WRITER'S POV
5 years ago
A slap echoed across the room and what followed after was repeated hit
"P…please….I'm sorry" Araceli cried out as she curled up in a ball and shielded her face with her hand.
"You should have thought of that before trying to run away from me!" The old man's voice boomed. Every word was accompanied with a hit from him
Araceli thought at that moment she would die from his assault and welcomed death with open arms. She stopped screaming and just laid helplessly while he continued to hit her.
Earlier that day, she had tried to sneak out of the house after watching him from her window as he entered his car with different men following him in other cars. She underestimated the amount of men he had and just went for it. She didn't even make it past the staircase before getting caught.
Araceli didn't know what was more scary. The fact she was caught and might likely be killed or the fact both men that were meant to watch outside her room were killed on the spot by the boss as soon as he came back after being informed of her attempted escape.
Their lifeless eyes had stared back at her as she screamed in horror and eventually threw up on herself. She felt at fault for their death, even though she knew they weren't good people. Araceli might have looked tough but she, like every other normal human being had conscience that wouldn't let her act nonchalant to such gruesome display.
As she laid there getting hit, she prayed death came faster and relieved her from not just the physical pain but the mental one she felt. She knew she was bound to have nightmares for a very long time if not forever. Dying wasn't so bad anyways. At least she'd reunite with her parents again.
But the universe didn't seem to agree with her as she stopped feeling his hand or feet attacking her. She still was so weak to even look up at him and just cried softly to herself. She wouldn't let him get the satisfaction of hearing her pained screams.
"Do you like me hurting you?!" He screamed "Because I absolutely enjoy every bit of it"
Araceli said nothing
"But,"
That one word had Araceli a bit curious
"Wouldn't you like to just be mine? I'll treat you right and you can have everything you want. All you need is to respect me and do as I say. Won't you like that? Hmmm?"
Araceli cried harder as she realized there was no way out of this. She felt it deep in her that he would never kill her. He would never give her an easy way out and that made her very scared. She was doomed
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Months later and two trials later of trying to escape, Ara decided to stop after being threatened and assaulted.
Every hit only made her stronger but it was her brother's life that became the game changer and she backed down. She very well knew these were people that shouldn't be played with.
Ara instead decided to see what being submissive would bring her and the boss didn't disappoint.
Ara got the best of everything and became untouchable. She touched bigger money than her dreams ever had in them. She adapted to the lifestyle for her brother at first but her love for control and a better life soon became another reason for staying.
What's that saying again? If you can't beat them, you join them. That was what Ara thought before finally allowing herself to enjoy her new life.
And then came the day she requested it. Four words that had the boss's eyes grow wide in surprise but delight.
"I want to train" She had said
The boss always wanted to make her a weapon, his weapon. Women were unpredictable and very destructive if they set out to achieve something. Men might be physically stronger but absolutely nothing could beat a goal driven woman. Which made them very powerful in this sort of business but it was rare to find such a determined and strong woman.
He only waited this long to say anything because he wanted to keep testing her. He wanted to push her to her limits and see if she'd fail again or rebel. He needed full loyalty from her and it seems he'd gotten it as soon as those words came out of her mouth.
Ara took his silence as a bad thing and decided to further elaborate. "I'm sorry if I said something wrong. It's just that I've been to some of the trainings with you and you carry me to some business too. I just thought to be more prepared if ever something goes wrong and you need extra protection"
The boss was impressed as his lips spread out to a full grin
"I've been waiting and I think you're prepared to be involved in this family"
Ara looked confused at his words. She had only wanted to learn because she was always intrigued at some of the trainings she was allowed to be in. She had absolutely no interest to join their world but as usual, her interests never mattered since she got taken away from her home. She dared not disagree or say anything to set the boss off.
"We'll get you started immediately" he stood up from behind his desk with a loud clap that had Araceli swallowing at what's to come
She nodded and made to follow behind him outside his home office but he abruptly turned with a thoughtful expression
"By the way, I think it's time you change that name of yours. I don't like it and in our world, a dual identity is mandatory"
Araceli's fist clenched in annoyance. Her mother gave her that name and she loved it with everything in her.
"How about Celyn?" His eyes lit up "Yes! Celyn. Perfect" he clapped and Ara found it a little weird how he always liked doing that
She nodded with a forced little smile
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CELYN'S POV
(Present time)
I waited impatiently for my phone to ring as I kept glaring at it on the bedside table
Mr Sanders has been spotted by my men at a diner and I was awaiting their feedback about the sweep they were doing around the area. They had to make sure there were no surprises lying around before I made my move.
Finally, my phone rang and I picked it up
"He's with four of his men and they're planted at different sides of the diner, trying to blend and not be suspicious"
"If you could tell, then they are most likely doing a terrific job" I commented with a snort "Well I guess it's down to just myself then"
I normally go in with the men when there's lesser threats for a quicker job but if he's with his men, then my charm and solo act comes in to play. We've got to stay as discreet as possible, in order not to arouse a bloody encounter that could drag us into the eyes of the law
"We'll still be around and Alvaro would go with you into the diner but just separately"
"Yeah, that works" I agreed "I should be there in 20"
"Okay, Miss"
I hung up and smiled to myself. I always loved a solo job. I found it less dramatic and fun
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At exactly twenty minutes, I was walking into the diner that my men assured me still sat Mr Sanders.
I wore a halter neck tight dress that showed off my assets. It stopped just inches beneath my ass and gave a very daring look
I walked in and acted confused on where to sit. Thank God it wasn't a diner that was strict on reservations as that would have just been a little bump in my plans and I hated having to go with plan B on every of my mission
"Do you need help, Miss?" A waiter asked and I smiled innocently
"Uh, yeah. I can't seem to find where to sit. Know any good spot?"
He beamed up at me. "Of course"
He led the way and I followed. I don't know what luck I had on me, but the table I was led to was one very close to Mr Sander's.
I could have chosen to go to one close to him on my own but I had to make everything look as normal as possible not to stir suspicions
"Thank you" I smiled at the waiter as he dragged my chair out for me to sit
He nodded "I'll take your order now"
I nodded and picked up the menu after noticing Alvaro had walked in wearing a suit.
I ordered and decided to scroll through my phone as I waited for my order. My eyes looked to be on my phone but I was on high alert as I watched from under my lashes.
Two of Mr Sanders' men left in a hurry like something was up and I bit my lip in quick thought, knowing he was probably about to leave.
Normally, I was going to play it normal for some time till he noticed me but that wasn't going to be possible anymore as I saw him standing up.
My quick reaction was to move in his direction like I was heading for the rest room. I made a very knowing mistake of hitting him and almost falling down, but halfway down, his hands caught me.
Classic move, I know
My subconscious chose that instant to play me a not so funny scene of if he hadn't cared to catch me
"Are you okay?" He asked as he steadied me and then, came his biggest mistake as he stared into my eyes
I saw his tongue dash out to lick his lip and he swallowed
Bingo! Man was already in my hand. Man, I love the effect I have on these men with just my eyes. If I didn't know any better, I'd think I had super powers
"I'm so sorry, I didn't see you there" I smiled innocently, tucking my hair behind my ear.
Another thing men loved was the innocent girl act. A woman that was submissive boosted their already too inflated ego
His eyes sparkled and I hid my amusement at the dazed look in his eyes
"It's fine" he said and let go
I moved past him, when I heard him
"Are you free tonight?"
Well that was fast and straightforward
I turned back with just my head and smiled "Are you?" I asked instead and it made him grin
Stupid
"Finish up and meet me downstairs" he ordered and walked away
I smirked to myself and continued my walk to the restroom. After looking at the mirror for five minutes, I stepped back out.
I threw a subtle look at Alvaro as I passed by and I saw him grabbing his phone, probably to alert the other guys to tail me
"You came with your car?" Mr Sanders asked as soon as I met him downstairs, beside two cars I assume belongs to him
"No" I actually didn't. I used an uber to get here to not draw attention to myself
"Better" he commented and nodded at one of his men.
The man opened the door and I entered, followed by Mr Sanders. The car drove off with the other one just right behind it
Mr Sanders wasted no time putting his dirty hand on my thigh "We are going to have such a great night"
I smiled at him, for an entirely different reason though.
He has no fucking idea how great the night would be. For me, that is