THE MONSTER WITHIN (Pitbabe X Kinnporsce X Loveintheair)

Chapter Twenty 4: 𝑨𝑺𝑷𝑯𝑶𝑫𝑬𝑳

Vel felt like he was trapped in some twisted alternate reality, where his worst fears were coming true.

"Let's get married!" the nonchalance of Tin's comment, as if it was the most normal thing in the world made Vel's jaw dropped. As if getting married to him in a church filled with hired henchmen was just another regular occurrence. The absurdity of the situation hit him hard, and he couldn't find the words to respond.

"Dad, you guys getting married?" Vin asked with sparkle eyes.

Tin pick his son from the ground and made him stand in the one if the benches around,"Yes, I promise you Vin, I'll make our happy family together for you. So here I am. And you're my best man, buddy."

Vin happily squeal. He's so happy that he can see his parents wedding. It's like his daydream came true and he's too overwhelmed to see it's his mother's nightmare.

"What do you mean, Krittin?" Vel finally got his voice back,"Where are my friends? What you did to them?"

He can't take it anymore. He saw Vin's confused face but he can't hold back. He needs to confront Tin.

With a trembling voice he again asked,"Where is my husband?" His words barely above a whisper. The silence in the church grew even more deafening, and the gazes of the mafia members felt like a weight pressing down on him. The entire room seemed to hold its breath in anticipation of the answer, which came from the unexpected figure in the blood red tuxedo.

Vel watched as Tin smiled and began walking towards him. Each step echoed through the church, a mocking countdown to something he dreaded. The distance between them grew smaller with every second and Vel could feel his heart racing in his chest, anticipating what was to come next.

He tried to find the words to say, to protest, but no sound came from his mouth. Tin now stood in front of him, the smug look on his face almost intolerable. The space between them felt like an abyss, a yawning chasm of hurt and betrayal. Vel stared at him, unable to tear his gaze away from the man who had once been his everything and now his worst nightmare.

"I am your husband, Love..." Tin declared with a chilling deep voice.

Vel's eyes widened in shock and disbelief at the words, spoken with a twisted mockery that sent shivers down his spine. His mind struggled to comprehend the absurdity of the situation.

His voice lost in the whirlwind of emotions that threatened to overwhelm him,"Tin please....I'm sorry. I know I was wrong but please forgive me. Let my friends go..." at this point Vel was begging for mercy.

His eyes were teary and his voice came out as mere whisper,"Please forgive me" Vel was in verge of cry.

"Shh....don't cry love," Tin said cupping Vel's face,"Don't cry infront of Vin. Save it for later. You'll need them alot from now."

Vel choked back a sob, trying to maintain his composure in front of the cold-hearted man who had shattered his life. He's getting the taste of his own medicine.

"If you want your friends safe and sound, just say yes," Tin whispered in his ear, a sinister undertone to his words.

The thought of his beloved ones in danger was enough to send a wave of terror through Vel's body. The implications of the statement were clear, and he knew he had no choice but to play along.

"How can I believe, you won't hurt them after marrying me?"

"I'm not like you, Vel. I keep my words and...you...have no choice."

Vel felt the weight of his decision settle on his shoulders like a heavy shroud. With a heart full of regrets, he nodded, signaling his compliance. The gesture felt like a defeat, a surrender to a situation he had no control over. He looked at his son standing nearby, with a bright smile, and a wave of sadness washed over him as he realized what this meant for them.