Prologue
(Anastasia's POV)
''Mr. Steele open the door immediately!'' A man yelled, pounding furiously against our front door. I got a shock and jumped up, rushing for the door. I stopped in front of it.
This was the 4th time. People were coming here for my dad. I know it. He's been trying to hide it for weeks, but I wasn't that stupid. Either way they were, like now, pounding on our door, or they'd try and catch him when he goes out. Which by the way he rarely does. He didn't leave the house for two weeks and it's starting to worry me. The whole situation. I'm trying to graduate from college, yet I have so much going at home.
''Ana don't open it!'' My dad said from behind me, pulling me back. I looked at him. He was drunk. Again.
''One day you'll have to face them, Dad. What did you do?'' I asked him, shaking my head. I was confident in opening the door. We couldn't hide forever. He couldn't.
''I cannot tell you Ana. It's too serious. You'll get sucked into this mess.'' My dad said.
''What are you talking about? I'm already in this!'' I shouted. My dad quickly covered my mouth.
''No you're not. They're not here for you. They haven't been searching for you. I've made sure of that.''
''Then what are they searching for? What do they want? Dad this is killing me. I'm worrying about you.'' I told him softly.
''Don't. I'm a grown-up Ana. I know what I'm doing. These guys will leave soon and then everything will be back to normal.''
I wasn't just worried, I was also getting angrier by any second. He simply will not tell me what is going on even though I'm his daughter. Doesn't he realize that I just want his best? I had the feeling he was in serious trouble, he even said it. And I considered going to the police, but my dad kept me from it every single time.
''No Dad. I don't wanna live like this anymore. What do they want?! Is it money? I'll work harder and then we can repay them.'' I suggested, taking my dad's hand in mine. I squeezed it tightly and looked him in the eye.
''Oh sweetheart. It's not money. That man has enough money.'' Dad said with a sad smile.
''Then what is it?'' I begged.
''You. He wants you Ana. And not even over my dead body I will let that happen. That's why you can never open this door Ana. Understood?'' Dad asked me as he softly stroked my cheek.
I took a few steps back. My heart just missed a few beats. My eyes were wide opened and I was starting to breathe irregularly. These creeps were after me?!
''B-but I- I didn't do anything!'' I cried, running my hands through my hair.
''I know. I did. It's all my fault.'' Dad apologized as he tried to step closer, but I pushed him away.
''No! I'm sick of this. Why on earth do they want me?! I don't even know them!'' I screamed. I've never shouted or screamed at my dad before, but I was loosing my mind. How could I get tangled up in this when I had no idea what was going on?
Before my dad could answer, the door flew open and two men in dark suits were standing there. They entered our flat and dad immediately pushed me behind him.
Another man in a suit and a Grey tie entered our home. He had a dark smirk on his face and was looking directly into my eyes.
''I told you I will get her Rae.. She's quite beautiful. '' He murmured, his eyes still glued to mine. His stare made me feel uncomfortable. He was intimidating, no wonder my dad didn't want to let them in.
''Why do you want me?'' I asked. My dad glared at me for saying something.
''Oh your dear father hasn't told you yet? Oh Rae.. Well Anastasia.. Let's say your father owes us a huge debt.''
What? Didn't Dad say that it wasn't about money? Slowly I was feeling very betrayed of my own father.
''If it's money.. Just give us time. I'll take more jobs.'' I said desperately, stepping forward. My dad was trying to pull me back again, but the alcohol weakened him.
''It's not about money, dear. I have enough of that. You are way more precious to your father.'' The man said and looked between my father and me.
''You will not get her, Grey.'' My dad hissed.
''Are you sure about that? Do you really want to get in prison? You're daughter would loose everything.'' The man told him.
''What?! Prison?!'' I exclaimed shocked. I forced my father to look me in the eye.
''Your father did some very very bad things. He could even be punished with death penalty, but we wouldn't want to go that far would be?'' The man said. His eyes were now burning with hatred.
Hatred for my father. Hatred for.. Me? But he also looked hurt. He seemed as if something very important to him was taken away. Taken away by my dad.
Death penalty. As soon as I heard it, my alarm clocks rang. I wouldn't let my father get killed. No matter what he did. This guys wants me. And he'd leave my dad alone. Or would he?
''If I come with you, would you leave my dad alone?'' I asked quietly.
''Ana. No.'' My dad hissed through gritted teeth. He grabbed my arm, but I shook him off. I stepped closer to the man and my heart was pounding in my chest.
''Yes.'' He answered.
''Then I'll come.'' I replied. The man gave me a dark smirk and glanced over my father, who dropped onto his knees.
''Ana you can't do this. We'll find a way.'' He pleaded. I knelt down and hugged him. A tear was trickling down my cheek and I wiped it away.
''Whatever you did, I'm not mad at you. I'm doing this for you dad. I will not let you go into prison or get the death penalty. I love you.'' I whispered and kissed him goodbye.
As soon as I moved away from my dad, the other two mean lead me outside, where we got into a black car. What was I doing? This man seemed dangerous. Too dangerous for me. What if he kills me? No. He didn't seem like a killer. More like a wounded man who wanted to take revenge.
At least my dad won't get hurt. He's the only one I have left. But I'm alone now? I didn't know.
I know you may have a lot of questions now, but this was just the prologue. You'll get your answers in the coming chapters, but let's say Ray Steele did something really bad. And C's not going to hurt Ana in a bad way.. just in a way we already know of him. Hope you liked it! If you did be sure to follow, favorite and review!