17 A Trap

Erika p.o.v

I wake up feeling light-hearted and refreshed. The thick fluffy carpet offered me a good sleep. I'm busy stretching my mussels when I felt someone's heated gaze over me. I turned around my head to find a man sitting on the couch.

He is staring at me with desire in his eyes as a goofy smile decorated his face. He eyed me from head to toe. His actions made me uncomfortable therefore I activated my defense mode and pick up the knife from under my cushion.

" Don't worry I'm g@y, I'm not interested in women 'THAT WAY'. I'm just checking out ...and you are really beautiful darling. Take this and change over there but please don't touch anything."

The man contended to me whilst defensively showing me his palms. He hand over me a white bag with an expensive brand name and pointed with his index finger in the direction of the small bathroom.

I peeked inside the bag and it is filled with a simple knee-length sky-blue dress and another woman's essentials.

I traveled my gaze all over the place but can't locate the man from last night anywhere around the room. I did as the man instruct me and saunter towards the bathroom to change into the blue dress. I combed my hair neatly and make a braid.

As I strode out of the bathroom, I discovered the room is vacant. I stepped out of the room and the whole suite seemed to be empty. Not a single sign of that man or any bodyguard.

It's a good opportunity for me to make a move and flee from here. With this thought, I tiptoed toward the main door.

* Bang!!!!

* Bang!!!!

* Bang!!!!

One by one three bullets passed by me and hit the three different targets. The first hit near my feet, the second passed between my legs and hit a vase placed on the floor, and the third passed beside my left ear and hit the main door.

My face turned pale as paper with fear and I'm glued to the same spot, unable to think what should I do next.

"*chuckle* I ordered to shoot you on the spot if you attempted to escape but take it as a warning.....Now come and consume something before leaving. We have a long way to go."

The man offered me and ambled in the direction of the dining table. His voice is unbothered and uninteresting. He put his gun back in his waistband and gestured for me to take a seat. I'm compelled by his wishes like a good girl.

" oh!!! Let me give you my proper introduction darling. My name is Daniel and I'm Master... I mean Mr. King third in command. And from now on you are under my surveillance."

The man acknowledged me and grabbed a seat next to me. I'm listening to him attentively while stuffing myself with pasta, bread, and an omelet.

I didn't know how long I have to wait for the next meal so I'm eating to my full presently.

" And...you looked beautiful in this blue dress. Master ordered me to grab anything but I have a good eye for women's essentials you know..."

He added further and winked while complimenting me, which I returned with a single fake smile and buried the urge to roll my eyes inside me.

The man 'Daniel' is quite amiable and he tried to envelop me in small talk but I'm terrified from the earlier event thus I'm just nodding in response.

A few moments later, he stuffed me in a car and escalated toward a destination which is a mystery to me. Hours later, he stopped at a place it seemed like a port from where we boarded a cruise ship.

The cruise is extravagant and luxurious and it left me awestruck but Daniel pushed me inside the cruise and dragged me in a specific direction.

He carried me inside a simple chamber. This cottage only consent of a single bed and a few more items along with a lavatory. Strangely, windows or any kind of ventilation aren't available in the chamber.

I'm engaged in observing my surroundings when unexpectedly, I heard a clicking sound from behind. I looked around and discovered Daniel is not present there and the door is closed.

" Hey!!!! Hey!!!! Open the door, please."

I banged the door hard and requested Daniel but seemed like he turned deaf to me. I twisted the doorknob in attempted to open the door for few times but It's not worked.

Once again I'm at square one and I have no idea what is waiting for me next.

Three days later, the door of my chamber finally opened as Daniel stepped inside. I'm feeling weak and out of energy since I have not eaten for three days.

" Eat this and compose yourself. We arrive at our destination."

He announced to me and hand over a bag of food. I gazed at him angrily but still snatched the food bag from him and started consuming it.

At first, I opened the juice bottle and quenched my thirst with it. The sweet liquid provided me with a new life and after that, I take care of my growling stomach.

With struggle, I ambled to the door and stepped out of the room. I found a pair of bodyguards standing outside. They gestured for me to follow and I took their lead.

I realized a lot of men and women just like me climbing down from the cruise. The guards nudged me to join them and I dumbfoundedly merged into the crowd.

All of us strolled in the direction of a building whilst watched over by a lot of guards. A moment later, a view of a majestic red building came into the picture.

The building resembled a hostel and it is situated along the shore. The white sand and the beautiful view of the sunset tugged at my heart and I forget about my weariness for a moment.

But something caught my sight and the joy I'm feeling vanished in thin air. ' Training Center ' is written over the building in bold and Italic letters.

What it is?....a trap. I can't help but question myself.