Antonio want? Did Alex hurt him? My mind races with questions as I pee. Coming back into the bedroom and seeing Danté still sleeping heavily makes me smile. But I'm hungry so I continue onto the kitchen.

After cooking Pitta breakfast wraps with eggs, spinach, turkey, ham, cheese, and bell peppers I pour some cranberry juice for myself. I don't know what Danté likes so I'm just gonna bring him his plate.

When I walk back to the room I see my bed is empty. Where is he? I check in the bathroom and don't see him, if he was in the living room I would have saw him. That's when I notice my bedroom window open. So much for him staying...

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Danté's POV

I heard Audra wake and I smelled her cooking but I had to leave. Early this morning I had a missed call from Bella saying she had urgent news to tell me. To some degree I want her to come back to me, but in the other hand, I want Audra too. 'Meet me at the olive field at 9' was all the text said. But what's interesting the olive fields used to be our secret hideout spot. We loved coming there and making love in the moonlight. One of the only times I'd show emotion.

Once I reach the field I hear Bella's voice calling in the distance. Once I reach her she wastes no time questioning me.

"Who's that black bitch you were with last night?" How in the hell does she know that?!

"None of your business Bella. What do you want?"

She lets out a nervous laugh.

"I want to be with you again. You're my soulmate and I love you. I can deal with your emotionless ways because I love you so much. Please come back."

Fuck it, I still love Bella.

"Yes I'll take you back. Don't you ever leave me like that again."

Whispering 'never' in my ear we get into her car and drive. To where, I'm not sure. But I'm certain that I'm leaving Audra behind.

*Isn't that some bullshit right? Even I'm mad at Danté! Thank all of you for the support! I'll try update as much as I can next week. The week after, I have a bunch of exams and my state nursing assistant test! Wish me luck guys!

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