"Did you really think you could run away from me?" he murmured, his voice echoed, low and dangerous. That sent cold shivers down her spine. At that moment, she recognized that voice. The same voice that had once shouted 'YOU ARE MINE' when she tried to escape for the first time.
She froze in her spot, her hands trembling as she clutched her handbag; she was holding onto it for dear life. It was as though her life depended on it. All the efforts she made trying to escape from him were in vain. After all those years, he had found her. She was finally happy and had a taste of being loved. She had forgotten about the walking devil in front of her — the very same monster that made her life a living hell. She had accepted her fate, that she was destined to be his puppet, his object, and that ripped her heart into pieces . Her heart ached. She knew she would never see him again ;the love of her life, one that saved her from her misery and loved her dearly. Regret washed over her. If it wasn't for her stubbornness, if she hadn't insisted on coming to the mall alone, she should've let him be strong and protect her from this brutal world . She should've at least let his guards go with her. She just wanted to be free and live like a normal person, like she used to before.
A hot slap landed across her face, snapping her back to reality , her reality. Her cheek burned, she screamed really loud. Not because of the pain only but also the realization that she was going back to hell. Her screams were useless when she realized that she was no longer at the mall but in a dark, terrifying place. It only seemed to scare her. He moved through it like it was home. She stopped screaming because no one was going to hear her. No one in their right state of mind would dare to challenge the mighty mafia lord.
. She kicked and fought with all the strength in her. She was just desperate for freedom , she could do anything to escape. There was no way she was going back to that cold place that lacked love and warmth. She had to escape. She even tried biting him, but it seemed as though she was playing with him . Compared to his tall figure, she looked like a little kid begging for candy. He held her wrists tightly and pinned her against the cold wall. His usual scent hit her nostrils ,the scent that made her vomit . Just tobacco ,that he smokes almost everyday.
"I asked you a damn question, woman !" he roared, his voice thunderous. She was shaking uncontrollably, her mind went blank instantly.
' I love you' she said softly. That seemed to destroy him a bit. Those dark eyes started to soften . He loosened his grip and turned away. She saw a chance to attack and run. The moment she saw a brick lying beside her , she slowly picked it up, her hands trembling . With her last ounce of strength. She threw it in his direction. The brick struck his head, and he screamed in agony. She did not wait, she turned and ran for her life, as her life depends on it — or it did. She was wearing heels, and running felt like a mission, but she ran anyway. The sound of someone chasing her echoed behind her. Her heart nearly exploded when she tripped and fell. BANG BANG!!! It was the last thing she heard.