Slave..... Will I Ever Be Free??

Planning

Ae's POV:

I didn't have much time to talk to Pete so I hurried to explain to him what to do. For time being, I needed to assure him that I am trying to protect him and he can trust me. "Pete, now listen to me carefully." I said trying to gain his attention.

He looked at me showing me that he was completely attentive to what I was going to tell him. "Okay... So, I will have to leave now but before that I want to tell you something. When I will go out, your father will surely be expecting me to tell him about something so I will make sure that you are safe. If he asks you anything, just tell him that you obeyed to whatever I asked you to do. Okay?" I spoke.

He nodded in response and waited for me to continue. "Good... now listen to this, don't tell him anything about what I have told you. And not about the phone which I showed you. You understand right?" I wanted to confirm that he was following what I was telling him to do. "Yes... I won't tell por about anything."

I guess he was finally trusting me to help him. "Good boy... I promise to come back to meet you and that time I'll bring you gifts but make sure that your por doesn't know anything about this. I will find a way to help you till then try to be careful. Okay?" saying the last lines made my heart clench. I knew I was leaving him in this dungeon and after I left he would only suffer but I can't do anything at present without planning. Especially when I am in their area.

"W-What is your name?" he asked. "Ae..." I replied and I could see him smile. The clock was ticking off and I know I needed to hurry. "Pete, do you know to read?" I inquired. "Umm... Little little..." he spoke. Well, that was going to make things easier for me.

"Well, let's return back. I will have to make sure that your father knows that you have been obedient." I said while getting up. I can see fear in Pete's eyes as he looked at me. How I wish I could take him along with me right at this moment.

I felt a tug at the hem of my shirt and I turned around to see Pete holding the edge of the shirt. "Will you really come back?" he asked doubtfully. I can see the uncertainty in his eyes and I can completely understand what he would be feeling. I leaned forward and gently cupped his cheeks. "Yes... I promise to return back and take you out of this place as soon as possible." I assured. I can see a sweet smile creeping on his face and his eyes turn brighter.

"Now, I'll need to leave but I promise to return soon." I said. He finally left the place and walked out with me. After reaching some distance. He took a step behind me and started to follow me as I walked out. I can see Weir and por talking to each other. Our people were all ready to leave.

"I hope you had a great time." Weir said while looking at me. I winked at him and nodded before proceeding towards my father. I had been in this business enough number of times to know how to deal with people like him.

"Let's go son. We have some other important meetings to attend." Por said. "It was nice meeting you Mr. Weir. I'll let you know about my decision soon." Por said. "Sure..." Weir said stepping forward for a handshake. After they were done with their talk, por proceeded to leave the place with me following him.

I turned around to have a glimpse at Pete who was now looking at me. I can see a smile on his face and I knew he trusted me. I made sure that he was not going to get hurt because of me.

We reached the car and I was all lost in thoughts to realise where I was going. I was worried about Pete and wanted to help him but I didn't know what to do exactly. "Ae, are you alright?" por asked making me snap out of my thoughts. I looked at him confused only to realise that I was heading in the direction of his car instead of mine.

"Por, can I ask you something?" I questioned. "Sure son... From when did you started to take permission?" he said. "Por, what about the deal with Weir? Are you going to accept it or reject it?" I asked. "Reject... The terms put forth by him are not acceptable to me and I just didn't want to be rude so I just told him that I will convey my decision later. I'll call him and inform about the rejection." Por stated.