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chapter four: Arrangements
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2025-01-03 18:33:56Kayla's pov
The morning light peaks in , touching the windows of Adrian's mansion and reflecting on her face. Everything in this room is so beautiful yet cold, just like the owner. It's quite hard but I'm still trying to adjust to this place, to this life that I'm signed myself into just for the safety of myself and family. I barely hear the knock before Adrian swoops into my room, his movements very commanding,this presence very intimidating. I instantly get a feeling of dread. "We are going somewhere now", he says, the tone of his voice sounds commanding. " Dress formally and beautifully. No arguments, you will do exactly as I say without questions." I clench my fist but manage to keep calm, nodding. " I'll be ready in ten" I open the closet and find it already filled with clothes, shoes, bags, makeups, literally all feminine stuffs and they are all in my size. How does he know my size? I don't remember telling him. I pull out the outfit I think is appropriate enough, hoping it'll suit Adrian and whatever he is planning. When I step out, his gaze swiftly sweeps over me, he nods his head in approval, but he doesn't even comment. Instead he extends his hand, though I hesitate for a moment, I place my hand in his. He leads me into the car then closes the door. In the car, silence surrounds us. Adrian isn't speaking, his eyes firmly fixed on the road ahead. I don't even know where we are going. Finally, he breaks the silence. " Ayla", he says, his voice dropping low, " I hope you are ready for this" Chills runs through my spine. " I know exactly what I agreed to", I reply , trying to sound brave. " I'll do whatever it takes to free myself and my family from you, Adrian." A smirik forms on his lips, but he doesn’t respond to me after that. His silence is more wrecking than his hurtful words. After a while, we arrive at a very big building, one that emits utmost secrecy mixed with pleasure . Adrian leads me inside without offering any explanation as to why he brought me here, his grips me firmly as he leads me through the halls filled with erotic music,whispers and voices of girls ----- moaning?. This place sure do have a lot of rooms filled with dim lights. I hope it's not what I'm thinking. I hope it's an exclusive club and nothing more. Adrian leads me into a private room . He pauses , looks at me and say " welcome, this is where you will be working from now on" I can feel blood instantly drain from my body. " Excuse me? What!!!!!!!" “ I'm sure you heard me loud and clear.” His gaze is unrelenting. “I have a special position for you here. It’ll involve entertaining and making sure some important guests are well taken care of. Just think of it as a way to pay back your father's debt. You won’t refuse this, you can't Kayla.. You dont have a choice.” At this point I can feel rage flowing through me. " You can't ..... Force me into this" “Oh, I can,” he replies, a dark smile appears on his lips. “you have to work to pay me back, I found you a job so you can do just that. You should be grateful " Adrian’s POV She glares at me with a burning rage that brings gladness to my soul. I knew she’d resist.But the moment she signed that contract, she gave me full authority over her. "Glaring atme won't kill me fiery dove. You are here because you owe me, I didn't kidnap you so cut the crap" Her eyes blazing with rage. " I'm not a toy that u can play with neither am I a tool u can toss around " “On the contrary.” I take a step closer, closing the distance between us. “You belong to me now. I can do to you wherever I wish." "You may control my freedom now but it's not completely and it's just for a while" "If it helps you sleep at night then keep the hope alive baby girl" She signs "So who will I be serving?" She asks defeated "ME"
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