Chapter 4

When she was done dressing up, she returned to the bedroom and David took her to the Boss' room. Jericho's room. 

On their way, Nina kept looking around, wondering where she could possibly be. 

Could it be far from her basement? Or somewhere cldle? And where was her father, anyway? Was he looking for her? 

Of course. He should've been informed of the scandal at the place already and was probably looking for her already. Oh! She really needed to get out of here. She had to. 

She came across some boys and the thoughts started dawning on her bit by bit. Jericho was definitely a gangster, but her greatest fear was him belonging to the fire squad. Oh! She'd never be able to bear it. Never!

She was almost panicking. How on earth would she be able to survive it?

Finally, they got to the "King's" room and David - after knocking on it - opened the door and led her in. 

The room was a little dark at first, but with the passing seconds, her eyes adjusted to the dimness and she could see him facing the window, seemingly smoking.

"She's here, boss" David said gruffly and Jericho turned to look at at them

He took a drag from his cigarette and puffed smoke into the air. 

"You can leave" he answered to David and he bowed and left. 

Nina lowered her gaze to the floor, unable to stare at him.  And Jericho left the window, walking towards the bed to sit.

"Go on your knees, Nina" he said and Nina's eyes dimmed. 

Wait ... whaaaat??

Oh her knees?? Why?

Jericho looked at her and scoffed.

"Do I need to repeat myself?" He asked 

"I...think so. Because I don't understand why you'd want me to kneel for no reason" she answered sharply and Jericho shook his head and stared at the small table in front of him where he mixed some white substance. 

"You shouldn't be questioning me, Nina" he mumbled. "I thought I made it clear you're meant to obey me?"

Nina gave no reply but just continued looking around.

"When I ask you to do a thing, you're not expected to complain because like I earlier said, you've become my slave". 

Nina almost snorted but forced herself not to as she just looked away. 

Jericho took what he wanted from the table and stood up. 

"For the last time, Nina" he said. "Go on your knees".

This time around, Nina could see the dreadful look in his eyes but still tried not to falter. 

"I didn't do anything wrong. So, I have no reason to kneel" she answered with a hard gulp and immediately, he hit her hard across the face

"Ah!" She winced as her knees hit the floor in pain

Holy Christ! It hurt..!

Her palm was over her face when he yanked her hair and made her look him in the face. 

"You really don't value your life, do you?" He asked angrily. 

"Too bad, I can't kill you now because I still need to use you to lure your evil father. But in the meantime, Nina, you're to worship me. Do you understand?"

She looked at him painfully and let out a perfunctory nod. 

But why was he trying to lure her father? For what reason? 

What could be going on between them? And why does it have to involve her?

"Argh!" She shrieked as he pulled her up with the hair and took her to the bed. 

"Take off your clothes or I'll do it for you" his voice was rough and Nina panted heavily. 

What?

No; no way. 

"Over my dead body" she answered stubbornly, her heart beating faster than a party drum. 

Hell no. There was no way she was letting him use her. Never.