My soulmate

Chapter 1: The Unforeseen Encounter

   In the scorching summer heat, Violet Royal found herself drifting into a dreamland, seeking solace from the harsh reality that awaited her upon waking. As she stirred from her slumber, a cacophony shattered the tranquility of her thoughts. Her mother's anguished cries pierced through the walls, echoing in her ears, sending a shiver down her spine.

With trepidation clouding her mind, Violet hesitated to step out of her room, her heart gripped by fear and dread. The voice of her mother, pleading for mercy, tugged at her heartstrings, igniting a mix of emotions within her.

Her thoughts turned to her older brother, Sam Royal, once a pillar of strength and support for their family. However, he had veered off course, succumbing to the temptations of gambling, drugs, and reckless spending. The abrupt shift in his demeanor left Violet bewildered and estranged. No longer the protective sibling she once knew, Sam had become a volatile presence, instilling fear and uncertainty in their home.

Despite her efforts to distance herself from him, Violet remained tethered to the turmoil unfolding within their household. Her sole aspiration was to break free from the confines of their troubled environment, to carve out a path of stability and happiness for herself and her mother.

As Violet mustered the courage to confront the chaos outside her room, she was met with a sight that stirred a flicker of recognition within her. Standing beside her mother, offering a helping hand, was a stranger whose face seemed oddly familiar yet elusive in her memory.

Questions swirled in Violet's mind as she approached her mother, concern etched across her features. She sought reassurance, desperate to alleviate her mother's distress and unravel the mystery surrounding the stranger's presence.

"Mom, are you alright?" Violet's voice trembled with worry as she reached out to her. "Did he hurt you again? Why were you on the floor? What happened?"

Her mother, Celine, responded with a forced smile, masking the pain that lingered beneath the surface. "I'm fine, sweetheart," she assured, though the strain was evident in her eyes.

Before Violet could delve further into her mother's well-being, the stranger addressed her with a mixture of solemnity and intrigue. Towering over her with an imposing stature and piercing gaze, he introduced himself, leaving Violet speechless with shock and disbelief.

"Are you Violet Royal?" His voice resonated with authority, commanding her attention. Violet nodded hesitantly, her mind reeling with apprehension.

The stranger's next words sent a chill down her spine, shattering the fragile semblance of normalcy she clung to. "Sam lost in a bet, and he sold you to me," he declared matter-of-factly, his words hanging heavy in the air.

Violet's world spun out of control as she grappled with the enormity of his revelation. Betrayal and disbelief flooded her senses, rendering her speechless as she struggled to comprehend the dire predicament that now engulfed her.