Crave

Chapter One: Bad feelings lead to bad events. I had a bad feeling today, even even my aunt told me to not go to work today. But I was too desperate, I wanted money. And so I tied my long hair into a bun slipping on my short wig. I tried to look as manly as possible. I struggled everyday to wrap my breasts,even if it was painful ,I had to. Then I slip on my baggy clothes and a cap. My aunt was kicked out of the hospital two days ago. The hospital was demanding a lot. Now I could only afford to buy her meds with this part-time job. “ See you in the morning,aunt. Sleep don't wait up”, I told her grabbing my bag and making sure I locked the door well. It was almost five pm. I walk as fast as I could since the sky is darkening. I've been doing this for the past three weeks , taking such a big risk just to make sure she was fine. She had done a lot for me. It was my turn to return the favor. * * * * Rhea walked down the road. If she used the shortcut, she'll definitely encounter one of those goons. She watched as mothers took in their kids. People were getting ready for the night already. Just as she was about to round the corner to the store, she felt she was being watched. It was like a sixth sense she'd generated. Her back hair stands in alarm. Soon, footsteps followed,her heartbeat increasing with every step she took. She was now half running,half walking and the person behind too took to the same pace. Before she could turn another corner and make a round for it,another person blocked her . She was trapped between the two men. Her heart rate increased. She fondled in her bag for the pepper spray she always carried along. “Dont come any closer ”,she threatened. Her voice shaking. “Bro just shoot the b***h”,the man in front grumbled to the one at the back. Her senses flared; they had a gun.The guy at the back laughed. They walked closer to her trapping her in between. She sprayed the guy in front’s eyes,he muttered some curse words. The other guy violently,grabbed her wig, the wig fell. She lost her balance and grip on the spray and it fell at her feet. “ Gosh, he's a girl”, he smirked with amusement.” I might as well sell you to the boss” “ I don't have money but take my purse. Sell it”,she cried. “Sorry,but I can't,honey”,he said. He picked up his phone calling someone. “ I've secured a girl. Should I send her to the harbour? We'll make plenty money. Trust me” He mumbled some words,she still tried to get out of his grasp but he was too strong. She turned around and kicked him in the balls ,he yelped in pain, muttering curse words. She decided to take this opportunity and run ,but that moment was shortly lived. She heard the click of a gun and she heard a deafening sound, her legs had been shot. The pain shot through her like wildfire. She has never experienced something so excruciating her entire life. She fell onto the ground. The last thing she remembered was something hitting her head. * * * * My head! My eyes adjusted to the dark place around me. What happened? I moved my leg only to feel sharp pain piercing my right leg. Everything flows into my memory. The assault from those two men on my way to work. I felt like the room was moving. It feels like I am in a ship's cabin. My arm was tied to my back. The sky was so dark that no light seeped into where I was. I struggled to get up, especially with the cruel pain on my legs. Through the small window I saw endless water around. I was on a ship! But … I… Aunt… Bile rose to my throat,but I swallowed it instantly. My aunt… what if she's still waiting for me?What if she's still sitting on the couch waiting for me? God! I didn't know I had this much water in me. It just flowed down staining my shirt. Oh , God. What now? Do I die? Do I live ? Do I get dumped somewhere far away I know nothing of? Mom… why did you leave me alone in this cruel world. She ran away from me when I was 15. I didn't know why. I had to find a way to get out of this place,from this ship. The bile rose again,this time I couldn't hold it in. I think I'm sick. I haven't had proper food ,two weeks in a row. But food was the last thing in my mind. The water I drank wanted to come out of me. I'm not vomiting here. No matter how damned the situation is. I moved towards the door, shouting. Pausing briefly to not vomit. My stomach…fuck! I stumbled into the floor. It hurts…so f*****g much. I can't. My consciousness was slipping once again. For what felt like eternity the door finally opened. I was so grateful. Because I let all the contents of my stomach on his leg. “f**k ”,he muttered. He hit me with his leg. I stumbled back. My f*****g leg should stop f*****g paining me! “b***h!”,he muttered, taking something to wipe off his foot and pants. “Wait where am I ?”, I asked. “You’re on a f*****g ship, b***h. Some men brought you in . You're being shipped to Italy”,he spat at me. I'm not an object! “Wait.. my aunt's at home waiting for me”, I cried. “ I don't f*****g care!”, he shouted. “ I'll get you water” “I’m not thirsty! ”,I said angrily. God why was my life so cruel?! That was first chapter,guys. Please 😞 Comment and Vote. I love you all XOXO, RheaCassain 💋