NORMANI POV.
We tried out dresses upon dresses. Steph was able to find a beautiful dress with a high slit by the side.
"What about this one?" I looked at Stephanie's hands, in one there was a beautiful red gown with slit at the side, in the other was a short off shoulder blue gown.
"I will go with the blue gown, blue was
my moms favorite" Stephanie smiled at me, giving the red gown back to the attendant.
I brought out my card to pay but Stephanie beat me to it" Steph, no. You have done so much for me and I can pay for my dress".
"I know you can, so just take it as graduation gift." I looked at her disapprovingly, she rolled her eyes and threw a kiss in my direction. After that, she paid and we headed to the food court for lunch.
After getting our food and picking a table, I noticed three guys sitting a few tables down from us. They looked huge and scary. one was on the phone, Iooking at us as he talked to whomever was on the other side of the phone. My eyes gazed over the three of them and stopped at the wrist of one of them, who had a similar tattoo I had seen before, of a skuIl with a V in the middle.
Wait, Is that?
Colour drain from my face. They were Sin's men.
"Mani, are you okay. What are you looking at?." I zoned back in and quickly looked at Stephanie, stopping her from looking back.
"n..no, it's nothing" I stuttered out nervously.
"Are you sure you look kind of pale?" she questioned again, accessing my face.
I put on a fake smile hoping she would fall for it.
"I'm okay, just tired" |let out still with a smile on my face.
"I wish I was graduating with you, it sucks that I still have one more year" Steph let out with a pout on her face.
"oh...boo boo, I'm sure you will be okay," I said, laughing at her dramatic behavior.
"Why did I have to go in a year late? " s
he whined.
"if I remembered correctly, you wanted to see the world"
"ugh., why.." She groaned dramatically.
laughed out loud " ask yourself" I'm really going to miss her alot but this was the only way to keep them safe.
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Finally, the day of my graduation and I would be lying if I said I wasn't freaking the hell out. The hall was filled with people and I couldn't think straight. There were like five people in front of me when I wanted it to be like a hundred, I definitely do not want to fall on my way up the stage.I closed my eyes and took In a breath trying to calm myself.
"Normani Parker."
I heard my name and I took off walking
towards the stage. I smiled looking down at Steph Screaming. Everyone we're clapping their hands. I was so grateful for it.
I shook hands with the president of the
school before grabbing my diploma. He
congratulated me and I thanked him. Iooked at the camera and smiled before
walking off the stage. That wasn't so bad at all.
After the calling of names and throwing
of caps we were finally able to mingle with families.
I hugged my aunt Sera tight and she laughed rocking me from side to side. When we exited the hall, she was waiting for me along with Stephanie's parents with
a big bouquet of flowers, bringing tears to my eyes.
"Congratulations." She handed me the flower.
"Thanks, aunt Sera."
"You look stunning," Amelia, Stephanie's mom, complimented.
"Thanks aunt Amelia, you look beautiful
like you haven't aged a day" I walked towards her, giving her a bone crushing hug before letting go of her.
"Congratulations kiddo, your parents wiIl be so proud," Carson, Stephanie dad spoke, hugging me in the process. He placed a light kiss at the top of my head.
"Move, move. It's mine turn" Stephanie
whined, dragging me out of her dad's hoId.
"There are enough hugs to go round Steph," I coed playfully.
"I don't care" she grumbled childishly, hugging me as tight as she could.
"Stephanie Maria king, let the poor girl
breathe" Amelia scolded, making aunt Sera and uncle Carson laugh.
"Fine," we all let out a laugh, enjoying the moment.
I giggle, "You act like you didn't see me before the ceremony, we drove together
Steph remember?"
"I know, I'm just so happy and proud of
you. Bestie. I'm really going to miss you
when you leave.''Steph said, grabbing my hand and giving it a light squeeze.
"Come on, let's take some pictures".
We all gathered around, taking varieties
of pictures, making silly faces and I felt
really happy.
We decided to have lunch at a very fancy and expensive restaurant to celebrate my graduation. When we stepped in the hostess was already leading us to a table at the left corner giving us a perfect view. We got sitted and ordered our drinks first and then food. I ordered a chicken salad, Stephanie ordered a shrimp salad, aunt Seragot soup while aunt Amelia and uncle Carson ordered steaks saying they were
hungry.
"So Normani, Steph said you would be leaving today.
"Do you have a place yo want to go yet?." Aunt Amelia asked.
"Yes, I still don't know where to go. but
just need a little time for myself." I replied.
"You need it, if you ever need anything
don't hesitate to call" Uncle Carson said
and I nodded in response.
"Same here Mani, do keep in touch and
visit," my aunt Sera said.
"I will aunt Sera, I'm grateful to have you all as a family, I love you."
" We love you too" they all responded simultaneously.
Lunch went smoothly and it was a blast. We talked about a lot of things, laughing and telling each other funny stories. In the middle of our meal, the waitress
came with a cocktail and a cake with an inscription 'Congratulation'. She put it in front of me. I looked up at her confused
"I'm sorry, you must have the wrong table.I didn't order this."
"Are you Normani Parker?" she asked with a smile on her face. I nodded in response, not trusting my voice.
"Then this is definitely yours."
"From whom? "Steph asked, confusion sipping from her tone.
"SIN. have a nice day" the waitress said before leaving.
"Sin" Stephanie asked still confused "do you know who that is?"
"No, I'm as confused as you," in denial.
My heart spiked knowing fully well who they were from.
"Let's just have our lunch and go " Uncle Carson said, looking agitated.
When getting home, not before dropping aunt Sera and Stephanie's parents at the airport. Stephanie went out with some friends after persuading her to go. I didn't waste any time rushing toward my room.
I took out a duffle bag from my closet. It quickly filled with clothes, money I had saved and some other necessities.
A part of me thought this was a foolish act, attempting to escape from Sin. But I knew I would regret it if I don't try, even if I don't have a proper plan. All I want to do is get as far away as I can from New York. I had to act now and the distance was the only thing that mattered.
I zipped up the duffle bag, tossing It around my shoulder. I knew Sin was very capable of tracking me down, that's why I need to be careful, especially with his goons watching me.
The window frame rattled when I opened it, quickly looking around, my legs dangled from the second floor window as tried not to fall to my death. I was thankful it was already dark outside, I didn't want the neighbors calling the cops.
My heart beat faster with every step I took. The second my foot touched the floor, I sprinted off across the street not minding the looks I was getting.
No one knew the danger chasing me, what the train wreck in my life had become. I sprinted past the buildings,passed the crowds, and passed the streetlights. I boarded a cab to the train station. I was barely able to catch the train leaving the city. My body slumped against the seat, chest heaving. The ticket I had purchased was crumbled between my shaking hands.
Free at last!.
I rested my head at the window, letting out a shaking breath. The driver let out a series of information about the journey,I placed my bag on my lap, holding on to it like my life depended on it.
Which it actually does.
A sigh left my mouth,I forced my eyes closed.
The chatter of people sitting behind could be heard as I paid no mind to their words. The train began to move only to stop abruptly. I sat up quickly much like everyone else watching in confusion trying to know what was happening.
The train door bust opened and men clad in black stepped in. Color drained from my face as a particular man came to view.
Please, no..
His cold, unwavering stare fell on me, shattering every hope to safely escape.
I pressed myself deeper into the seat, wishing it would absorb me. If only a black hole could just appear and swallow me up, I would gladly appreciate it. My blue eyes fell to the ground, I didn't bother
looking up when he came to stand beside me. His cold gaze drilling holes into
my Skull.
How did he find me so fast...
"Come with me" His firm tone spoke louder than words, leaving no room for arguments. I was too scared to move and stayed rooted in my seat.
"I hate repeating myself amore, come with me or I won't hesitate to shoot every single person on this train before dragging you out."
I looked to see a gun strapped to his belt, without any words I stood up and followed him out the train.
"Get in" Sin ordered, jutting his chin tow
ards a black SUV," and don't even think
about doing anything stupid" He threatened.
Nervously, I got into the backseat of the car, he got in beside me before slamming and locking the door.
"I thought you were smart" he said, his expression was hard. "Not that I wasn't expecting this, but did you really think you could escape me," he didn't bother looking at me, his jaw moved as he clenched and unclenched his teeth.
I pressed myself at the edge of the locked car, putting as much distance as possible between the two of us.
"What did you expect me to do, you left me no choice. I have a life of my own." My voice was surprisingly steady which
gave me a boost, even though I was scared off my ass.
"You can't just expect me to leave everything behind just because you have a silly obsession over me."
In a heartbeat Sin reached over to me, capturing my chin in his hand. "I don't care if it is a silly obsession, little temptress, but you are mine," his thumb flicked across my bottom lip. " I've been too soft on you. I need to punish you because you can't seem to grasp the fact that you belong to me and I would be damned if I ever let you go."
My body trembled, his voice sending chills of fear down my spine. He slowly let
go of my chin but still sat close to me. I tried to speak but I couldn't make a full sentence as I felt a prick of needle on my neck. I felt my body go limp and couldn't move or talk, my eyes became drowsy and I welcomed the darkness.
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NORMANI POV.
I woke up utterly and completely drained of energy, my head is throbbing and my eyes are itchy.
Although, i feel the comfort of the bed on my back, making me want to stretch out my arms so i can get more comfortable but the thing is, i can't move them. I look up and they are handcuffed to the headboard. I sit upright and i feel a soft fabric under me, slowly i tried to put the pieces together and colour drained from my face. i was caught. I was dumbfounded, I thought I planed it all well but guess not.
I'm so stupid, I mentally yell at myself, of course he would be two step ahead of me.
I shake the chains back and forth but that only makes my wrists hurt, thankfully my legs were not tied. I keep wriggling my hand, the clinks of the headboard against the metal cuffs intensifying.
"I suggest you stop that, unless you want to hurt yourself by slicing your skin open." A deep voice erupted the room, urging me to snap my head and look for the source. Only to see SIN casually sitting
on a couch in the room, his hands on each side of the seat with a glass of drink at one hand.
l open my mouth to talk but he interrupts me, "Don't even try to talk, all you need to do is listen." He hisses and i swallow the ball of nerves forming in my throat.
"You have no idea how angry i am at you Normani. You thought you could fucking deceive me and run away from me," He spits in rage, his eyes on me and I eye him in fear.
"When will you get it into that thick skulI of yours, that you're mine?.How many times are you going to make an attempt to escape before you realize that you belong to me?" He questioned angrily and stood up to walk toward the bed, before stopping at the foot of it. Fisting his hand in rage as i struggle to move, he simply stared at me. He aggressively smashed the glass on the floor, my body shiver and I start to move backward till my back hit the bed board.
He griped my hair in his finger.
"you stupid little girl, you tried to cross a man like me," thud, he slapped me hard on my right cheek and before l could react, one more strike landed on my cheek. I sobbed hard, my hair were again in
his rigid clutch.
Heat and anger radiated from his face and he was too close for my liking.
''I'm sorry please" I sobbed out, I kept my eyes cast down on the floor, fearing what he might do next.
"Look at me" his steel voice commanded calmly but I knew better. I remained motionless, i couldn't bring myself to meet his gaze so my eyes strained on the white marble floor.
His hand grabbed my chin and made me look at his angry eyes.
"When I say you do something, you do it. Understand," He said.
I looked at his handsome face, and I felt fear and pain numbing as fury rose in me.
Open your fucking mouth and answer me Mani," he spoke calmly but his body shook tremendously due to anger.
"No, I won't," I spat out, there was no way I'm listening to this monster, i rather die than obey him.
He stared down at me before handing me another hard slap, i blacked out for a second, i couldn't use my hands to relieve my cheek that was throbbing in pain due to being chained to the headboard.
He clutched my neck in a tight grip and smashed my head behind the headboard, I screamed when my head started to throb dully.
"But i must admit, seeing you all tired up and helpless is making me compelled to do a lot more things to you. Bad bad things." He states casually, "the struggle you're putting on right now, its turning
me on to the point where i don't think i can restrain myself" he adds.
Hovering over me, he runs his finger up and down my hips, making me fidge in his hold. He slowly lowers his face, bringing it close to mine, i shiver from his touch.
"P...please, stop." i sigh in defeat, i can't push him off and he's got all the power now, see as i am chained to the bed.
His hand touched my breast making me moan unintentionally.
"I love how you react to my touch. i'm the only man who will make you feel this way, for the rest
of your life.No. I meant our lives" He said.
"Now, let's try this again. Shall we" he said in a very calm tone, his grip on my neck, cutting off my oxygen supply. So what's it going to be little temptress".
I kept moving my body, trying to release his death grip which only tightened.
"Fuck you" I manged to cry out. He smirked at me before releasing the grip from my throat. I took in gulps of air greedily, before he trapped my hair again. I glared at him which only made him chuckle softly, i tried using my legs to kick him off and as hard as I could.
Without any remorse, he grabbed my legs pulling them down hard, making me cry out in pain. He just stood, towering over me while I whimper in pain. I struggle to seat up but he used his hands to pull me back down. His hands pressed down on my stomach, putting a enough pressure to cause a bruise.
"I will never stop looking for a way to escape you" i cry out in a struggle but all i got from him was a devilish smirk.
"I see. Then you have no problem if i take Stephanie. she would be perfect person to taste out my new torture tools." As soon as he says those words, my heart drops.
"No....please" i begged, his finger play across my cheek and i shut my eyes.
He inch closer, closing the space between us.
"I want all of you" he says, his pupils didn'ting," i want to claim you in everyway
"Why." I sobbed quietly.
"Because you belong to me, I own you" he said tucking a strain of my hair behind my ear.
"You are crazy, you monster" I screamed out, tears falling from my eyes.
"Have been called worse amore(Love)," I tried not to cry but tears won't stop coming.
He brought his hand down to my neck, grabbing it gently. His eyes showing how much he wants me, he slightly touched my blouse. Slowly but dominating from my collarbone down to my breast. He took his sweet time circling my hidden nipples knowing their correct position.
My breath quickened, I have never felt these way before considering the only boyfriend I ever had was Jason but I have never been touched like this before. I felt something strange from his touch making me feel incredibly pleasure and disgusted at the same time.
I spat at his face in anger as tears gather in my eyes. He wiped the spit off his face and smirked at me and he brought his slowly down to my stomach, sliding his hand down to my blouse to raise it up.Slowly. He was playing with me, clearly... enjoying my reaction. But I refused to give him that satisfaction. Like he knew, his expression changed and he chuckled darkly, showing how annoyed he was at my reaction.
This sent a shiver down my spine and my heart quickened beating faster than ever.
"Fuck this," Sin grumbled as he ripped a part my clothes with a wicked smile on his face. "Stunning, more than I had imagined." I laid naked under his gaze.
I started kicking him when he leaned down trying to stop him, but it's like he felt nothing and without any hesitation he pressed his lips on my breast. He brought out his tongue licking my breast, one at a time. I felt weak and pathetic, so I decided to look away from his assault.
There was no point fighting him, he is strong and lethal. Fighting him would just put me in more trouble. He brought his hand up releasing my hands from the chains on the headboard.
The minute my hands came loose, I pushed with all my might making him stumble down.i was so alarmed, I quickly stood and started running toward the first door I saw. But he was quick to hold me by the waist and throwing me back on the bed with a thud.
"Wrong move " He used his hands to raise me a bit to unhook my bra, forcefully taking it and throwing it on the ground,l immediately covered my breast feeling self conscious. His hands grabbed
my elbow trying to pull my hands away.
"Show me," I shook my head violently as tear rolled down my eyes.
"P.. please, don't do this" I muttered up the courage to speak this words. My voice pleading and my eyes desperate to get to him.
"You don't know how bad I want you, and i plan on having you in so many ways." His face came closer to me.I could feel his warmth breath, his words send chill down my body.
"Now, show them to me " he said the words slowly hinting a threat on each words. "Do you want me to force you?" my body trembled hearing him. He was scary enough and I didn't want to see what he would do when he force me. Letting go of my pride, I brought my hands down.
He grinned like he just accomplished something. "Good girl," he rested me back on the bed and attached his mouth to my right nipple while his hand was playing with the other one. He kept licking, sucking and nibbing like he was starved. He moaned as he sucked and licked the hard nub.
My pussy clench as a wave of pleasure pass hit my core but I could do nothing to stop him. I thought of Steph and her family, the thought of losing them brought tears to my eyes.
"Please Sin, you don't have to do this."
"Nikolai, thaลฅs what you scream when you moan my name," he said, i bit my lips, controlling the tears threatening to escape as he continued to assault me.
His touch was gentle and the pleasure became impossible to bear, I close my ey
es shut when he bit down on my nipples,as his hand kept fondling with my other breast.
He kissed my stomach and rose on his knee staring down at me. He removed his shirt, revealing his ink chest and arms curved in beautiful ink symbols. It hurt to look at him, seeing how marvelous he looked but rotten to the core.
"I would never want you so just give up and leave me alone, raping me won't change anything," I tried to reason with him.
He tilt his head to the side, staring deeply at me before his hands moved and down my waistline, stopping at my shots and pulling them off my legs along with my panties. I gasps in shock and tried to close my legs but he used his hands,pulling them apart then slipped a finger into my folds