“Babe, who is she?”
The woman glanced at us back and forth. She looks at me disgustingly when she get to realized I was covered with bruises, wounds, and scars.
“I-I don’t know her, babe. She’s asking for my help and-”
“Don’t talk to her! She’s filthy!”
I slowly stood up from the ground, backing away. All my life I have been familiar with pain and aches but this time as if something had stabbed me right in the heart because I couldn’t breath properly.
“Babe! Don’t say something like that!”
While the two are busy arguing, I left the place in an instant.
“Miss! Wait!”
It was still raining when I reached the highway. I glanced from my shoulder and saw Adam was following me. There was a hint of concern in his eyes. He was raising his hand, trying to reach out for me but I vanished from his vision when a car drove passed between us.
I run away while tears are streaming down my cheeks. I was a fool! My heart is still heavy and loaded with void I have to shake it away to focus myself on the road when I tripped on something.
I ended up dropping on the ground with my face. My forehead hit something causing a blood to drip. However, I couldn’t feel anything as the rain poured dangerously and the wind slap against my body that can make any blew away from their stance.
“I-I’m a failure.” I whispered to myself. The sky blasted a roar and everything around me turned gray and life less all of a sudden.
I have no other choice but to go back from hell.
I picked up myself and slowly made my way back to where I live. I couldn’t help but to pray silently. I just hope my mother didn’t noticed I run away. I just hope I will return home safely.
However, my prayers weren’t answered because the moment I saw my house in a distant, I saw a silhouette of a woman running towards me. I couldn’t avoid the attack because everything happened so fast.
“You think you can run away from me, huh?!”
My mom pulled my hair and drag me inside the house. I didn’t protest this time. I was too drain and weak to even beg her to stop. I just accepted every kick, slap, and punch on my body while cursing my life.
“You can’t run away from me, young lady! I brought you into this world! Meaning, you are indebted to me! You should serve me because I am your mother!”
She pushed me and I was left groaning in torment. I heard someone laughed along with her and when I look up, it was her fling. They laughed and mocked me while looking down at me on the ground.
I feel so little while embracing myself. My mother kicked me on the stomach and that’s where I lost it.
My vision slowly blurred and everything was spinning like crazy.
“You’re useless.”
“You will never be save.”
“You deserve to die.”
Death.
Mother doesn’t have any idea how long I have been thinking of killing myself lately. I know I should value my life and there are still chances for me to survive from this horrific situation but sometimes, I just couldn’t handle it anymore.
I justs hope, everything will be over soon.
“LANI! YOU’RE GOING TO BE SAVE!”
I gasped and straighten myself when I heard something. I flinched when the thunder roared in the sky again. I slowly look around but notice it was dark and cold. I couldn’t remember what happened when I recalled what I heard earlier.
Was that a dream? But no one is here in the living room.
Or maybe, I am craving too much for freedom that I could hear noises in my head.
Since I couldn’t move my body or even stand up, I crawled my way towards my room. I was limping and every part of my joints and muscles were aching.
When I finally reached my room that a mice can also live by, I couldn’t help but to feel exhausted from everything.
“W-what should I do?”
I caressed my forehead while thinking of what to do. I can’t stay here much longer if I want to survive. My mother will surely kill me the next following days. I could feel it because for the first time in my life…
I tried to run away.
But ended up getting failed. I covered my face because I was losing hope. Did I talk with the wrong person? Was it just a coincidence I talk with a man named Adam and has the same description as the letter?
Did he got tired of waiting for me so he ended up really leaving the meeting place early?
Maybe there’s still a chance for me…
“AHH!”
I pulled my hair. I don’t know what to do. I have my money here that will help me from my transportation to get out of this hellish place and go to Adam, the real Adam’s, place. But then I remember I don’t know where he really lives. He said the letter I sent to a random place he just accidentally pick it up. Thus, he’s just going to the same place where I sent the letter every which way so we could exchange letters.
“Adam…”
I hugged myself and let my body dropped on the ground. Maybe, I should just accept my fate that I won’t be able to live a normal life.
I sighed and was about to close my eyes when something caught my attention.
My brows automatically furrowed into a straight line.
Why my windows are opened? The last thing I recalled they were closed.
My eyes suddenly lowered down on the ground. The thunder hit again and it created a light that helped me see what’s on the ground.
It’s a letter.
My mind couldn’t process anything when I suddenly remembered Adam.
My whole world has suddenly revolve again when I picked up the letter and tear it open to see what’s written.
And what I read made me lose my breath.
“Dear Lovely,
I know this isn’t the right time to confessed to you. But...I’m sorry for lying to you about everything. I just got out of prison and I am on my way to fetch you there. See you soon.
Regards,
A.”
I slowly back away while shaking my head in fear.This can’t be. H-how is this possible? Am I talking with the wrong person this whole time? Just when I thought my life would be completely okay because of him sudden turns of events surprised me.I have a lot of question in my mind. How did this letter got here? It’s obvious that this is his hand writing. Could it be that my mother brought this letter here in my room? I shake my head. But that’s impossible since my good for nothing mother teared the letter right in front of me.So, it’s hopeless for her to let me see this. Unless…My eyes widened and I suddenly drop the letter on the ground. I scoop away from it while thinking of horrible things that could happen.He escaped from prison…and he’s on his way here. If this letter came here inside my room. Does that mean-Suddenly, the door burst open in my room causing me to jump in surprise. I glanced at the door, thinking it was Adam. My heart beat quickened at the thought as I was curi
It was cold, unbearable even. The darkness that surrounded me seemed to solidify the cold, and I couldn't feel my feet anymore.For what felt like hours, I had been confined in this solitary room with no way out. Panic set in as I tried to find a way out of this eternal gloom. But try as hard as I could, there didn’t seem any hope at all. My heart sank in despair and desperation kept building up inside me.I've had enough, a part of me is screaming to give in and accept whatever comes next. But still, something inside me remains determined to soldier on. Every time I consider surrendering, these incredible events continue to occur. It's almost as if the universe is conspiring against my hopelessness and despair; trying it's best to remind me that there's still beauty and joy amidst all the darkness that life throws my way. I want to close my eyes and step away from all this pain but no matter how hard I tried to run away.I had always been hesitant to take any action from this point,
He stepped back so that he could survey me properly once the ropes were removed.The knots came undone, and the rope slid off of my body and pooled on the ground at my feet. In that instant, I felt both a sense of relief at being released from my bonds and a sense of unease as I heard him take a long breath in while contemplating me.Despite the encouragement of my eyes to look up and meet his, they remain planted firmly on the ground staring directly at my palms. His request is spinning around in my head, yet I still can’t bring myself to do it.“Undress yourself.”I suppressed the lump forming in my throat. He did rescue me from danger…but at what cost?I know deep down I could do it. There's no point in trying to resist after all. My life is already a mess, nothing but a useless piece of rubbish. Yet, there is one thing that stops me from speaking up for myself and that is fear and rejection. Fear of getting pushed away again because I wasn’t enough, fear of being shouted down once
I slowly lifted my lids, feeling a warmth on my skin. I opened my eyes to find the source of the light and immediately shut them again when the glare hit me in my face. It was blinding, yet somehow it gave me a sense of security.A few moments later, when my eyes had adjusted to the brightness, I peered around cautiously. It was coming from outside; sunrays dancing along bright blue skies and illuminating every corner of the room with its warmth.I blink rapidly, my mind racing with questions as to what is going on and why I'm here.My gaze shifts around the room, taking in its unfamiliarity. It's well kept, expansive and everything appears to be in its rightful place. Is this heaven? Did I die somehow? Even after searching through my memories of life before this moment, there's no recollection of ever having a living space that looks as comfortable and luxurious as this one does now.I remember what it was like living in that dilapidated room, not even having the luxury of a bed. Des
I wrapped my arms around myself when the icy water struck my body, shivering as droplets of moisture made their way down my exposed skin.I closed my eyes and tilted my head up towards the shower head, letting the cascading stream cleanse away all of my aches and pains. I savored this moment of solitude as if it was a precious and fragile thing, savoring the simple pleasure of being able to enjoy myself in peace. I remained like this for what felt like hours until I finally had enough.I turned off the shower and stayed there for a few moments, hesitating to open my eyes. When I eventually did, the first thing that confronted me was my reflection in the glass door of the shower. My gaze followed along every curve of my body, lingering for just a moment on certain spots. It was strange to look at myself like this; even after years of living with myself, seeing this reflection felt like gazing upon something new. The details were all familiar, but I couldn't help but to curse at myself.
I am rendered momentarily frozen in place as I stare at him.He notices the knife that is still clutched tightly in my hand and in a swift motion he moves to grab it and throw it away from me. Taken off guard by his actions, I am completely surprised at what has happened. His sudden reaction leaves me speechless, unable to find words or comprehend his motivations for such an act. It takes only a few seconds before I catch my breath again and regain my composure, blinking rapidly.“A-aiden…”He suddenly kneeled down on the floor since I drop here and met my gaze, trapping me in a trance. I felt powerless to look away from his captivating stare, as if he was forcing me to do something that I couldn't control. His expression was intense and unyielding; I felt like my will was no longer mine alone. It's like he had taken it away from me with just one glance. It was a strange sensation that left me feeling helpless yet strangely exhilarated at the same time.He reach out to me and grabbed
My eyes widened, I was completely shocked at his words.“S*ck?” I asked innocently.I expected that he would be angry about my response, but instead his smile grew even wider. It was almost as if he was pleased with what he saw from me. His expression became more of a look of understanding and compassion, which utterly surprised me.He ran his fingers through my hair, lightly brushing the strands back and forth. His touch sent a wave of tingles down my spine, igniting feelings in me that I had never felt before. His movements were gentle and sure, like he had done this a million times before. I felt myself relax into his touch, trusting him even though we had just met in person.“You’re such a good girl. It’s turning me on.”He released my head from his grip and slowly began to undo his trousers. A wave of shock washed over me when he suddenly dropped them and I was met with the sight of his most intimate part. I felt my cheeks turning hot, embarrassed at the situation but unable to l
None of us said a word.Only the clanging of the silverware was heard throughout the dining hall, the sound echoing off the walls in a seemingly endless loop. I kept stealing glances at him from my seat and he seemed focused only on his food. He appeared to be deep in thought, and no matter how much I wanted to talk to him, it felt as if nothing would break this trance-like state we are in.Also, I don't know what to say to him. This uncomfortable silence is leaving me feeling apathetic and helpless. After asking me out for dinner, I thought he would do most of the talking; it's been his behavior from the start. My mind feels flooded with a million thoughts as my gaze shifts between him and his appearance - trying to make sense of our situation. Though he appears calm, I can tell that something has been bothering him.But what?“What?” he suddenly asked out of nowhere.My eyes widened in surprise, so much so that I almost stopped myself from taking a bite of my meal as I could only st