2 Chapter 2 Chosen

After Bash had left I heard alot of commotion coming from up above us. We must have gotten to the shore. I stood up weakly trying to see anything but only saw the other girls getting up and looking as well.

"Iris are you scared?" I asked her. She had heard everything Bash had said a few hours ago.

"Yes. Im afraid we won't get chosen. He didn't answer what happened if we don't get chosen. I think we either get killed or sex trade."

"Probably. He said he would choose one of us himself but what about the other? Wait a fucking minute. I have an idea to make sure we at least dont die well you not me. Your still a virgin aren't you?"

Her facial expressions went from interested in my idea to being embarrassed and back to being scared. God I wish I didn't have to think like this. Why did we end up walking away from the mall and why did my stupid phone have to die so I couldn't call for help?

"Yeah. You want me to tell them I'm a virgin so that I get picked to be someone's wife. What if they rape me or beat me?" She whined. I was thinking the same thing. We had no idea who we were being showed too. I now know how cattle feel at an auction or maybe a slaughter house. I shuddered at the thought of slaughter house.

"Iris at least you will live! Thats the only positive outcome I can see right now. Fuck they might kill me for killing at least 2 of them! I still can't believe I did that!"

The sound of the door opening stopped all conversation between us. About 20 men had came down in where we were. They started opening cage doors and picking girls to take to who knows where. My gate opened and a man that I easily could have fought and beat came in. I didn't fight, it was no use. I could take on one but not 20. I let him ziptie me wordlessly. He did look me in the eyes with a sad expression. I hardened my emotions so I wouldn't cry. I was not going to let these people see me cry anymore. I looked over at Iris to see that she too had been grabbed and ziptied.

The man lead us up the stairs to the deck of the boat or ship. Whatever it was it was fucking huge. It was also freezing cold. I was still in shorts and a tank top from when we were taken. God I actually missed Tempe weather right now.

We walked off the boat and were guided into a big building that looked almost like a prison.

Once inside we were lead to a huge room that was a huge shower it looked like.

"Ladies,

You will undress yourself and shower. Do not fight because today you will be meeting your future husband's. Make sure you look your best. After showering you will all be examined by a doctor and then you will be dressed to await further instructions." It was a woman that had spoken this time. I couldn't see her.

The water turned on and multiple shower heads were going. I saw girls in front of me get completely naked and get in. I started to do the same and looked for Iris. I saw her a few girls away from me starting to undress herself. She looked mortified. My poor innocent friend. She really was innocent. Once in the shower I moved myself closer to her. I didn't speak because no one else was speaking and I didn't know what to say. I did make sure that we were one of the last girls to get out of the shower. It was relaxing to feel hot water on my skin and wash all the blood off of myself. I also could see all the bruises on my body. Thankfully there were not any on my face but everywhere else it seemed like there were bruises, the biggest one was on my side where I got kicked. It hurt like a son of a bitch but adrenaline was kicking in so I couldn't feel it.

"Times up ladies." The water shut off and we all moved into the next part of the room where I saw a woman wearing a white lab coat. She must be the doctor. We were still naked and wet. I was starting to get cold. I was last in line. The exam didn't seem to take to long. She asked the normal questions a doctor would ask minus the do you feel safe ones.

When it was my turn I saw her eyes widen when she looked at my bruises from being beaten.

"Hi, Whats your name and date of birth?"

"Mary. 10/31/1995."

"Any pre existing health conditions or allergies. Anything we should know?"

"No."

"Any children? Are your periods regular? Are you a virgin?"

"No children. Yes my period is regular and no I'm not a virgin."

"How many partners have you had sexually?"

"Two."

She put down her chart that she was writing in and started her physical exam. She felt my ribs and asked if it hurt. I told her yes.

"Your ribs are fractured. I will be sending you with some medication to help with healing and the pain. Also you will be put on birth control since your under 18. That will be done by the doctor your husband chooses."

She looked made a few more notes and then ushered me out to a room to pick a dress to wear. I found one that was turquoise to match my almost turquoise eyes. It fit me nicely. They didn't have shoes so they gave us socks to wear.

After everyone was dressed we were put into a big square room with a table at one end. The room had no windows just the table and the desk and a water fountain by the door.

There was a man guarding the door who didn't look at us or even speak. After a few painful silent minutes we all started to talk quietly and walk around. Some went to drink water. I was included in that some. I drank as much as I could before going to the back of the line that had formed.

The other girls looked older than Iris and I. They didn't try to talk to us. We didn't talk to them. Just each other. Iris and I didn't talk about what was going on at first but the conversation of course made its way to the subject.

"Mary promise me that if you get a chance to get out of here you will. Forget about me until your back in the United States then come back for me with the calvary. I will do the same."

" I will." I told her choking on a few tears.

"Iris your my best friend. I love you. I hope this isn't the last time we will see each other. I promise you I will find you someway somehow."

"Oh Mary. Your my only friend that I can ever be myself with. You may be a bad influence sometimes but you are the best friend I could ever ask for." She threw her arms around me and we silently cried together for who knows how long.

"Ladies please line up against the back wall please." The guard finally said.

I hugged Iris one last time before letting her go. We dried our tears and took deep breaths while walking to the wall to stand in line.

"Backs facing the wall. Face towards the desk please."

A few men and a woman came in. They all sat at the table. It looked like they were counting how many of us there were. The woman spoke.

"Hello ladies. You will be meeting your husband's today. Here in a few moments you will be viewed by the first man. While they are viewing you please do not speak to them unless they speak to you first. Goodluck."

Those few moments went by fast. The first man came in. He was in his 50s I would guess. His hair had alot of grey in it. He paused to look at Iris and I but picked an older looking girl. Well that was fast. The next man that came in was also older but not as old as the first. He didn't even pause to look at either of us. He went for the blonde at the end of the line. Another seven men came in of all ages and picked a girl. The next man to enter was a bald man with cold eyes. He stopped in front of me and reached out to touch my cheek. I punched him. The men at the table laughed. The man looked shocked that I would punch him. He was about to punch me back when another man came in and stopped him. He spoke to him in Russian so I couldn't understand a damn word they were saying but the man eventually left without picking a girl. The man who stopped him stayed in the room and asked if any of us were virgins. The woman at the table gestured to Iris. Who let out a squeak. The man who had light colored hair and kind green eyes came to stand in front of her and held out his hand.

"I'm Adrian. Its nice to meet you. I'm sorry about the circumstances. I will not hurt you so please do not be scared. Put on my jacket. Its very cold outside." He took off his jacket and gave it too her. She turned to look at me. Adrian noticed. He smiled.

"I'm Iris." She said holding out her hand to him. He took it and smiled. She turned back to me and smiled.

"Love you Mary."

"Love you too Iris." I said trying not to cry.

Adrian lead her out of the room, I heard him say that he would find out who was going to take me and that we would see each other again. I was glad he said that and I hoped he meant it. The next man that entered had dark brown hair and a short beard and mustache. He was young looking like Adrian who had taken Iris. He was tall definitely over 6 foot. He looked at me and stopped.

"So this is the one who killed two of my men. I see I need to train them better." He smiled at his joke. He came closer to me and looked straight into my eyes. I looked into his hazel eyes. I had a thing about looking people in the eyes when they looked into mine. He didn't say anything else for a moment.

"I am Dimitri. Its nice to meet you. Please come with me." He held out his hand. I took it. His hand was huge. It swallowed mine. I followed him slowly. Outside the door I saw other men waiting outside one of those men was Bash. He saw me and smiled then walked up to Dimitri.

"Congratulations Dimitri. Shes a pretty one. Your a lucky man. I will see you next week to begin our work." He said looking at me while he was talking.

"Thank you. Yes I will see you on Monday morning at my estate. We will work there. We will see how lucky I am as time goes on. I suppose you were hoping to take her for yourself?"

Well I knew what he meant by see how lucky I am. He wanted me because I was young, pretty and a spitfire. He wanted sex. Lovely. Bash didn't miss a beat in responding to Dimitri's question.

"I was since your men were the ones that beat her so badly repeatedly. If it wasn't for me she would not be here right now. If she is not up to your standards I will gladly take her. I suggest you let her recover from her fractured ribs before you see how lucky you are. You should get going she is getting cold. Goodbye sweet Mary." I looked at him one last time and he winked. I smiled as Dimitri pulled me away. I walked by him silently. I could feel the tension rolling off of him in waves as we walked. He didn't say anything to me or let my hand go. When we got outside I was cold again. I also slipped. Dimitri picked me up and carried me to a large suv.

Once the both of us plus two other men who went in the front seat were in. I sat up and moved as far as I could away from Dimitri.

" I won't hurt you. I'm sorry about that back there. I do not like Sebastián. I know he helped you on the way over here. Please come closer so that we may get to know each other." Dimitri said softlt looking into my eyes. I was afraid of what would happen to me. I was now all alone with someone who I only met 5 minutes ago. I didn't know what kind of person this man was. He was hard to get a read on. What would be best for me in my situation? To give it a damn chance because I was already in a freezing hell. I moved to the middle seat next to where he was.

"Why do you not like Bash?" I asked making conversation and also seeing how he would respond to targeted questions. It would help me get to know him better.

"He's a snake like his father. His father is the leader of Russia and also my boss. It is not wise to get involved with the bosses family."

What the actual fuck. I knew very little of Bash's father but I knew most Americans hated him and well the whole world. I could see why Dimitri may not want Bash anywhere near him. Being around someone in power gets you in trouble.

"Oh. Umm why did you pick me if I killed your men?" Might ask well ask the questions I really want answered. His facial expression was amused.

"I picked you because your beautiful, young and spirited. I think we will enjoy each others company."

"Are you going to let your men beat me more?" He had to be mad at he was down 2 men and 1 injured by a 17 year old with a smart mouth.

"No. They will not touch you or they will be killed. I didn't choose you to have you beaten because two men couldn't take down a little girl. Your fire is what interested me." He sounded sincere so I would be careful but trust his word.

"How old are you?"

"33. Are you cold?"

"Yes." He took off his jacket and gave it to me. I was still cold but not as cold. He put his arm around me and pulled me into his lap almost. It would be best if I didn't pull away.

The next few hours we pretty much kept asking each other questions to get to know each other. Eventually I fell asleep on him.