Beautiful Spring

CHAPTER 2- A GOOD DAY TO DRINK TEA

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I woke up because of the sound of the clocks. It's ringing and begging me to receive my consciousness. As I open my eyes, a blurry sight of an abandoned warehouse greeted me. The smell of dust is strong that it makes me want to sneeze. I waited for another minute for my vision to become clearer... I see a Tv and a set of sofas. I can also see myself in a reflection using the big clock in front of me. Most importantly, These two big guys are staring at me.

They are shooting daggers!

Wha-what the? What the hell happened? How come I ended up in this situation?

I-I was just riding my bike early in the morning— why did I end up being kidn*pped.

Oh my Gosh! We are not wealthy at all! How would my parents pay for ransom money! Ahhhh— the situation is killing me.

"He's up" The big guy told the other guy. Their body builds were the same. I can hardly distinguish who is who.

I can feel my sweats flowing through my body. I'm scared!

"Boy, listen carefully," the other one said and pull out the tape on my mouth.

I wanted to yell because it hurts like hell but I stopped myself. I don't want to die so I yelled and cried inside.

He pulled something from his pocket so I immediately close my eyes. I-I-Is it g*n? Is he gonna shoot me?

He's not even gonna make a deal? What the hell! Am I gonna die? Why did they have to run over me? Why did they carry me to this abandoned warehouse? They should have left me in the road, damn it! They should've done hit and run!

"Open your eyes, boy. What are you doing?" I waited for gunshots but they didn't come? I slowly opened my eyes and saw a picture.

SO IT WAS A PICTURE AFTER ALL? NOT A DAMN g*n! GOSH, THAT WAS A RELIEF! I ALMOST CRY!

"Tell me, how does she look?" My eyes are blurry because of the tears I've been holding back.

It was a photo of a young girl. What are they gonna do? Don't tell me they will kidnap that girl too? They're crazy! I at least will save her. I'm gonna make them lose interest.

"She-She's average" the moment I finished my words I thought I'll be finished too.

All of a sudden, guns were all over my face.

"Say it again and we will blow your brain"

SCARRRYYYY!

"I'm sorry! I-I'm sorry!" I repeatedly cry. Maybe that was a bad idea!

"Are you blind? Can't you see how dazzling she is?"

I can't see because I'm losing my mind right now! My life is in danger and I have no interest in a girl at this very moment!

"What's happening here?"

The two were unexpectedly quiet when an old guy entered the warehouse. He is bald and looks expensive. From the Rolex watch that I only see in magazines to his shoes I only see on TV and his coat that is blindingly shining! What is that old guy doing here? Didn't he know it's dangerous?!

"I told you to invite him, not to kidn*pped him!"

Wait- What?

"Sorry, Chairman" they bowed to that old man.

WHAT IS HAPPENING HERE?!

"Release him" He ordered.

To be honest, there is too much for my brain. I couldn't even speak. My hands and feet are both shaking. Is this a prank?

"I'm sorry for what happened. Let's start again" the old man offered his hand. I can finally look at him closely.

"Where am I?" I finally have the courage to speak up. I don't know what's happening but I got a feeling he knows.

"Let me explain while we are having a tea, shall we?" I wanted to say no but the two big guys are glaring at me. I can see myself dying once I make a wrong move.

"Follow me," The old man said.

We left the warehouse and what I didn't expect to see is a castle. The house is as big and beautiful as a castle I see in books. It looks amazing. The moment I stepped out of the warehouse a green pasture full of yellow flowers greeted me. It's just a garden but it feels like a whole province. It's vast.

We walked and enter the bungalow of the house that seems like a castle. My eyes almost drop when I realized that the door is made of gold.

Seriously, where am I?

The two big guys open the door for the old man.... And me. It seems heavy so I walk fast to not be left behind. When we entered... It's even more glamorous. The arts inside we're all expensive and world-class. Am I dreaming? I never thought I could see them closely.

There are a lot of portraits too but one of them caught my attention. She has long blonde wavy hair and blue eyes. She has a small face and a pointed nose. She looks like an angel.

It was too late when I realized it was the same picture the two big guys showed me earlier.

But what does it have to do with her... And with me?

I don't know her.

"Have a seat"

We entered a blue room. It's more simple than the entrance and the living area. There's a tea already on the small table between us. I don't like tea because I'm more of a coffee person but who cares, all of my organs are dry and dying due to stress caused by the incidents today. I drank it all at once.

"I'm deeply sorry for what happened earlier"

"What's happening? Can I go home?" I said straightly. I don't want to stay here any longer. I want to leave. I want to see my family.

"Ha-Ha, don't you see the situation? You are a hostage, boy"

WHAAAATTT? WHAT THE! SO I AM REALLY kidn*pped?

"But why? Why me? We are not rich" I kneeled and beg.

I love my family. I want to see them every day and eat with them. I want to greet them good morning and wave them goodbye all day.

Why? Why does it have to be me?

"Your ransom will not be monetary boy, it is a mission. If you succeed, you will be free. In addition, I will pay you handsomely" the old man smiled at me.

Mission? Does he mean I will be like those two big guys? I will kidnap, bully, and kill? I will be a criminal?! Oh, God help me!

"The mission is easy. You need to make her happy for one semester"

Her?

My mind was puzzled but I couldn't say anything. To make her happy? Is he human trafficking me? GOSH! THE IDEA GIVES ME GOOSEBUMPS! I DON'T WANT TO BE LIKE THAT!

"You saw the Lady in the portrait on the hallway, right?"

I remember, the angel.

"That's all you need to know for now. The papers are processed, you can start going to her school the next day"

"Wait-- isn't it too fast? Wha-what about my family?"

"Oh, about that. If you make one wrong move those boys will kill them" he seriously said. I couldn't even blink my eyes when he said that.

I was terrified.

I don't understand what's happening but I know I am scared for my family.

I don't want to harm them. I always want them to be happy.

"C-Can I at least see them before it starts?" I muttered.

The presence and power the old man's releasing is no joke. I got a feeling that the moment I disagree he will kill me. I just have to do the mission and be free. One semester is almost 3 months. It means I have more or less than 100 days. After that, I am safe.

"No. I will handle everything from here"

My heart was shattered.

I feel hopeless to be honest. I don't think I deserve it. I don't think it's my responsibility to provide anyone's happiness. I am hurt by what's happening but what can I do?

"Enjoy the tea and go to the room prepared for you. Bazzer and Bumer will guide you to your temporary apartment tomorrow"

I looked at an empty teacup and feel sympathetic. Everything that happens today is horrible but at least the tea is delicious.