As soon as the work time was over, all of Autoekomsten’s employees cleared each of their desks and got ready to go home. Vanya peered from the pantry in worry as she knew Ned would come anytime soon and asked her to fulfill her promise. After noticing that the man wasn’t there, Vanya sighed in relief and hurriedly grabbed her bag and coat.“I should leave now,” she said while closing the pantry door. “I hope Ned doesn’t see me.”Instead of going through the lobby, Vanya scurried to the side door which was rarely used by the employee. It was quiet, unlike the crowded lobby. Once she got out, a relieved sigh escaped from her mouth for not seeing Ned’s presence. Unbeknownst to Vanya, Ned had waited for her at the parking lot in front of the company’s building. He waited in his car as his hand held onto a box of condoms he bought yesterday. The brown-haired man grinned, imagining how good it must felt to taste Vanya’s body and use her all night as she requested in his office.Vanya
Minutes passed, and Vanya began to regain her consciousness despite it wasn’t fully recovered. She opened her heavy eyes, but she saw nothing but darkness. Soon, the girl realized that her entire head was covered with a musty bag cloth. She coughed as the smell made her choke. Vanya tried to move her hand and took the dirty cloth that covered her head, but strangely she couldn’t move them, as if it was held by something.“Ugh … ” Vanya also tried to move her feet and legs, but it was pointless as well. The frightening feeling began to creep into her heart. Soon, she came to the realization that she was probably kidnapped and was being held captive in the middle of nowhereThe group of kidnappers noticed that the girl they tied on had recovered from the chloroform that knocked her out for the last hour from the quiet groaning voice and her struggle to move. After the boss took his ski mask off, he tilted his head and instructed, “Take that bag cloth from her.”Two kidnappers the
“Police! Don’t move!”In the blink of an eye, Niels and his accomplices found themselves encircled by a multitude of police officers, forming an impenetrable wall around them. Niels couldn't help but feel a surge of surprise when he noticed Kevin and Jonas among the officers, their stern expressions revealing their unwavering dedication to upholding the law. With no viable escape route available, the three kidnappers were left with no choice but to reluctantly raise their hands in a gesture of surrender, their fate sealed as the cold metal of handcuffs clamped around their wrists."Damn it," muttered Niels under his heavy breath.As an instinctive alarm bell rang within him, Niels swiftly leaped off the creaking wooden bedstead, hastily pulling up his pants and securing them with his belt. In that very moment, Kevin stood frozen in shock, witnessing the unimaginable transformation of his once loyal friend. The truth had been laid bare before his eyes: Niels had not only revealed his d
Since Vanya still receive treatment, Kevin took a seat outside, joining the company of other waiting patients and visitors. Placing the bag containing the new clothes for Vanya beside him, he retrieved his phone to check for any missed calls. To his surprise, there was a missed call from his workmate, Glenn. Kevin furrowed his brow, wondering why Glenn would be reaching out to him after working hours.Curiosity piqued, Kevin decided to return the call. Upon picking up, he inquired, "Is there something important you need to discuss, Glenn?"With a serious tone, Glenn questioned, "Where are you? I need to talk to you, Kevin. It's something of utmost importance.""I'm currently at Erasme Hospital," Kevin replied, his frown deepening as he contemplated what significant matter Glenn could be referring to. Could it be work-related? He wondered to himself."Alright. I'll meet you there," Glenn confirmed, and the call ended.Ten minutes later, Kevin spotted Glenn anxiously scanning the entran
As Kevin stepped into the bustling emergency room, his eyes frantically scanned the surroundings, desperately seeking any glimpse of Vanya's presence. Finally, his anxious gaze settled upon the sight of her lying on a narrow bed, the sterile hospital environment casting an eerie pallor on her delicate features. An overwhelming sense of relief washed over him, and he couldn't help but release a long, heartfelt sigh of gratitude. Turning to the doctor, who had previously provided him with updates, Kevin's voice was filled with genuine concern as he inquired, "Is she showing signs of improvement? How is she faring now?"The doctor's nod was accompanied by a warm, reassuring smile. "Yes, thankfully, the lingering effects of the sedative have dissipated," she informed him. A gentle tap on Kevin's arm conveyed both reassurance and permission as she gestured toward the curtained enclosure. "You may go in and see her now."Expressing his sincere gratitude, Kevin offered a heartfelt thanks to
It was quite a long drive from Erasme Hospital to Vanya’s house, but Kevin didn’t mind taking her home and ensuring that she was safe after the traumatic incident that evening. Vanya felt the silence between them was too deafening and odd, so she cleared her throat before asking a question."Niels was taken by the police, wasn't he?" asked Vanya. She shuddered as her lips mentioned that perverted man who almost defile her, but she tried to keep it cool and continued, "Do I need to go to the police and make a statement regarding this? Or do I have to attend his trial?"Kevin sighed as his grip on the steering wheel became more firm. Vanya's question made his thought clouded. The man didn't have the heart to tell Vanya that Niels got away from kidnapping and attempted rape charges."A bad person like him deserves to be punished. If possible, he must suffer a hundred times worse than what I received as a victim." Vanya clenched her fist in response to Kevin's silence.The man looked over
It was a relatively short ride to reach Victor Hugostrasse where Vanya lived, but the silence made the whole atmosphere feel awkward and longer. The girl couldn’t stop thinking about Kevin’s decision of taking her home every now and then to ensure her safety. Vanya was still hesitant to completely trust her boss’ kind gesture.A nudge from Kevin broke Vanya’s deep thought and soon she realized that they had arrived. The man turned his car engine off and looked at the girl warmly. “You should get some rest, Vanya. I’ll give you three days off to recover.”“And what about the leave permission, Sir?” Vanya asked hesitantly after unbuckling the seatbelt.”Don’t worry. I’ll take care of it,” responded Kevin. He took a final glance at the pantry girl and said, “Your physical and mental condition is now a big priority, Vanya. If you need to seek a therapist to make you feel better, just get me informed, or you can ask Jonas to deliver it.”Vanya pursed her lips and nodded. She then said, “Tha
Vanya’s chest felt heavy remembering how powerless Kevin was when faced with the crimes that Niels did. She knew it wasn’t that Kevin didn’t want to help, but he didn’t want to. He just acted carelessly and was nice to her to compensate with his secretly supporting act toward his long-term friend. Those three men couldn’t care less about her position as a victim with such an invisible trauma wound in her soul and decided to sweep it under the rug, pretending that nothing happened and it was all fine.She covered her face with her hand and let all the angst out. Vanya didn’t know how much she had been doing that, but the heaviness she felt in her chest was no longer there. The only problem left now was thinking about what she should do next. She sat on her bed edge and pressed her slightly tensed head.“I can’t stay in Autoekomsten any longer,” Vanya mumbled to herself, half-whispering. All she wanted for now was just to move far away from any of those bastards. She couldn’t stand any m