I'm Dino. What's your name, Rapunzel?'

"Hello Rapunzel" After hearing this word, it felt as if my breath had stopped, my heart had stopped beating. I had closed my eyes out of fear. I slowly turned around, silently cursing

God, won't you let me take a peaceful breath even for a minute? What sin have I committed?

When I opened my eyes, just a short distance from my face, a man was staring at me with a smile.

He has warm, coffee-colored eyes that exude charm, but there's a sharpness in his gaze that hints at his cunning nature. He stands tall, almost 6 feet, with a lean build that suits his casual beach style. Dressed in light, breezy clothing—faded jeans and a relaxed shirt—he exudes a laid-back vibe. A tattoo of "Titto" adorns his right arm, adding a personal touch to his appearance. complement his easygoing but clever demeanor, making him a mix of charm and intrigue. His sweet, approachable appearance contrasts with a sly, calculating expression. His smile is gentle, almost disarming, but giving off a vibe of quiet cleverness.

Hello Rapunzel," he said, waving his hand in front of me, snapping me out of my thoughts. I realized how close he was to me.

"Pl...please let me go," I murmured.

As soon as I spoke those words, his facial expression changed. He raised his hand, and I curled up on the couch, shrinking away.

He wiped my tears and asked, "What happened? Don't be afraid, I won't do anything. Who are you hiding from?

"I...I..."

I couldn't say anything. I started thinking, should I trust him or not? He is gentle, but I don't know. I'm getting a negative vibe from him. He looks normal, not like those other people—dirty, ugly, or dangerous—but he's not giving me a good feeling.

Before I could say anything or ask for help, the sound of footsteps started approaching again.

Those people are coming back. Damn, I have to run! I was looking around when the man in front of me pulled me to the side and slammed me against the wall. I started groaning in pain. The pain stunned me, and before I could recover, the guy threw me over his shoulder.

He started taking me down the left side corridor.

'Hey, don't do this! Where are you taking me? Let me go! Please, let me go,' I began begging him while crying so hard.

He didn't stop and kept walking. He took me into a room, and through my tears, my vision was blurry. I heard a door close, and he laid me down on the bed.

I let out a moan and felt like my head was going to split open. My vision remained blurry, and I heard someone knock on the door and say something before I could react.

The man who had brought me here shouted something. I don't know the language, but it's Russian. All I could understand was that they were speaking in Russian.

He turned and then told me, 'Now relax. I've sent everyone away. No one can come into my room without my permission.'

"His room. Then I looked around the room. I'm in a large room, gray in color, with a big bed that gives off a royal or kingly vibe. On the other side, a glass window connects the room to a gym. To the side, there's a bathroom with a glass door, and I can see everything inside from here. The room feels classy, but it gives off a dark, moody atmosphere.

When I looked back at him, he was staring at me with a light smile on his face.

'Did you like my room, Rapunzel?' he asked again.

Huh? I didn't understand. I didn't know what to say.

Seeing my reaction, he laughed and, sitting on the bed, said, 'Well, it seems like the cat has got your tongue.' Laughing, he continued, 'Well, let me introduce myself. Hello, I'm Dino. What's your name, Rapunzel?'

I didn't say anything when he asked me. I was still in dilemma about whether to seek his help or not.

He said again, "Well, if you don't tell me anything, how will I help you, sweetie? Now tell me, who are you?"

Hearing this, a spark of hope ignited inside me. I felt that maybe I could be saved.

"He kidnapped me from my city and sold me here. Please, help me. I will give them all my money to let me go. I have money; I will sell my house to pay them. If they need more, I will take a loan to give them what they want," I said while crying.

Hey, hey, relax, relax, Rapunzel. No, I'm not going to hurt you.

They are going to sell me into sex trafficking. Please help me," I burst into tears, crying intensely. He was coming over to comfort me, but just then, the gate opened.

man with a long cut on his cheek came in, and I felt a strange fear seeing him.

'Dino!' he shouted and entered the room. His face had turned dark with anger, and he was looking at me as if he would kill me with his eyes.

Dino got up from the bed and went over to him, starting to talk to him. He called him Rico, so maybe that's the man's name.

But other than the name, I couldn't understand anything. I could tell they were speaking Russian, but I couldn't make out what they were saying.

From watching them, it was clear they were arguing. The sweetness and affection that Dino had shown me were gone, and he now looked scary. They spoke rapidly in Russian, but I couldn't tell if Dino was fighting for me or negotiating with Rico to let me go. I couldn't understand why they couldn't fight in English. Why did it have to be Russian? Jesus.

Rico suddenly looked at me and shouted. As soon as Rico yelled, two guards came into the room. They were the same ones who had injected us before. They came to me and started dragging me away. I tried to fight back and free myself, but they were too strong.

Dino shouted in Russian again, and suddenly, both guards stepped back. I didn't understand what was happening and looked at Dino, confused.

He came towards me, looked at me, and smiled. He said, 'Go with them and wait for me. I'll be back soon, okay, Rapunzel?'

Huh? Before I could ask further, he gestured for me to go with them. I didn't say anything and went with the guards to the room.

I don't know if I should trust Dino or not, but it's clear that he is also with these people and not powerful enough to make the guards back down with just one command.

When I entered the room, Sofia sat up. I went over to her, and she hugged me and cried.

Sofia said, I thought you had escaped. I was happy that at least you were safe,' and then she burst into tears. I hugged her back.

The guards came and injected a drug into my neck. The pain was intense; these bastards didn't even know how to administer an injection properly.

Gradually, I began losing control of my body, and I lay on the floor, struggling to keep my eyes open. My head hurt a lot. I felt cold. Through my blurry vision, I saw Sofia crying. The others were left staring blankly at random points, their faces lifeless.

I was so close to escaping. That might have been my only chance. I felt a needle prick my skin, and seconds later, the pain started to fade.

No, I'd rather endure the pain. I blinked repeatedly as the drugs coursed through my system.