"Good evening, young lady." He greeted her with a sinister smile spreading on his face. How interesting. This was the first time a woman didn't scream bloody murder or beg for them to let her go. This one seemed smart.
"I hope you don't take this too personally." He gestured to her bound wrist and ankles.
Mahi chuckled. "None taken. It's your job. I get it." She shrugged, deciding to play into the little game. As a process of buy some time.
"So, what is it that you want to get out of me? Money, information, or is it just a simple beating as a warning?" She tilted her head, pretending to comply with them.
She wondered if they still had her purse. Inside her phone and wallet were trackers that her protective brother had installed in case something like this happened to her. Even if she sent her location to her husband, better safe than sorry.
They might have been smart enough to destroy her phone but no one would guess there was a small button on her wallet that functioned as a tracker.
The leader felt his smile spread at her words.
It seemed she was already used to kidnappings which were fun and boring at the same time. Boring because she already knew the protocol and he wouldn't be able to sense fear radiate from her.
That was usually the best part of these kidnappings! But it was fun because her reactions would be extremely refreshing and unexpected, which made him look forward to dealing with her.
"A beating." He answered her, nodding his head to his men that stepped forward.
She raised a brow. Just a beating? Nothing else? "And how much were you paid?" Her eyes scanned the different array of weapons in front of her.
It didn't look too shabby, but it did look clean which meant they were either new or they were just cleaned really well. She hoped it was the former.
"Now that, young lady, is private information." He mused, watching her eyes scan his men. Despite seeing the metal bats, knives, and brass knuckles, she didn't seem to shake or cringe back in fear.
This was getting really interesting.
"Hm, I assume you were requested to keep the exact number private. But can I get an approximate amount?" She was hoping to delay time or at least buy them out.
"I'm afraid your little plan won't work on me." The leader chuckled and made a two finger gesture. That was all it took for the first strike to land on her stomach.
Mahi gasped for air as excruciating pain spread throughout her entire body. She was glad that she had not had a bite to eat the whole day so she wouldn't vomit from the hit. The man had punched her right in the stomach with so much force, his pointed brass knuckle tore right into her clothes and ripped it.
She panted as her body braced for another hit. Her body clenched tightly in self-defense. She knew exactly what they wanted to hear and see. In a situation like this, the torturer would only hit her harder in order to see her break if she acted strong.
When the next hit came straight for her stomach again, she let out a cry of pain.
Today is seem to be painful, she never imagine she have such a bad day ever in her life. A day which is hellish from morning to evening and also in night.
It wasn't that hard really, especially when it actually hurt. She felt something wet trickle down her stomach and knew immediately her skin had broke.
Her head dropped as she struggled to breathe properly and her vision became extremely hazy. The pain in her stomach was burning now.
She squeezed her eyes shut as she felt her own blood pool down to her belly button. Simply bleeding brings back memories that she never wanted to remember. Images flashed in her mind. Finding a puddle of blood beneath her, soaking her white skirt and turning the pure satin material a crimson color. She rapidly blinked, refusing to let that memory resurface.
Without warning, someone had grabbed her hair and yanked her whole body with it. Once again, she let out another cry of pain. The sharp pain caused her to wince which hurt her more because of the stinging in her stomach.
"How disappointing. I thought you'd put up more of a fight." The leader said, sighing in boredom. When he had seen her act of serenity in such a dire situation, he thought she would be different. He thought she wouldn't submit so easily.
"It's a pity, really. If you hadn't offended him, your beautiful body would not be ruined like this." He cooed while feeling her cheeks with the back of his hand, the cold and rough leather of his gloves taunting her, sending goosebumps up her spine.
"W...whatever...he paid you, I...I will double it." She heaved. The simple task of breathing was difficult. Every time she moved, a sharp tingle would shoot up her body, which she had no choice but to ignore.