David - the guy who was assigned to Nina - untied her hands and lifted her from the floor.
"Come on" he said gruffly and started walking away with her, and she just followed like a sheep would to the shepherd.
They left the room, walked down a corridor and walked into another room. It looked more arranged, a bed, neat floor, wall mirror. It looked more arranged and sooth Nina's taste a bit. At least, she found it preferrable to that thing she had been in some minutes ago.
"Go to the bathroom and shower" David said gruffly. "There's a night dress in the closet when you're done".
Nina was frightened. Oh, Christ! She needed a way out of here.
She turned towards the bathroom, but suddenly stopped and turned back to David.
"Name your price" she said nervously. "I promise, I'll pay you in double. Just get me out of here - please".
For a moment, David was silent as he just stared into her face. Then, he moved closer to her and smiled:
"Jericho's happiness is more important to me.
"You have 25 minutes to get dressed. If you delay, he'll double your punishment".
And with that, he walked away and went to stand in front of the door.
Nina was astounished. So, keeping her there would make Jericho more happy? What're the plans he has for her, anyway? Why was he making reference to her father? What exactly is going on?
Oh goodness! She felt so scared; so scared.
Although, she's always felt her father was hiding some hidden things in his closest. She's always noticed some strange behaviors from him, but she never expected it'd ever have to endanger her this way. She never thought of it.
She turned weakly towards the bathroom and walked into it. The room, of course, was nothing compares to her room in her father's mansion, but well, she had to manage it.
She took off her cloth and climbed into the bathtub, turning on the shower afterwards. Although, she could recall taking her bath before the hoodlum came in and abducted her. But since the so called boss wanted her to repeat a bath, she didn't have to argue.
Jericho.
The name resounded in her head. Who exactly was he? And why did he seem to have so much hate towards her? Why?
As the cold water rushed down her body, she kept thinking of his identity.
Oh! How badly she wished he wouldn't be what she suspected - A mafia Lord from the Fire squad. Else, she'd be dead!
She's heard a lot about the Fire squad and wouldn't pray for anyone to get involved with them - most especially, not as an enemy.
They were the most dreaded illegal gang in the country and had a union. And if her suspicions were right, then Jericho was one of them. He was one of the leaders and she knew it wouldn't go well for her.
Maybe, her suspicions were wrong; maybe he wasn't one of them. But all the same,she needed to get away from him. She came out of the bathtub when she was done, took a towel that was closeby and dried her body with it. Then, she tied it round and returned to the bedroom with it. Oh! Crap, the boy was still there - David.
How does he expect her to get dressed?
She opened the wardrobe and found the nightie he was talking about and pulled it out. But how does she get dressed?
She held it to her chest and started walking towards the bathroom.
"There's no need for that" David's thick voice came and she turned to look at him.
Huh? No need for what?
"You can get dressed - here in the room". He added icily and Nina stared at him in disbelief.
What?? Is he crazy??
"I...I don't understand. Why would you want me to get dressed in front of you?" She snorted.
"Your dignity should be the least of your problems, Nina" he smirked. "Because, belonging to Jericho, he'll make sure you don't even even recognize the spelling of dignity by the time he's done with you".
Okay; that got Nina really scared. What's he talking about? Why the hell is he trying to frighten her or something?
She swallowed hard and tried to hide her fears.
"And you should be more concerned about your safety because, as soon as my father gets me out of here, he'll make sure you spend the rest of your miserable life in jail" she rasped and David had to laugh.
"If I were you, Nina, I'd save my energy for what the boss has in store for you tonight. You have two minutes to put on that cloth" he added and she glared at him.
What's he talking about? What does he mean by "what the boss has in store for me tonight?"
Goodness! She really needed to get out of here. Oh! What does she do?
She still proceeded to the bathroom to put on the nightie, feeling so terrible.
She looked around the bathroom, looking for the slightest thing that could help her escape. But there was none - none at all.
The windows were locked and there was no way she could break them without being heard. She was just doomed!
She sniffed and started putting on the nightie and suddenly, she remembered Leo.
Oh God! She was supposed to be on a date with him! What does ?? Oshe doh, Christ!! She disappointed him. It was meant to be theirr first date, yet shed him!
Ahhh!!!
She hated this Jericho guy!
When she was done dressing up, she returned to the bedroom and David took her to the Boss' room. Jericho's room.On their way, Nina kept looking around, wondering where she could possibly be.Could it be far from her basement? Or somewhere cldle? And where was her father, anyway? Was he looking for her?Of course. He should've been informed of the scandal at the place already and was probably looking for her already. Oh! She really needed to get out of here. She had to.She came across some boys and the thoughts started dawning on her bit by bit. Jericho was definitely a gangster, but her greatest fear was him belonging to the fire squad. Oh! She'd never be able to bear it. Never!She was almost panicking. How on earth would she be able to survive it?Finally, they got to the "King's" room and David - after knocking on it - opened the door and led her in.
"Really? Over your dead body?" He snorted as he walked towards her. He grabbed her chin hard and made her face him. "Don't make me angry, you slave!" His eyes were burning red.Nina could see the darkness in his eyes. He was going to use her. Use her to lure her father.Nina eyes watered as Jericho pushed her to the bed.Oh! He was going to use her. Going to sleep with her. Going to be his slave. Rather, sex slave. Isn't it?Why was she involved in this?Nina sniffed as she saw Jericho come towards her with ropes which he took from a drawer.What's he going to do? Nina creased in thought. He was going to tie her while he have his way.Finally, a tear came out from her eyes as she struggled to get down from the bed but she was caught by Jericho."Don't try to escape." He snarled and pushed her hard to the bed before climbing on it and stayed on top of her.
Nina walked downstairs with the maids. When she got to the sitting room, she saw Jericho with some boys. He was smoking too.He turned when he noticed her presence and summoned her to come closer.Nina limped forward to him while the maids went back to their duties. The boys with Jericho laughed, seeing her the way she walked to them.She rolled her eyes at them and said, "Bastards" with so much hatred in her voice.She just hate this place. She hates Jericho. Everything that has to do with him.Jericho heard the word and arched his brows at her. "You don't insult my people." He snapped."Like I care." Nina retorted as she got to him.Jericho pushed her down to her knees and played with her hair."Guys, she's my sex slave from this moment. Tell others about it. I don't want anyone to touch her without my permission. Is that clear?" He introduc
Nina was taken to the torture room and was left there alone.She panicked. What has she done? Why did she disobey him? She shouldn't have done that mistake.Minutes later, Jericho came in with David. What's really his relationship with David? Perhaps, he might be his assistant or something.Nina's heart skipped a beat as she saw Jericho go to the other side of the room and brought out a long whip.Oh! He's going to beat her to death?"Please, I was just feeling weak and hungry. I couldn't find the maids around. So, I had to come downstairs myself." She tried to explain but it seems Jericho isn't buying that.He got to her and bent down to her size. He stared at the fearful and tearful ocean blue eyes of hers.He smiled evilly and said,
Her body trembled as she saw Jericho staring coldly at her. He wore a hoodie.How did he know she was here? Why would he come here? So many questions ran through her mind. She gulped and looked away."Alicia, i think I'm in trouble. Jericho is here. He's going to kill me when we get home." Nina panicked.What if he knows what she told Alicia?"The leader is here? Where?" She tried to look back but Nina stopped her."Don't look back. See, just go. I don't want to put you into trouble. Just go back to class carefully." She told Alicia."Seriously, I can't believe you're so afraid of him.""I should be. Don't you know who he is?" Nina's eyes never left Jericho.Alicia was so eager to turn back and see who the guy Jericho is. She gently stood up from her seat and traced Nina's gaze.He saw h
Chapter 9Nina got into the second car with Jericho while the boys took the first car. Her heart skipped so many times.What's waiting for her at home? She heaved a sigh which made Jericho stared at her.He watched her for some seconds. His eyes roamed slowly on her body. Her brown hair was long, brown eyes and perfect lips.Her lips were plump and kissable. He shook her head slowly and looked away. He shouldn't be imagining what it feels to kiss her.No, he shouldn't.They got home and came down from the car. He walked inside and hastened his steps to his room.Nina on the other hand, walked slowly, dragging her feet on the tiles. She got to Jericho's door and glanced.Should she go in or not? No. He didn't ask her to come in now. Nina gulped and sat on her bed just as she got to her room."What's my fate right now?" She asked herself.
Oh! She shouldn't have been Jericho's slave. She'd make her life miserable. She doesn't want to see any other girl apart from her alone.She belongs to Jericho. No one else. She owns him. She only can tame him, take care of him and love him. Not Nina.Wait! How did she become Jericho's slave? Huh?She got to the bed and grabbed Nina by hair, waking her up with her horrible voice."Bitch!" She yelled."Hey! Will you stop that and stop grabbing my hair." Nina snapped and yanked her hand off her hair.What the hell? Why will she grab her hair like that? Just like that? No, she doesn't take nonsense from people."You're Jericho's slave? Since when did he start having slave? And how that f*ck did you get into his life?"Stacey fired, glaring hard at Nina who care less."You should ask him that question amd not me. He has the reason for making his slav
"Had an accident?" Nina asked shocked. "How come?""I don't know. All I heard was that, he was coming over to your place and there he had an accident. That's all. His injury isn't that serious.""Thank goodness. At least he didn't die." Nina said, so relieved."Yeah."The teacher walked in and began teaching them. It took hours cause it was double period and the class was getting bored.The teacher decided to make an announcement. "There will be a fashion show coming up next week. So, Nina, Alicia, Salome and Tabitha will be going for the show. More details when next i come to class." The teacher said and packed up her things before leaving the class.It was time for break and everyone ran out if the lecture room. Salome walked gingerly to where Nina and Alicia was."I'm sure you're gonna fail like the last time."