"Oh shit! Are you alright? Where are you?"

Hayden felt panic in my voice and he had knew what could had happen.

"I am alright. I am just scared"

I was hyperventilating.

"Relax. Take a deep breath first" Violet said. Hayden had put the phone on speaker.

I did what I was told. Certainly my mind was not working.

"Ashar nearly kissed me."

"What". They both said together.

I told them the whole story how he touched me and kissed me.

" That son of a b-itch" Violet was furious

"I told you to do what we had planned. But you wanted to give him chance. Are you satisfied now or you want to give him more chances till he gets into your pants?"

Hayden was equally furious

"Please just stop blaming and just tell me what to do now?"

"Are you sure about getting married to me?" Hayden asked.

"I don't want to get married to anyone of you. But if it is the only choice I have then I would be going with you. I am sorry Violet. I know it would be so very hard on you"

"Dont be stupid Sia. We both understands your condition" She was handling all this very sportingly.

"Okay. Be ready tomorrow at 10 in morning." Hayden said

"But how will you do it? I mean how will you get a marriage certificate with a back date" I asked.

"My friend will do it. Dont worry just be ready".

Then we hung up.

I went to my room and quickly took off the dress and ran into shower.

I checked myself on mirror.

Bruises.

Dammit

I touched them with my fingers slowly.

I could still feel his hand on me, still feel the force from which he was holding me.

I ran to bathroom feeling filthy and dirty again.

I stepped into my shower and I started to feel relaxed

Why he did all this?

What was his motive?

Who he wanted to show all this???

If he wanted to 'do' something, he could have easily done it in his car...

Different thoughts attack me at different times. The more I think about it, the more I feel damaged.

I tried to divert all these thoughts to my tomorrow's plan.

I went to bed and just prayed all this to be over when I open my eyes.

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My phone rang which broke my slumber.

" wake up my lovely to-be-wife"

No guesses, that was Hayden.

"Ew! Please let that just be on paper only"

"You are seriously something! Anyways, get up. We are going to pick you up in 40 mins."

"Really Hayden?"

I would be married in just 40 mins

"Yup. The more early we can do it, the more safer you'll be" Hayden said

"Yeah right! See you then" and we hung up.

I was getting nervous as if it is really my wedding day. Practically it is, but it isn't. There are no guests, no white gown, no vows, just me and my best friend getting married on paper.

It was no time to think about what I don't have.

I got ready and wore jeans and T-shirt. I also texted my boss that I wont be coming today. Then, I just sat on my sofa with phone in my hand.

Certain anxiety kicks in. I cannot carry adrenaline rush. When I am nervous, I am nervous. It is easily showed in my body language.

My hands and feet became cold and my heart beat got faster. This was not the time to panic. I took deep breaths to normalize myself.

My phone rang which was my cue that Hayden and Violet are here and I should catch them now.

I took my belongings and locked the door.

I found their car in my parking area and I sat.

"Let's go" I said.

Hayden was driving as fast as he can. I was fidgeting with my fingers.

We were moving in car when suddenly we hear sound like burst.

"Shit! Tire burst" Hayden cursed.

We all looked here and there for any suspicious person but found none.

We all went out from car and looked at the damage.

Out of nowhere, four men came to us, dressed in black T-shirt and jeans with masks and all of them had guns in their hands.

Then a car came and stopped just near us and an identical man opened the door.

"Get them in" The fifth man said.

Violet then showed some of her martial art moves that made them drop the guns.

But suddenly a handkerchief came and covered my nostrils and the world became black.

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I felt dizzy as I tried to open my eyes.

The light was so bright that made me blink few times to adjust.

I found myself tied up with a pillar and on the other pillar I saw Hayden and Violet in same condition.

It was some kind of abandoned warehouse, with some chairs and table. There were windows on walls from which sunlight came in.

We have been kidnapped

But why and by whom?

I dont recognize anyone from the kidnappers.

Aaahh this headache..

"So you're awake. Good. Let your friends join you and we begin the show" said a man with black beard and long hairs which were tied in a bun.

My head was still spinning like a top but I tried to keep my eyes open. Then two other men came in with big bucket of water and sssplashhh... They threw it on Hayden and Violet.

"W-wait what where" they both were awake.

"Violet over here" I screamed to grab her attention. She was near to me.

"What's happening" - she asked. Hayden was still recovering.

I shrugged my shoulders.

The tapping sound of shoes made us stop and I looked at the door.

There were not one but two people

One of them was my favorite

Favorite enemy..

I forgot to blink.

Please be it a dream. A very bad horrible dream.

He came in and sat on the seat that was in front of me.

I felt like a deer who was running from hunter, but fell in his trap

Surprised was underrated term for this.

"Eddy tape their mouths" He said and one man ordered the other guy the same.

The other guy tapped Hayden and Violet's mouth with white duct tape

"Like what you see" his voice was cool and confident

"What do you want" I ask ignoring his taunts.

"Don't act smart. You know what I want"

"I really thought you at least had some common sense. I believe the word " no" means no. It literally means the same. I was really very clear Mr. Ashar"

He was in black pant and shirt with loosened tie and seemed unaffected.

He shifted his position and moved his right leg over left.

"How much money do you want?" He asked.

"Mr. Ashar. If I was a greedy person I would have married you. But I am not and certainly I am not interested in you or your money" I said

He looked pissed off.

He stood up and walked towards me in slow steps.

Near near and more near

My heart was in my throat.

Whenever he came near me, he bruised me.

I dont know what he is upto now

Especially when I am being tied up

Please God wake me up please

He finally stopped just few inches away.

He leaned towards me as he put his hand on the wall to my side and he looked straight into my eyes.

His eyes as if he is trying to get into my soul.

"Last chance. Say yes or face consequences" he said without blinking.

My throat had become dry. I wanted to shout but I can't.

"I.DONT.CARE" firmly I said emphasizing on my every word.

"Eddy point the gun towards the girl" he shouted. Still his eyes on me.

Shit he is going to kill me.

It is an easier option. I dont have to face him any further then.

And I could sleep peacefully.

"I am not scared of death." I said too looking straight into his eyes.

His eyes turned darker and he smirked.

"You are not the only girl here"

His words hit my light a bullet and I turned my head towards Violet.

His man was pointing a gun towards her.

"NO! You can't do this you sick psycho"

I shouted on top of my lungs.

Now he started to raise his voice. Still in same position

"SAY YES SIA"

"Please don't involve them its all between us" I begged him.

"YOU KNOW I DONT LIKE TO REPEAT" he was shouting.

That man loaded his gun

"Please Mr. Ashar please let them go"

Violet and Hayden both shook their heads for no.

"ARE YOU SAYING YES OR...."

I turned to look at them but they were looking at the gunman.

Tears started to run from my eyes.

"Please Mr. Ashar just dont hurt them. They are the only family I have please"

"SIA YOU ARE TAKING MUCH OF MY TIME"

The gunman fired.

Violet was moving.

The bullet hit the wall just above her head.

I was getting short of breath from terror.

What could have happened.

I could have lost my only family

My life is not more of worth then theirs.

They did everything for me. I cant let them getting hurt.

I stopped thinking any further.

My palms were all wet from sweat.

Either they'll die or I'll die.

I prefer my death over theirs

Mr. Ashar again said something which I couldn't hear.

My mind was running fast with my thoughts

What he said I dont know. But I know it was cue to his gunman.

"Ok ok. Mr. Ashar. You won" I looked down in defeat. Tears were running down from my eyes to floor.

I was scared to marry him. And now I have to face him everyday for two years.

"I will marry you"

He put his finger below my chin and raised my face to meet his and said

"Good girl"

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"Some days, she have no idea how she'll do it. But everyday,it stills get done"