THE CHAINED HEART

CAGED 3

WELSON POV

Its been 10 years, 10 years since I broke free from the hell, but lost my angel to it. I never knew where I was born or who my parents were. All I knew was that I was a merchandise for these people. These people who sold children as if they were toys. I was a shy guy and obeying our masters was the only way we could live.

1000....5000....10,000...10,000 once, 10,000 twice, 10,000 thrice and sold.... Those numbers were nothing but the number of days we wanted them to suffer with a blade in their throat. I was sold to a rich businessman. A fold of darkness was put over me and before I knew I was knocked out. Going to an unknown place with masters who would sexually and physically abuse us for their lust and desires to be satisfied wasn't new to us. I was one among the 10 people who were bought and locked down in a cellar. It was dark and rusty, the blind was still on me, so I could only hear the shaking breadths of others. They left us in the dark, blind folded for days without food or water but only darkness before us. Each passing day I could only hear the screams of children, not knowing what they did to them, in fear we awaited for our turn.

We knew when our master would come, till then me and my friend Jahena would look for openings and a way to go out. She was also an orphan who lost her parents to a disease, unfortunately for her the orphanage that took her in sold her of to these people. 'People of the dark' is what they call themselves and no one can go against them.

The only opening was the window which we could get a glimpse after removing each other's folds. Our ankles were chained, so we couldn't make any sudden movements. We opened the window to only see huge tress before us. We were locked inside a forest where no one could reach us. Trying to break free from this hell was only our wishful thinking. After days only 3 of us were left. We knew we couldn't survive as all the kids that went in never came back and it was just a matter of time before we were called.

Every day we just took of our folds to see the forest before, to enjoy the beauty before us. The birds chirruping, the rustling of leaves and the cool wind that blew was the only comfort we could find. We were about to close the window when we heard a squeak . I knew it wasn't our masters. Something about the noise made me fell relived. Looking at the source I had turned a blind eye to my surroundings. A ball came flying my way hitting me right at my nose. I was knocked out. After few minutes I heard someone calling me, it was gentle and caring, when I woke up I saw an angel before me.

I knew the moment I saw her, that she was the one. The only one who could make my life a living heaven or hell. Her eyes were like the ocean captivating and pulling you into their depths, her hair that moved perfectly with the wind and her laugh which made my whole existence complete. she was beautiful and I loved her. she was the only light in the scarred darkness that consumed me. she was an angel beyond perfection, that I could never have, but I loved her. I loved her even though we were worlds apart and I would do anything to make her mine

She looked worried, why did I do something. I dint want her face to have such an expression. She climbed the window and jumped towards me, tore a piece of cloth and stuck it to my nose.

' there all done, now your fine. I'm sorry that my ball hit you. I was playing with my friends so ... anyways I'm very sorry' . I loved the way she said sorry, with her eyes closed and her fists clenched expecting a scolding, I wouldn't hit her not even if she killed me.

But I dint know what to tell her, I was shy and weak. 'I'm fine' was all my lips would word out.

She looked dissatisfied, trying to figure something up. ' how about I get you something to eat every day. Since I live here and you look skinny ' she said with a bright smile satisfied with her proposition.

I wouldn't deny, when she would come here every day so I nodded. She left with a bright smile on her face, one I wished to see till my last breadth.

Days passed by when I would wait for her presence, the food she gave me and the other children was all that made us survive. Although she would ask us to go out with her and play or would question why we were chained up, we wouldn't answer. She wouldn't ask us again, thinking all of us had secrets we dint wish to tell. I couldn't help but fall for her more each passing day. She was sweet and fragile but yet stood up against those who bullied her. she was beautiful like a butterfly I could never have unless I broke her wings.

Jahena always told me to keep my distance from her as she was the daughter of the master who treated us like mere tools, but that dint matter me. I was hopeless. Everyday her presence made me live yet to die another day.

They took one more boy this morning, making it only the two of us. His name was Crenav and he dint talk much nor smiled, of course we all carried scars. But he never spoke except for his name the whole time he was here. He dint even cry or scream when they dragged him away, all we could hear was the chains being forcefully pulled away, making him fall each step. It was cruel how they treated us.

The same night, a man came in holding a torch light, removing our blindfolds and breaking free from the chains that held our freedom. He told us to run far away from this place and live freely as the main building was burnt and nobody would worry catching us. Jahena ran, but I couldn't when the love of my life was somewhere here and I needed to save her.

The man looked at me ' what are you doing kid? Go catch you freedom. You are free'

' but my freedom is residing some where here. Her name is spring and I need to save her. she is my friend. Please help her'

' listen boy. I don't think you have time for that now since the main building where they reside is already burnt into ashes, this was the last one left. So go'

What do I do. Is she dead? Or as is she alive?. What can I do to save her. I need her. she was the only one who smiled at me, cared for me, treated me gently as a feather and now she is gone. What do I do? I held on to the man with determination in my eyes.

' either you help me save her or we both die here'. I looked straight into his eyes.

' fine but you have to come with me if you cant find her' he said and I nodded.

We both went to the main building where our master and spring reside. But by the time we reached, the house was burnt down. There was nothing but ashes left. The house was burnt down with only the fire trucks and police cars surrounding the place. We had to flee before they noticed.

After watching the place turn into ashes, we left. The man who saved us introduced himself as Rogan and he was willing to take me in provided I became the top businessman conquering the world. The only motivation that drove me was, he said he would help me take revenge on the masters and the people who put the fire.

So I started WS company and made it the world's leading company in 10 years. Rogan visits me from time to time to check on me, but that man is still mysterious, there is not single detail about him apart from the company he owns.

Now that my company has grown we needed a new base in New York. We put out a competition for township planning which accommodated WS company workers and the main data base. Today was the panel review. I dint mind any of the projects getting selected. I just had to show my face.

I was staying in Alvenet Hotel in my penthouse . We had to go down to the dinning hall to meet our guests and do the formalities. Jahena, who was also locked up with me in the cellar became my secretary. We found her in a brothel one day and offered her this post. It's been 7 years since then. She has excelled in all fields and can professionally handle all issues. She was also trained in combat skills. We hid away our personal background as that would create a huge uproar among the society.

' had a nightmare again' Jahena asked while I stared at a painting.

' how many times have I told you its not a nightmare but a beautiful memory'

' ya I know, a memory of your angel. It's time to leave.'

It's been 10 years and I'm still not able to forget about her. It's more like I replay the memory every day so I don't forget her. she was amazing.

A bright soul inside a tainted heart.

We started discussing with our guests, talking for hours makes your throat parched. I went to the buffet table when I suddenly bumped into a girl. Not again, all these girls are clingy and emotional, hitting on you the first chance they get. some are even greedy to sell their body for money.

'look where you're going HUMAN' I was pulled out from my thoughts. When I looked down I saw a small fragile figure. Without thinking I gripped her arms. What was I doing to this girl who I dint know, my mind wasn't functioning properly. All the people around us started staring at us. Now the whole situation turned awkward until she turned and looked into my eyes and I knew why my body reacted to her. She was my angel. Wasn't she dead. I was beyond happy. I was in trans looking at her, the very angle whom I thought was dead was standing right in font of me.

She was scolding me about something. It dint matter to me. Her face, her eyes, her hair, her voice are all the same, the same even though she has grown a bit tall I wouldn't take a moment to look at anything but her. My feelings were out of control although she bit me, hit me I could take in any pain for her, just to see her for a second more.

She looked so cute and tiny trying to get out of my arms when I knew it was 1000 years too early for that. She must know that the moment she saw me, she was mine. And I would do anything to make her mine. She cant slip away now that I have finally have her in my arms. I lo.... Damn did she just kick me at my junior ..the one that would make her moan in pleasure.

She was cute trying to run away from me tagging a male friend whom I would crush the moment he even looked at her. She went near the lift lobby. Was she scared. Well don't be since I am going to spoil you. I was looking at her, hurriedly waiting for the lift door to open before she turned back and made a cute face. I kissed the hand she had just bitten and smiled making her even more furious. I loved the way she gets angry... I wanted to see more sides of her.

Firstly I need to know what where when and how she is here. I need to know everything about her.

There was a report before me, of the girl I was madly in love with she studied in XXX school, did her masters in architecture and opened a joint firm with Lavin. No relationships. Was a scholarship student and opened a company 2 years after she graduated. She lives alone in a rented apartment of 20sqft in London. Her firm is selected in the top 100 entries. Stays in room 904 with Lavin.

'Hmm why is she staying with Lavin when we have ordered 2 rooms for each firm'

' sorry sir but there has a been a misinterpretation. The receptionist considered Lavin to be a girl and allotted a single room. Don't worry sir the room has separate beds' Jahena explained.

' well I don't give a s**t, ask the receptionist to be dismissed and allot another room for them, if there are none, send her to my penthouse, are we clear'.

' yes sir, but apart from work ..do you know that your acting like a jealous housewife checking on her husband '

' whether its personal or private all of her belongs to me, now do as I say' god this lady takes it I'm jealous of that bald guy Lavin. No I'm not, I just want her to be safe in my arms. How could such a fragile girl be in the same room, what if she comes out of the bathroom with just a towel. I will not allow her to be looked by the cunning and greedy eyes of men. Damn am I possessive even though it's just the first meeting.

I knew she would be there in the exhibition hall. I saw her watching the sheets put by the others firms. I looked like a stalker but it dint matter because she was all I lived for. After an hour she came across the snacks table and I could see her eyes gleaming with joy.

I wanted to talk to her so my body moved without me realizing and I had already bumped into her. I smiled at her and she started getting annoyed as I talked to her. It was entertaining to watch her and I was glad she hadn't changed one bit since I last remembered. Although then she was sweet and lovely now she's like a cat who scratches. When I started teasing her she got furious and gave a long speech. Her way of describing people is amusing. I guess she doesn't know who I am after all.

It was our sweet time until Lavin came barging in pulling her to one side. They were gossiping something and I knew from the shocked look in her face that she came to know who I was. Well its time to abuse my power ........ to make my angle look at me.