Chapter 9

ADRIA'S POV

My day went sitting at the corner of the room thinking about plans to escape from here. If I get out of here I can either take help from the cops or I can go to Connor. He surely would be a help.

But for escaping I would need some energy, at to least walk. I am literally drained right now. It's been three days they gave me water let alone some food. I tried to open the door of the room but it was locked securely.

Satan is so cruel he also stopped the water supply in the bathroom. I wonder if he treats me so badly how is he treating my dad? This is the longest time I have stayed away from my dad.

The door opened again and Austin entered in. The mere sight of him scares me now. By now I have known that he is a sadist, enjoying watching me in pain.

And the fear of pain had me do what I thought I will never do, I crawled back, plastering myself completely to the wall as he walked in my direction.

I was watching him with wide eyes, calculating his moves, trying to find somewhere to escape.

As soon as he was just beside me I stood up and sprinted towards the door only to be pulled back.

Austin pulled me and now my back was plastered to his front.

"I guess the punishments weren't enough for you", he whispered in my ear. My heart was beating so fast.

"You know now I want to punish you again for trying to run away from here", he said earning a whimper from me. "But I am in a good mood today so I will ignore it", I relaxed a bit at his words but shuddered again when I felt him sucking my ear lobe.

"You stink. I guess I should allow you to take a bath", he said and I went red due to embarrassment.

"I can't believe you have the nerve to say that", out of habit the words were out of my mouth. My voice was hoarse and barely audible due to the dry throat. It stings when I speak.

"Hmm... I will do something of that attitude later. But now aren't you thirsty, Adria?", his question was answered by my eager nod.

"Ok but what would I get in return?", I raised my brows at his question. I mean I am completely at his mercy and he expects me to give something to him?

He slowly turned me around so that now I was facing him. His strikingly handsome face was just inches away from mine now.

"Kiss me", my eyes went wide at his demand. Did he really?

"What?"

"I said kiss me", his voice was clear and demanding.

"No fucking way", I tried to move back but he gripped my shoulders tightly.

"Either kiss me or stay locked here without food and water", his eyes were blazing with anger. I know I was in no condition to argue him.

"Bu..but .. but...Yeh! you just said that I stink right?", I covered my mouth with my hand. "I haven't even brushed. Eww.. I can't kiss you. I stink", I said moving my head back.

Austin chuckled at me. Ohh! That was sexy...... Wait, what? What the fuck Adria! You can't think that way.

I scolded myself.

"I won't lie. Yes, you do stink but I am sure you will still taste nice. Now come on kiss me fast. Then we will go eat something, I have special food ready for you", my stomach churned as he said this. But I can't do this. This is not right. I can't cheat on Connor.

"I... I can't", I whispered looking down. I was waiting for him to say something coldly or hit me or something but surprisingly he just lifted my chin up and made me look at him.

The smile on his face was beautiful. It took my breath away. How can anyone be this handsome?

But there was something in his smile, the evilness in it was crystal clear.

"I won't be mad at you if you don't kiss me. We will just cancel the deal. I asked you for a kiss in return for food and water but you refused, so guess you enjoy being locked over here"

"I am not a fucking whore to serve myself to you", I hissed in anger but the smile on his face remained.

"Fine, I'll just go", leaving me he started towards the door.

What if he locks me here again? When will he come back? I really am thirsty? But should I bend in front of him just to have water? I don't think I can take it anymore.

It is just a kiss anyway. I can have some food and fuel myself and plan to escape. I guess I should let my guard down this last time.

Hundreds of thoughts were running in my mind.

"Wa..wait", I said. Austin turned to look at me. A smirk plastered on his face.

"Yes, Angel?", he asked me innocently,

"I'll kiss you. But this last time"

"Ohh! Angel trust me there are much more things you will do other than kiss. Just wait, baby girl and you will know", he said and next, I know his body was flush against mine.

"Kiss me", he demanded again.

I stood on my toes but couldn't reach his lips. Chuckling, Austin bent to my level and I pressed my lips against him. I planned to give a peck but just as I was going to pull back he took hold of the back of my neck, not letting me move.

Austin licked my lower lip asking for entrance but I refused. His fingers traveled towards my back making me gasp when they touch the wounds.

Austin took the opportunity to push his tongue in my mouth. I don't know what happened to me but it felt as if I was enchanted. The way he tasted was addictive. He tasted like mint and himself, so fucking manly.

I moaned when he bit on my lip but instantly felt ashamed for my action. How can I fell good about this bastard?

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"I am fine now", I answered to Augustus who was now standing beside the bed in my room.

After having lunch, Austin asked the maids to help me freshen up. I was given new underwear and a backless baby pink cotton gown same as the one I was dressed in earlier.

"I know you are not fine", Augustus frowned.

"Why the fuck are you even asking huh! That Satan locked me in this room for days without even giving me water, where were you at that time? Where was your fucking concern?", I asked through gritted teeth.

Augustus's whole body language changed, his once carefree expression was completely gone now. Anger radiating through his body. He looked much like Austin right now and that's when I remembered he is no different. He is same like him a monster.

"Don't you fucking dare talk to me like that. Just because I am being nice to you doesn't mean I am any different Adria. I am same like him. Don't push me. He is my friend as well as my boss I can't fucking interfere in his matters. Whatever he decides is an order for me to follow", he barked at me. I moved back in fear. I was not ready to deal with one more monster.

But what scared me the most was his bipolar nature. I have read that people like him are the one you should fear and stay away from. They seem all good and nice from outside but when showing their real self they are worst.

Augustus sensed my fear and ranked his hands through his hair. He let out a frustrated groan.

"Listen to me and listen good Adria. Austin is not someone you could mess with. Just do as he says. He will not hurt you if you do what he likes. But if you cross him.... May God help you after that. And neither I have the power to cross him nor the heart to go against my friend", he ended his little speech with a smile and patted my head like I am a dog and with that, he went out of the room but not before locking the door.

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My whole afternoon went looking out of the single open window of the room. Now if you think why don't I just jump out of it? Then my answer is because of the iron grills that keep it secure. They give the feeling of a prison. I even stood there, dramatically holding the iron bars and yelling "help help", which only lead to scaring the birds that were sitting on the nearby tree.

Poor me.

Through the window, I could see that the sun has set already it was dinner time. I just hope Satan is not planning to starve me and feed me something. Even onion sandwiches will do.

My thoughts were stopped again when the door opened. Satan's handsome face popped in front of my eyes.

Now that I had a nice lunch and even my back was not giving me much trouble my fear for him was 'somewhat' reduced and my confident self was back.

I guess it was because of the thirst and hunger I lead my fear take over my senses and I kissed him.

My face heats up at the memory of me kissing him. I looked down in embarrassment. I have never even kissed anyone except Connor. He was my first in everything.

"Someone is blushing", Austin said. I looked up to see a smirk plastered in on his face.

"I am not blushing", I say trying hard to look mad.

"Ohh Angel, but your face says different", his hand came up and now he was creasing my cheeks. I slapped his hand away and instantly his eyes went cold. The anger visible in them.

"I guess I have to make more efforts to teach you", he mumbled as if talking to himself.

"Come", he said and started dragging me outside the room. This time it felt like the prison-like room was heaven because last time he carried me out of the room was to punish me. I didn't want to go in the cell again, I don't want the whipping again. It hurts badly.

I wanted to plead him, beg him not to take me there. But I already made a fool of myself by kissing him. I let my self-respect down. I was not going to humiliate me more by begging in front of him.

I just kept walking behind him, his grip on my arm was tight enough to not even let me think about escape. We went up the stairs and walked past few closed doors.

Austin stopped in front of an off-white wooden door. He opened it and the sight in front of me had me gaping.

It was a huge room, almost thrice the size of my bedroom back home. Black color dominating the interior. The king size bed had a white mattress and black and gray comforter.

The furniture was black and white too. The room looked like it was inspired by a fucking zebra crossing.

The false ceiling had LED lights which illuminated the room, they weren't too bright. There was a huge T.V hanging on the wall opposite to the bed with long speakers beside it.

In short, the room suited him. It looked pure manly.

But what made me stop in my tracks was Satan's next words.

"I hope you liked OUR room", he whispered huskily in my ears making me gulp.