Don't Let Me Go || KTH

Chapter 15

Rui's Pov

Tossing and turning, I clenched the pillow and groaned in pain with beads of sweat running down my forehead. My eyes were moving beneath my lids while I was experiencing a terrible headache. My hands suddenly flew to my head grabbing a handful of my hair & started pulling them in hopes to stop the unbearable pain that was pounding in my head.

I weakly lifted myself from the bed that was covered in silk and expensive fabrics, struggling to reach for the bottle of water that was beside the bed. I quickly drank the whole thing, crushing the empty bottle with my hand before throwing it across from me and carelessly wiping my mouth clean.

I slowly lifted my head to observe my surroundings to find myself in an expensive room that was covered with diamonds and rubies. The candles in the lamps that hung against the walls lit the room glamorously as they sparked the aura the room gave off, leaving me in awe. A big chandelier hung from the ceiling that screamed elegance and wealth.

It was until I turned to see huge red roses that were placed nicely in a priceless vase that made my blood run cold at the thought of the owner who grew those roses.

Taehyung... I'm in Taehyung's mansion...

I grunted as I lifted myself from the bed and stood up, holding onto the bedpost for support. I walked slowly to the door but didn't hesitate to take a look at myself as I came past the mirror. I was dressed in a white lace nightgown that hung at my feet and the sleeves hugging my arms securely.

I quickly turned my head to a voice that echoed outside of the room. I turned around to the door and quietly opened it to avoid making a sound. My cold feet touched the marble floor as I slowly made my way to the voice.

I was near the stairs at this point and hid behind one of the walls listening to Taehyung's conversation with someone who was completely dressed in black, the men behind him were also dressed in black.

"The men and I have disposed of all of the evidence that would lead to you, Master V. There's no need to worry," the person said.

"What about the bodies and the blood from last night?" Taehyung asked.

"You have deformed and tortured your victims so that they're no longer recognizable, Sir. We have decided to cremate their bodies and their ashes will be kept in a safe place to hide their traces. The equipment that you used was taken back. Also, regarding the blood that has stained your floors and the rooms that you used to kill, we have arranged a private renovation for you next week. You shouldn't have to worry about it," the man said reassuringly.

I gasped in shock. I covered my mouth to silence my desperate cries and used my other hand to hold onto the wall to prevent myself from falling.

He... Did he murder people last night?

"Good... very good," Taehyung said before handing him a suitcase, "This is the amount that I promised you. Your help has now paid off."

The man gave a small nod before taking the suitcase from Taehyung's hands and walked out with the other men following him from behind.

I trembled in fear and stood there as I watched them leave. When the doors were finally closed, Taehyung slowly turned his gaze in my direction. I stood there and stared right back at him, my tears running down my face effortlessly before I shook my head in disbelief, backing away. He began to panic when he saw my presence and began to run up the marble stairs. "Rui! Wait!"

I turned around to make a run for it. I cried as I kept running in different directions and in different hallways to distract him from knowing where I was. The mansion was like a giant maze and I took that to my advantage.