Chapter 8
Like she promised, he was released from his cell in the evening, he was so glad to be free and decided to discover more about this mystery since the one who imprisoned him was not present. The girl who opened the cell was one of those girls whom he saw going into the dungeoun, upon his inquiry if they were treated as sex slaves, she remained silent and stated that they aren't allowed to converse with him only if he needed something, like him she also wore the trackwatch. He started with the mysterious wall leading to the dungeoun, much to his disappointment it showed no sign of opening, as if it is an ordinary wall, wouldn't budge at all. He went out of the room, the village looked normal and peaceful, as if nothing unusual happen in thier area. The houses were small enough for a family of six or seven and were not fancy at all, the villagers were simple too. But there was this one house much bigger and different from the others, he learned that it was the house of Master of the island and her family as well as a court house where she deals her every business. He explored more and found a horse stable filled with highly bred horses and a huge poultry farm. He also found a small hospital, despite of its size, it was fully equipped with medical equipment. There was another area which fascinated him alot, that was warriors place, it was a training area consisting different types of training equipments, it was wide enough, can accomodate hundred of people, he would use that area, he noted. He also discovered a gold mine and learned that every man in the village is a miner, no wonder she's damn rich. He didn't go further in the forest since it was already dark and returned back in the room. Upon his return, he was given dinner then he went to sleep in her bed since she told him to use her bed instead of his usual one.
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Shlok aroused from his sleep but kept laid in his new bed, her bed, he could still smell her lingering scent, it is stronger than last night. He tried to stretch himself but something prevented him, an arm was wrapped against his waist, a leg was resting on his thigh. He opened his eyes and looked sideways to locate the person who is treating him like a a teddy bear snuggled in child's arm when he fall asleep. It is a child, a grown up child, it was her, so soft and innocent as she sleep peacefully, she looked beautiful, like an angel, like an innocent baby.
Is this a dream, he asked himself, if so, he wouldn't want to wake up, he wouldn't want her to wake up, he want to still this moment forever. He had dreamed of this moment thousand times, to wake up with her beside him, her soft and warm body snuggled against him, so is this another dream, another fantasy of him.
Suddenly he felt her hand clutching his shirt tightly, her lips started to quiver then her whole body started to tremble, a thin streak of tear escaped from her eyes.
He heard her mumble something in a soft and low voice, he couldn't understand at first but then he understood, she was repeating herself, saying the thing over and over again.
"Have to do..save them..save them..have to do..save them..save them.."
Whom does she want to save? Is that her family? Is that Aditi?
He realized she is not his fantasy or dream, she is real, close beside him, a wave of relief washed over him as joy engulfed his anguish heart . He brought his hand up and placed it on top of her clutched hand then lightly stroked it with his fingers. She went still, her trembling stopped instantly and her eyes flung open as a shocked gasp escaped from her mouth.
His dark brown eyes got locked in her gold eyes, he saw a swamp of emotions in them, he tried to look for his Astha hidden and trapped inside her but unfortunately they were interrupted by a painful groan. It brought her back to reality and completely released him while mumbling her apology then sat up from the bed.
"Bloody hell! Can't I even get some medicine!" Shlok heard someone shout in frustration.
There is another man in this room? He recalled her talking about another prisoner, he sat up to look at the prisoner but then he noticed they weren't alone in this room. Aside from him and Astha on the bed, Ankush and Abhay was lying on the mattress, the one he used before, spread on the floor outside the cell while the prisoner was sitting upright in the corner of the cell, his face bruised and swollen, his one leg was covered with dry blood and had nothing beneath him to give him warmth from the cold floor, his state was wretched.
"And why do you think we'll do that after knowing what you did to my sister?" Ankush asked with a raised brow as he sat up from the bed.
The prisoner grumbled "That bitch brought it upon herself."
Ankush scowled at his remark, anger clouded his mind, blood accelerated in his veins, he gritted his teeth to control his anger. He shot at his feet and entered the cell in a swift pace, he yanked him from his shirt and was about to strike but stopped when he heard a gun shot and at the same time Astha's shout.
"Sid!!!" Astha shouted in horror.
The prisoner let out a horrifying scream as the dagger fell from his bleeding hand, he gripped his hand and cursed violently.
"Better luck next time, rascal." Abhay said with a slow grin as he put the Colt .45 back in his holster.
"Sid is dead! I am Ankush!" Ankush said to Astha, without sparing a glance at her.
"Thanks buddy!" Ankush said then kicked the dagger away.
"No problem. Just keep his bleeding mouth shut, I want some sleep." Abhay said in a slumber tone and closed his eyes again.
Ankush pulled the prisoner closer, so close that their faces were mere apart, their eyes at the straight level and spoke in a low and icy tone "You took her innocence, you let her starve to death for nothing, she suffered in your cruel hands for three years and now you will pay back."
The prisoner gulped the bile rising in his throat, he shuddered at the thought of his imminent retribution, perspiration emerged from his body as his heart wildly slammed against his chest.
"What a beautiful girl we have." He said as he look at the thirteen year old girl, so beautiful, perfectly filled in every place and innocent. He rubbed his rough hands against her soft cheek, wiping the tear, she went still then pulled her face back from his hand.
"Please.." He heard her whisper from her sob.
He gave a sinister smile and asked"Why don't you look at me, babe?"
He brought his hand under her chin and made her look at him, he saw those meek, teary eyes lifting up and looking straight into his eyes.
"you know why you are here? Don't you?"
"I don't..want..pl---Ahhh!!" She screamed when his grip on her mouth tighten, squeezing her cheeks mercilessly.
"Shut up, if you won't cooperate with us, you will have no food, you want that?" He asked in low and menacing voice.
"I agree." She replied with a spark of anger in her voice.
He laughed and released her mouth, after a moment he went silent and said "I thought you were a coward but you proved me wrong. Three days without food and water, if you survive I will release you if not then you know what you have to do."
"You decieved me!" He heard her low shout due to her parched throat. It had been three days, not even once she took a morsel of food or gulp of water, she survived those three days and it was time of her release. However, he wouldn't release her when she will bring her promising rewards in future.
"And who says criminals are honest? You are a fool to believe me." He replied.
She looked up with silent tears in her eyes.
"Please, let..me go.." She begged.
He laughed at her, then pulled her from the floor, smashed her fragile body against his hard one.
"You're thirsty, aren't you? Let me quench your thirst." He said and crushed his rough lips against her. He could feel her struggling under his hold but without any sustenance her struggle was weak. He removed his hold on her, she landed hard on the floor, unconscious, her lips bruised and swollen.
"Give her food and water." He ordered his men.
"No!" She cried clutching her shirt tightly.
"You have to remove your clothes." He replied calmly.
"Please.." She pleaded again.
He angrily pulled her and shook her with all his might then spoke harshly "You have to accept your fate! Bitch! The sooner you accept, the easier for you!"
He removed her hand brutally and ripped the front of her shirt, revealing slightly grown bosom. She shrieked aloud as she flushed red with anger and mortification and covered her naked bosom with her hands. He took her both hands and gripped them in his one hand then used another hand to tug down her pajamas, making her completely naked.
"You'll be a great beauty and will provide great rewards." He said with a devil grin as he roamed his lustful gaze on her naked body.
She was clutching the blanket, covering her nakedness, he held the edge of the blanket and tugged back with a sinister smile and twinkle in his eyes. He had been waiting for this moment for three years, like he predicted she had grown into ravishing beauty, she was seventeen now, ready to be used for his purpose. Another thing had grown in her over past three years of her stay in here, that is courage, she no longer cry or plead but fight back with all her might which leads to punishment, she is either given no food or was given no clothes to cover. Every time he would look at her, his desire will spark instantly but held back due to the rules but today he will take her and satisfy his lust for her.
"Don't you want to save them?" He asked with a smug smile.
"I do but who says I will agree to you, bas***d?" She asked.
He pulled the blanket angrily, it slid from her body, making her lose balance, she winced as she landed on the cold floor. He shortened the distance in a quick pace and gripped her hair in his hand, pulling them back cruelly as he spoke in angry tone "I'm gonna show you who's the boss here, Bitch! I'm gonna use you and you will agree, you will be a wh**e, sweetbabe or you know what I will do to your family."
She went cold, his threat ringing in her ears, her head exploding with pain and misery, her tears dripping wildly from her eyes. She felt his hand on her swollen bosom, ruthlessly gripping them, she shoved his offensive hand but failed in her attempt as he took hold of her hand.
"We could have used a bed but your stubbornness earned you another punishment." He said as he pinned her fray body on the floor with his brute body, stilling her violent efforts for release. She screamed with all her voice as she wiggled her arms, he held them on her sides and loomed over her.
He raped her without any remorse, leaving her weary from his assault and her protests, left her burning in the fires of shame and bitterness.
Astha let out a deep breath, relieved to see her brother safe, she paralyzed when she saw the dagger, it would've pierced his stomach if Abhay hadn't shot the hand. She blushed realizing she called Ankush in his old name, the one he doesn't want to hear in any mouth, Sid is dead for him and the world, he said to her, he no longer exist just like pure and innocent Astha is dead. She glared then at the person who made her life hell, who killed her pride and self esteem, who took her innocence with any remorse.
"I think he's mine to take so put him in the dungeoun." Astha said.
Ankush grinned at her but then wiped his grin as he looked back at Shlok who was staring at him with shock and disbelief in his face.
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