Reverse-Harem Cafe!

XXIV. Answer My Prayer

"W--- ap"

Huh? What's...happening?

"I said wake up!" commanded a sharp voice. I let my eyes flutter open and take a moment to organize my thoughts. Where am I..what's going on?

Suddenly I see Reika's angry face glaring down at me and the memories come flooding back. I've been kidnapped! I look around and realize that we're in a warehouse of some sort. It's dark and musty except for a few dirty windows up above that struggle to let in some much needed light from street lamps outside. Stacks of crates surround us, labeled 'coffee beans' giving off the scent of espresso that mingles with the salty ocean air. My eyes automatically start searching for an exit and find a large, metal garage door. Unfortunately it's surrounded by guards.

"Sleeping beauty finally woke up." She snarls sarcastically.

I try to stand up but realize that my legs are tied together and my hands and waist are buckled to a the wooden chair I'm sitting in.

'Release me!' I shout but all that comes out is muffling and that's when I realize the tape over my mouth. I shoot Reika a dirty look.

"Oh do you have something to say?" She lets out an evil giggle. Her hands reach for my face and before I can turn away, she tears the duct tap off my mouth sending a burning sensation through my skin.

I flinch from the pain but quickly hide it when I see Reika smirk at my reaction. The last person I want to look vulnerable in front of is her. "I said release me!"

"Why should I do that, when you deserve this?" Her expression suddenly fills with anger and malice.

"What are you talking about?!"

"You stole Jacob from me, that's why he rejected hanging out with me the other day right?" She looks me up and down before adding, "I don't understand why he would like an ugly whore like you anyway."

"What did you say bitch?!" Oh man when I get out of this chair...

Suddenly I see her raise her hand up like she's going to slap me and I squeeze my eyes shut waiting for her to. I keep waiting but after a unreasonably long time, I open my eyes. A guy, who had emerged from the shadows, stands behind Reika, holding her hand back.

"Is that anyway to treat our guest?" He asks calmly. Reika pulls her hand away from him and lets out a frustrated sigh.

"Don't interfere, brother."

Woah this guy is her brother?! Now that she mentions it...I guess there is a strong resemblance. They both share the same pointy chin and dark brown eyes. Both are blonde too but Reika has natural strawberry blonde while her brother has platinum blonde hair, tied back into a short pony tail. If he is her brother then that means that I can't trust him either.

Reika steps aside as her brother moves closer to me, his dark eyes examining me the whole time. Finally he unexpectedly smiles; it's a gentle smile but nevertheless as fake as Barbie. "I believe we have a problem here, Miss Mae Sasaki."

"You know who am, so tell me who you are." I say cautiously, trying to keep the attitude to a minimum.

For a a fraction of a second, he lets out a menacing grin but hides it again behind a gentle smile. I gasp a little at his volatility.

"I apologize for my ambiguity, I am Ellis Bishop and it seems you've already acquainted yourself with my sister, Reika." He gestures at himself and then her.

I nod. Although I wish I didn't know her.

Ellis smiles and takes a seat in a metal folding chair behind him. He laces his bony fingers together and rests his chin on them. "Well now that we're done with introductions, let's get down to business."