𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗥𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘂 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗶

seven

R I Y A

Rindou left early this morning. We're supposed to be taking off to a nearby cemetery to commemorate my parents' death anniversary. However, Mikey called him again while we were eating breakfast to inform him of an emergency. And with that, Rindou permitted me to leave on my own and gave me a phone in case I ran into trouble.

I'm surprised he let me take off on my own since he usually keeps me locked up inside the penthouse. Regardless, I'm relieved that he's finally starting to give me the independence I've craved since I moved in with him. My daily routine in the penthouse is becoming increasingly monotonous. It's depressing to be alone in the penthouse waiting for him to return home, only to be impertinent against me. That's why I'm excited about today; he let me go off by myself, which means I'll be able to spend the majority of the day outside.

I grin as I look in the mirror after finishing my hair, wondering where I should go to pass the time later. I checked the phone Rindou had given me as I made my way outside. He hasn't messaged me today, so I'm assuming he's already quite busy, which is a good thing.

As I took a stroll down the streets, I noticed how some of the businesses had changed. Today is a lively day, with many people out and about. Everything felt nice but it kinda felt lonely on the inside; it's been a long time since I've been accompanied by someone whenever I plan to go somewhere. But today was different; I now wonder what it's like to be with someone during such times. Shrugging off my thoughts, I took a deep breath of fresh air and scanned every store in search of a florist shop.

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"Mom, Dad, it's me." I said as I kneeled in front of their tombstone and placed the flowers in front of them.

A sigh escapes my lips as I recall the events leading up to the accident. It's been a difficult time since they've left. I have nowhere to go, and none of my relatives are available to assist me. But one of my father's cousins adopted me, and I was very grateful at the time because I thought they were different from the others. However, the tables have turned and it was a good thing I escaped from their clutches before they abused and nearly raped me.

To make ends meet, I work multiple part-time jobs. Because I'm still in school, I don't spend much money. Every year, even on my birthday, I didn't come to have a good time. I went through a lot of pain and suffering during my adolescence, to the point where I couldn't take it anymore. I was depressed and all I could think about was ending my life.

Despite the pain, someone was there for me when I was going through a rough patch. He accompanied me on my journey and did not abandon me to my fate. He was like an angel sent from above in the midst of the utter chaos;
He gives me ample motivation to live, he never fails to brighten my day or make me feel better about the day before. More importantly, he embraced the entirety of my flaws. I truly believed he was the one for me, as I genuinely love him. But everything fell apart when I discovered him cheating on me.

It's funny how my fate changed yet again, this time I was abducted by an executive of a well-known criminal organization in our country. I'm not sure how I'm going to make it in this messed-up world. My life had devolved into a complete shambles. Every day, I wonder how much longer I'll have to put up with this sick buggered life. It is, in fact, exhausting. God never blessed me with a peaceful life that made me envious of others. I keep praying and hoping that he will grant me that wish soon, but he has never done so. Isn't life truly unfair?

My eyes welled up with tears, which I wiped away with the backs of my hands. However, someone raises his handkerchief to me. I was stunned when my gaze was drawn to that familiar pair of emerald eyes standing next to me.