Chapter 83 Beg For Your Life

KIA

I woke up from my deep slumber when the alarm clock went off. Within my bed, a warm, comfortable haven, I began to move and stretch. When the alarm went off, I rolled over and hurled my arm at it, knocking it off the side table and onto the floor, where it cracked; the number 6 slowly started to fade.

Sadly, it seems that I have woken up too early yet again. I'd like to fall back to sleep, but it's too late; every time I try to do so, something distracts me.

I get up from my bed with a heavy heart and move to the other side of my room, where my phone is charging. I do this so that I have to force myself to get up when the alarm goes off, but it is now useless to do this. It makes a really gratifying click as I turn off the ringer. I leave my room as I stretch my arms in the air.

The outside is totally dark. I turn to gaze out the windows, but I can hardly see anything there. Even the streetlights are not turned on. I wash my hands in the restroom. Today, the water feels quite soothing. I take out my toothpaste and start to brush my teeth. Up, down, and then up. I finish using the restroom and go to return to my room.

I enter the room and lay down on my bed. I observe the textures and any imperfections on my ceiling when I look up. I glance at my phone to check the time. Is it only six? There is plenty of time before school. Suddenly, I realized that I was going to spend the entire day at home because I was not permitted to attend school today.

As I was zoning out I notice that Ares isn’t at home. I thought he was just in the kitchen preparing our breakfast but then I heard nothing. I grabbed my phone and tried to call him but her number is unavailable at the moment. Did he just turn off his phone? — Maybe he was just busy with work or something came up early at work… I guess…

I stayed for a bit longer and as time ran I didn’t notice that sleepiness is swallowing my body, till I ended up sleeping again. I have no idea how long I have been sleeping but then I was suddenly awakened by a beep sound coming from outside. It must be Ares. I take an effort to stand up and look at the window. I’m right, he has arrived. I immediately went back to our bed and act like I was sleeping. After several minutes of waiting, I heard him enter the room. I restrained myself from glimpsing since he might notice that I am awake if he caught me looking at him.

He seems to be observing me. After a while, I felt him touching my hair. Little by little I gradually moved as if I had just woken up from a deep slumber.

I slowly opened my eyes to see him smiling at me. “Mhm? Did you go outside? You are already wearing your coat…” I asked.

“Yes, I did. I bought us some breakfast.” Ares answered.

“You bought? I thought you like cooking for us?”

He scratched his head. “I don’t have the time to cook for this morning… But I promise I will make sure to go home early to cook for lunch.”

“Are you going somewhere? I thought you were going to stay at home with me.”

“Something came up and I need to take care of it immediately. I will try to go home early as I can, alright? By the way, I can’t accompany you to eat breakfast since I really need to go right now. I just wanted to check on you before leaving but I ended up waking you up. I’m sorry… Are you still sleepy?”

“Yeah… a little bit… Maybe I will eat later, I want to sleep more.” I said and closed my eyes.

“I see… alright, I gotta go now.” He then kisses my forehead, his lips are so warm. “Don’t forget to eat your breakfast, okay?"

"Mhmm… I love you…" I answered without opening my eyes.

I didn't get any reply but then I suddenly felt something behind my ear. I can feel his breath touching my skin. Just like his lips, it's warm and made my body shiver. It's an addicting feeling I want to feel every single day.

"I love you, Kianna," he whispered before leaving the house.

—

Ares left the house as early as possible. He drives all the way to the city. As he arrived he went inside a large building and parked his car. A man in a black suit was waiting for him.

“Is it ready?” Ares asked.

“Yes, sir. The car is waiting for you at the VIP area.” The man answered.

Ares walks towards the Vip area of the parking lot. As he arrived a Lamborghini Aventador is waiting for him. When he saw Ares arrive he immediately approach Ares. Each and every detail of the Aventador bears the hallmarks of the House of the Raging Bull. It is a true masterpiece of design that expresses dynamism and power, with the carbon-fiber monocoque jewel in its crown. The interior combines high-level technology and luxury equipment, crafted by skilled artisans.

This Lamborghini is one of the most popular of the other Lamborghini. It’s the most known among kids and supercar lovers. When you hear the loud v12 engine out the back of this car, you know it means business. A lot of celebrities buy this car to show it off so people can know someone rich is in there. With its elegant looks and speed, the Lamborghini Aventador makes a great and gorgeous car.

“It’s been a while…” Ares whispered. He gets inside his Lamborghini and immediately starts the engine. As he starts to drive he can already feel the cold breeze ruffling through his hair. Join the main highway. 130 km/h. He looks in his mirrors and up ahead to make sure no one is following him... shift into 4th gear. For a brief moment, both hands are tightly gripping the steering wheel as if he's ready to snap them off. RPMs are still rising quickly, and fifth gear is approaching. He shifts once more and enjoys the pleasant, smooth shift. 180km/hr.

He increases the gas pressure, but nothing happens. The feeling of elation sets in. He has a sense of liberation. All he can think about is speed, and he wants more. His peripheral vision is now completely gone as his field of view narrows to the road in front of him. Every object he sees is lost in the haze. The road's dotted line changes to a solid line. As the wind starts to slow the car, his body lurches forward. It's the ultimate relief.

He went into an abandoned town far from the city. As he continued on the road it led him into an old abandoned house. He stopped his car in front and check the side mirror if someone is out there with him. The old house was left to die, alone, with no one to care for. The paint was peeling, the windows were broken and the shingles had been torn from the roof, probably by past storms.

What seems to catch everyone’s attention was the unkempt yard, it looked like it hadn’t been cut since the house was abandoned, the grass was almost his height and there was nothing but weeds everywhere.

The path to the entrance is covered with brown leaves, and Ares struggles to keep from slipping as he walks. By now all the trees are leafless, which helps him see farther down the path.

Ares walked towards the entrance door. From there, the whole structure appeared to be monstrously massive. You can truly think the feeling of inferiority would cease when you entered the building. It did not. From the inside, it looked as big as ever before, for there were no floors or ceilings. Four endless walls and a staircase lead to the cold foggy sky. The dust, cobwebs, and graffitis on the walls and corners brought me back to reality.

Newspapers that gave the date of a hundred years ago - barely, for they were covered in dust. Boxes that read "FRAGILE" where one could identify broken pieces of jars, plates, and glass. The smell of rot, the sound of creaking, the touch of a rough surface, and the sight of a horror scene. Those who have weak stomachs could certainly throw up. It was too much to bear but for Ares, it seems nothing to him. He just walk normally like he didn’t mind everything.

“Update?” Ares asked the man standing in front of the door.

“She was still sleeping, boss…”

As Ares entered the room the faint bad smell entered his nostril. A group of men immediately stood up as they saw Ares entering the room.

“Good morning, boss.” They greeted and bowed their head.

“Wake her up,” Ares ordered.

One of the men get a bucket of water and poured it on the woman lying on the floor. She instantly woke up from the cold feeling she felt because of the water pouring over her.

“Arghh! What the f*ck is your problem?!” Vera screamed.

Ares walks toward Vera making her immediately surprised as she recognizes his appearance.

“You seem like you know me…” Ares mumbled. As he got closer, he held Vera's face up so he could view her entire face. “Who do you think you are to bully my wife? Do you know that I can make your family’s business turn into ashes in just a split second?”

“No! Please don’t… I— I was not thinking before I did that. I just… I just want her to leave the school that’s all! But— but it’s not my plan from the start I just ride from her sister’s plan!”

“But it was you who made up stories about her right? You also made her look bad to the dean. Do you know how that stupid plan of yours ruined her? Actually, it was my fault. I was being too kind and careless… I will make sure to make all of your life a living hell…”

“It’s not me! It’s not me, I swear! It was Asteria’s plan. I just took part in it but I swear I didn’t mean to do that to Kianna… So, please— please let me go. I — I will not tell anyone! I promise!”

“But it seems like you already know who I am… I can’t let you pass just like that—”

“I will help you! I — I will tell the truth to the dean. Just please let me go. I still want to live…”

“You shouldn’t do it in the first place if you wanted to live… Alright, I’ll spare your useless life on one condition.”

“I will do it! I will do everything! Anything! But please promise me that you will let me go after."

Ares smirks with disbelief, "Of course but first I want you to do a lot of things for me. If you will not obey everything or do dumb things, then say bye to your useless filthy life."

"Y-yes… I will do anything…" Vera couldn't stop crying as she begged for her life to be spared.

Ares grabbed his phone and turned on the recorder. "Alright, let's start. Tell me everything about the plan that you kept on saying earlier. I want to hear every detail and don't you dare lie to me because I will let you have a companion if your statement isn't the same as her statement. You know where you will end up. Do you understand?"

"Y-yes! Yes, I understand!"

"Good… Now, don't waste my time. Start."