Chapter 2.

"I’m tired,"  I said weakly while leaning against a pole.

My energy was out because I vomited hard. My eyes are spinning even more. I felt like if I went to step again, I’d fall. I didn't know that alcohol had this effect. It’s painful in the throat and the head.  If only I knew, I wouldn't have drank any alcohol.

I am not home yet and I’m in the middle of somewhere. I don't know where this place is but it kind of scares me. It’s super dark. I just followed the map on my phone.

I caressed my temple gently before letting out a long breath. I slowly looked at the place before looking at my phone. The map was right, but I could no longer go any further. I'm tired and my head hurts. I felt like I wanted to throw up again.

I had no choice but to call my big brother. I have no intention of disturbing him because I know he is busy with the company that my Dad handed down to him. I am sure that he's on rest right now. I know also that he is very tired but I have no choice. I don’t want to get lost.

He answered after a few seconds. "Hello?"

"H-Hello, Brother? W-Why are you s-still—” I stuttered. “A-Awake?”

"I am just finishing some—" he paused as if he realized something. "Wait... are you drunk? Did you drink, Maxine?!” his voice was like thunder.  Instead of being scared, I laughed like he said something funny. I heard him curse. "Maxine! Where are you?!”

"J-Just fetch me, please? T-Track me, Lock," I said with a smile. I'm really not myself anymore.

I heard him curse again before hearing something falling from the other line. "Why are you there in the dark?! Walk on your left until you see a lot of people. Hurry up! I'm coming!” he shouted before ending call.

I scratched my hair in irritation before starting to walk to my left. "Why should I walk if I can wait here?  Lock is really the an—” I stopped walking when I heard something.

I immediately looked behind me.  I saw a shadow running but when I light it up using my flashlight, there was nothing. I just swallowed and started to walk. I felt someone was following me earlier up until now, but I just ignored it because maybe I was just imagining things. I’m surely drunk.

My chest was pounding with fear, especially since it was dark around. I still felt the stranger presence behind my back. My step got faster and faster until I realized that I was running. I was even more nervous when I heard him running too. He's following me!

I was relieved when I saw a bright light not so far from me. I ran faster but I screamed when someone pulled me, causing me to let go of my cellphone. N-No!

I was about to scream again when he took me to the alley and he covered my mouth with a handkerchief. My eyes widened when I saw it was a old man who looked like an addict. He was with two men like his age. They were smiling while looking at me. I struggled but they are stronger. I'm so drunk that I have almost no energy. Help!

“Bro, jackpot. A white, beautiful, smooth, and sexy young lady!” the one on his left said.

"It looks like our dinner will be delicious. I haven’t eat something…” he looked at my body so I struggled even more. “Expensive.” they laughed. “I'll go first, Bro. You're next."

“Alright, Bro. Don't work too hard so that she still has energy for us."

His two companions retreated as he grinned. He rubbed his hand on my exposed thigh causing me to struggle. He kissed my neck so I pushed him hard.

"D-Don't," I begged when he let go of my mouth. He did not listen to me and continued even more.

I started crying because I felt disgusted especially when I felt his tongue. I tried to struggle but he was too strong. I can’t fight not because I am woman, but because I'm still drunk.

I quickly poked him using my knee causing him to scream and stepped back from me. I was about to run when he pulled my leg causing me to trip. I screamed in pain.

"You're going to run away, aren't you?!” he said angrily while holding my leg tightly.

I tried to kick him. “Help! H-Help!” I screamed but also moaned as he climbed over me and punched my stomach. I think my organs wants to go out because of that blow. It hurts!

“Don’t fight back if you want to survive, b*tch! Let’s just do it fast!"  he said loudly before cupping my breast.

I struggle again and tried to get away from him. "Don't! H-Have mercy on me!” I’m sure that my face was wet because of my tears.

“Hold her!” he shouted to his companions making my eyes widened.

"No. No. Please!” I begged when two people grabbed me by both wrists.  "Have mercy!" I screamed and struggled as he grabbed my other chest and massaged it violently. I do not want this! It’s disgusting!

"What a big future you have, kid. It's delicious," he said with lust in his eyes

I struggled as he held my body and kissed me. His friends were laughing while he was happy. The only thing I could do was cry until he put something in my mouth. I know to was medicine.

I wasn't about to swallow it but he forced me.

I felt warm after a few seconds. My body was burning with unknown feelings. My body was aching for something. Because of the feeling, I was kicking. I don't want it!  I do not want!

He seemed angry so he immediately choked me to make it hard for me to breathe. "Do not be annoying! You will feel delicious too!”

I screamed when something sharp cut my waist. I am not st*pid what was that? They cut my skin using a knife! It hurts!

I felt his hands on my thighs. It was slowly going between my thighs.

"Please, don't! Oh!”  I poured everything I could to get out but it was no use. I felt something hit me again and it hurt so much that I screamed again.

My body was now very hot. Instead of being disgusted by his grip, I was tickled. But I know myself. I don't want that. I don't want to feel like it!  What is happening to me?! Lord, help me!

"You're making too much noise, you woman. What you deserve is a punishment—” What he was saying was cut off when he was thrown because of force.

I feel that his friends let me go so I cried even more. I pressed myself to the side and hugged myself. All I could see was a blur. I'm feeling very hot and it's like in a few seconds, I can't control myself anymore.

 Lord. Save me.

 ***

 Darren's POV.

 “F*ck you! F*ck you! Go to h*ll!”

I almost lost myself and killed this son of a b*tch if I didn't just hear Foria's sobbing. I want to break the skull of the man who tried to rape the woman I took care of for several years. How dare he? I didn’t even let a mosquito bite her yet here he is! F*ck him!

I immediately ran towards her. I was about to hold her when he flinched making me feel in pain. I hate seeing her like this. I hate knowing that I was late. This is my fault. This is all my f*cking fault!

 "G-Get away from me..." she said fearfully before pressing herself more against the wall.

My heart was broken while looking at her like this. I wanted to touch her but I couldn’t. I'm afraid that she'll be afraid of me. I'm afraid that she'll be hurt because of me.

You're an id*ot, Darren! You're an assh*le for being late!

"H-Hey... i-it's fine now. t-They are gone…” Her eyes slowly raised to mine and I met her green eyes. I want to swear because I just saw her up close. This is the first time that I talked to her and I am f*cking scared.  “C-Calm do—”

I stopped when she quickly hugged me. I can barely move and can't breathe properly. I do not know what to do. Should I touch her? Kiss her? What?! My goodness, Darren?! Why are you acting like this?!

She slowly pulled away from me. She looked at me in the eyes while I was hesitating. I was about to talk when she cupped my cheeks and kissed me. My eyes widened. What the…

S-She… she kissed me!

She stopped without me responding.  "I-I want you..." she whispered. I can see a strong lust in her eyes  My eyes even widened when I realized what was going on with her. I cursed in my mind before pushing her. But she held onto my neck so tightly that we almost fell to the ground.

"No, baby. No." I said firmly and tried to push had away but she just held on to me even more. “Baby. Not on your condition. Let go..." I said with difficulty.

She was burning. She's so hot in her dress, I can feel my man down there salute. I'm in danger!

“P-Please?” she begged before grabbing my lips. I stopped myself from responding and pushed her again. God! She's a tease!

"N-No! I-I can't. Y-You don't know me—”

"Y-You don't like me? Am I ugly?” she sobbed while looking at the ground. “I-I'll report you to my b-brother…”

I was confused and guilty. She cried more because of that. I immediately grabbed her jaw and made her face me. I met her burning eyes.

"Shh... d-don't cry," I said in pain while wiping her tears.

She groaned even more.  "Please? I-I want y-you," she begged again.

I closed my eyes. Sh*t! Why was it like this? This is not the way I want to get her?! I want it with feelings! Not this! But—

I stopped thinking and opened my eyes when she kissed me again. I tried to push her but she didn't budge and pressed closer to me. I also did nothing and responded. I'm already on my limit. I gave up.

I wrapped my arms around her waist and made her sit on my lap. I kissed her hungrily.

Sh*t! I've been dreaming of kissing her lips and now it has come true! I am one lucky man! Now I don’t care if she’s going to hate me tomorrow. I will never let this slide. I will pursue her!

That night, we made love in the middle of the darkness. Only the moon was the one who witnessed all of them. And I don't regret it.