Z A R A "I don't want this... don't..." my frightened words are cut short because of his sudden touches."There's a chance you may even find this punishment... pleasing," his voice is smooth as he pulls off my underwear. Alejandro slams my arms up against the wall, squeezing it painfully as I struggle in his grip. He only loosens his hold once I stop fidgeting."You know, if you comply with me, you might be able to enjoy this," he says while biting the soft skin at the nape of my neck."N-no..." I'm gasping heavily as a million different emotions flow through me, denying that I'd ever enjoy such a horrible form of punishment. I want to disappear, I've never wanted to disappear as badly as I do now. I try to not think of him, his body pressed against mine, the woody smell of his cologne, the way it's all making me feel weak and dizzy.I bite down hard on my bottom lip, trying to vanish with no success. "I haven't heard a single, genuine apology from you. Do you plan on doing that soon

Z A RA I wake up to the sun shining through my windows. I raise my left hand to cover the sun rays shining into my eyes when the familiar ring gleams, reminding me of my grim life. I stare at the clock, my eyes finally settling, "It's noon already?!"I run to the washroom for a shower. The lingering stinging pain in my core is still present but less apparent than last night.I quickly change into a comfortable new pair of pajamas, trying to ignore the events of last night for the sake of my deteriorating mental health. My eyes widen at the thought that Alejandro might've texted or called."When I call or text you, I expect a reply within five minutes or I will assume you're disobeying me. You should be nearby the phone at all times."I scurry to my phone, which is charging on my nightstand beside my bed.No new calls or texts. I sigh a breath of relief. I walk out to see that my lunch is being set up by a woman, who's probably in her late twenties or early thirties.She's so pretty..

Z A R A I had managed to slip out of Alejandro's grasps that night to take a shower and change into a fresh pair of pajamas.I did cover Alejandro with a blanket before settling down in my own room."I let him–I let him touch me so intimately without putting up a fight... I really am worthless, aren't I?" A single tear slides down my cheek. After that day, I didn't see Alejandro for almost a week. He didn't even bother calling or texting to check up on me. It shouldn't bother me but it did, it slightly bothered me. I texted him a few days ago but received no response. But overall, I felt more relieved that I can wind down more instead of always being uptight and on edge.On a better note. I found out the housekeeper's name and she speaks to me for more than a minute."Say, Charlotte, how long have you known Sir?" I ask as I eat breakfast."Boss hired me a couple of years back to tend to his home since he's a busy man. And now, I also tend to you, Ma'am," she answers."Please, call me

Z A R A He's jacking off Marcus while shoving his tongue down Amelia's throat. I squeeze my eyes shut at the horrendously intimate event taking place right before me. Their moans are somehow louder than the music blaring around the room. I need them to stop, I desperately need them to stop."I asked you to watch, didn't I?" Alejandro's voice cuts through my thoughts.I squeeze my eyes shut even tighter."Either you will open your eyes or I'll have to find a suitable punishment for you," he warns."Do whatever the hell you want to me but I'm not opening my eyes!" I yell over the music."Is that so?" That dangerous playful tone is back in his tone. "I guess this means I have to pick someone from your life to punish in your stead then. Would you prefer your mother? Maybe your father? Yasmeen, perhaps?"My eyes shoot open at the mention of my parents and Yasmeen."No! Don't you dare even glance in their direction!" The cuffs around my wrists dig deeper into my skin as I pull on the chai

Z A R A He crouches down as I lean my head into his chest. "Zara..." he sounds softer while he unties my wrists. I wrap my arms around his waist, trying with all my might to make him see reason, to make him stop,"Please don't make me do this... I'm sorry, I won't talk to Elijah like that again but please, I can't..." My words don't push any further, I've reached my limit and there's no fight left in me. In fact, I didn't have any fight, to begin with, because I'm terrified of what he may do if I said anything out of line.I'm sure my haste actions surprised him momentarily because he didn't react at first. But, then, he slowly wraps his arms around me, pulling me closer to him."Since when?" He asks, resting his head on my shoulder. "When did you fall in love with me?"I squeeze my eyes shut while holding him tighter. I don't know why I thought those words would save me, though it did. But now, I'm vulnerable, I made myself extremely vulnerable."I don't think there was a specific