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Metanoia의 모든 챕터: 챕터 1 - 챕터 10

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Past: The wind blew around the walls of Rose mansion which stood sturdy against all the consequences of time. Even though many years had passed through but the mansion was still the same bearing the weather, mourning over the loss of the loved ones and seeing the happy moments in life. Rose mansion was constructed by Mustepha for his wife Sarah who had a liking for spacious building and wanted such a place for her family to live for years to come. Mustepha adored her wife and still remembered how they met in the streets of Turkey. Both moved to USA afterwards. Mustepha being the loving husband he was, worked day and night at his garments factory and finally fulfilled his wife’s wish. Unfortunately, Sarah died after the birth of her youngest daughter. She couldn’t live more to see the happiness of their children. Mustepha was heart-broken on her death but nevertheless gathered himself together to bring up his children with love so that they don’t feel

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Burak parked his car outside the office building and entered with all his glory. As soon as he entered, his personal secretary came and briefed him about all the happenings of the day. He listened and shook his head. He went to his office and sat on the chair. His secretary brought his coffee and important papers including the CVs of the people that had come for the position of the financial officer. Burak started looking through the academic details of the people pursuing the job. As soon as his eyes fell on a specific CV, he was shocked. A girl of 20 years who only had a few diplomas for accounting had applied for such a post where even business graduates were rejected. He smiled at the audacity of the girl who applied so confidently at such a big company. He separated the CV from the others and started observing it. The picture of the girl was missing and only a name Malek could be seen. Her personal details were completely missing. He scoffed and brought his attention back to ot

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Past:Life was the best for Rosie as she had a loving father and two big brothers who would do anything for her happiness. Everyone was given to her before she even asked for it. She was not a spoiled brat even then, a trait she had inherited from her mother. She had never felt the touch and affection of her mother but no one had never let her feel that hollowness in her life. She wanted to study and become a lawyer and her father granted her permission to study though it was not common for girls to study in their family. She started going to college with a dream to get the highest marks so that she could get admission in a university on merit. But who knew what was written for her?One day she went to college, it was sports week so outsiders were also allowed to come. She was sitting with her friends when suddenly a bomb exploded in the ground. No one could fathom what happened for a minute. Rosie’s senses were also distorted. She ran towards th

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Malek cringed on his voice and unknowingly moved towards Burak’s table. Burak felt angry on seeing another man flirting with her openly. He had the urge to protect her from the world as he saw the fear in her eyes. Her movement towards his table fluttered his heart.“Mr. John it would be better if you state your business instead of noticing things around here.” Burak said rudely as he stood from her chair. John shivered at his voice and came towards Burak, still peeking at Malek from his eyelashes.Malek quickly left the office and made a mental note to totally ignore the man if he came across her again. She thanked her God for this job and went smilingly towards the exit.She was in her won blissful place when she bumped into Izra. Izra who looked like a caked-up model glared at her and shouted,“What are you doing here?”“I am here for a job interview.” Malek said politely not wanting to create a scene he

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Ever since Burak had come to the office, he was constantly thinking about Malek. He didn’t know what was it but there was a feeling in his heart constantly nagging him to go meet her. He pulled his hair in frustration and called his secretary. She came in after knocking and asked if he needed anything. “Check if Ms. Malek has come today.” He tried to sound indifferent as he looked at his laptop screen. “Yes sir, I have already checked. She has been taken to her department and may be given a tour of the department right now.” Burak dismissed her and got up, straightening his suit jacket. He moved with his terrific aura as employees greeted him and were surprised to see him as usually, he didn’t come out of his office unless needed. He nodded his head and went straight towards Mr. David who was coming out of a room. “Mr. Burak, how do you do? It’s nice to see you here. Do you need anything sir?” Mr. David said politely. “I

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Malek entered her home tired from all the happenings of the day. Why is the world a cruel place for girls out there? If a girl is working for herself for her family and wants to do something independently, the men think that they are desperate to do anything. Why does the world not think from a girl’s perspective? Malek sighed and shrugged away the thoughts as she hugged her mother from behind who was cutting cauliflower for preparing dinner. Rosie was startled but hugged her back, pressing a kiss to her forehead. “How was the day for my princess?” She asked. “So tiring.” Malek said and laid her head on the table as she sat. “Aww my baby. Just go and freshen up I will prepare some snacks for you and then you can take a nap. I’ll wake you up for dinner.” Rosie said and Malek lazily got up. Just then she saw a burn mark on Rosie’s hand. Rosie followed Malek’s gaze and quickly tried to hide the mark. Malek angrily looked at her mother and took her hand i

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Malek entered the office next day. She was still fearful after the previous day’s experience. The way John had treated her had shaken her to the core but she kept on her brave face and went towards the room assigned to her team. Upon entering the room, she saw all three of them sitting in front of the laptop literally fallen over each other. Malek said her good mornings but it was as if no one was able to notice her. She felt awkward and went near them to see what was keeping them so occupied. But what she saw on the screen surprised her. She saw John being carried by the police. John was spitting profanities as they took him away. He seemed drunk by the way he walked. “How did this happen?” Malek whispered to herself but it was loud enough to be heard by others. “Last night, someone sent anonymous documents stating all the corruption he as done in his company’s records and all the money laundering records. He was at a party drinking and enjoying when

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From the last few days, Malek was sensing someone coming to her room at night. She was a heavy sleeper but there was the sense of a presence near her when she was asleep. She shrugged it as being her dream but what type of dream was it that she has been constantly seeing since a week. Trying to keep her thoughts at bay, Malek quickly changed into her dress for today. It was career day at the company and students from universities who wanted to join the company were coming today to get an insight of the company. She wore a white trouser and shirt, with red embroidery along its sleeves and neckline, along with a maroon scarf around her neck. Her hair was in a high pony tail. She bid good bye to her mom and set off to the company. As soon as she entered, she saw hustle and bustle everywhere as people moved around. She scrambled towards her floor and entered the room. “Look everyone someone is looking hot today.” Laila whistled as she saw Malek. Malek’s cheeks bu

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Malek ran upstairs towards the washroom, calming her senses. Being near Burak did something to her. Her heart was beating fast and she couldn’t understand why. She always despised him for his ways and only wanted to work peacefully in the company so as to earn something for her mother but this feeling was unusual. Malek shrugged it off focusing on her career and her mother’s goodwill. She washed her face and patted it with the tissue paper when the lights went out. “What the heck?” Malek whispered. She tried to find the way out when someone placed his hand on her mouth. Malek’s eyes opened with fear and she tried to free herself moving her limbs harshly. “Stop.” The voice whispered in her ears. It was dangerously low causing goosebumps on her skin. Suddenly, her body had just froze. “Why were you near that man downstairs? I saw everything and believe me it wasn’t a happy sight for me. You are only mine so remember that always.” Malek couldn’t

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She felt stinging pain in her wrists as her eyes opened. The last thing her mind could remember was Izra cursing her and telling her that she would kill her mother. After that it was all a rush for her as she felt into unconsciousness. Malek tried hard to get her hands out of the steely grip but all in vain. She tried hard to remember anyone who was an enemy to her or her family. She didn’t harm anyone and her father and mother didn’t even know anyone close here.“Help. Is someone there? Free me, you idiot. What did I do wrong to you people? Free me this instant or it won’t be good for me. Please let me go I have to protect my mother. Try to understand.”She shouted at first but cried out at the end as she thought about her mother. Izra and her mother would make life hell for Rosie and she would never let that happen. Finally, there was an opportunity for her to take her mother away but someone kidnapped her taking out grudges on her. She

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