chapter 38: Hope against Uncertainties

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As Axel's one-month leave came to an end, the inevitable moment arrived when he had to bid farewell to Iris. With a heavy heart, he stood by her bedside, his gaze filled with love and longing.

"Iris," he whispered softly, his voice choked with emotion. "I have to go back to the cruise ship now, but please know that it's only temporary. I'll be back for good, I promise."

Iris looked up at him, her eyes brimming with tears, but she forced a small smile. "I'll be waiting for you, Axel," she said, her voice trembling slightly. "Take care of yourself out there."

Axel reached out and took her hand in his, squeezing it gently. "I will, Iris. And I'll be counting down the days until I can hold you in my arms again."

With one last lingering look, Axel reluctantly tore himself away from Iris's side, his heart heavy with the weight of their separation. But as he walked away, he carried with him the hope of their reunion, the promise of a future where they could be together once more.

As Axel sits on the plane bound for Hong Kong, his heart weighs heavily with the burden of keeping his promise to Iris while also grappling with the impending conversation with Frances. He knows he must end things between them to honor his commitment to Iris, but he dreads hurting Frances. Summoning all his courage, Axel decides to surprise Frances by dropping by her flat. With a prayer for strength, he hopes he'll find the courage to bid her a heartfelt goodbye and explain his decision with compassion.

As Axel steps into Frances's flat and notices the mess in the living room and kitchen, he feels a pang of concern. Wondering what could have caused the disarray, he cautiously moves forward, checking around.


Axel's puzzlement deepens as he notices men's garments scattered alongside Frances's own. Confusion clouds his mind as he tries to make sense of the situation, wondering who the other garments belong to and what might have transpired in his absence. With a mixture of apprehension and curiosity, he continues to search the apartment for any signs of Frances or an explanation for the scene before him.


Feeling a rush of concern and adrenaline, Axel's heart races as he hears Frances's screams followed by unsettling sounds from her room. Ignoring any sense of hesitation, he rushes towards her door, desperate to ensure her safety. With each moment that passes, his anxiety grows, fueling his determination to reach Frances and uncover the source of her distress.

As Axel approaches the main door, he strains to listen to the voices engaged in what seems like a heated conversation. The loudness of their exchange only adds to his confusion and apprehension. Wondering who could be with Frances and what could be happening inside, Axel's mind races with possibilities, each one more unsettling than the last.

As Axel stands outside the main door, straining to listen, the familiarity of the groans and moans becomes clearer to him. His heart sinks as he realizes what might be happening inside. Confusion and disbelief wash over him as he grapples with the shocking realization. With a mixture of sorrow and anger, Axel braces himself to confront the truth and face whatever awaits him behind that door.

Shouting follows "Whom do you love?" Man asking loudly and he hear screams

"I love you my Master!" Frances's voice

"And what about that Axel?"

"I need him for pleasure!"
Frances

"I am not satiating you?"

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