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I’m shocked and destabilized. His words are inappropriate and bold.
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He turns to me and grabs me by the waist again. He brings his face close to mine. He presses his lips against mine. I freeze. His tongue quickly searches for mine. Instinctively, I respond to his kiss without thinking about who’s watching.
He intensifies his grip. Our tongues challenge each other openly. His hold on my body is firm and possessive. I feel his erection. pressing against me, and my body temperature rises.
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When I come back to my senses, I abruptly pull away from him. He gives me an indescribable look. Hakim glares at us while Maria displays a faint smile despite her critical situation.
What just happened?
I avoid his gaze to calm my racing heart. Khalid stares at us with indifference. He doesn’t seem fazed by what just occurred.
“I suppose that classy answer only Alexander can deliver and that kiss mean you didn’t sleep together.”
I nod automatically, trying to keep my composure. Alexander turns around and heads toward the exit of the villa without even giving me another glance.
The only sounds are Alexander’s slow steps and Maria’s ragged breathing.
I should’ve known he wouldn’t stay. After all, it’s not his problem.
“What did you think? That he’d help you save your little Maria? He only came to satisfy his curiosity and to mock me. He couldn’t care less about what happens to you!”
Alexander hears Khalid’s words, but they don’t seem to bother him as the front door slams shut.
I don’t let anything show in front of this monster, even if he’s right. I don’t want him to know his words hurt me, and even more so Alexander’s attitude.
“You’re nothing but a filthy slut for letting that guy touch you like that.”
I glare at Hakim.
“Are you sure you’re not talking about your own mother? Shut the fuck up and obey like you always do, you dog.”
He’s about to release Maria and lunge at me, but Khalid gives him a hand signal to keep holding her tightly.
“Good dog! Want a treat?”
I feel him boiling inside, I turn my gaze to my father.
“Alexander gave you the answer you wanted. What do you gain from knowing if I slept with him? You missed your chance at being a good father a long time ago.”
“What do you think? That I want to know whether you spread your legs for that son of a bitch because I care about your sex life? You know me better than that, Inara.”
“I do know you. You’re planning something that’s going to hurt me. Since the day I was born, every move you’ve made has been to
harm me.”
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His facial features are unusually cheerful. That vicious smile is glued to his lips.
“Tell me what you’re planning.”
“You’re smart enough to figure out why I asked the question.”
I have doubts.
“I want to hear it from your mouth.”
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“You’re not afraid of me, but you’re afraid of what I’m capable of doing, aren’t you? I know you better than anyone. You try to act tough, but you’re terrified.”
He laughs.
“You’re terrified I’ll rip the life out of the person you love the most right in front of you and you won’t be able to do anything. You’ve always hated being powerless, and that’s what you are right now: powerless. You think I let Maria raise you all these years just because? No. I knew you’d rebel one day. I needed leverage to make sure you always stayed submissive to me.
You’ve never feared for your own life because nothing tied you to this world. But you and I both know that you’d kill hundreds just to save Maria.”
I turn my eyes to Maria, who’s trying to mask her worry.
“You want to know why I asked that question? I’m sure your mind’s spinning with a million scenarios trying to guess the right one.”
He locks eyes with mine. I hang on his every word.
“Because I sold your virginity to a man, my daughter.”
Maria lets out a cry of horror while Hakim chuckles. I fake indifference, even though my heart is racing.
“You dare call me ‘your daughter‘ after saying that? You’re even more hypocritical and vile than I thought. And I didn’t think that
was possible.”
What am I feeling? Surprise? Hatred? Anger? All of it? No. None of it, really–because nothing he does shocks me anymore.
I despise him so deeply. This only proves once more that this man is a monster.
“I hope the money you’ll make from this crap helps you sleep better at night–with a clear conscience. You disgust me. You can’t imagine how ashamed I am to share your blood.”
He’s always seen me as a mere object, a tool to reach his goals. I knew it wouldn’t change, even after he disowned me. On the contrary.
“What makes you think I’m still a virgin?”
“You’ve never slept with a man, I know that.”
I stay expressionless. I have to bluff. It’s a matter of survival.
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“You don’t think I could’ve snuck off for a few minutes to fuck some random guy? You’re either very naive or you’ve forgotten what it’s like to be young and run off to have a good time.”
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He lets out a mocking laugh.
“I admit, you lie well. If I weren’t your father, I might’ve believed you.
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Then again, you’ve always played the dominant, liberated woman who embraced her desires in front of men. But we both know you’ve never done anything. You smell like a virgin from a mile away.”
He brings his lips to my ear, brushing it. I smell his scent–it disgusts me.
“You’d never have given that privilege to a man, because men have always hurt you. You pretended to be a sex goddess just so no one in the gang would find out your body was still untouched.
You knew they’d all jump on you if they found out you were still pure.”
He pulls back. I clench my fists and glare at him while he smiles proudly.
“So you figured out my little secret. Happy now?”
“What’s wrong? Did I hurt your feelings? Are you ashamed of being a virgin, is that it?”
What is he saying?
“I’ve never been ashamed.”
“Good. Enjoy it–because soon, you won’t be a virgin anymore, my daughter.”
“That’s why you lured me here? So I’d agree to be some sex slave to a bastard who gets off on virgin women? Why are you pretending like I have a choice?”
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“He doesn’t want a doll who just lies there–he wants a woman who makes love to him passionately. That’s why I’m asking for your
consent.”
It makes me want to throw up knowing people like this exist.
“Maria’s life depends on the answer I give you, doesn’t it?”
“Exactly.”
“Don’t do this! Don’t say yes!” screams Maria, her eyes pleading with me not to give in to this vile blackmail.
By accepting this deal, I’m spitting on every value I’ve ever built my life around.
I never wanted to be reduced to a sexual object–maybe that’s why I’ve stayed a virgin this long.
I’m going to humiliate and debase myself by agreeing to this. I’ll lose all the dignity and self–worth I have left.
“I accept.”
Hakim grins while Khalid beams at me.
“You’re making the right choice.”
“You can’t do this!”
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Tignore Maria’s cries, even as she calls my name. I stay stoic.
“I’ll send you the address in two days. You’ll meet the man at a hotel. I’ll release Maria as soon as he confirms you were the perfect companion.”
“Fine. After that, I want your word that you’ll never come near Maria again.”
He holds out his hand, which I eventually shake despite wanting to spit in his face. I turn to Hakim and glare at him.
“I’m not done with you.”
Maria tries to catch my eye, but I purposely avoid her gaze. She’s begging me with everything she has, but I’ve completely disconnected from reality.
They’ve tried to rape me dozens of times since I was born, and I’ve always gotten away.
This won’t be a rape this time. I’ll just have to shut up and let time pass.
Shut up and let time pass.
It’s not rape, Inara.
I’ll survive I have to.
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