Ransom|| Tzukook ||

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                                                   Tzuyu's POV

The knock continued, I trembled in fear. 

I tried to calm myself down yet nothing worked. There's this nagging feeling again. That what happened on that nightmare might've to start happening now.

And it scares me.

Just imagining those things that I've seen scares me. It scares me to see it actually happening right in front of my own eyes.

**

The banging on the door became even louder. I covered my ears hoping not to hear anything. All of a sudden I want to be deaf.

One...

Two ...

Three...

I froze after I hear the door swung open. I was hiding behind the other side of the bed but I can guess someone just came in. I hear heavy footsteps.

Goddamn it! please don't be true...

I kept on covering my ears until I heard nothing, the footsteps had stopped and my eyes were on the floor. Afraid to see everything that's happening, I closed my eyes and opened it again.

Come on Tzuyu, you can do this!

I turned my head towards my side and seen no one, I sighed in relief and carefully stood up and saw the door widely open. But I saw no one outside or near the door. Due to my curiosity,  I slowly walked towards it to check if I'm right. 

I was halfway through the door but then stopped when I heard someone from behind.

"It's good to see you again my princess" his voice was so familiar to me. I turned my head to see him. "Don't you wanna greet your dad?" the side of his lips rose. 

"What are you doing here?" my voice almost cracked out of nervousness.

"Relax, I'm here to get you out of this hell. Aren't you suppose to be happy? that I came here to save you?" he took one step forward.

 "I'd rather be in this hell than be with a demon...like you" I scoffed.

"Where have your manners gone young lady?" he took another step.

"I don't know either, why don't you help me find it?"

He let out a sarcastic laugh. 

Idiot!

"You never change," he walks right in front of the window, his back facing me. "still being a brat, like your mother" 

I clenched my jaw, how dare he mention mom. He's the reason why all of this happened anyway, and now he's acting all innocent.

"I'm asking you again, why are you here? aren't you happy that I'm gone?" I asked. He closed the curtain in the window and turned around, walking slowly towards me. 

I feel suffocated just by looking into his eyes but I have to look strong.

He walked past me and stood outside the door. " Why don't you follow me first? I have something to show you, or should I say someone."

I hesitated.

What if this is just one of his tricks?

What if all of this is a trap?

My thoughts filled with unanswered questions which I easily shrugged away. I followed his steps downstairs until he stopped from his tracks.

My eyebrows crossed, confused. He looked at me and flash a grin on his face, which totally freaked me out. I know that kind of grin.

His hand gestured me to go inside a room first. I opened the door while my eyes were still on him and then back at the door. 

It was dark, suddenly the light switched on. I froze at where I was standing as I stare at the sight in front of me.

No...

This can't happen.

I saw him tied up in a chair, his mouth covered with duct tape his eyes were closed. Several bruises can be seen on his face.

I turned my head. "What did you do to him??" I burst out but he only let out a laugh before his face became serious again.

"Wake him up!" he shouted. A few guys wearing the same black mask showed up while carrying a bucket filled with water. They splashed it on him. 

My knees felt weak I didn't control myself and rushed towards him. His eyes were tired when he opens them.  "W...what happened? why did you let him hurt you?" I uttered while cupping both of his cheeks.

I remove the duct tape on his mouth to let him speak. "I...I'm sorry" he showed a weak smile.

"Here, let me help you" I began to untie the rope. His body gently landed on the floor, I carefully laid his head on my lap and checked his pulse.

My eyes were teary as I stare at him. 

"Please be strong," I whispered beneath my breath. "Dad! do something! help him!" I shouted, almost pleading.

He looked at me in disgust. "Him? help him? his parents ruined my business! So I will ruin him!" he laughed, a demonic laugh.

"Dad please, stop all this nonsense!! It's non of his fault!" 

"Tch, you wish"

"I'm begging you, stop all these shits!! I'm so done with you!"

I breathed in and out. My eye went back on him. He's pale and almost lifeless, he doesn't deserve to be tortured like this.

He doesn't deserve to feel this way.

"You want me to help him right?" he spoke, I quickly nodded. A suspicious grin formed on his lips. "And you'd do everything?" I nod again. "Well... it's simple..."

"What is it?! just say it!"

"Alright alright, I'll help him after you agree to come home, with me" my jaw almost dropped, how can he be this selfish?!

"What if I say no?"

"Then he'll die" he paused."Pick your choice wisely"

I stared back at him in my arms. If it's the only way... then...I guess I have to sacrifice my freedom for him to be able to survive.

"Would you keep your promise after this?" he nods. 

It makes me relieved that at least he has to live his life again but it hurts me to be away from him. I want to be with him for the rest of my life yet I'm not brave enough to fight my feelings for him.

I'm so stupid

"So? is it a yes or no?" he asked. Ugh! I want to shut him up so bad!

My tears broke down. I feel so stupid for not being able to tell him while I still can be with him. But I guess things have to end this way for both of us.

"Yes, if it's the only way" my tone went down. I pressed my lips. "I'm sorry, I'll do the best that I can for you... for us" I whispered in his ear. He smiled weakly in return.

"Y..you don't have to choose me. A...as long as you're safe, I'll be fine" he says. I hugged him tightly as I could. As if it's the last thing I could do.