''Don't! Don't get in their way or else you'll get in trouble!'' Grace actually warned me when we got to witness a big guy forcing a young lady to go to who knows where.
And I'm sure the lady doesn't know who the man is since she is unwilling to go with him. Also, fear was painted all over her face.
No! I just can't blindly stand up and watch the young lady be captured by this moron! Why should I watch just like how this bystanders does?
So I pick up a big stone and throw it hard towards that man. I am actually aiming for his face but I am already thankful that it hit his forehead.
'' Yana!'' Grace exclaims but I pick up another big stone and stood up smirking. Where did I get my courage? I don't have any idea! I was just thinking that this country might have a protection law for foreigners just like any other country.
'' You! Did you do this? Are you the one who threw the stone at me?'' He growled while wiping the blood that had ooze from his forehead.
'' I did... why? do you want more?'' I sarcastically challenge while playing with the stone in my hand.
The young lady looks at me gratefully. So I wink at her and motions her to run behind me. She did.
'' Grace, take her to safety.'' I utter when I saw some other men came forward and stood beside him. Fudge! He has companions! I thought he is all alone. My little karate knowledge might work on him but seeing the other men, I gulp hesitatingly.
'' But Yana...'' Grace is definitely worried.
'' I know I can't take them down, so we need to run and hide.'' I mutters softly. '' Now go... I'll follow...''
'' Okay, be careful. Let's meet at the lodge, okay?'' Grace says before leaving.
'' Ehm.'' I actually agreed but later did I realize that I didn't memorize the way back to the lodge.
I guzzle but I am trying to project my fake confidence until I am sure that the two ladies were out of view.
''You!'' The big man is clenching his teeth in anger ''You took away my young lady so I will take you as her replacement!'' He starts walking towards me, the men with him are all smirking as well as they follow their leader.
Their gazes... I feel like they were sizing me up and down. If we are in the country where I came from, then I will definitely shout 'Maniacs!' I'm sure the people around us will notice me and will even record the events using their mobile phones. I might sure them too.
But I can't do it here, not only because I couldn't see any person using a mobile phones but also, I am in doubt if they have any laws for beauty queens like me!
I am matching their steps. If they take one step closer, I take two steps backwards. Not because I am a crook but I have tiny steps compared to their big legs! But dang! Enough of my playtime, I really need to run.. run for my dear life!
But before I run, I still want to score one last time. So with an evil grin on my lips, I made sure to put an extra strength when I throw the large stone on his ugly fat face.
''Ahhhhhh!!!!''
Bullseye! I got his nose! And I think I broke it! Ha-ha.
''Bleh!'' I stick my tongue out before running for my life. His men didn't respond quickly since they all tried to check their boss' nose. It's bleeding heavily!
'' Damn it!!!!!'' The big guy curses. ''What are you doing? Capture that bitch this instant!'' He orders them. Then the men started to act fast.
'' I temporary hide in a small empty house. Well, I thought it's empty but I heard some clatters. Dang!''
'' Who is it?'' I heard an old man coming near and I immediately run to hush him with using my hand.
''Please Sir, let me hide for just a couple of minutes.'' I plead. As soon as I'm convince that he won't yell, I take off my hand. '' Thank you!'' I kowtowed.
I could hear the horse's heavy footsteps. They are definitely looking for me everywhere.
'' lady, Are you new here?'' The old man asks.
'' Yes Sir.'' I fake a smile. '' How did you know?''
'' It's not that hard to notice a foreigner in this small village. Anyone will instantly know you are not originally from here in just one glance.''
'' Eh? Really?''
'' Yes Miss. It's pretty obvious so you should be extra careful. There are goons all around this place and they won't bother taking you to sell in the markets.''
Eh? I jolted. Am I not an exception? I really want to ask but I held it in. After a few more minutes, I stop hearing horse's footsteps so I am thinking that they might have left already.
'' Mister... do you know the way back to the lodge?'' I ask the grandpa.
''Just follow that way.'' He pointed out a narrow corner. '' That should be a safe path for you. Once you reach the road, turn left then continue walking a little futher then you'll be able to reach the lodge.''
'' Thank you.'' I smiled before leaving his house. Then I viligantly trek the path that the old man showed me.
**Unknown to anyone, as soon as Yana left the small house, a shadow came into view and stood in front of the old man. '' Good job. Just make sure that no one will know about this.'' Then the person handed him an amount of silver, enough to survive for another six months that's for sure.**
I have finally reaches the road then I turn left as the man had instructed. I keep on looking behind me to make sure that no one is following me. Then I heave a relief. Finally!
But when I spun around, I instantly staggers backwards. Good thing my other foot was quick to support my body so I didn't fell on the ground.
Six men riding their horses suddenly shows up with evil smirks!
It's them! I held my breath in dread. In this case, they will definitely get me in no time.
'' hello stranger!'' The big fat guy leers mockingly. '' Don't worry, we will be gentle on you and I'll make sure that you will only serve royal masters in the shrine house.''
''HumpFf. Over my dead beautiful and sexy body!'' I scowls. '' Kill me if you want but I will never go with you!'' I despitefully yell at them.
'' Unfortunately, you got no choice!'' He laughs evilly then cued his men to capture me.
I wanted to run but my knees are still trembling in dread.
Now they're coming close! Fudge, I can't run!'' Oh no, is this my fate? Really? Be captured and be sold just in the shrine houses? No! I still want to meet my future husband! I have taken good care of my virginity for my one tru love!
I am feeling hopeless already and I started to close my eyes. I don't want to accept this fate... oh, please, someone help me. Then Liam's face came into my mind. Liam! Please, help me! I whisper within as tear trickles from my one eye.
Then hope suddenly rose inside of me when I heard a familiar voice!
''Take my hand!'' I heard him yell from his majestic black horse.
'' Liam?!'' I instantly open my eyes when I saw him dashing to where I am so without any hesitation, I raise my hand to meet his.
As soon as he touches me, he pulled me up and made me sit behind him while the horse is on the run. With my weight, I don't know how I managed to get on his back. Guess it is my will to live?
Dang! It's so fast! I couldn't help myself but embrace him tight.
'' You trouble-maker! What did you do this time, huh?!'' Liam growled. Disappointment is all over his tone.
Ah-oh! I think I need to ready myself for a great sermon later. Well, goodluck to me. I caution myself while thinking of a way on how to rebut later.
The battle of reasoning!