Chapter 4 4.

Taken unawares, Samantha struggled to break free but was powerless before the hefty men. They put her into the car where she sat face to face with Robert.

Although she was angry, she decided not to show it. It was useless getting angry at the man. All she needed to do was to stay calm and plead with him.

"Sir, if I have offended you in any way, Please forgive me. Don't harm me please."

Samantha's plea hurt Robert like a bee sting. Hurting her was the last thing on his mind.

In fact, anyone who does anything to hurt her would have to face his punishment.

Letting out a deep sigh, he smiled at her and said. "I would never do anything to harm you. Just relax because you're going to be safe at my place."

Samantha swallowed hard. She reached for her handbag, took out her phone and was about to make a call but decided against it. It was probably hopeless calling anyone or even the police.

Maybe it's not such a bad idea staying at the place of a man who had done nothing but to stand up for her. With that thought in mind, she held her peace. However, she kept her guards up.

Soon, they got to Robert's Mansion. The building was magnificent with very spectacular interiors which contained high quality furniture.

Samantha could not help but wonder what kind of business Robert was into. If his home looked so luxurious, it meant that he must be a very wealthy man.

Samantha also saw the different sets of staff serving at the Mansion. It was more proof that Robert was rich indeed.

"Maybe he's an heir." She muttered to herself as she was being directed to her room by one of the maids.

When they had arrived earlier, everyone could not believe their eyes.

Although Robert was a Mafia Lord who was dreaded by people, including his staff, he was a different kind of Mafia. One who was never into women.

All the many years the staff were working at the villa, they had never seen him return home with a woman. Some of them had heard rumors that he lost his fiance some years ago. However, none of them knew her.

"Please make yourself comfortable. However, you can ask any of the maids if you need anything." Robert said to her with a smile on his face stunning the maid who was with them.

She had never seen Robert smile and neither had the other staff.

"Leave us." He turned and instructed the maid.

"Yes boss." Swiftly, the young lady raced out of the room. They had known Robert as someone who doesn't like repeating himself.

The maid quickly ran out and closed the door behind her, leaving Samantha and Robert alone in the room.

At that moment, Samantha became terrified and wished she had fought hard to be set free by the man. What was on his mind?

Robert turned and began to approach her. Samantha, on the other hand, drew backwards.

"Sir, is everything alright?"

Ignoring her words, Robert continued to approach her but suddenly stopped halfway and turned around.

"Feel at home, ok? I'll be coming back later in the evening to check up on you."

Robert flashed her one last smile and made his way to the door.

"Please, don't get scared around me, I won't bite. And even if I would have anything with you, it'll be on your permission."

With that, Robert dashed out of the room.

Once Robert was out of the room, Samantha sighed deeply, reached for her cellphone and placed a call across to her friend.

They haven't spoken since after the previous night.

The phone rang a few times before Stephany picked up.

"Hi, girl. What's up, I hope you're no longer crying over that jerk." Stephany spoke in a cheerful mood. However, when she didn't hear any response from the one who called her, Stephany became alarmed.

"Sam? You're not saying anything. Did something happen at home? Did your parents do anything to you?"

Stephany was aware of all that Samantha goes through in the hands of her family. Sometimes she wonders if they were truly related.

Samantha let out a sigh before replying. "I... um, yeah. About my family, they threw me out of the house. I also forgot to tell you about a guy I met last night who stood up for me."

"When I stepped out last night, I bumped into Belinda and Timon and they bullied me. The guy came from nowhere and scared them away."

After Sam explained the whole incident to her friend, she was completely speechless. Stephany thought that a lot had happened to her friend and she was clueless.

"So what are you going to do now? You should have come to my place rather than following a stranger home." Stephany said to her friend. When Samantha tried to reply to her question, Stephany cut her short.

"Wait, did you say that his name is Robert Brown?"

"Uh, yeah." Samantha hesitated before replying. She was wondering why her friend asked the question like she knew Robert from somewhere.

There was silence at the other end of the line and it seemed like Stephany was thinking of where she heard the name from.

"Talk to me, Steph. Do you know the person with that name?"

"Not really. I must have heard that name somewhere. Maybe I'm overthinking it."

"Ok, and about your earlier question. I didn't come here on my own accord so I don't know what to do. He had promised to protect me and not do anything that will harm me."

"What?"Stephany almost yelled. "He forcefully took you to his house. Maybe I should call the police because I think you've been kidnapped."

"No please, don't call the police." Sam quickly stopped her friend. "Why? You've obviously been kidnapped and you don't want me to call the police. Why did he take you away against your will."

"You said it yourself that he did so without your consent. Don't bank on his promises of keeping you safe. In fact, I think he's the one you should avoid." Stephany scoffed and continued.

"You know what? I'm not listening to that shit you're saying. I'm calling the police right away. Send me the address now." Stephany instructed but her friend remained silent.

"Sam, you're not saying anything. Don't you feel unsafe in that place? It looks like he's taken you as his prisoner and I can't let you stay there."

"I don't even know the name of this residence, even if I wanted to tell you. The only thing I can see here is a huge house and some loyal servants working for him." Sam let out a sigh and after a moment of silence, she continued.

"You know what Steph, nevermind. I feel safe here and don't want to go against Robert's words."