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In a strange place

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last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-02-06 00:34:04

Rebecca opened her eyes slowly and her vision was blurry. She groaned and tried to stand up but couldn't, somehow she was too weak to. She closed her eyes again and when she opened it this time around, she could see clearly.

  The smell of rose filled her nostrils and her brows furrowed. She managed to sit upright on the bed and her lips parted when she saw a posy of roses on the bedside table.

  Her eyes scanned around the room and it wasn't somewhere familiar, it was totally strange.

"Where am I?" She muttered.

As she tried to think through it, she was hit with a strong headache and she yelled out in pain.

The door to the room immediately flew opened and a young lady rushed in.

"You are awake." The lady flashed her a smile. A smile which Rebecca could see through,  she could tell it was a fake one.

She stared at the lady for some time, observing her. The young lady was dressed in a black suit and her hair was packed in a ponytail, the young lady was indeed pretty with her spotless face.

"Who are you? Where am I?" Rebecca asked immediately.

The lady didn't reply her, instead she touched the almost invisible ear bud in her ear and said, "Bring it over."

  Rebecca was already getting impatient. She tried standing up again and this time around, she succeeded but it wasn't easy for her because her legs were hurting badly.

"Be seated." The young lady instructed with a frown on her face.

"Who are you?" She asked again.

"I am Kira, that's all you need to know for now." The lady replied.

"I didn't ask for your name, I asked for your identity. Why am I here? Where's this place?" Rebecca asked, staring around the room.

Kira was about to reply when someone walked into the room.

It was a young lady dressed like her also and she was holding a wedding gown which she dropped on the bed, and she walked away immediately after that.

As soon as Rebecca saw the wedding gown, recognition flashed across her eyes.

"Those fools injected you more than the intended dose and that is why you feel weak and can't recall what happened to you. This gown here will help you recall every single details. Take your time." Kira smiled at her and walked out of the room, shutting the door behind her.

Rebecca stood still, staring at the gown with squinted eyes. She recalled something immediately,  she recalled putting on the gown and smiling widely. She recalled how unknown gun men stormed into the church when the priest was about to seal the union.

Her hands flew to her mouth immediately as she recalled how the men succeeded in taking her away.

FLASHBACK

The men sounded confident about the cops not showing up, maybe because they had everything sorted out.

"This lady here is your sister, right?" The man holding Yvonne asked, even tho he knew.

Eric nodded immediately.

"Then I'm sure you cherish her so much. You won't want to see her lifeless body resting on you and the bride's feet, right?"

Eric nodded again. He was already shaking due to fear.

"There's only one way to save her... bring the bride here." The man bargained, twisting the tip of the gun at the girl's head.

"No! No!" Rebecca yelled. "The cops will be here soon. Let go of her or get ready to cool your *ss in prison."

The three men laughed at her foolishness. "Cops? Do you think we came here unprepared?" The first man asked.

"We are running out of time." The second man whispered to the one holding Yvonne.

He cocked the gun, ready to shoot. "I'll count one to three. One..." He was still counting when Yvonne begged her brother in tears.

"Please save me!" She cried loudly.

"Two..."

"Here she is." Eric pushed his bride towards the men.

Rebecca slipped from the little altar stairs and landed on the floor in front of them. She couldn't do anything,  she was dumbfounded.

"Eric!"

***

Her knees became too weak to stand and she fell on it. Hot tears bricked down her eyes as she recalled how he had chosen his sister over her.

She knew it wasn't entirely his fault but he should have tried to bargain with the men, he should have tried to delay them a bit till the cops arrives, not agreeing to give her away in exchange for his sister.

"Why? Why is this happening to me?" She asked rhetorically, more tears streaming out of her eyes like a river.

The door opened again and Kira walked in. She had a satisfactory smile on her face. "I knew you'd cry, you are so f*ck*ng weak... Well, I've given you enough time to reflect on your past. Now get up."

Rebecca was taken aback. "Pa-past? What...what do you mean by that?" She stuttered.

"The wedding, your ex fiance and Rebecca are all your past. From the moment you were brought here, everything about you changed..." Kira paused and flashed Rebecca a smile. "But then, I can help you escape if you want."

Rebecca stopped crying immediately. She looked at Kira expectantly and felt a glint of hope, but it was washed away when she thought of something.  "Why would you want to help me escape? Aren't you working for the men who abducted me?" She questioned.

  She wasn't dumb to jump on an offer like that. Why would her enemy want to help her escape,  just why?

Kira twitched her tongue. "The thing is that your presence  here will be nothing but a threat to me, that's why I'm willing to help you escape.  You don't have to worry about anything, just accept to work with me."

She still wasn't impressed by Kira's explanation. She stared at her blankly and was about to speak when the door opened and a guy walked in.

  As soon as he entered the room, Kira bowed her head in respect.

"Welcome, boss."

He ignored her greeting and stared at Rebecca whom was also staring back at him.

  For the first time in years, he felt like a common person. He always had people greeting him respectfully and no one dares stare at his eyes, but this girl in front of him didn't care, she broke those rules.

He didn't seem offended about it because he knew she was unaware of who he was. He was sure she would get familiar with him soon.

"Hello, Rebecca." He flashed her a smile.

  She didn't find him familiar, but the way he spoke to her sounded as if he knew her.

"Who are you?" She didn't waste time in asking.

"I am someone you don't know." He replied, still smiling.

"But then you know me, right?"

"Yes."

"How? Why did you guys bring me here?" She asked.

The guy sighed. He exchanged looks with Kira before looking back at Rebecca.

"Stop being inquisitive, Becca."

Rebecca's eyes twitched when he called her that. Tears were about to come out of her eyes but she held it. "Don't call me that!" She snapped.

Kira moved to her swiftly and dragged her up from the floor. "You do not get to speak to him that way! Apologise now!"

"Kira!" The guy called cautiously and Kira scoffed before letting go of Rebecca roughly.

She fell to the floor and her elbow scrapped the floor in the process, and it began bleeding slightly unknowingly to her and unknowingly to them.

She bit her lip in order to stop herself from yelping,  she didn't want to look weak in front of the two strangers.

"She must be hungry, get her food and get her ready to meet him." The guy told Kira.

He took a last glance at Rebecca and walked out of the room with his hands dipped in his trousers pocket.

"From your behaviour, you won't last here." Kira glared at her before storming out of the room.

Rebecca didn't hold back her tears anymore, she let it out.

She wanted it to be a nightmare, she wanted it to be a dream. She wanted someone to wake her up and tell her to get dressed for her wedding. She wanted to go back to Eric.

Her cries were silent, but it was from the soul of a broken and sad girl.

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  • CLAIMED BY THE DEVIL   Meeting the boss

    Rebecca had finished crying, and she was seated on the floor with her hands wrapped around her knees. She couldn't cry anymore, she was tired and hungry, she hadn't eaten anything since the previous day. Just as if her mind was being read, the door opened and Kira walked in, holding a tray of food."Get up quickly." Kira said, as she dropped the tray on the bed, ignoring the scattered bedsheet. Rebecca spared the food a stare, and surprisingly, it was her favorite meal, stir-fried spaghetti."Eat up fast, you need to prepare. I made the chef prepare the food with extra spice. I was told you liked it." Kira informed her, before walking out of the room.She was taken aback. It was true she liked her food extra spicy. How did Kira know about that? Who told her? She was still trying to figure it out when her eyes spotted the tulip of roses on the bedside table. She had seen the flowers when she woke up, but she didn't give attention to it, but now that she thought of it, she became ast

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  • CLAIMED BY THE DEVIL   His decision

    His bright blue eyes moved from her head to her toes, observing every feature of her. An almost invisible smile appeared on his lips when he spotted a butterfly tattoo on her left wrist."How have you been, Becca?" His voice was low and smooth. It was slow and deliberate, as if he was choosing each word with care. Rebecca's skin prickled with goosebumps as soon as she heard his voice. For the first time in six years, she was hearing his voice again. Her eyes moved shakily around him. He was no longer the cute young innocent boy she used to know, he had transformed into a dangerous handsome man. He looked dangerous in the black tuxedo. And he had a dark aura around him. He had changed in those years, and she easily noticed it. He took a step forward, and she moved back immediately. She couldn't believe he was the same man she used to love. He was looking so dangerous, and for some reason she was scared. Axel's eyes darkened when he noticed the fear in her eyes. His expression

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  • CLAIMED BY THE DEVIL   Back home

    She saw Axel's eyes flickering in regret, but it didn't last long. "Just know I won't ever hurt you." He mumbled.She was about to speak when he injected her with the syringe, and she immediately passed out in his arms. Axel carried her in his arms and walked out of the garden. As soon as he got outside, he met kira there. She had a frown on her face when she saw him carrying Rebecca. "Should I get someone to come carry her?" She asked. "Get someone to dress her up." Axel said, ignoring her question. "You're taking her back?" Kira asked, a bit surprised. "Don't question me, Kira. Just do as I've said." He ordered. Kira bowed her head, "Okay boss." She muttered and walked away. Axel stared down at Rebecca's face, and he let out a sigh. He continued walking till he got to one of the empty rooms. He placed her on the bed. A few minutes later, Kira showed up with another girl. The girl bowed in a way of greeting, but Axel didn't spare her a stare. His gaze was fixed on Reb

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  • CLAIMED BY THE DEVIL   The mysterious letter

    In the dining room, Rebecca, Whitney and Ella were seated patiently, waiting for Eric to bring the food.As soon as Eric dished out the food, Rebecca eagerly took her first bite."This tastes so good." She commented.Eric smiled, he knew her compliment was genuine, not just to make him happy. Her facial expression revealed it.He took his apron off his body and took the seat next to Ella."I'm glad you like it."After that, they all ate in silence. Only the sounds of plates and cutleries clicking could be heard."I'm so glad you are back, I thought I lost you forever." Eric broke the silence."Me too." Rebecca replied with a charming smile on her face.Eric returned the smile. "So tell us, who took you? And why did they let you go?"Ella and Whitney exchanged a knowing glance. They didn't get the chance to warn Rebecca about telling Eric the truth."Well..."Rebecca was still thinking of what to say, when Ella chipped in."She said they got the wrong person. She wasn't the target, but

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  • CLAIMED BY THE DEVIL   The unknown package

    It was days after Rebecca returned back home, she had finally agreed to move in with Eric after giving it enough thought, and she picked today to move her things to his house.Eric was busy, there was an urgent board meeting so he couldn’t be with her to help her pack her stuff.Whitney and Ella took a day off work just to help her and she was indeed grateful for the friends she had.As Whitney carried the last box into the truck, she spotted a teddy bear bulging out, it couldn’t fully enter the carton. She pulled it out and her eyes dimmed the moment she saw it.She dropped it in the box after a thorough stare at it, and then slowly moved her gaze to Rebecca who was happily chatting with Ella few distance away.No matter how she tried to understand her friend, she just couldn’t understand her to a point. Rebecca had always reveal her hatred for Axel because of what he did in the past, but why did she still have this teddy with her? Why not thrash it?She was there when Axel handed th

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  • CLAIMED BY THE DEVIL   Mrs Olivia

    ”Nice flowers.” Wendy commended as soon as Rebecca entered the room. Rebecca on the other hand didn’t pay attention to what was said. She was lost in a world of her own thought. She didn’t see the face of the biker, but from the sound of his voice, she could tell who it was. It was a voice she would recognize anytime, any day. The voice of the devil who haunts her in her dream. A pat on the shoulder brought her back to reality. She jerked and the flower slipped from her hands, but Wendy caught it before it could fall to the floor.“Thank you.” She mumbled.“You are welcome… By the way, was it Mr Eric that sent you the flowers?” Wendy wanted to know so badly. Because why didn’t the delivery guy hand over the flower to her? Why did he insist on giving it to Rebecca himself? Wendy thought it was something important and secretive, but it was just flowers. Or was there any other package given to Rebecca? Did she hide it? Wendy was so curious.“No.” Rebecca’s short reply added to her

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  • CLAIMED BY THE DEVIL   A snitch

    As Rebecca walked out of the house, Wendy tried as much as possible to stop her but all to no avail.“Mr Eric would get angry if you leave without telling me your whereabouts. By the way, it’s getting late and he’ll return soon.” She had tried all she could to persuade her but Rebecca was stubborn. She needed answers and she would get it. She took a taxi to Ella’s apartment and fortunately the sitting room door was opened slightly, indicating Ella was home. As she was about to enter the living room, she heard familiar voices chatting, more like an argument. She wanted to go inside and see what was making them raise their voice at each other, but her steps halted when she heard these words, “You can’t lie to me! I know you called Axel.” Her heart skipped a beat at the mention of his name. What were they talking about? And who called him? Unable to suppress her curiosity, she walked into the house and the two girls were shocked to see her.“Rebecca?” Whitney called, flabbergaste

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  • CLAIMED BY THE DEVIL   Protective of her

    Whitney and Ella could be seen pacing to and fro in front of the ward Rebecca was in. Immediately Rebecca passed out, they called for emergency and the ambulance arrived in no time. The doctor in charge of Rebecca’s treatment walked out of the ward and they rushed to him immediately.“What happened to her? Will she be okay?” Ella questioned. The doctor’s lips curled up in a charming smile, and they both wondered why he was smiling in such situation.“It’s good to see you genuinely worried about her, she’s so lucky to have both of you.” He commended. “Thank you, but is she okay?” Whitney asked. She wasn’t concerned about his comments on their friendship, that was the least of her problems, but she also didn’t want to sound rude to him.“She’s fine. Her body reacted to shock… By the way, what was going on before she passed out?” The doctor asked keenly.“We were having a normal conversation. Now, if you don’t mind, can we go see her?” Whitney asked.“Sure, you can.” “Thank you.” El

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  • CLAIMED BY THE DEVIL   Love rain

    She could feel his hot breath on her face and she was tempted to open her eyes to see how close his face was. Just as she was about to do so, she felt his soft lips on hers. Her breath hitched immediately, and even though she knew it would lead to this, it still took her by surprise. His lips were warm and soft, and as he sucked her lower lip into his mouth, she felt a spark of electricity. Her body remained still, her legs stayed rooted to the ground as if they were glued there. All of a sudden, he pulled away, leaving her hanging with her eyes closed. Rebecca felt he stopped because she wasn’t reciprocating. To confirm if her assumption was right, she located his neck and wrapped her hands around it. She leaned it, and when she couldn’t feel his lips, she opened her eyes. She felt ashamed when Axel chuckled, but it transformed to satisfaction when he claimed her lips. Her eyelids closed voluntarily and her hand tightened around his neck as she gave in to the worl

  • CLAIMED BY THE DEVIL   His cravings

    Regret; it was little to what Rebecca felt at that moment. This wasn’t how she pictured the conversation to end. Axel had made up his mind to go away from her life completely, and even though she had craved for this moment, it hit her like a storm. She had no where to go to, Eric was still searching for her. But being with Axel, was like an eighty percent safety guaranteed. Without him, she wouldn’t be able to hide from Eric for long, she wouldn’t be able to find the clan, she wouldn’t be able to claim her father’s properties. How could she be so foolish??? She cursed herself and ran after Axel, calling his name repeatedly, but neither did he stop nor turned. She hastened her steps and was able to get to his front, finally stopping him from walking further. She panted heavily, trying to catch her breath. He stared down at her, his face expressionless. Even though he didn’t display any expression, she could tell the question going through his mind;What do you want?

  • CLAIMED BY THE DEVIL   Off her life

    She was too shocked to say a word. She just stared at him, with different thoughts running through her mind. She stood up and took slow steps towards him.“You grew up to be so beautiful.” Thomas commended, smiling at her. When she got close to him, her steps halted. “What…what are you doing here, sir?” She didn’t want to think it was what she was thinking. Everyone at the orphanage knew Thomas to be a good man. He always showed up with gifts and money, helping the kids in any area they needed help with. The head matron assumed Rebecca was his favorite because he was more concerned about Rebecca’s well being, than the others.“You don’t look happy to see me. I’m hurt.” He held his chest dramatically.“I…” She didn’t know the right words to say. She was perplexed.“I know you have many questions going through your mind right now, and I need you to calm down. Take a deep breath and ask accordingly, I’ll answer the ones I can.” He spoke softly. Her brows etched, and at tha

  • CLAIMED BY THE DEVIL   The man behind it

    Rebecca kept on checking if their car was being followed by the black car, but fortunately, it wasn’t. She sighed in relief and turned to the front, where she could see the driver from her seat. “What do we do about Kira, what if they try to hurt her?” She asked. “They won’t.” He replied, his gaze focused on the road. “How did you know so?” She questioned curiously. “Because she isn’t the one they’re after.” He spared her a stare. Fear gripped Rebecca immediately. One name kept ringing in her head. ‘Eric’ Thousands of questions filled her mind, but she had no answer to any of them. “Try to contact Kira with the bud, so we can pick her up and head to the airport.” He didn’t reply, and she thought he didn’t hear her, so she repeated her words; loud and clear this time around, but still no reply. She became confused. It was obvious he could hear her, then why wasn’t he replying? She unfastened her seatbelt and moved to the front, using the front seat belt. “Why aren’t

  • CLAIMED BY THE DEVIL   A hot chase

    As the car drove speedily, the force of the breeze from the window blew Rebecca’s hair all over her face. She was in the car with Kira and a guy, driving to the airport. It was finally the day she would be traveling to Italy and Axel wasn’t around. He promised to meet them at the airport. She had asked where he went to, but as usual, he ignored her question and told her Kira would come pick her up. She was at the back seat with Kira, while the car was being driven by an unfamiliar guy, probably someone Axel instructed to drive them to the airport. The drive was silent, not because she didn’t have anything to say, but because Kira had all her attention focused towards her phone, and talking to her would be a waste of time. All of a sudden, the car stopped in the middle of the road, and Kira looked up from her phone.“Why did you stop?” She asked.“It seems we are being followed.” His reply came with a hint of urgency. Kira’s brows raised, “Followed? How sure are you?”“

  • CLAIMED BY THE DEVIL   Frustrated Eric

    She saw an almost invisible smile appear on Axel’s face, but it disappeared immediately. Why was he happy she agreed? She shrugged the thought off and took a deep breath. Growing up, she’d always been portrayed as a weak child, no one saw the value in her. They didn’t think she had potentials. She was tired of being seen as a weakling, she was tired of being used, she needed to stand for herself and prove them all wrong. But then, a question lingered in her head.‘Is he proud of me for making this decision?’ Her father was able to hide his identity from her and her mum, and it meant one thing; he didn’t want them to get entangled in his dark world. But here she was, stepping into it.‘Would he relent me for going into the world he’d been trying to protect me from, or would he be proud of me for taking over his legacy?’ She tried to think through it, but the only answer she could get was that, whatever decision she’d make now, would determine her future. And she didn’t

  • CLAIMED BY THE DEVIL   The game

    She saw an almost invisible smile appear on Axel’s face, but it disappeared immediately. Why was he happy she agreed? She shrugged the thought off and took a deep breath. Growing up, she’d always been portrayed as a weak child, no one saw the value in her. They didn’t think she had potentials. She was tired of being seen as a weakling, she was tired of being used, she needed to stand for herself and prove them all wrong. But then, a question lingered in her head.‘Is he proud of me for making this decision?’ Her father was able to hide his identity from her and her mum, and it meant one thing; he didn’t want them to get entangled in his dark world. But here she was, stepping into it.‘Would he relent me for going into the world he’d been trying to protect me from, or would he be proud of me for taking over his legacy?’ She tried to think through it, but the only answer she could get was that, whatever decision she’d make now, would determine her future. And she didn’t

  • CLAIMED BY THE DEVIL   Rebecca’s decision

    “Be free tomorrow, I’ll need your help.” He said instead. He patted Trent’s shoulders and walked out of the room, leaving Trent with a troubling question, ‘Why would the man want to hurt Rebecca in the first place?’ When Axel got to his room, he took of his jacket and fell flatly on the bed, like he had no life in him. “And if you don’t keep to your promise?” The grey haired man had asked him.“Then you can go ahead and kill her, it won’t bother me.” He gave his words.“Why are you so concerned about her?”“I’m not, I’m only doing my job.” He had replied after being quiet for a while.“I pray you do your job well, cause if you go back on your words, I’ll make sure she have a reunion with her father.” Those words Echoed in his head, he couldn’t stop thinking about it. He took a deep breath, calming his nerves. He muttered something incoherent and after that, he took out his phone, getting ready for another sleepless night****** Rebecca stood at the balcony, observing the m

  • CLAIMED BY THE DEVIL   Her safe haven

    “If I were in your shoes, Becca…” He took a brief pause. She noticed he was trying to refrain himself, and she couldn’t help but wonder why. “I would dive into the real world, and take what rightfully belongs to me. And for those who have hurt me, I’ll make them beg for death. But…” Her eyes lit in curiosity, but again, he took a brief pause. ‘fucking talk if you want to’ She suppressed the urge to scream those words at him “You won’t do any of that.” His tone was firm, turning to her direction. Her eyes bored into his in curiosity. “Why?” The words left her mouth in a whisper. He turned away from her, “The world is a dangerous one, Becca. It’s for the strong.” She scoffed, finding offense in his last words. “Are you indirectly saying I’m weak? Why do you…”“Not indirectly.” He cuts her off. “You are indeed weak.” That being said, he stood up and walked back into the bedroom. Rebecca followed suit.“I am not weak!” She snapped behind him and his steps halted. “I had a

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