I sat silently on the big bed lamenting my unfortunate fate. Axe managed to force me into his mansion. This is where I ended up. Stranded in a room where all the walls were painted white. A few paintings hung there. I let out a rough sigh, regretting the promise I made that I had to keep. Axe was a piece of shit. He's so cunning and cruel. I was like a prisoner to him. There weren't even any windows in my room. There were only a few air vents, and even those were small holes for escape.I remember very well how his mansion was located. Along the way we entered a very deep forest. That's right. This mansion was in the middle of the forest, far from the civilization of the city. I don't know what his purpose was in bringing me to a place like this. I'm sure. This mansion is his hiding place. Because, in the middle of the trip earlier. Axe had taken me to his penthouse. Picking up some of his things that he left behind."Miss, the master is waiting for dinner." A voice accompanied by an
I opened my eyes and found that it was getting noon, as the wall clock showed 10.30 am. I rubbed my face roughly, not usually sleeping so deeply. It took me a while to realize that my hands were no longer tied. In fact, they were already wrapped in bandages because it looked like I was injured when I tried to break free. But the question is, who is treating me? Axe? Is that possible? I couldn't believe it. It could have been that guy asking Edward to do it.I got off the bed. I didn't want to think about something that wasn't important. My mind was tired. It was better to clean myself up now. I could have angered that cruel man if I just cried and cried. To be honest, I'm tired of rebelling if I don't get any results from my rebellion. It's useless, isn't it?After my personal business was done. I accidentally saw a letter lying on the nightstand. My forehead wrinkles in surprise, isn't it if Axe has something to say. He can send a message via whatsapp or email. Strange. I opened t
"Yes, sir.""'Miss hasn't regained consciousness yet, sir.""Yes, sir."The faint sound of heavy voices was my morning alarm. I opened my eyes and immediately realized that I was already in my room. My head felt a little dizzy, several fragments of last night's events rushed to remind me of the angry figure last night, Axe. Where is he now? Wasn't I supposed to look back at Axe's condition when I heard the chaos he caused? Then how come I'm here. Waking up in such a mess?"Good afternoon, Miss. What would you like to eat?" That heavy voice startled me."Ed, what are you doing here?" I asked incredulously. I pulled the blanket closed, making sure my clothes were still safely in place. Thankfully, there was nothing missing on my body."Mister asked me to look after you, miss.""What's wrong with me?""You fainted last night, Miss. The doctor said you were exhausted."I nodded in understanding. It was no secret that living with Axe would be physically and mentally exhausting. It was unfo
"Give me back my phone and laptop, Axe." I wasn't begging him. My tone of voice sounded rude of course. What he took from me were my assets. I had the right to ask for them even if he didn't want them back."What for?" Axe closed his laptop a little loudly. He gave me a sharp look before finally packing up his things. I'm surprised at him, it's a holiday, Axe shouldn't be busy with his work right now."I'm bored," I reply quietly. I don't want to look into his eyes which continue to pierce me."A half-truth is worse than a complete lie. You obviously know that, baby girl." Axe rose from his seat. His towering body seemed to remind me that I was no match for him."You want to escape, don't you? Ask someone else for help. I know what's in that pretty brain of yours." Axe gripped my jaw slightly. I could feel the atmosphere changing in his body. He was angry. That's for sure."Let go!" I hit his hand hard. Axe freed my jaw. A lopsided smile played on his lips. As if my punch was somethin
I looked at myself in the mirror. In front of me was a frail-looking woman trying to look okay. I forced a smile until my reflection did the same. My appearance was perfect. It looks like Axe deliberately gave me a decolette look dress instead of a bustier look, so only my neck and chest are perfectly exposed. My hair is styled by his men in a messy bun style. The man prepared me in such detail that I almost didn't recognize myself.I walked slowly out of the room and towards Axe. He looked so handsome in his black tuxedo and matching bow tie. I'm not complimenting him, because that's the fact. I can say that Axe is one of those men who is exceptionally good looking. He's very handsome indeed. Unfortunately, his vices masked that fact in my eyes.Axe held his arm out to me. I stared at it for a moment before taking it. His piercing stare forced me to. I rolled my eyes lazily. Walking hand in hand with him was like walking to my own death. Every breath I took was heavy. Besides, the co
I smiled at the scene in front of me. The couple I was with were currently harvesting potatoes in their backyard garden. Still remember the middle-aged woman who helped me escape. Yes. She finally gave me a ride to stay with her. At first I refused because I felt bad. But seeing her begging so much, I couldn't bear it. They were a caring couple. At the beginning of my stay here, I told her the reason why I ran away on the night of Mr. O'connor's gala party. I only told them a little bit of the rest there were some truths I hid, including the identity between me and Axe. I didn't tell them that the man holding me captive was my own brother who was so obsessed with me. Even so, they kept encouraging me. I'm glad God brought me together with good people like them."Morine, I got a big potato," I said excitedly. The middle-aged woman I called Morine smiled and walked over to me. She eagerly helped me pull the potato from its roots.Our laughter broke out as the soil jumped on our faces. H
"Bridgette open the door, dear." Morine's knock and coaxing voice made me hesitate. Should I go out or stay in my room avoiding Axe.I took a breath and let it out roughly. I reluctantly opened the door to the room considering I had no more rights than just hitchhiking."Bridgette, do you have a story to tell?" asked Morine. We sat on the edge of the bed, Morine gently smoothing my slightly messy hair.Without being asked, I hugged the middle-aged woman in front of me. She was like a second mother to me. Although we were strangers who finally got to know each other, but I loved her very much. Her sincerity and kindness made her worthy of love."I'm sorry, Bridgette. I didn't know that Xelle was the person you had been referring to. I also didn't expect her to do such a bad thing to you. I told her not to bother you. But-" Morine stopped her sentence. Her gaze turned sad."He told me. He can't live without you." I laughed bitterly at that. Was Morine now defending Axe? I couldn't belie
There was a knock on the door from outside. Axe smiled crookedly at me and then got up and opened the door for his guest. They talked for a while before Axe finally invited the man into the room. He locked the door tightly. My eyes bulged as soon as I realized that the person who was called here was Edward. Edward was seen bowing obediently to his master.Bugh! I screamed as I saw Edward bowing down in pain. Axe hit him right in the stomach.Bugh! Again. Axe did it again in front of me. I saw Edward coughing from the pain Axe was giving him. Axe was crazy. A subordinate as good as Edward shouldn't be beaten for no reason."Now is my turn. Do it the same way, right over here!" Edward shook his head quickly as Axe pointed to his left abdomen as a place for Edward to deliver a counter punch."No, sir. I can't-akh!" Edward winced in pain as Axe hit him again."Do it or I'll fire you!" threatened Axe warningly. Frightened, Edward looked up at his master. His hand tremblingly stretched for