Chapter 1
Chapter 1
ANN
"Enough is enough, girl. It's best you run away, " Sonia, my only friend, advised me as we sat at the bar in the evening where I was complaining bitterly about my parents.
My heart clenched in pain when I thought about how my parents have been treating me.
I took a different job just to send myself to school because the people I called my parents thought that it's a waste of money to send me to school.
After I graduated from college, they turned me into a house girl and forbade me to go out and look for a job. I came across this modeling job advertisement on social media and I decided to take part in it. I was among the two people that qualify for the job and now they have torn my appointment letter.
It has been my dream to be a model right from my childhood and my only chance of fulfilling my dream was shattered by my parents.
I was shattered and heartbroken, I couldn't bear to stay with them that minute so I ran towards the door, storming out of the house in anger to meet Sonia at the bar.
The bar is Sonia's favorite spot. I only come here to meet her when I'm feeling down, but I don't drink.
"Cheer up for now girl. Have a drink, " She offered me.
I was about to refuse her, but I remembered something Sonia always told me. A drink is the best way to wipe your pain.
Without any choice, I accepted and drank along with Sonia.
The beer got me so high that I ended up drinking three bottles, going crazy as the music played.
I went on the dance floor to show off my skills, bumping into a handsome man in suit, who didn't look interested.
"Don't be a baby. Dance with me! " I forced him to dance with me, which he eventually did.
Anything to take my mind off my problems, I was ready to do it.
I danced with Mr handsome who look uninterested but later joined me.
The beer I took was make me feel dizzy and I began to see that Mr man had countless heads.
Everything became funny to me as I laughed hard at everything little thing.
Mr handsome was leading me out of the club when I blacked out.
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The sound of my phone jolted me up from sleep.
With a split ache, I carefully pulled myself up to see who's calling and my heart hammered against my chest when I find myself completely naked!
"Oh my God!" I exclaimed in horror, my heart pound with fear as I wondered how I ended up like this.
Taking my eyes around, I found myself on a bed, and a stranger laying at the other end, sending my heart flying like it was pick up by whirlwind.
My heart skittered on seeing the stranger. I just had a one night stand with someone I don't know!
Troubled, I got out of bed, still looking at this stranger, who turned over revealing his face.
When I saw his face, I felt a glow in my heart.
He's handsome.
But that doesn't change the fact that I slept with him. I don't know him.
The sound of my phone ringing brought me back to reality. I immediately took it out from my skirt on the floor, and saw it's Sonia.
"Hello? "
"Where are you? What happened?" She asked.
I didn't know how to answer her. All I could tell her was I woke up in a room.
"This is nine, you have to head back home before your parents start looking for you!" Sonia notified me.
Indeed it's late. The thought of my parents came to mind, leaving me scared of what I'll say to them.
I can't tell them that I went out to drink and slept with a stranger. They'll kill me.
Without hesitating, I wore my clothes and ran out of the room. When I stepped out, I saw Sonia getting set to leave.
I immediately called her attention and we both left.
.
Slowly approaching my home, I began thinking of the excuse to present to my parents.
I don't know where to start.
When I got closer, the presence of two cars parked outside left me confused.
"We have a guest?" I approached the door, wondering who had come to see us.
Upon opening the door, I'm left stunned to find my parents entertaining Kyle, a wealthy drug Lord, known to be cruel and vicious.
What's he doing here?
"Oh, welcome Ann. Where have you been?" Mom asked, helping me into the house.
"Silly girl. You just ran out like a little child. Go in and rest now," She said, patting me.
This felt strange. Why is she so nice?
I dropped my eyes on Kyle and noticed how he stared at me creepily. I took my gaze off him, walking to my room.
About changing, I couldn't help but notice how Sophie kept walking past my room, looking at me.
Her behavior gave a hint of suspicion. Something isn't right.
"I need a glass of water," I said so she'll hear.
I stylishly looked and saw her leaving.
I got to my feet and made my way to the kitchen. Sophie had returned back to her room, but I doubt if she's inside fully.
Getting close to the kitchen, I saw Kyle giving my father a wad of notes, planting a smile on his face.
"That's much! What is father doing with that amount?" Curiosity took over.
To my greatest surprise, I heard father say, "Don't worry Master Kyle. We'll get Ann ready for you. Whether she likes it or not, she must be yours."
What?
My heart sank deep, as I slowly retreated back to my room without making any sound.
Reality struck me hard. Father is selling me off to Kyle.
What did I ever do to deserve this?
"I can't allow this. I can't be with that man, " I panicked, shutting my door close.
Sonia's words came to me.
"She's right. I have to run away from here. My own family don't care about my well being. They want to ruin me."
With no other choice, I opened the window and carefully climbed through.
Only for me to hear Sophie's voice. "Where are you going?" She questioned, standing at the door, glaring at me.
"Mom! Dad! Ann is running away!" Sophie screamed, running to tell my parents.
Quickly, I jumped out and ran out into the streets.
The sound of two speeding cars came in the background. My heart raced as I thought of Kyle coming after me.
I tried to run into an alley, but I was caught by Kyle's men, who dragged me towards Kyle's car, to meet their boss.
Kyle came out with a creepy smile, holding me close. He promised to make me happy if I cooperate with him.
But I don't want to. What can I do?
Just then...
"Let her go," A voice ordered from behind.
I looked and noticed a young man in suit, with seven huge men, pointing their guns at Kyle.
I thought Kyle would object, but I saw fear written all over his face, as he questioned the fellow, "And what will you do?"
As soon as he asked, a gunshot came towards Kyle, striking him in his shoulder.
Kyle groaned in pain, setting me free from his grip. His men hurriedly took him into their car, speeding away.
Fear engulfed me. The sound of the shot had left me frozen.
My eyes came spinning and I fell. Only to feel someone's arms around me.
When I looked, I immediately recognized the man holding me.
"It's you."
The same man I slept with at the bar.
He saved me?
Why?