Escaping Madness (Austin Mahone Fan Fiction)

Chapter 18- Punishment

I'm pushed to the ground by men much older than me. They tied my hands to a table as I struggled to get free. I might as well give up. There is no way I can escape, not this time. My chest is pressed against the cold concrete floor. A pair of shears cut my shirt, exposing my back. That's when I realized my punishment; a whipping.

"I warned you. What do you repay me with?" He paused momentarily, while I waited for him to answer is own question, "You kicked me in the face! I told you there will be consequences. Now, brace yourself for a little sting." I shut my eyes tightly, preparing myself for the pain I'm about to face.

"STOP!" I recognized his voice, it's Alex, "I left the door unlocked on purpose. I wanted her to be safe, away from all this. Her escape is my fault."

"So, my black eye is your fault."

"Yes, sir."

Alex was tossed beside of me. His hands were tied to the other leg of the table. I turned my head to facing him.

"Alex! Tell her what you've been hiding!" The man commanded.

I was confused. Hiding? I thought he told me everything.

"I... I," Alex stuttered.

"TELL HER," The other man yelled, causing me to jump a little.

"I-killed-your-father," Alex quickly whispered.

"TELL HER AGAIN!"

"I killed your father."

Did he just say-?

"LOUDER!"

"I KILLED YOUR FATHER, SOPHIA!"

I feel my throat starting to close and my eyes water. Alex mumbles, "I'm sorry."

All of the sudden, I felt a sharp pain across my back. I hollered in my pain, not caring if anyone could see me cry.

"DON'T HURT HER! NONE OF THIS IS HER FAULT!" Alex yelled as he glanced in my direction.

"You can join her."

I could feel his smirk. I wanted to slap his smirk off of his face, but then again, I did give him a black eye.

Alex screamed in pain, as his back is also whipped. The men continue to laugh as they enjoy inflicting pain on us. As the minutes went by, my back worsened. My flesh on my back is torn apart like an old rag doll, in need of repair. They finally stop, untying our hands, and leaving us alone in the room. They made sure to lock the door this time. I'm lying on the ground, unable to sit myself up. Alex crawled over, examining my back.

"You need to stay awake," Alex said, noticing how I am close to unconsciousness.

"And if I don't?"

"You will be in more pain when you wake up."

"Why did you kill my dad? I understand that he isn't nice, but he is still a person."

"It was part of the blackmail."

Alex reaches for my hand, intertwining our fingers. I would have removed my hand from his, but something inside of me to me not to. So, our hands remained together. "I have nightmares about killing him. They seem so... real."

I wanted to ask him about his dream. However, I really would like some answers.

"Why would they want my dad... dead?" Alex opened his mouth to speak, but the door slammed open. Alex released my hand.

"YOU FOOLS!" Nancy stomps over, standing beside of us. "YOU'RE GETTING MARRIED SOON AND YOUR SKIN IS ALL TORN APART! You know what, you two will get married this Saturday!"

"SATURDAY?" Alex and I say in unison.

"Yes!"

"Why are we getting married?" I started to sit up, even if it hurts. I'm too angry to even care about physical health. "IT'S MY LIFE, I CAN MARRY WHOMEVER I CHOOSE! Stop bossing me around! You have no right to pop out of nowhere and tell me how to live my life!"

"Actually, no, it's not your life. It's the company's. Company rules say-"

"Does it look like I care what the company says? What company is this anyways?"

"This company blackmails the cops. So basically, we scare cops into doing what we want them to do; for example, this underground headquarters is underneath the police station. This company's goal is to be in charge of the entire United States. Whether you like it or not, you have to marry in order to be in this company. Women must marry in order to join this company. Since you're my daughter, I am required to force you into this company."

"What if I refuse to join the company?"

"Then it's required by rules, to kill you or torture you until you join," she smirks, twisting her hair around her finger, "Tomorrow, you and Alex will discuss your wedding and I will take you dress shopping! Good night!" Nancy left the room and locked the door.