My Love... by My Side [COMPLETED]

21: The Day When It Falls Apart

Walking home had never felt so wonderful like that day. Rae hopped around, cradling the carnation in her arms. It was the most meaningful birthday present she had ever received. She had loved carnations ever since the first time Youn gave her one during their first date after becoming a couple.

"Tay must be happy to see this! I can't wait!" she thought excitedly.

Approaching the house entrance, she noticed a black car parked outside along with her father's car. Confusion crept in as she wondered, "Is Dad at home? He's supposed to come back tomorrow!" With a sense of urgency, she rushed inside, fearing that Finn might be furious.

"Dad..." she began, but her words faltered as she entered the living room. Her shock deepened when she saw five men sitting there with her father and Gil. All of them were dressed impeccably in suits.

"Where the hell are you?" her father's voice sounded different, lower than usual. It worried her, sensing an unfamiliar tone.

"I just came back from the store..." Rae replied, looking at her father with a mix of surprise and concern. Finn glared at her sharply, yet his eyes betrayed a hint of sadness.

"What's wrong, Dad? Who are these people?" she asked, trying to make sense of the situation. Finn remained silent, and two men suddenly approached her, gripping her hand tightly.

"Dad, what happened?! Let me go!" she struggled to free her hand, but the men were unyielding. Another man stood up, his face looking intimidating to her.

"She's of legal age?"

"Yes, today is her 18th birthday," Finn said, sounding guilty. The man touched her cheek, and she tried to fight back, feeling uncomfortable.

"Take her..."

"Nooo!!! Dad!!! What are you doing??!! Let me go!!! Dad!!!!" Rae threw a fit, desperate to escape their grasp.

"Shut up, Rae! Just follow them!"

"Dad?!" she couldn't believe her father was doing this to her. She wanted freedom, but this was not what she had in mind.

"Pleasure to have business with you, Andrews..." the man said to Finn, who simply closed his eyes tightly.

"Dad???"

"Let's go..." he stammered, unable to face her anymore. Rae held back her anger and sadness, trying to understand the situation. The two men dragged her into the car and threw her into the back seat.

"Let me go!!"

"I can't. Your father just sold you off to my boss. You are now his property.."

Her heart sank at her father's betrayal. She couldn't believe he sold her like some kind of commodity. Now she realized how much he hated her. All she could do was cry her eyes out and think about Youn.

Youn, help me!!!

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She had been kept in that place for two days, trapped in a nightmare she couldn't wake up from. Rae looked at the silk sheet that covered the mattress – luxurious and exclusive, but she knew it was a fleeting comfort. Soon, the reality of her situation would catch up, and she would suffer.

During those two days, all she did was cry. She couldn't eat or sleep, consumed by the despair and fear that engulfed her. She prayed that someone would come and rescue her from this dreadful prison.

Suddenly, she heard a knock at the window. Her heart leaped with hope, and she slowly opened it.

"Rae!!" the man outside waved at her.