Ace POV:
I got out of my car and marched towards my mansion.
I told Ares to take Iris to my mansion this evening. It was 7 in the evening.
I opened the door forcefully and walked inside.
I saw Iris standing in front of the couch, scaredly.
Iris, let's talk," I said, running my hands through my hair, frustratingly.
She just looked at me and hung her head low.
I said let's talk," I said, gritting my teeth.
I want to go, please," She mumbled.
I felt my breaths getting rough.
Why, I told you the truth why do you still want to leave me," I yelled.
She looked at me, her eyes were moist.
She gulped and released a shaky breath.
You're angry because I left you at the mall, I am sorry," she said looking into my eyes.
No, I want you to trust me and give me one chance," I said, candidly.
How can I trust you, when you lied to me again and again," she said aloud.
Look, Ace, you and I are different, we have different worlds," she said.
I-I can't believe you again, what if you hurt me again like that," she asked.
You promised you would not leave me but you did like everyone in my life. Isaac broke my trust, and so did you," she said, weakly.
I am afraid, Ace. I lost my family, my brother who I waited for years broke my trust and used me for his selfishness and my love for him, I lost everything. I don't want to be sad, I want to be happy like before. That day when you saved my life because of it now I can't even die and live," she cried out.
Because whenever I want to die I remember the words you said, the way you took care of me, the way you liked me. It makes me want to live happily," she paused.
I love you, Ace. I hate that I love you after everything. When you break my heart I love you every single time, but you're dangerous and my love for you is not good. It's bad and terrifying," she said, shaking her head.
I love you," I said looking at her desperately.
She looked at me, weakly.
Don't say it when you don't mean that," she whispered and wiped her tears.
I mean it. I love you," I said, getting frustrated.
She gulped, taking harsh breaths.
Mini, please give me one chance I will make it right," I begged.
I am going back to Newark tonight," she said, hugging me tightly.
I felt my chest getting tight and pain in my throat.
I pushed her away, angrily.
You want to hurt me like I hurt you right? Then fine, do it but don't leave," I said, enraged.
She put her hand on my heart and smiled.
You're too precious for me to hurt you," she whispered and kissed my cheeks.
Please, I am begging you, Iris," I said, my eyes were blurring my vision.
Take care, Ace," she said and left.
Again. She left me.
My tears helplessly flowed down my cheeks.
I took a shaky breath.
She's true. I broke my promise again and again.
She loved me ignoring my faults, my selfishness, my ego, and my fucked up life.
I fell to my knees and cried out.
Iris POV:
You're dirty," Quinn said, wiggling her eyebrows.
I glared at her, angrily.
Ok, Ok but really the way you and Ace behave is not so friendly," she said, putting my hair in a bun.
I stayed silent. The two days felt like living in hell and paradise.
But it's over. I will be a widow all my life and Ace will get a new girlfriend and move on.
It's been 5 days.
"Iris,"
I snapped out of my thoughts and saw Quinn looking at me, worryingly.
Are you sure, you're fine," she said, putting her hand on my shoulder.
I nodded and stood up.
I put the necessary things in my bag and left for work after saying goodbye to Quinn.
After 5 minutes I arrived at the restaurant.
But, but…
Workers are glancing at me like I am a new worker here.
Gosh, if they told me to wash dishes for them I would bite their neck today.
I walked inside and put on an apron, confusingly.
Aprons are confusing for me.
I went to the dough section and started to knead dough for bread.
Hey," a girl suddenly said leaning on the counter.
I smiled at her formally.
You're looking different today," she said.
I smiled at her awkwardly.
Jenna," I heard Caleb, standing behind us looking at the girl I assume is Jenna.
She rolled her eyes and left.
What the hell is happening?
Hey," Caleb said, smiling.
I greeted him and started to knead the dough.
So, are you free tonight," he asked, curiously.
I shook my head, even though I was going to sleep after I went home. Introvert typical behavior.
Well, Quinn said you both are free," he said, confused.
I hate you, Quinn.
Yeah," I exclaimed.
Great, then party tonight then," he said and left.
Idiot.
I didn't care much cause I am not going anyway.
Parties are the most boring things to do in this world.
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It was 7:30 in the evening when I arrived home.
But when I opened it, I saw Caleb sitting on the old couch.
I looked at him deadpan and went inside my room.
But what I saw gave me a heart attack.
Five girls were in the bedroom lying on my bed and Quinn was showing them dresses.
Thank you, for coming this fast, Caleb comes home faster than you " Quinn said sarcastically.
Well, he just cooks. I have to clean everything there," I said, deadpanned.
She rolled her eyes.
She threw a dress in my face and told me to change into it.
AND if you didn't I will tell them about your rich friends, especially Ace," she said, smirking.
You're joking," I said, stunned.
Try me," she said, smugly.
I clenched my teeth and went inside the bathroom to change.
Quinn is the type of girl who will go to any extent to make her wishes true even if it is bad and forbidden.
I stripped down and showered.
I wore a dress. It was a little bit revealing but simple. I wore my old shoes.
Not so deep neck, blue, half sleeves, reached till my thighs.
Yeah, I don't have a fashion sense.
Ugh… I hate my freaking life.
I got out of the bathroom and shut the door, angrily.
I combed my hair and put it half up and half down.
Girl, calm down, can't you wear sandals or heels," Quinn's friend said, lying in my bed, smoking.
I put my comb down furiously, looking at her, and went out of the room.
I saw Caleb looking at me wide-eyed.
Why are you waiting here," I yelled.
Calm down," he said, frowning.
I clenched my jaw and looked away.
Let's go and party," Quinn yelled and we went to the Freakin party.
After 2 minutes we went inside a club.
Every single one here is above 18 and I am freaking 17.
It's illegal can't they see?
Music was blasting, people were dancing and sweating, yelling and screaming.
Quinn grabbed my hand and went to a table.
Everyone was drinking from a tiny glass and yelling stupidly 'sHoTs'.
Idiots.
I was palming my head and drinking juice.
It's been 1 hour and I am drinking my 2 glasses of orange juice and sucking a lemon.
Why am I even here?
Iris," Caleb screamed.
I just looked at him, coldly.
Suddenly he pulled me towards him and wrapped his hand around my waist.
I widened my eyes and tried to push him away.
He leaned down but I put my hand over his mouth.
Caleb, are you out of your mind," I screamed angrily.
I pushed him away again and ran out of there.
He's drunk, and not in the state to steady himself.
Gosh, what the hell is happening?
I yelped when someone pushed me against the car door.
Caleb," I exclaimed, frowning.
Why are running always," he said leaning his head on my shoulder.
He's wasted.
Caleb let's go home," I said, steadying his head.
Why, you love someone else, don't you," he said, drunkenly.
I frowned.
Let's go home and talk, deal," I asked, pushing his body away from me.
He hummed and backed away.
We took a taxi and arrived at the apartment.
I knocked at Caleb's room waiting for someone to open the door.
But god, it was not easy to climb stairs with Caleb, he was tripping often.
A boy opened the door, he looked like he was in his 20s. Maybe his roommate.
Hey," he greeted me and grabbed Caleb from me.
I nodded and started to walk away.
I yelped when someone grabbed my wrist.
It was Caleb's roommate.
*Mature*
Where are you going," he said, smiling.
I frowned.
Home," I said, confused.
Well why don't you check out my home first," he said and started to drag me inside.
I started to scream in panic and tried to release his grip on me.
He gripped my hair and threw me inside his apartment.
He locked his door.
My breathing was hard, I couldn't breathe.
He gripped my leg and hovered over me
CALEB," I screamed, afraid.
I felt a sharp sting of pain in my cheeks, He slapped me.
He grabbed my neck and started to choke me.
My air-taking capacity was decreasing.
I felt his lips on my neck, sucking.
I cried out helplessly.
Caleb passed out, little girl," he said, sliding my frock upwards.
You know I always wanted to fuck you," he said and pushed his hips toward my private parts.
I screamed again. I hate it.
Ahhh," I let out a choking, painful scream.
He started to take off my panties.
A tempting girl I found this time," he said and started to take off my dress straps.
I felt him running his hand on my chest and grabbing my clothed breasts.
Please," I whispered, taking huge breaths.
I closed my eyes and gulped.
He slid down my bra and gripped my bare breasts, hard.
I let out a choking scream.
He left my neck and I breathed groaning.
Sh… here you go," he said, stroking my cheeks.
Please, leave me," I whispered, my throat burned.
I just want to fuck you doll," he said and kissed my cheek.
I frowned, whimpering in agony.
I cried out and thrashed around.
Please I want to go home," I said, whimpering.
I felt something rubbing against my private parts.
I frowned and tried to push him away.
What are you doing," I yelled.
Sh.. just be a good girl and let me fuck you," he groaned, pleasurely.
He pressed my head against the floor and kissed my earlobe.
He was licking it.
He stood up and started to take off his pants, completely.
Suddenly I kicked him in his stomach and he winced.
I backed away from him and pushed him on the ground, hard.
He fell and hit his head on the floor.
I ran to the front door and unlocked it.
You fucking bitch," he screamed but I ran away to my apartment.
I unlocked my room and closed it behind me.
I gulped water furiously wetting my dress and myself.
I took big lumps of breath and tried to take off my dress.
I cried out when I saw my dress condition. Half ripped and disheveled.
I got into the shower and scratched my body.
I can feel his touch. I hate it, I feel disgusting.
I screamed and fell to my knees.
My body was trembling.
I dig my fingers in my legs to stop shaking.
I don't feel good. I felt nauseous.
I stood up and stopped the shower.
When I got out, I felt a sudden pain in my stomach and threw up in the sink.
Pain. My vision was blurring.
I cleaned my mouth and put water in the sink.
Dirty. Everything is dirty. I felt dirty.
I limped to my room and searched for my phone.
I let out a scream in agony.
Everything was a mess in the room.
I ran outside the room and saw my phone in front of the door.
I grabbed it and pressed the contact to whom I last talked.
Ring… Ring…Ring…
I cried out loudly when it said unreachable.
I called the second number.
My hands were shaking uncontrollably.
Iris," I heard Hudson's voice.
Hudson, he…I am, Hudson I am..," I cried out.
Iris, where are you," he asked. I heard some shuffling sound.
Room," my voice cracked.
I-I don't.. feel g-g-good," I whispered and dug my fingers into my forearm.
Ok, deep breathes Iris deep breathes," he chanted.
I am.. trying but I.. can't," I said, taking short breaths.
Fuck, Iris I am on my way don't go anywhere Ok," he yelled and cut the call.
NO, NO HUDSON," I yelled.
Cold, I felt so frigid.
I wrapped my hand around me and warmed myself.
It's okay, it's okay, it's okay…
I closed my eyes tightly and opened it.
I felt weak. Again I blinked rapidly.
I felt my body getting weak and everything slowing down…
Am I dead?
Then numbness hovered over my body.
I could hear clock-ticking sounds, outside yellings, and car-honking sounds.
I can't move myself, like my body is frozen but not my senses.
Author POV:
Hudson got out of his car and ran inside. But he stopped when he saw thousands of doors.
Iris was not picking up the call.
He knocked at the first door, anxiously.
But a drunk old man came out.
Did you see this girl here," Hudson asked, showing Iris's photo.
The old man crooked his eyebrow and looked at the photo, concentrating.
Hudson was tapping his foot impatiently.
This girl, I think 2nd No, no yeah 2nd floor, 1st roo..," Hudson ran without acknowledging the old man and climbed the stairs rapidly.
When he found the room. He knocked on the door, panting.
Come on, fucking hell," He murmured and started to knock on the door furiously.
When he saw no response was coming from inside.
He took out a gun and shot the lock. The gunshot sound echoed on the 2nd floor. But he didn't care.
When he went inside and saw Iris on the floor passed out.
Her dress was half torn, her body had some scratching marks, fingerprints on her neck and right cheek, and her dress was wet.
He picked her up and put her on the bed.
He covered her with blankets.
Her body was slightly hot.
Iris, what the fuck happened to you," he murmured angrily while checking her pulse.
It was normal but her outer body was far from normal.
She looked like a mess.
She was whimpering but couldn't move her body.
He wanted to change her wet dress but he couldn't.
He called Susan and sent her, his location.
He took out some old blankets and covered her, trying to warm her body.
She was trembling slightly.
He searched everywhere for first aid but it was nowhere to be found.
Finally, he found it after 2 minutes.
He checked her temperature with the thermometer and put a cream on her neck and cheeks.
He waited for Susan to arrive.
God what the hell happened to her…