“Partner, how do you know it was Marlena? It could have been just kids, pulling a prank call.”

Abe managed to get them back to the office, trying to stop Roman from leaving “ Abe… I think I know how my wife sounds like in bed” he was angry.

“ this was no prank! This was her, she was… she was fucking him again Abe! She said she loves me, how could she do that again?!” He couldn’t sit, he walked around the room like a lion locked in a cage. “ I’m sorry partner… but, where will you go? Do you even know where they are? Couldn’t this wait until Marlena gets back to town?” He was the voice of reason, but Roman couldn’t care less.

“ they are in New Orleans. John said he was checking this Mansion there that might hold some of the secrets to his past” he closed his eyes and hissed all the air out of his lungs “ don’t stop me, Abe, I need to do this. To have closer. I’ll see you when I get back” he took his jacket and left the office.

The gate opened up automatically when the car got closer, she was pleased. So far, so good. She switched the lights off and pulled the vehicle to a narrow dirt road and shut the engine off.

It was so cold outside. John bought her a white silky buttoned blouse and white trousers to complete the look. She loved how attentive he was and how he knew just what she likes. Still, she wished she could wear something warmer now. She grabbed the pistol and started walking at the inner side of the fence, trying to be as quiet as she could. A guarded man passed nearby, and she ducked to the ground, hiding behind a giant rock. Her heart beats fast, and she could feel the adrenaline kicking in. She wasn’t so cold anymore. God, she loved how the human body works. She peeped on the Mansion. The light was on at Stefano’s lounge, and she could see him passing. Seeing him made her sick again. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She could see him, in her mind’s eyes, between her legs, ravaging her, tasting her most delicate area, she could feel his hands on her thighs, keeping them spread, giving him access to what he craved. She opened her eyes and stared at him, her eyes twitching with anger  “ you’ll pay Stefano.. you’ll pay for what you’ve done to me..to John..to my family.”

She raised up and dashed to the other side of the yard, trying to get closer to the back entrance.

The guard was patrolling the area, and she needed to get inside before they would find the car.  

She turned the doorknob and stepped inside, trying so hard to keep quiet. She did it. She was inside. Right now all she had to do is find Stefano. Find this miserable bastard and make his pa-

“ So good to see you again, my queen” she heard suddenly, and she could feel a gun against the small of her back. Her mouth opened up in horror.

“ Stefano..” she said, but revenge and anger took place, and she quickly turned herself around to face him “ Stefano, exactly the person I wanted to see” she smiled, raising one eyebrow, fierceness in her eyes.

He was surprised she turned so quickly that he didn’t even notice the gun in her hands. She took a step backward and held it up in front of him.

He smiled “ Marlena. What is this? I never thought of you as a violent human being. Put the gun down, huh? Let’s talk” he stepped closer to her.

“ don’t move!” She panicked, her voice’s a little trembling, she swagged the gun to try to make a point “ you don’t call the shots anymore Stefano. Put the gun down. Now.” She squinted.

“ my god you look beautiful when you’re angry” he continued “ here, the gun is down... see?” He placed the gun on the dresser. She followed his move, her eyes never leaving him, not even for a second. “ shut up!” She yelled “ you.. you don’t get to talk, not now.. not after what you did to me tonight..” she spoke through her teeth, swaying her hair to the back with one quick head motion.

“Ahh, so, this is revenge huh? Marlena, Marlena.. tonight was your doing. You agreed to my terms. You said YES. I was only completing my part of the deal” he smirked. He knew he was getting inside her head. He knew that she’s upset, tired and mentally bruised and he played on it.

“ That. Was. Rape” She emphasized every word. He nodded his head as a no. “ you see Marlena, rape is when the other side didn’t agree to the relations. If I remember correctly, you agreed. It was a bargain, and you were mine for grabs.”

She flinched “ stop twisting what took place here tonight you evil son of a bitch. I suffered enough... John too, the Brady’s.. now, you’ll pay. At long last, you will pay” she hissed and got closer to him, holding the gun tight between her delicate fingers.  “ how I loved the feeling of you.. your intoxicating smell, your taste.. oh yes..your taste.. your soft skin, like velvet, your breasts, I can’t wait to have you again-“

“SHUT UP!!” She screamed, tears in her eyes. She could feel him raping her all over again, she thought she was going to pass out, but she couldn’t let this be the end, she had to do something, she had to be courageous and pull the trigger. Her hands began to shake, from anxiety, fear and anger “ goodbye Stefano..you’ll never hurt anyone ever again...” she pointed out the gun, ready to pull the trigger.

A gloved hand covered her mouth that instant, she would recognize the smell anywhere. It was Chloroform, she grabbed the hand which held her and struggled to break free, but the drug took its effect on her “ no..” she whispered, looking at Stefano one last time before she collapsed on the floor.