I've been awake for what feels like an eternity, my face throbbed with a tender ache. But it's not just physical pain that greets me as I open my eyes - it's the haunting presence of the man who has made my life a living hell.
Nothing could have prepared me for the brutal kiss he forced upon me, his lips crushing mine with an unsettling intensity. The thought sent a chill down my spine: in just a few hours, I would be bound to this man forever, tied to a lifetime of fear and submission.
As he walked out, the door slammed shut behind him, leaving me shaken and gasping for air. The silence that followed was deafening, punctuated only by the sound of my own ragged breathing.I remained frozen, my lips still burning from the force of his kiss. Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes, but I refused to let them fall. I wouldn't give him the satisfaction.
'How did it come to this?' I whispered to myself.
The wedding, just hours away, now loomed like a prison sentence. I felt trapped, with no escape from the man who had just brutalized me.
My mind wandered, anxiety creeping in as I thought of my mom. I hoped she was okay, that Adrik hadn't hurt her too. The memory of his brutal kiss still lingered, making my skin crawl.The weight of the upcoming wedding settled heavily on my shoulders.
The door suddenly swung open again, and Adrik stood before me, his rugged post-shower appearance commanding attention. Water droplets clung to his hair, and his fitted shirt showcased his chiseled physique.
My heart skipped a beat as our gazes met. Fear crept up my spine, chilling my veins. His piercing eyes seemed to bore into my soul, and I felt trapped.
Time froze, and the air thickened with tension. I struggled to breathe, my lungs constricting under his intense scrutiny.
Adrik's gaze roamed over me, his expression unreadable. I felt exposed, vulnerable, and utterly intimidated.
My instincts screamed at me to retreat, but my legs have be rendered useless by him. His presence was overwhelming, suffocating.
As he took a step closer, my panic spiked. The distance between us dissolved, leaving only the electrifying fear.
"Wh-what do you want?" I stuttered, my voice barely audible.
Adrik's eyes narrowed, his jaw clenched. For a moment, I thought I saw a flicker of something anger, frustration, or something darker.
Still awake, I see," Adrik said, his voice low and menacing, ignoring my unspoken question. "Or perhaps you're anticipating another... intimate moment with your soon-to-be husband?"His words dripped with malice, sending a shiver down my spine. The memory of our previous kiss flashed through my mind, and I felt a wave of revulsion.
I tried to speak, but my voice caught in my throat. Adrik's eyes seemed to gleam with satisfaction, as if he reveled in my fear.
Speak up, he taunted, his voice dripping with condescension. "Or are you too busy imagining our wedding night?"His gaze roamed over me, making my skin crawl. I felt trapped, suffocated by his presence.
His words dripped with sarcasm, sending a shiver down my spine. I tried to mask my fear, but my voice trembled."I couldn't sleep," I managed, avoiding his gaze.
Adrik took another step closer, his eyes glinting in the dim light. "Nervous about our union?"
I nodded, my heart racing. His proximity made me feel trapped.
He chuckled low in his throat, the sound sending goosebumps across my skin. "You should be."
Suddenly, he reached out and gently brushed a strand of hair behind my ear. His touch sent sparks of fear through my veins.
I promise you, he whispered, his breath caressing my skin, "our marriage will be... enlightening."
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Quicksand
RomanceMy dreams had always been clear: excel academically, attend Yale, land a fulfilling job, find love, and build a happy family. I longed for a peaceful life, filled with joy and stability. But then, a monster burst into my world, shattering my aspirat...