ℳ𝓎 ℛ𝓊𝒾𝓃 | 𝐺𝑒𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑖𝐹𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑡ℎ

𝑯𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒆𝒆𝒌 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕

𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡'𝐬 𝐏𝐎𝐕

Today is the day.

We were forced to wake up at 5:30.

I took a long shower considering this might be my last comforting shower. After putting on a black t shirt, I open the door and head outside.

Almost everyone was gathered around the big room.

All the whispers and chattering stopped when Natalie walked in, her heels clicking against the wooden floor.

"Do your skincare and then drink your special tea" She instructed. We all nod and head towards the big room.

After washing my face, I take a sit on one of the chairs infront of the vanity.

One after another, I take a serum and rub it in my face. And then, moisturizer. After that, lip care.

Then we make our way outside.

We drink the same warm water with honey and lemon and start our workout.

After the extra hard workout session, we went to shower. And then lunch.

And here comes the important part of the day.

After lunch, we go back to the make up and dress up room.

I put on the dress my "stylist" picked out for me.

It was kinds suffocating since they intentionally gave me a size smaller. But to look petite as they said.

And now time for make up.

I pump some foundation on my hand and then pat the beauty blender on it before moving it to my face. Slowly, I paint my face. And then, picking up the concealer, I spread it across the dark circles area, forehead and cheekbone.

Then contour. To make my face look sharper and slim. Then blush. To make it seem like Im enjoying it when I am most definitely not. They probably get off on seeing us scared.

Patting the brush on the powder, I pat it on my face. So far, base is done.

Moving on to the eyes. I move my hands and take some beige eyeshadow. Some mascara and we are done.

It was already late afternoon by the time we finished.

I looked out the window and saw that they already decorated the place.

There is an event room downstairs where we are not allowed unless there is an event.

I tiptoe downstairs and open the door to the ballroom.

The place was so beautiful you would never think that it is used for horrendous crimes.

There was several couches on every corner. And a big dining table in the middle.

The marble floor, the lights, the decorations. Everything was too good for this event.

Through the back door, I go outside to see the backyard decors.

The backyard was also decorated with Lanterns and flowers. Almost like a wedding venue.

But the forest part was completely different.

There was no white lights. No decorations.

Haunting dark red lights were placed in various corners in the forest.

"Fourth!" Someone called from behind.

I turn around to see the nicer guy walking towards me.

"The stylist is looking for you. Apparently Natalie told her that she needs to take special care of you."

Special care.

"I'm coming"

With one last look at the forest, I walk back to the house.

I thought by "special care", she meant make up or dress up. And while she did take care of my hair, added some glitter to make it look pretty, the special care was something else.

Manners. Special manners.

They went on and on about how to treat my master and how I am gonna serve him this evening.

"While you carry the tray, make sure to sway your hips. It looks attractive. And if he orders you to do something, do it. It could be anything. From giving him a glass of water to cuddling with him or straight up just fucking. But you must do everything."

Blah fucking blah.

"Last but not least. Smile, and be seductive. Like you are actually interested in them. Did I make myself clear?" The instructor asked and I nod my head.

"Good." She smiles.

Just then, Natalie walks in.

"The guests are almost here. Take them to the backyard and prepare them for the run"

Fuck, this is happening.

But I don't want it to. No one wants it to.

Sweat trickles down my forehead as I make my way back to where everyone is gathered and we all head to the backyard.

"You okay?" Mia asks as she walked alongside me.

"Nervous. Scared. How about you?" She chuckles slightly, her voice lacking humor.

"I got away last year. This year? I don't know. I mean I am scared. But there's nothing left of me. Really. So I don't know" She smiles but of course its fake.

"Okay guys, the guests are almost here. Remember, if you can run away, you're free from work for three days. If you're caught, your sold. But don't use any kind physical violence. I want you to think about the consequences if you do anything bad." The instructor said and we all nodded.

Just then, the sound of car driving and parking were heard. And then, chattering. We could all hear Natalie's laugh and the guest's sick excitement.

"They are here! Come on guys! Get in your position. Mia, Alex, Maria, Yiwa and Fourth. You guys are up first"

My heartbeat skyrockets as I step into the darkness of the forest.

Standing at the beginning of the forest, I try my best not to cry.

Mia fake smiled and waved at me and gave me thumbs up.

Soon, some faint talks were heard behind us.

I ball my hands into fists, ready to run and hide and then again run.

The whistle blows and I run towards the darkness.

My legs trembled, struggling to keep up. But before the one minutes timer ended, I managed to get to a dark corner and hide behind the bushes.

After the timer went out, everything was silent. No sound.

I held my breath trying not to make a sound.

But then, I hear them. Footsteps. Coming towards me.

Judging from the sound, he was taking large strides.

"Fuck where is he?" His voice rang out even though he whispered. It was raspy and full of impatience.

Suddenly his movements stopped.

And before I could peak out to see where he is, he appears behind me.

"There you are" He reached to grab one of my arm but I jump up.

And then I start running.

He walks fast behind me. Telling me to stop.

"I'm gonna take you anyway so fucking stop"

But I obviously don't stop. Until..

I freeze, my trembling legs come to a halt and my breathing stops.

"Fuck! Nerosa, Its me"