Chapter 2: Voice

“What do you think you’re doing?” I asked when the two of them grab both of my arms, but it was gentle, like they were giving me extra care. 

I suddenly felt throwing up. Oh, this again. My head was spinning a little. Is it because of the noisy environment or the nasty mixed smells? 

I’m working at the bar and used to the smells of alcohol, but that was a luxurious one where tight regulations existed.

“Just come with us,” man number one said and then dragged me along with their pace when they started walking in the door’s direction. Struggling won’t help. I feel my body getting weak as we’re getting near the door.

The two men escorted me like I was a president’s first lady. I’m puzzled about everything. This unfamiliar place and the reason behind this abduction. What’s my obligation to be put in this tight spot of trouble? As far as I can remember, I don’t have any debt to pay or what else they’re planning to poor me.

When we got out, we are greeted by blinding disco lights along with shattering sounds. I didn’t imagine that behind my holding cell, it is a night disco bar. Maybe, there’s something more interesting than this.

Well, it’s out of my business for those exciting things waiting for me. All it matters is that I need to get out of here as soon as possible. There’s something bigger responsibility I hold in my hand than to play with this dumbest abduction game.

The two of them led the way as they held both my arms. While walking between the people who’s about to lose their sanity jiving along with the shattering ear-ringing music, I noticed that this place is entirely a typical night bar. 

I was expecting something far than this, but yet, it’s just an ordinary place for people who want some wild fun. Without breaking our pace, we continued walking through the waves of partying people. Disco lights never miss playing with my face. It’s dazzling that making my head spin more.

Even though my body is getting weaker vibing along with the thin lights, my eyes can’t avoid those dirty things happening on the corner. Since we are near approaching the door, maybe it’s the exit. A girl is facing our direction, and a guy was busy slandering her body. 

The pleasure was visible in her eyes, let alone her expression. Yes, the place was dark, but the disco lights give it a place of sight. When we reached the exit, I was right that it was an exit since there’s a sign written on the placard placed above the door. 

The two haven’t stopped their immorality. How shameful. It was already apparent that this is a night bar, but gosh, there’s a proper place doing nudity. I worked at a bar, but I guess it doesn’t include this kind of activity.

After all, there are different classes of a bar around the country. It’s not right to do it here. What’s more, they’re doing it in front of the exit. How hilarious.

We stand in front of the exit for a minute, but the immoral suspects didn’t give a damn. Yes! They are suspects of nudity. They’re making my head spin more and more!

Man number two clears his throat, the reason for the two to stop slandering each other’s bodies. Oh, they’re back in the world. They looked at us. The woman was delighted knowing what they just did. It’s evident that she’s satisfied, ha.

“This place is nasty,” I whisper to myself. No one can hear those words since my body is weak. It would also apply to my voice. Despite knowing that this is just like a regular bar, it’s disgusting, and I can’t let my guard down. There’s no point in asking for help or screaming. No one can hear nor even help me. 

I need to think of a way to escape these two bouncer-like men. Maybe, behind this, another door is new hope for me to run this hellish place.

“Maze, out of the way. It’s already time,” said the man number one while looking at his wristwatch. I don’t have any ideas about what they mean or what they mean about ‘it’s already time.’ It doesn’t concern me. I need a way to get out of this place.

I stared at the girl named Maze. She has a dark color and bluish eyes but hates to admit it. This immoral suspect is quite beautiful. It’s more acceptable to put her in my place instead, but I won’t be happy if I will be there in her situation, so maybe it’s a no-no.

“I’m sorry, stopping in the middle of pleasure is not funny. It’s a waste to stop, right?” The girl named Maze said and winked at me. Excuse me? Why do I find her voice seducing? 

“We all know that, and it’s funny if all of us pissed the boss,” man number two said. I looked at him. He was staring thoughtfully at Maze, giving a warning. 

I looked back to the front and caught the man beside Maze staring at me—no. He was staring underneath my legs. Shit! I forgot that I’m just wearing lingerie—the heck. 

Both him and Maze were just like doing sex earlier, and now, he’s staring at me with those dirty eyes. I can’t take this anymore. I feel mentally harassed. I don’t know, but the sides of my eyes felt hot. 

I’m not sure if I’m sad, angry, or scared. My emotions right now have mixed, but I need to stay in touch. Staying inside this place is not safe without knowing what’s outside. It’s still not safe. To suppress me, I look away, but I can still fill the man’s eyes lurking around my body.

“Chill,” I heard Maze said, “I won’t put us in a tight spot just because of this little girl,” with my eyes in the other direction, I’m sure that she’s referring to me as ‘little girl.’ 

I heard a creak, and it’s coming from the door in front of us. Is Maze a gatekeeper? I hope that this place is not a maze itself. I’ve had enough. I want to get out and take a rest. My body feels weaker. 

I’m losing control of myself. From the moment I opened my eyes, there’s something strange inside my body. Honestly, I just ignored it earlier for the thought that it might because of the nasty smell, but it’s already clear.

There’s something inside my body. Something that makes me weaker and weaker is the thought of leaving this current place full of noise and immoral suspects.

Oh. How I wanted to close my eyes and sleep. I did what I think and closes my eyes. I heard them chattering before the sound of a closing door. I felt like my soul was parting out with my body.

I felt like a human wind roaming around. I’m already this weak; what’s happening? I can’t get a glimpse of my surroundings. Felt like about to pass out, but that’s not the case. I’m fully awake, but my mind is somewhere else.

Trying to pull me together, I heard another opening from the door. I force to open my eyes and successfully did, but it was short of time. I saw a man wearing a black tuxedo. 

My vision is blurry, but I’m confident that he was walking in my direction, but suddenly, I lost my consciousness and heard a last piece of phrase.

“Bear with it for a while. Sooner, you’ll fall into my arms,”