“Take a rest, miss. We’ll just call you for dinner,” Thraia said, then she opened the massive double door in front of us. I was standing behind her.
After she opened the door, she then steps aside to make way for me. She bowed her head. I wanted to tell her that she doesn’t need to do that with me, but I already know her response, so I didn’t bother to say.
I nodded, “Thank you,” then I took a step inside. Thraia just stayed in her position with a bowed head.
“No need to thank me, miss. It’s the master’s order,” I just ignored what she said and went inside the opened door in front of us. I’m sick of this ‘order’ thingy.
I heard her closed the door, but I didn’t bother to look back. I listened to a footstep walking away from my location. After it was gone, I turned my gaze inside the room.
It was the room earlier where I wake up and found myself in this vast place. I sighed and once again. I looked to the left where the golden curtain hanging in the glass door, covering the outside.
The heat can’t enter from outside. I don’t know what time it is, but I guess it’s already past 3 in the afternoon.
I walked over to the bed and immediately sat on the edge of it. The bedsheet was colored with cream, and it was super soft. I was like I was sitting on a giant marshmallow.
Honestly, my body still hurts a bit, especially my head. I don’t know for what reason, but I guess it’s because my body is tired. Maybe, there’s more reason behind this.
I dropped my body on the bed while my two legs are still hanging. I was facing the light golden ceiling. I stared at it for a while and then let out a deep sigh for the ninth time.
I remembered what Reign said this morning where he mentioned drugs. I don’t know what he’s talking about, but I think he referred to something that explains why I felt those uncomfortable feelings in my body when I was locked up behind that night bar.
I also wanted to know who changed my clothes. I was just wearing lingerie,, but I just have a polo shirt covering my body when I woke up.
“Is it Reign or one of his maids?” I mumbled to myself. I felt my cheeks heated when the thought of Reign changing me appeared in my mind.
I leaned over and softly shook off that thought. It’s impossible. Reign had many helpers, and changing my clothes personally was really an impossible scenario to happen.
Why would I think of it and making a fuss?
I shook my head a few times and closed my eyes tightly to remove that nonsense, though.
I yawned. I don’t know why but I suddenly feel sleepy. I did not force myself to stay awake and immediately accepted the call of drowsiness.
I woke up when I felt someone gently tapping my shoulder. Probably, waking me up from my unconsciousness. When I opened my eyes, I saw Thraia standing in front of me.
“It’s time for dinner, miss. I’m sorry to wake you up, but you need to eat your meal at the exact time,” she said and then bowed her head.
“That’s fine. Anyways, you can’t do anything else because your master ordered it. Thank you,” I frankly said then and got up from lying down.
She didn’t say anything until I got out of bed. I adjusted my dress because it was a bit folded. I forgot to remove my shoes earlier. I didn’t expect to fall asleep that easily.
I walked out of the room since the double door was left open.
I didn’t wait for Thraia to lead me. I already know the way to the dining hall, so I’m better off myself. Not to brag, but I can remember things easily. Especially places and numbers.
I heard the closing of the door and then her footsteps that’s following behind me. I just walked straight until I reached the end of the floor where the long staircase connected.
I hold the handrail to give myself some support then stepped my right foot on the first tread of the staircase. After stepping on the fifth tread, I stopped and looked behind.
I saw Thraia. She was two treads away from my position with a bowed head. Does she not find it difficult to walk down this long staircase while her head bent?
I would still like to speak, but I’m sure she’ll answer what I’m used to hearing from her anyway. I just turned face in front then started to walk gently on these treads.
The treads were slippery and with no adherence to specks of dust. It was well cleaned and managed.
It took us time before we reached the dining hall. Just before standing in front of the double door, it automatically opened.
I don’t know, but this place is very formal and social. Just like before, when the door opened, the maids were lined up on both sides of the door. As usual, with bowed heads.
I went straight to the marble table. I was amazed earlier by the three pendant diamond above it, but they captivated my eyes. It was lovely because of the yellow light coming from the pendant.
Before I sat on the chair, I took a look on my side. I saw my reflection in the mirror, wearing a chiffon light blue dress, and I found my knees a little pinkish. It might be because of the cold temperature inside this place.
Is the temperature coming from the air conditioners inside this house, or is it the current location?
I’m not used to this since I was exposed to heat when I was a child. We don’t have money to afford an air conditioner, not even one.
I sigh and then look in front of the table before taking a seat. As usual, there are different types of foods prepared. After observing the foods in front of me, I immediately toured the entirety of the dining hall. But I can’t find Elliott. I was only here with the maids.
I heard feeble footsteps walking behind me. I thought it was Elliott, but when I turned around, it was one of the maids. She’s petite and has a thin body.
“Where’s Elliott?” I asked as if I had really accepted being a woman in this house. I didn’t notice that she’s holding a glass pitcher filled with green liquid.
“Sir Elliott still has something to do outside, miss,” she casually answered while bowed head. I didn’t ask for more and puts my face back in front.
I know. I’m the only one eating tonight. Even if I tell the maids around and watching over me, they definitely won’t accompany me to this last meal.
Yes. Last meal because after eating this dinner, I will make the escape line. I already have an opening that takes me to the highest success.
Well, I may experience any pain, hardship, and wounds. But at least, the essential thing is, I get myself out of here.
The maid filled the glass in front of me with the green liquid coming from the pitcher. After that, she walks away without any words.
I looked again at the foods in front of me before digging in.
After taking dinner, I requested to take a fresh air on the terrace connected to this floor. A place where the late old master’s favorite is what Elliott mentioned.
Of course, with two maids following me. They were standing on the door sides, bowing their heads. Afraid of the thought that I would escape. Hell, yes.
The terrace was filled with pendant lights on the corner. I didn’t saw it earlier. I walked to reach the iron supporting the patio and placed my hands above it. I was facing where the ocean was located earlier.
I can’t see its color since the area was surrounded by pitch black. I take a look down from my position. Even it’s dark, I saw something to step on. I secretly grin and then turned my expression back to normal.
I looked back on the two maids standing near the glass door. I can’t escape while they’re watching. They’ll make a commotion for sure if they found my suspicious movements.
I need to get rid of them out of my sight. I clear my throat and then slowly walk in my direction.
When I already approached them, they just keep their heads low. For that instance, they knew that I was standing in front of them.
“Can I have a favor?” I started. They did not look at me but looked at each other while bowing and nodding simultaneously.
“What is it miss?” the one on the left side asked. I tried not to act excited.
Who wouldn’t feel excited when you thought that your own plan will be effective? Getting rid of these two maids is a step in my success in planning to escape from here.
I know that it’s complex and dangerous, but I plan to jump out from this terrace. In that case, there will be a possibility of my success plan!
“I’m thirsty, and I want my original clothes back. There’s something important left there. Can you get it for me?” They looked at each other again after hearing what I said. Their eyes were talking about what they should do. Whether they will follow what I asked or they will keep an eye on me. I felt a sudden breeze brushing my legs. It gave an icy feeling to the top of my body. I hug myself to prevent the cold I felt. I looked to my knees; they were red from the cold air hitting my skin. Honestly, I wasn’t comfortable in this kind of clothes. I need to change my clothes to avoid any difficulties in escaping, but there’s no time. Why do I sleep so fast? But it’s not my fault either, maybe because I’m tired. It has been a while, but I didn’t receive any answer from these two maids. I think this plan of mine won’t work. I can’t do it if these tw
I hug myself as I walk in the middle of the forest. I have been walking for some time, but I don’t know where I am. All I knew was that I jumped from the terrace and landed on the forest full of tall trees. My surroundings have also returned to darkness because I have left the place where there are many fireflies. My feet are getting sore from jumping and sudden landing. Added by pain coming from my skin due to the beating of leaves and wind while falling. I can also feel my body shaking because of the cold temperature. I was wondering why there’s no noise coming from animals such as insects of the night. Maybe, this forest is too big for me to hear all of them. I sigh and continue hugging myself. I can’t pretend anything when my feet hurt this much. But I don’t have a choice to endure everything until I get out of this place. And now that I’ve succeeded
Isaac was staring at me endlessly while approaching my position. I tried to move and stand up, but my legs and body hurt so much. I felt like all my bones were broken because of falling into this cliff. I bit my lower lips when I tried to move again, but the bone on my left foot near the ankle seemed to break. The corners of my eyes warmed up. I want to cry in pain as if the iron was piercing my foot. It’s not a sprain. How can I get out of this forest if I’m in this condition? I don’t even know where the exit in this forest, and something like this has happened to me! Why am I so unlucky? I touched my left foot and put pressure to prevent the pain, but it didn’t work. I looked at it, but I just blew into the air. What am I thinking? No matter what I do, I can’t see anything in the darkness. I almost fainted when I turned around. Isaac is in front o
Reign let out a firm kick in front of the cream-colored double door. It opened forcefully and seemed to be destroyed as he held me in his arms. I felt the gentle trembling of my body while loaded to him. This is the first time I have seen someone so strong. I’ve seen many hysterical customers in my work, yes. Men are strong but what I see now in Reign is even more than the strength of an ordinary man. How can he let out those powerful forces while being calm? Especially at this double door? Or is he really calm right now? He was carrying me in a bridal style, but his grip on me was tight, hurting my shoulders. His veins could be seen coming out from his neck and arms that lifted me up. Reign was so angry. He walked quickly into the room while I couldn’t take my eyes off his blue eyes. I don’t want to stare, but I can’t. It was as if his
My body trembles as I stare at Reign. He was holding the part of his cheek that I slap. I was surprised about my own actions. I didn’t mean that. My hands just suddenly moved without me being aware of it. I flinched when Reign looked at me. The pounding of my chest grew louder as if it were going to lose from their cage. I bit my lip and clasp my hands tightly to restrain myself from shivering. Reign just stared at me and didn’t say a word. “What?” I said in a questioning manner. Hey Ruchee, do you love yourself? Are you freaking serious? You’re the one at fault, but then, you have the guts to say something like that? C’mon! Because of the nervousness that enveloped my body, I didn’t realize that my bite on my lips intensified. “Ouch!” I tearfully hissed. I immediately touched my lips and felt a visco
I woke up to the noise coming in from my two ears. There’s a commotion happening. When I opened my eyes, I saw Reign and Elliott facing each other beside the door.I immediately raised my hands on my bed to get support from it to sit up from lying down. Because of my forced sitting, I felt pain.I looked at my body. There was a bandage placed on my thighs, knees, elbows, and on my fingers. I also noticed that I’m now wearing different clothes.It’s like a hospital gown. Too light to feel and gives an uncomfortable feeling. I tried to move, and I felt like something was holding my stomach.A bandage is also wrapping my tummy from the back. I couldn’t help but smile. Even so, Reign still treated me. I thought he said to himself that he won’t help and treat my wounds? I never thought that a person like him also have a conscience.“You&
I was left dumbfounded. Party? What was Reign thinking? Why would I go with him to a party? I just recovered from my wounds, but this is the first thing he’d want me to do. I don’t know what Reign’s mind is thinking. Party? God! What am I going to do there? Become a proxy? Pretend to be her lady? I gently touch my chest when someone suddenly grabbed my shoulder. I almost fell with a panic of being greeted by the face full of paint; I mean, makeup. I was surprised when I found out that he was already standing next to the bed. I’m still leaning on the headboard. When Reign asked me to stand up earlier, I didn’t. “Oh, such a lovely face,” he said and suddenly flashed a smile on his face, “I’m Crie, Jaccobich’s personal designer,” his introduction of himself. I just stared at Crie; his smiles were scary because of the thick makeup on his face. Oh, he’s a designe
When they removed the strap from my eye, we were in an area surrounded by white. When I roamed my eyes, I was inside a cabin. I remembered earlier that Reign said ‘Yacht.’This is the first time I’ve ever ridden this kind of ship, but somehow I know something about it because I love to read. Sometimes I reach out about different types of vehicles and boats, so it’s not new to me since I’m also riding thru virtual.I looked ahead and saw the door closed. The sidewall is made of glass but only in a limited length. It’s just a mini glass window or was called a hatch.I sigh because of frustration. I sat up in bed because I no longer knew what to do with what was happening right now. I thought I’d figure out how to get out of Reign’s place.But they covered my eyes as we went out of his house. I can’t find the timing to remove the blindfold beca
WARNING: Mature content ahead!—Three years later...“Congratulations, my love for passing the Nursing Licensure Examination.”Reign’s introduction as I set my foot inside our house. Two years ago, Reign and I decided to build our own home. Of course, I insist that I will share the expenses since I still have my savings for Russiana’s operation. Reign paid all the fees three years ago at the hospital without me knowing.I looked at my wristwatch and turned back my eyes to him, “It’s already late. Why are you still awake?” I said as I walked inside our room while passing Reign.“I’m waiting for you, my love.”“You don’t have many things to do in the Clan?” Reign shrugged. Reign was attractive with his tiny beards. It’s making my heart thump like in a
“Where are you?” Reign asked from the other line while my phone was in between my ear and my shoulder. I was currently at a Department Store, holding two paper bags. “I’m at a store.” “What store?” “It’s a secret.” “Ruchee.” “I’m doing an important thing. Gotta go. See you later; I love you.” I did not wait for Reign’s response and immediately turned off the phone, so he couldn’t contact and disturb me later. I might spill out everything I have of my plan. I sigh and then looked at the saleslady in front of me. “Would you like to make that on our special room, ma’am?” I nodded then smiled at the saleslady. “That would be great.” After she showed me and take me to the room she’s talking about, the saleslady left. There are some people inside the room, and when I
“Oh, stop that, sweety. You just had surgery last week, and you need to take a rest for the whole three months.”I muttered when Russiana pulled her things out from the bag, “But I want to study, Ruru,” she sadly said. Is sigh and sat on matching her height. I reached for her cheeks and gently cupped them as I stared at her eyes.“There’s a time for that, okay? Ruru already asked your teacher about your leave of absence for five months. They agreed because of your health issues. Do you want me to get mad at you?” Russiana shrugged her head gently, “That’s good, then listen to Ruru, okay?” she nodded. I brought my lips to her forehead and planted a kiss in there.After Russiana put her things back inside the bag, we got out of her room. I looked at her as I hold her tiny hands. I can’t stop smiling, and my heart was now at rest from being
“Do you like this?”“No.”“How about this?”“Not either. I don’t like strawberries.”“Chocolate?”“Sort of. Maybe that’ll work.”“Okay. Just wait for a second, and I will put some chocolate ice cream in a bowl.”I nodded then Reign walks out from my sight. I let out a deep sigh. It’s been three days since the incident happen where I almost lost my life again on Sharmon’s hands and was saved by Reign.After that night, Reign told his men to find Sharmon, but she’s already gone in the City. They tracked her and got the information that she already flees out to foreign countries. Reign wanted to follow Sharmon with his connections, but I stopped him.Since she’s already
Reign cupped my cheeks as he was holding a gun. Our body was wet, and he gently sat on the ground while carrying me in his arms, making my body lying on his lap.“I’m sorry.”Reign said while sticking our wet forehead together. I did answer because my body is weak, and I want to recover my fallen energy. He hugged me tight, making me facing his neck.“I almost come late. Thank God,” he then kissed my forehead as he caressed my hair.“How did you find me?” Reign stared at me with worried eyes.“I tracked your phone,” he then caresses my cheeks, “Thank you for calling.”I no longer spoke, closing my eyes while in his arms. My body weakened. All I want to do right now is fall into Reign’s arms. I feel safe and secured. He gave me this feeling that I can rest my mind b
My heart was throbbing fast, and I can feel how my head throbs reluctantly because of Sharmon’s tight grip and pulling. Yes. The one who was following is Sharmon. I tried to struggle, hoping that I can break free from her hands, but I failed. I think Sharmon’s strength doubled from the last time she wanted to kill me. “Finally. I’m holding your life again, biatch.” She said as she put all her force on grabbing and pushing me to the ground. My body hits on floor, giving me pain in my back and nape. I tried to stand, but I think the bones on my legs were affected. It was in excruciating pain that made me groan secretly. I was too tired at the Bar earlier because there are many customers to serve; that’s why my body was doubled in pain. Sharmon took her steps to me and stomped me with all her might. I feel like everything I ate went up. “This is wha
It’s been four days since Reign and I have our last talk. As I said, he did not show his face in front of me; instead, he sends the twins to the apartment. I didn’t refuse because they were already there when I came home from work three days ago. I also didn’t expect them to take a room next to us.For the past few days, I tried not to think about Reign, but I failed. Everything I do reminds me of him. I no longer feel angry with him, but my chest aches. Maybe because of what I found out.Honestly, I’m not really displeased. I was just too surprised. I wanted to see Reign talk to him and hug him, but first, I had to consider whether I could face and listen to Reign’s admission.I sigh and cast out every thought I have and started walking out of the Nursing Laboratory. Since it’s Wednesday, we just finished our laboratory performing how to extract blood from a patient.
“Are you sick, Ruru?” Russiana asked behind me. I was lying on the bed while covered with a blanket.“No, I’m fine, sweety.”“Are you sure? Your voice is hoarse, Ruru. You sound like an old woman.”“No, don’t come near Ruru. I’m having a cold. You might catch it,” I reasoned when I felt Russiana take her body to the bed where I was lying on. I don’t want her to see my face. It was already swollen with tears last night.Fortunately, Russiana was asleep with Thraia, so they didn’t notice my sudden arrival. When I remembered what happened last night, I couldn’t help but cry. I immediately restrained myself because my sister might hear my soft sobs.“Okay. I will ask Thraia to make a soup for you.”“Thank you, sweety,” I felt my little sister&rs
“How did you know about this place?” I asked Reign with amusement as I was cutting the beefsteak on my plate. He just smiled, and he fills his mouth while looking at me. I just shrugged my head. He’s been staring since we seated at this table.“It’s a recommendation from Gab. I rent the whole place so that we can have our privacy. Did you like it?”My jaw dropped because of how he casually said rent, but I just nodded while casting out that shocked expression of mine, “Yes. I love it. I did not expect that this place existed.”“I should give Gab a pat on the head.”“Why?”“Because you liked the place.”We’ve talked about a lot of things while spending dinner alone together. I asked Reign about what I was curious about, but there’s one thing I can’t spil