Back & Forth | Book 1 of Back & Forth Series
Twenty Nine: Fever Dream Pt.2

“Guys, I’m not at his actual house. This is his other house. It’s smaller compared to the one I’ve been in when I astral projected. This one is probably his safe house.” I explained telepathically.

“Can you tell us where you are?” Alessandro asked.

I do a quick mind-reading on Federico to replace out more about this place. I’m getting that we’re in Tuscany. This place looks a bit isolated from how we’re surrounded by empty land. Shit. I can’t get anything else.

“Tuscany. We drove around an hour from the auction place. I can’t get anything else from Federico just yet. I’m sorry.” I said.

“It’s okay. We’ll get to you as soon as possible but you have to tell us why we can’t leave earlier.” Alessandro said. Oh right. That. I almost forgot about that.

“I’m sorry. I just remembered. Federico said he wanted to blow up the house after he made you watch him raping me. You should check the house for any explosives now.” I explained. My body shudders at the thought alone. I’m not going to let that happen. He’ll die trying if he wants to do that to me.

“Okay. I’ll get our men to check the house and everything else for the explosives. Please stay safe. Try to not let him do anything to you. You can only rely on yourself for now.” Alessandro said.

“I will. You all have to be careful as well. Oh. Please also get extra men for security at the warehouses. Federico is planning to take over all of them after blowing up the house. He confessed to me that he does have our men to go against us so please get more people that you trust the most. I’ll try getting all the traitors’ name later.” I explained. My stomach churns as anxiety consumes me. I hope they’ll be fine. I can’t forgive myself if something bad happens to them.

Okay. I have to focus on myself right now. If I can’t help myself now, then I won’t be able to help anyone else. Let’s try a simple thing first to test the water.

I step out of the car and follow closely behind Federico. I press my lips together, restraining myself from laughing at the idea in my head. I focus myself on Federico and then see him tripping over his own foot. I let out a victorious smile. I expected him to fall but that’s still a win. That means that my power is still working.

Federico turns to me and his expression turns hard when he notices me smiling. Hr grabs me by the wrist and pulls me towards the house roughly. I almost stumble and fall but I quickly regain my balance and follow Federico into the house. Shit. I need to do something before he does something to me.

Federico pulls me to the stairs and leads me to the second floor. He pushes me into a room and then closes the door behind him. He switches the lights on and then begins to take off his clothes by taking off his suit jacket and unbuttoning his dress shirt. He only glares at me as he takes off his shirt and lets it fall to the floor.

Allura! Focus! Stop him now. But what should I do to stop him? Oh right. I can make him faint. Let’s just do it now.

I avert my gaze towards him and and then my heart starts to beat faster at the sight of Federico unbuckling his belt. Okay. This better work.

I focus on Federico and see him getting weak and then falling to the floor with a thud. Oh my god. Thank goodness it works. I don’t even want to imagine what will happen to me if it didn’t. Now what should I do?

“Boss, are you okay?” Someone asked from the other side of the door. He must’ve hear the loud thud of Federico falling to the floor.

“Uh, I don’t think he’s okay. He just passed out.” I said, staring at Federico with cautious. I hope he’s not going to wake up anytime soon.

“What did you do to him?” The man asked, sounding a bit more worried. What the fuck does he think I did? If I’m fighting him physically I’m sure they’ll hear the grunting and shouting coming from the two of us.

“Nothing! He was taking off his clothes when he suddenly fainted.” I explained. What are they going to do now? I don’t think I can escape now so I’m just going to stay. I don’t want to waste my energy attempting a destined-to-fail escape.

I hear the door unlocks and I stay where I am, wanting to look as innocent as possible. A man steps into the room. He looks at me standing far away from Federico. He ignores me and then quickly gets on his knees and checks for Federico’s heartbeat.

“Bruno! Vieni qui!” The man shouted. Another man comes into my view and stand behind the first man. I think his name is Lorenzo. Okay then. So they are Lorenzo and Bruno. Got it. Maybe their name could be useful for me in the future so I’ll try to remember that.

(Come here!)

Lorenzo slings Federico’s dress shirt and suit jacket over his shoulder and then he lifts up Federico by the shoulder while Bruno holds up Federico’s legs. They stop outside the room and then Bruno locks the door. I sigh in relief and then look out at the dark sky outside. I hope I’ll make it through this night. There’s no fucking way I’m going to let Federico’s filthy dick near me.

“Guys, I just made Federico fainted. I just want to let you all know that I’m fine.” I said.

“Did that asshole try to rape you?” Alessio asked angrily. I sigh at his question.

“That was his plan but he hasn’t had the chance to even get closer to me. He was taking off his clothes before I turned him unconscious.” I explained. Ugh. It was so fucking weird to witness what just happened. I hope it’s not going to happen anymore in the future.

“That fucking asshole.” Alessandro said.

“Guys. Just forget about him. Don’t worry about him, I’ll be fine. Tell me about the explosives. Did you replace them? Is everyone safe?” I asked.

“Yes. We did replace the explosives. Not only in the house but also under the cars. They are connected to the ignition so I’m sure if we turn on the cars, we’re already dead by now. My men is currently detonating the explosives.” Alessandro explained.

Shit. I can’t imagine how would it be if they got killed from the car explosion. It will only mean one thing: Federico wins. He got me and also everything from the warehouses.

The door swings open. My eyes widen at the sight of the bastard himself standing in the doorway. Fuck. How is Federico awake already? He’s like, wide awake. What did they do to him? Or is it because of me? Did I do something wrong?

“He’s already awake.” I informed my cousins and Luciano. Without wasting any more second, I focus myself on him and make him pass out again. He falls to the floor again before he can reach me.

“Allura? Are you there? Are you okay?” Luciano asked.

“I’m fine. I made Federico unconscious again so no worries.” I said.

“Okay. We’re on our way to you. I’m not sure when we will be at your exact place but we’ll arrive at Tuscany in aroune two hours max.” Alessandro explained.

“Okay.” I said to Alessandro. I take in a deep breath and stare at the closed door, mentally preparing myself to call Lorenzo and Bruno.

“Uh, guys? Federico fainted again.” I shouted. The door swings open again as Lorenzo and Bruno barge into the room and stared at each other in confusion when they replace Federico fully unconscious on the floor.

“What the fuck?” Bruno muttered under his breath. The two of them then look at me and narrow their eyes slightly. What? Why are they staring at me like that?

“What? I didn’t do anything? I wasn’t near him when he fainted. I swear to god I was where I am right now. I haven’t moved a centimetre away ever since you took him away from me this room the first time this happened.” I explained. They have to believe what I’m saying. If they didn’t, then they are paranoid as fuck.

Lorenzo and Bruno stare at each other again and then carry Federico out of the room again without uttering a single word and not forgetting to lock the door. Good. I hope Federico won’t wake up anytime soon now. I wish he’ll stay asleep until the morning. I don’t want to deal with him now or ever.

I go to the bed and sit on the edge of it, sighing to myself. This is going to be a very long night if Federico’s going to keep waking up after I make him unconscious. I really need to come up with a new plan later.

“Anyways, I really hope Federico won’t wake up anytime soon from now. I don’t want to keep turning him unconscious over and over again. I’m seriously going to laugh like a mental person if I have to witness Federico falling so weakly to the floor again. It looks so fucking hilarious. I wish all of you can see how ridiculous is it to watch him unconscious repeatedly. It’s like something that comes straight out of a comedy movie.” I explained. This is fun.

“Honestly, I’d pay to see that.” Alessio said. I can feel him grinning on the other side. I can see Alessio and myself laughing at Federico as I make him pass out and then awake again. That would be such a hilarious way of torturing someone.

“Then come here and teleport yourself.” I said. I stop myself from grinning or else someone’s going to think I’m crazy. Wait. Is there any hidden camera in here? No. I don’t think so.

“I would if I could.” Alessio said.

My gaze shifts itself to the door and I see it burst open. I give Federico an ‘are you kidding look’ as he stands by the door. He’s fucking relentless. I really want to do something else, like making him sick but I’m not really sure about doing that. I really want to see how determined he is to fuck me and kill my cousins and Luciano.

“Dude, you seriously need to take a rest. I don’t want you to pass out on top of me while you’re raping me. That would be suck.” I said, frowning mockingly at Federico. He glares at me and then steps into the room with Lorenzo. I keep my eyes on him and see the tripod with a phone attached to it. Oh. This time he’s very, very determined on showing my cousins and Luciano assaulting me, huh?

“Shut up. Joke all you want now bitch and let’s see if you’re still going to laugh about this. I’m sure you’re going to wish you are dead once I fuck you up. I’ll make you suffer. I won’t stop even if you’re fucking bleeding through pussy and begging me to do so.” Federico said. Well, let’s see him try.

“Allura?” Luciano said.

“I’m here. I’m good. I’ll talk to you guys later. Federico’s here again.” I said.

“Alright. Be careful.” Alessandro said.

“I will. Always.” I said as I keep my eyes on Lorenzo setting up the tripod in front of the bed while Federico locks the door. I cross my arms in front of my chest as I stare at Federico taking off his unbuttoned shirt. Oh my god, I want to laugh so fucking badly right now. This old man really think he can get me and use me. That’s hilarious.

“I’m waiting. What takes you so fucking long? Just fucking do it already. I’m getting bored.” I said. I let out a fake yawn while covering my mouth, keeping my gaze on Federico as he stares at his phone. He only glares at me and then smirks as he sees something on his phone.

“Alessandro, look who’s here with me.” Federico said. Damn, he really called them. Fuck.

“Don’t you fucking dare touch her.” Alessandro growled.

“I will and I’m going to make you watch.” Federico said as he glares at me.

“Allura. Make him faint again right now.” I heard Alessandro in my head.

“That won’t be fun. I just want to let him think he’s in control and try to assault me. I’ll stop him later, I promise. Prepare yourself, Alessio. You’re going to see Federico faints soon. Live on Alessandro’s phone.” I said.

Federico advances towards me as he unbuckles his belt furiously. Okay. He’s really mad, mad right now. I’m not going to stop him now though. I’m just going to let him think that he’s winning, but only for a minute.

Federico grabs me and then throws me further into the bed. My heart stops for a few seconds at the unexpected movement but I keep my expression smug as I stare at Federico on top of me. I don’t fight him physically to stop him from trying to rape me. I just stare at him and he glares back at me.

“You’re really one of those girls who enjoy getting raped, huh?” Federico said.

“Me? Pfft. No. I just want to see how long will it take until you pass out again. You’ve passed out twice so you, fainting again, is just bound to happen.” I said, smiling at him.

“Federico! Get the fuck away from her!” Alessandro shouted. Federico only smirks at the voice coming out from his phone speakers.

“Laugh all you want about that. You can’t get away from me anymore.” Federico said to me.

“Allura! Stop him now!” Alessandro said.

“Okay. Fine. I’m doing it now.” I said.

I roll my eyes and then focus my mind on Federico. His eyes slowly closing themselves as he lose his consciousness. I move my head to the side and then Federico falls on top of me hard. Fuck. He’s so heavy. I can’t breathe.

I grunt and push Federico off of me. With a sigh, I push myself to sit and smile at the camera, waving at it while Lorenzo rushes to Federico.

“Hiii everyone! I’m fine so you don’t have to worry about me. Federico has been passing out for a few times now so I’m sure he won’t be doing anything to me anytime soon.” I said.

“Did he seriously just passed out on you?” Alessio asked. I smile at the question.

“Yep. You saw it yourself. Look at him here, absolutely unconscious.” I said, gesturing my hand at Federico who’s lying next to me while Lorenzo checks on him.

Federico eyes snap open and the smile falls from my face. Shit. That was fast. Federico quickly gets up and pushes me onto the bed again while straddling me. Fuck. I better make him unconscious again.

Federico wraps his hand around my throat, constricting my breathing. I claw on his hand, trying to get rid of his tight grip around my neck.

“I’m done with your game. It’s time for you to play mine.” Federico growled. Fuck. I can’t breathe.

“Allura!” Alessandro shouted. Okay. I need to focus. Calm down, Allura. You won’t die now. Just focus on Federico and make him unconscious again. As easy as that. You can do it again now.

“Please, let go of me. I can’t breathe.” I said, pretending to cry. Fuck. I don’t even fucking know if I’m pretending anymore. I’m literally being choked now. I feel like I’m going to pass out anytime soon if Federico keeps choking me like this.

“See? I told you you’re going to beg for me to stop. Unfortunately for you, it won’t happen anytime soon.” Federico said right on my face.

Shit. Make him pass out now, Allura.

Federico tightens his grip around my neck and everything starts to get blurry around me. With the power left in me, I focus on Federico and his grip starts to loosen. He then falls on top of me again and I breathe in deeply. I push Federico off angrily and stare at Lorenzo.

“Why is he so fucking stubborn? Oh my god. This is tiring to watch. Tell your fucking boss to just get a goddamn rest. Or even better, drug him and let him fucking sleep for the night. This is insane. If he tries to rape me again, I’m a hundred percent sure that he’s going to pass out on me again. He must’ve had a health issue or something.” I said, scowling at Federico. I turn to Lorenzo again and see him turning off the phone, scowling.

“I’m as tired as you are. We’ve checked him again and again and found no issues with his vitals.” Lorenzo said, pushing the phone into his jeans pocket. He then walks to me and glares down at me.

“Did you do something to him? He only passed out when he’s around you.” Lorenzo said. His gaze shows me that he is indeed suspicious of me, but not in the way that he knows I have a superpower.

“How? I didn’t even touched him when the first three times it happened. You saw that I was standing far away from Federico when he was already passed out the first and second time. The third time I was just lying there on the bed with him on top of me. I only touched him when he was literally choking me. Did you really think I drugged him or something? How? Where the hell would I put any drugs on me anyways? In my fucking see through bra and panties? How would I drug him anyway even if I have something with me? I’m sure as hell Federico would throw me across the room or choke me on the bed like how he did earlier.” I explained.

“That makes sense, Lorenzo said, agreeing to my reasoning. He takes a step back away from me. My gaze averts to Federico and I see him waking up again. When his eyes meet mine, he immediately glares furiously at me but not doing anything to get up.

“What the fuck did you do to me?” Federico asked weakly yet angrily. I let out an exasperated sigh and cross my arms.

“Nothing! Did you fucking think I have a power that can make you unconscious again and again? That would be great but in reality, that’s stupid as hell? Shit like that is not real. It only exists in fictional books. I do believe in getting protection from my ancestors though. Maybe they’re the one who keeps making you unconscious. They perhaps would kill you if you keep trying to rape me.” I explained with a scowl.

It’s not really a lie because just like what Nonna said, I have my powers as gift from my ancestors to protect myself. So, indirectly, they’re protecting me from harm.

“I don’t fucking believe that shit. Why the fuck is this keep happening to me only when I’m around you?” Federico asked, pushing himself to sit but seemed to not have any intention of assaulting me anymore. He’s angry but also curious at the same time.

I snort out a laugh and shrug at Federico.

“Well, if you want a more logical reason, maybe it’s because I’m too hot and sexy for you. You keep getting mini heart attacks from looking at me or maybe just by the thoughts of raping me alone. I know that I have a nice body and a pretty face but you, reacting like this, is ridiculous. Like come on. Are you serious? It’s hilarious to witness you keep fainting and fall to the floor lifeless, but it’s starting to get annoying and boring real quick.” I explained. I scoff at him and roll my eyes, showing my annoyance. I make Federico faint again before he can even react to what I just said. He falls onto the bed again and I give Lorenzo a deadpan look.

“See? It’s happening again and I didn’t lay a single finger on him.” I said, holding up my hands.

“What the hell is wrong with him? We definitely need to take him to the hospital.” Lorenzo said, more to himself.

“Then fucking take him there.” I said, scowling at Lorenzo.

Lorenzo unlocks the door and I just stay seated on the bed. Bruno steps into the room and stares at Federico who’s currently unconscious on the bed next to me. I only shrug at him as he looks at me.

“Should we take him to the hospital now?” Lorenzo asked Bruno. Bruno shakes his head in disagreement.

“I don’t think we should do that. He’s going to kill us when he wakes up in the hospital.” Bruno said. I clear my throat and both of them turn to me.

“Hear me out. You said that Federico doesn’t have any health issues, right? So why don’t you just drug him? I don’t think it’ll cause any complications for him. Let Federico thinks that he passed out until the morning. I’m sure you’re already tired of having to carry Federico out of this room again and again. I’m also tired of witnessing the same thing happening on repeat.” I said.

It was fun when the first, second, and third time it happened but it seriously got boring real quick. And I don’t want to risk what happened earlier to happen again. I hope they’ll just drug him now and I can finally sleep in peace.

Wait. I forgot this might not be real. This feels way too real. I have to try and wake up later after they all leave my room. I hope it’ll work. I hope I didn’t shift here permanently. If I do, I guess I’m fucked.

“Fine. We’ll drug him. Bruno is right. Federico might kill us if we bring him to the hospital now.” Lorenzo said. Finally. Now get the fuck out of this room.

“Great.” I said.

Lorenzo and Bruno carry Federico out of the room again. Just like usual, they don’t forget to lock the door as they close the door. It’s not like I’m going to try to escape anyway.

I sigh and lie on the bed, facing the ceiling. I hope I’ll wake up from this weird nightmare sooner rather than later. This has been fun but I’d rather be back to my actual reality.

I climb further into the bed and lay my head down on the pillow. Sighing, I close my heavy eyes. I open my eyes again and see my own room again. Finally.

I take in a deep breath and jump a bit when I see Luciano staring down at me. Fuck. He scared me for a bit right there.

“Are you okay?” Luciano asked. Concern marred his face as he stares down at me. What happened earlier before I got the nightmare or whatever it is? I forgot. What happened in the dream or other reality felt way too real.

“Not really.” I sighed. I push myself up but immediately feel a piercing pain in my head. Fuck. I think I’m just going to stay down.

“Do you need anything? A medicine? A glass of water?” Alessio asked.

“No. I’m fine. I just had the weirdest dream or maybe a vision, in my entire life. If you believe in shifting realities, it could possibly be that. It felt like I was there for hours. How long have I been sleeping? What happened before I sleep? I don’t remember anything.” I said.

“You fainted. You just slept for about 30 minutes. Are you sure you’re okay? We’ve got a doctor to check you but there’s nothing wrong with you.” Alessandro said.

What? 30 minutes? That doesn’t feel like it. I was at least there for like three or four hours. That’s weird. I think I actually shifted. I heard people on the internet said that the timing in our current reality and the other reality is different. I read this one post of someone who has shifted to their desired reality that said that they experienced four days in their desired reality while they’re asleep at night and wake up in the morning. I believe that could be the case for me as well.

“I’m fine. Just have a little headache.” I said. “Anyways, in the dream my dad ended up selling me and I got auctioned off. Federico was the one who won the bid and he took me somewhere to rape me and wanted to make all of you watch him doing it to me. He also got out traitors to plant bombs in this house as well as under the cars to kill you all. Federico planned on taking over the warehouses after all of you are dead. He’ll keep me with him and you definitely know for what reason. To stop him from raping me, I have to make him pass out by using my power again and again. It was funny but also annoying at the same time.” I explained. I leave out the part where I almost failed in making Federico unconscious. I don’t want them to worry about it.

“That’s very specific.” Alessio said. I hear someone sighs and I look up to see Alessandro frowning at me.

“Allura. Please trust us that we won’t let you go with your father after he paid his debt. I promise I won’t let that happen. So, don’t worry too much about your nightmare, okay? Maybe it’s just one of those fever dreams.” Alessandro said.

Luciano puts the back of his hand over my forehead and frowns. He does the same with my cheeks and neck.

“Alessandro is right. Your body is burning right now. It’s definitely a fever dream.” Luciano said. I’m seriously sick right now? Please say sike. I can’t be sick right now. I’m going to meet my father tomorrow and I have to be in good health to be able to focus more.

I put my hand over my forehead and neck, frowning as I feel the warmth against my hand.

“I just realised that. I guess I’m just being paranoid.” I said. To be honest, the dream is too weird to even be a vision of my future. I mean, Federico bought me for 750.000 dollars in the dream. That doesn’t make any sense. Now that I think about it, sometimes reality can be irrational too so I’m still not really sure about it.

“I don’t see anything through my vision but that doesn’t mean it won’t happen in the future. We still have to be careful tomorrow.” Alessio said.

“Don’t worry about tomorrow, okay? We’ll keep you safe.” Alessandro said, giving me a reassuring smile.

“Okay.” I said. Deep inside I still feel unsure that he’ll be able to protect me but maybe that’s just because of me being too paranoid. I hope nothing bad happens tomorrow. If what happened in my dream somehow happens in this reality, does that mean I have a new power again? Well, if it’s a premonition it is a new power but if it’s shifting reality, I don’t reality consider it as a superpower since everyone else can do it.

“Now go back to sleep. You need to get a good rest for tomorrow.” Luciano said. I think I really need the cuddling with Luciano right now but with my cousins around, I don’t think I can ask that. It’s just too embarrassing to ask. I guess I just have to go through the night on my own.

I close my eyes again and the land of unconsciousness immediately takes me away from my reality.