Chapter # 22

"Now, you're gonna be a good girl and tell everyone that we make up"He spoke in a soft tone while wiping my tears. His fake affection is alarming me and I know it better than anyone that he is ordering me to do that.

"I won't., "I said. His grip on my waist tightened as he pulled me close and began said,

"You are not disobeying me, are you Ester?" My heart froze. "Yes, I am. I will not tell anyone." I said, unafraid, losing my breath. The never-ending chill was released by my body. My trembling legs are almost losing their balance. He embedded deep fears in my heart. I can't stay with him. What will he gain by staying with me? Can't he just release me from this terror?

"Hmm? You won't?"