Dumb idea

"Anamika, we need you to do this. In return, your brother's surgical expenses will be taken care of."

Those words rushed through Anamika's mind as she stood in front of the door to room 101. Her hand was stretched, ready to sound the doorbell but for some reason, she couldn't get herself to do it.

The feeling of fear and anxiety took her by storm and the chaotic throbbing of her heartbeat left no room for her to come up with a better idea.

Of course, she knew this idea that Amelia and her mother came up with was the dumbest idea ever, yet, she accepted it and now she's about to dive into the depth of an unclear ocean.

Anamika swallowed due to nervousness. Her sweaty palms reminded her that time was of the essence. Still, the fear of the unknown was becoming stronger with each passing second.

She looked to her right, then left, the corridor was free of any soul but the glaring CCTV cameras were leeching on her like she owed them money.

'What's the worst that can happen?' she summoned courage before sounding the doorbell, twice.

Anamika was expecting the door to be open by now, but nothing happened after a long while, so she rang the doorbell a few more times, still, no one turned up like she expected.

Meanwhile, inside the bathroom, a man with slightly long black hair was seen, soaking in a bathtub filled with water. His finely sculptured face was a delight to feast on despite his eyes being shut.

On the left side of his chest was a glaring small black rose tattoo.

He slowly opened his eyelids to reveal dark iris with a slightly red sclera. He got out of the bathtub and drafted his white bathrobe over his shoulders without tying the ropes.

Just as he took his first step towards the door, he paused and his brows furrowed slightly like someone enduring pain.

Shortly, he walked out of the bathroom, unhurried but swaying. One could notice he was not feeling good.

Outside the door…

Anamika had sounded the doorbell a few more times while wondering if the occupant was dead.

Remembering she has a key card, she slid the card a few times but it didn't work. She looked at the card and then, at the number on the door one last time, it corresponded with what she was given.

"What's going on?" She mumbled. Just when she was about to open her bag and get her phone, the door was pulled open and a strong hand yanked her into the dark room before the door slammed shut.

Anamika gasped in shock and tried to see the face of the person who did that but the room was dark, so she couldn't see anything beyond the person's silhouette as he pinned her to the wall with her hands raised above her head.

"Did you bring the medicine?" His deep and hoarse voice sounded close to her ear.

"Wh– what medicine?" She stuttered. She could hear hidden pain under his uneasy breathing.

Anamika didn't know if she was supposed to bring along some medicine that Amelia forgot to tell her about.

He gritted his teeth and groaned, probably from anger or agony. Anamika wasn't sure, however, she was feeling restless now as the air around her was growing sinister.

Amelia told her that her fiance was a gentle and friendly one, so why is he now exuding chilling air?

While she was lost in thought, she felt a yank on my arm and the next thing, her back hit a soft surface.

"Ahhh!"

A shrill escaped her throat and in no time, he was on top of her, pulling and tugging her dress.

Fear clawed Anamika's chest and instinct kicked in and she began to fight back, still, she couldn't do any damage. He was super strong, just like a mountain she couldn't move.

A deep-throated sound caused his chest to vibrate at her resistance and he pinned her hands to the bed, before burying his face in her neck, sucking and nibbling on her sensitive spot.

Anamika wasn't in the mood to feel the sensation that was coursing through her veins. She just wanted him to get off her, so she continued to resist.

Her struggles irritated him so much that he stopped and got down from the bed.

"Why are you here?!!"

His thunderous voice sent a shiver down her spine, jolting her mind back to business.

Yes, why was she here? It's to take Amelia's place and give Amelia's finance her virginity to prove that Amelia and her mother weren't lying to him. After that, Anamika would make him fall asleep and get Amelia from the next room to take her place.

That was the plan, it was simple! But why can't she do it now? Why is she filled with dread for this man? Why is her instinct stopping her from doing this? Why is she suddenly growing cold feet?

But if she stops, what will happen to her brother? Her little brother will die and her mother and sister will blame her for the rest of her life, just like how they won't stop blaming her for their father's death.

Anamika took a deep breath to calm her racing heart. Although she didn't know why Amelia's fiance, who was supposed to be a gentle person, was suddenly acting like a wild beast. Nevertheless, this has to be done.

She moved down from the bed and hugged his waist from behind. His bathrobe was a barrier, so she gently pulled it off him before hugging him again.

His back was broad and strong. His body was filled with sweat and the abnormal rate of his heartbeat was alarming. It felt like his heart would pop out anytime soon. Humans aren't supposed to breathe like this, what is wrong with him? That was when it dawned on her that he might be sick.

"I– I'm sorry, I was startled," she lied and gently kissed the crook of his neck.

Anamika felt him shiver in her arms. She had no idea if he was feeling cold or if it was from whatever was wrong with him, but tried to make sure his desire didn't die, else her whole world would die with it.

He didn't respond to her touches nor continue his 'assault' on her like she expected, causing her to panic and immediately put her profession to work– a masseuse!

She slowly maneuvered her slender fingers through his wide, strong, and toned body, and from the look of things, he was a great athlete.

The further she went with her fingers and soft-spoken words to solicit a reaction from him, the more labored his breathing became.