I sat there, still leaning against Rodrigo's bed headboard. I couldn't figure out which part of my body hurt more. It felt like I was in pain from head to toe."My staff will take you home shortly. I'll send for you again when I need you," he said while putting on his pants.I looked at Rodrigo with anger. "What do you think I am? A paid woman?!" I shouted furiously. "This is the first and last time you will hurt me!"Rodrigo suddenly looked at me. I swallowed hard as he slowly approached me. I avoided his gaze because I couldn't stand his intense stare. It was so cold and lifeless. I gasped when he suddenly grabbed my chin and made me face him. I immediately winced when I felt a stinging sensation on my cheek. The tightness of his grip felt like my jaw was about to break. I knelt down because he pulled me slightly, causing me to let go of the blanket covering my naked body."I will do everything I want to you. Whether you like it or not. You are mine now, Jane Acosta!"I felt my hair
RodClarixto slammed his desk upon hearing the news from his men. "You idiots! It's impossible that you didn't find anything!" he shouted angrily. Several men standing in front of him exchanged glances.They reported that they didn't find anything unusual in the rooms they searched. They didn't find anything that could be related to the video circulating on the internet. Fortunately, they had control over the police in Samar, so nobody was currently investigating them.A video of the man captured by his nephew Rodrigo Navarro was now spreading. Clarixto himself saw that man because he shot him that night. He never expected that the man managed to record a video and had a hidden one. Clarixto was sure that whoever uploaded it was inside their university."T-There really is nothing, sir. We checked all the rooms, but we found nothing. Boss Rod was with us earlier," one of their men explained hesitantly.Clarixto clenched his fist. They couldn't afford to find out who uploaded it. They n
Jane"We should report him to the police! What he did to you is not right!" Lana said angrily."Sorry, Jane. I really shouldn't have let you go with him," Carlo said with a tone of concern.The two of them immediately went to our room when Lana called them upon my arrival. Lawrence was furious and wanted to confront Rod, but I strongly stopped him.I gasped. "And what can we do about it now? It already happened. Do you think anyone will listen to me?" I said, tears welling up in my eyes."But we can't just let him get away with what he did to you. Look at your condition," Lawrence said, facing me near the bed. I looked at him."I can't bear it if both of you get into trouble because of me! You saw what he did to you, didn't you?" I said."But what about this? What will we tell Auntie when she sees you like this?" Lana asked, still worried. She brushed my hair away. "What he did to you is terrible! I thought he was a g
RodRodrigo Navarro, or Rod as he is known to those who are familiar with him, stared intently at the people dancing in the middle of the dance floor. He noticed a few couples on the sidelines of the club, their evenings heating up. They didn't go to the rooms; they chose to meet there instead.Rod had no problem with that. But it seemed like he noticed everything now. Money shouldn't be a problem for him, c
JaneAfter Rodrigo left the room, I locked myself in the bathroom. I cried and cried because I felt even dirtier now. He was such a pig! All the evil seemed to reside in him! I kept asking myself why it had to be me. Was I being punished for helping James? It was Navarro's fault, wasn't it? They killed James. They've killed so many others too. They have no souls!I poured water over my body while crying. I felt like there was dirt clinging to me. No matter how much water I poured or how much soap I used, it wouldn't go away. I was disgusted with myself.I can't stay in this place anymore. I can't bear what Rod is doing to me.I stepped out of the bathroom already dressed. My eyes were heavy from crying. I could barely open them. I packed my things and put them in my suitcase. I no longer cared if Mama scolded me, but I needed to leave this place. I'll just leave a letter for Lana because I can't wait for her anymore.I
I could only stare at Rodrigo as he held my laptop. I wanted to sink into the ground now because he was still pressing the buttons. After a few moments, a sound came from my laptop. It was the sound from the video I had edited. I pressed myself against the edge of my bed. I wanted to stand up and run out of my room, but I felt like I suddenly turned into a statue out of fear. Oh my God! Please help me! I don't know what he's going to do to me now. Rodrigo pressed the keyboard forcefully. I could hear his deep breaths. He didn't say anything, but I could feel that he didn't like what he saw. "Get out," he said, and I looked at him. He was looking at Lana, who was staring at us in disbelief. Lana looked at me. "C-Come on, Ja-" "Did I say she's coming with me?" Rod asked, threateningly. "B-But, Gov-" "I said get out! Do I have to repeat myself, huh?" Rod suddenly shouted. I burst into tears and looked at Lana. I could see
Rod"Where is Gov?" Clarixto asked as soon as he got out of the car. He had found out who had uploaded the video and hurried home to the mansion to find out who it was."He's inside. He's causing a scene again," one of their tense-looking staff members replied."Fuck!" Clarixto cursed immediately. He entered the mansion without hesitation. He knew that if their staff members were quiet, it meant that his nephew's mood was not good. Everyone's movements were being carefully counted because they knew they would be the target of Rod's wrath if he didn't like their actions.Even from a distance in the basement, Clarixto could hear the loud screams of his nephew. He also heard some pleading voices. And Clarixto wasn't wrong. When he opened the door, their staff members were crowded on the side, bowing their heads. Rod was in the middle, heading towards a man while gripping his collar. Two other men were also on the ground, bleeding.Thi
I lay motionless on the bed ever since Rod left the room. He left a while ago, but I feel like a statue in my place. My body aches, and I can still feel the sting of his slap. It feels like there's a weight pressing down on my entire body because of the intense pain."Oh my God! Jane!"I glanced towards the door when I heard Lana's voice. It was already open, and I could see a few people peeking through. Lana quickly ran towards me, grabbed her blanket, and covered me with it. She hugged me tightly."Oh my God! What did he do to you? He's such an animal! He's so wicked!" Lana cried.Tears welled up in my eyes, and I buried my face in her chest. "I-I don't want to, Lana. I want to disappear...""No! I'm here, Jane. I'm sorry. I'm sorry I left you.""Jane!""It's Lawrence, Jane."I heard the bedroom door close, and hurried footsteps approached us. "What happened here? Why is your room in such chaos?" Carlo's voice said."D