Edge of Surrender

Chapter 4

Mason Graves

I was comfortably seated on the plush couch, positioned right in front of the lifeless body that lay sprawled out before me. Feeling a wave of uncertainty wash over me, I turned to my trusted assistant, Alex, and requested his assistance in locating the person who had witnessed this heinous crime. Every fiber of my being was convinced that the girl in question, the one who had witnessed it all, was none other than Serena. However, I needed hard evidence to confirm my suspicions.

The memory of her beautiful, sparkling eyes lingered in my mind, both a source of hopeful anticipation and apprehension. If it turned out to be Serena, a surge of happiness would consume me, as I longed to converse with her about our shared past. Yet, the weight of the situation weighed heavily upon me, as I pondered how difficult it would be to explain the details of this incident to her.

On the other hand, if it turned out not to be her, I reassured myself that I would handle the situation strategically, much like I had done just moments ago. Lost in my thoughts, I was abruptly interrupted by Alex’s entrance into the room.

“Sir I guess that girl ran away. I couldn’t find her around the club,” he said as if in guilt.

“Check CCTV Alex. First, find out about that girl, then we will take any further action,” I ordered. Already I’m getting tensed for that girl, it reminded me of Serena.

“Sir you asked to switch off the CCTV till we are here, so it’s not recorded,” he said.

I remembered now, that I only asked the manager to switch off the CCTV as I didn’t want anything to get leaked.

I confronted Alex, demanding a solution, “So, are we simply going to stand here and do nothing? Or are you going to take it upon yourself to scour every possible resource to uncover the details about this girl?”

I stood up. “Alex listen to me very carefully, this s**t should not go out, especially to Dad’s ears. I want the details of that person tomorrow on my desk. Then I’ll think about the action I need to take. Am I clear?”

“Yes sir. I’ll get the details of that girl ASAP by tomorrow morning.”

“Good. Now clear this mess and then you can leave. I’m going home. I already called the driver, you take the car.” I said and moved out of the room.

My mind was not working. I was getting flashbacks of the days I spent with her. She was the only one with which I felt a current of electricity. She was obedient, loyal, and submissive. She had all the characteristics a submissive should have. Apart from this, I started to develop feelings for her. I was happy with her.

But I guess god didn’t like my happiness, that I lost her. Her last message, ‘I don’t want to carry this relationship further. I’m sorry for this. Please don’t text me or call me. Don’t come to look for me.’

It’s still in my mind. After that day, I tried to call her, but it was not getting connected. I texted her, but all in vain. She had blocked me. I even took the courage to visit her home, only to discover that she had went to some trip, according to their neighbor. Later, when I returned to inquire again, I received the shocking news that she along with her friend had relocated to another place entirely.

I was missing her badly. I never went to that site again. I never tried to find another submissive, because I had my sixth sense, that someday if my fate supported me, she would return to me.

But not this way, I don’t want her to know about my this criminal thing of mine. I don’t want her to be scared of this.

I tried to sleep but I was not able to sleep. I took my sleeping tablets for sleep, then only I was able to sleep. For a few months, I have not gotten sleep without these tablets. I haven’t shared this with anyone, except Mrs. Adams.

She is the only one in this house who has helped me to fight my fears. She took care of me like her own child. From my childhood, she is with me. And I’m happy that she is still with me.

The next morning I woke up late, maybe due to the tablets. I freshened up and went to the dining room for breakfast. Today my head was paining very much.

“Mrs. Adams, why are you serving the breakfast? You’re not allowed to do any work until your health gets well soon.” There are so many servants in this house, and everyone has been assigned their work, but still, she wants to work. I want her to take proper rest, she is the only one I am very close to, other than my parents.

“Ohh my child, relax. You have a headache and if any of them make any mistake, you are going to fume your all anger on that person, which I don’t want. So have your food, and then you need to take something, after which you will get relief from this headache.” She said while patting my head.

I pat the head of my submissive for being good. But she is the only one who does this to me. Rest no one can dare to do so, even if it’s my mom.

After breakfast, she gave me a herbal drink. She knows some home remedies and she made me drink all this from my childhood. They all are not good in taste, but it’s helpful.

After having this drink, I felt well. Later I got ready for the company, but my mind was still in the thoughts of yesterday’s events.

As I reached there, I called Alex in the cabin. He entered the room in no minute.

“Alex, where’s the detail of the girl?” I asked before he could speak.

“Sir just a few minutes, I’ll get the details soon,” he said.

“Alex fast. I’m getting desperate for it. Just bring the details fast.”

He nodded and left the cabin. It’s thirty minutes, I’m not getting what’s taking so long just to get the details. I wasn’t focused at all today.

I was distracting my mind by checking through some emails.

A few minutes later, I heard the sound of a knock at the door.

“Come in,” I said without looking at the door. I guessed it was Alex, but it was not him. It was Liza.

Liza is a businesswoman in the cosmetic industry and the daughter of one of our partners.

“Good Morning, Mason,” she said and sat on the chair.

“What are you doing here?” I asked. I was already irritated with the thoughts of yesterday and now she being here will be more irritating.

“Oh come on Mason, you should not be rude to your guest,” she said sarcastically.

“Not to the person who is a guest, but I guess you’re not invited,” I said focusing on my work again.

“Seriously Mason we are friends. Why are you so rude to me always? Can’t you speak to me like normal people? Anyway, I came here to inform you that tonight is the family dinner at your place for your sister’s return, and my family is too invited.” She said. I don’t know what’s going on in her mind.

“So what?”

“So today your mom is going to talk about our marriage to our family after dinner,” she said happily.

Liza was my friend and she knew very well what’s my type, still, she wanted to do this, which made me more irritated. I don’t like her. Apart from this after what she did in my absence, I hate her now.

“Liza you know it very well we are never going to get together after what you did a year back. I still haven’t forgiven you for this. So don’t waste time, and stop giving hope to our family. Don’t irritate me with this thing.” I said angrily. it was now too much to handle her.

She was about to speak when Alex came inside holding a file.

“Liza leave right now, I have work to do not like you,” I said.

She stood up angrily. “Fine I’m leaving.”

As soon as she left, Alex closed the door.

He gave me the file of her. As I opened the file, my eyes were shining, and a smile was captured on my face. That person was none other than Serena Rosette.

I was so happy right now.

“She was Serena Rosette, 21, learning Fashion Design at the Westford University of Arts and Science.” Alex described her details. I was looking at her picture. She looked beautiful in every picture.

After silence for quite time he spoke, “Sir you have an orientation program to attend at the same college in an hour.”

“And you are informing me now? Didn’t you check the schedule before including it in the list? I told you strictly no meetings will be held for today.” I asked him removing my eyes from the file.

“Sorry sir, Mrs. Graves called to inform you, she was going to attend it initially, but a sudden change in plans, and now you need to attend it,” he explained himself.

Mrs. Graves means my mom, she always makes all the decisions by herself. She is one of the partners of this university. After all, investing in the business is what she likes to do. Still, the college is of Serena, and I can go there, at least for her, to seek her.

I nodded. “Fine,” I said.

“Sir, what do we have to do with this girl?” Alex asked before leaving the cabin.

“Alex it’s the same girl I was trying to find last year. I’ll take care of this matter. Keep it confidential, got it?” I asked. He nodded and left the cabin.

So after what felt like an eternity, I am going to meet her