Chapter 18

* I woke up later on and my body was a bit fatigued but hunger got me by my nose. I got off the bed and I was still nude. I raced to the bathroom and I had a bath and it felt nice to be in there plus I found some bathing salts so I used them. I got out and walked to the closet and dressed before coming downstairs to see if I could have some lunch maybe. I met a worker there and I welcomed her as she greeted me back.

“Where is Mr Nathaniel?", I inquire.

“He left 2 hours ago. There has been a parcel delivered for you Mam”, she says.

“Package?", She nods and I follow after her.

We walk to the lounge and she gives over a box to me and I open it.

It is written by Louis Vuitton.

“Oh thank you, from who?”

“I think everything is inside," she said " Thanknd opened the box and sought to search itor t.

“From T. Nathaniel”, I find myself smiling a bit. So I receive presents after he gets bums? Mmmh intriguing.

I put stuff away. I will watch it later for now I want to go and eat.

NATHANIEL

I was at the auction. Everything had to be in order and for the previous two years, ays Ryan and other of my guys have been at it with the setup for it. I wanted to be present when the auction transpired but behind the scenes and just observed. Not a lot of people realized who was the brains behind all the corruption and crime that was caused in the country therefore I want to keep it that way. Undercover. I couldn't get my thoughts of earlier and what happened. I left Kaitlin while she was asleep and it didn't take long for her to sleep.

Ryan made his approach towards me as I sat among the men who were here to bid their utmost only to get these females off my hands. Most of them are from surrounding Africa but others are from beyond the seas.

“You had thought this through”, He says and sits next to me.

“I am making money”, I remark.

“How is the girl?”, I stay silent and don't say anything.

The auction commences and the first female is shown. She looks disturbed and appears like she has been sobbing for some time yet it doesn't move me one bit. I don't have siblings so why should I care?

“Mama!”, the small child starts weeping.

“Moved?”, Ryan asks.

“Not even one bit”, I reply.

“We will start the bidding at $300 000, can I get $300 000?"

The males commence with their bids.

“Make sure all the girls are auctioned and drugged when done. Put them in cranes. The ones headed overseas will be sent after the auction”

“Yes boss”, I rise and make my way out.

It is just business. Nothing personal.

KAITLIN

I watched some TV for a little while after I was done eating before I got drowsy again. I needed some sleep so I went to the bedroom and relaxed for some hours. I woke up later and it was nighttime. I could hear the water noises from the bathroom and I sat up on the bed and went out of the bed. The water noises ceased and I heard the shower door opening and shutting before the bathroom door opened and I exhaled out a bit.

“Are you always sneaky?”, I quietly murmured.

He wraps the towel properly around his waist and I glance away before he walks to the wardrobe to get dressed I presume. He comes out after some time and I am still standing in the same posture.

“Dinner is ready” “Can one of the helpers bring mine up?”, he frowns.

“Why?”

“I am a bit tired”, I remark.

“Mmmh”, he goes out of the room and I fling myself onto the bed.

*

Today is a gorgeous day and we got to be outside. Well, I haven't been outside the home in a minute and I am quite excited as it is. Well, the thing I know is that we are heading to Don's place. I presume Don is the guy we were meant to go to the last time. It may be one of his pals so yes we are heading to Don's place. I am just thrilled I would be outside the home that's all. I am already sitting in the car when he comes out with a purse. I am sure one of the helpers is the one who packs and determines which bag I should use today since I doubt he might know. He gets in the car and places the handbag on my lap. I thank him and he gestures for the driver to drive.

I grasp onto my luggage and glance outside the window of this automobile while it is driving. I feel a hand on my thigh and I look at it and then look at him. He is busy on his phone with anything things he is occupied with. I withdraw his hand from my thigh and grasp it with mine before I glance out of the window again. The trip is a bit lengthy this time but we reach an area with gorgeous residences. I constantly wonder why this man's house is always secluded. The gates of the mansopenpens and the automobile drives in and parks behind some cars Thorne walks out and the door is locked by my side. He goes around the car and comes to open the door for me and I leap out with his aid. He lays his hand on my waist before locking the door behind me and he grabs my hand and leads the way to the front entrance. We step into the house and it appears wonderful.

“The mighty man! Finally, you made time for me”, I look up and see a man coming down the stairs and he seems a bit old.

“I am here now”, he says.

The man ascends down the steps stands in front of me and glances at me.

“You must be...”

I look at Thorne and he nods his head.

“Kaitlin ”, I grin and his smile fades a bit before he smiles broader.

“Well, nice to meet you, Kaitlin. From where?”, He asks.

“She is my wife", The old guy stares at my left hand.

“I see. Lovely wife you have”, He says.

“My wife would be thrilled to have you here. I don't know about Jason. He is a bit irritable these days” " the old man says and leads us to the dining room.

“With?”, Thorne asks and we are told to be seated and we do so.

“Missing girl's case. He just moved in since he can't remain alone” " the man says.

“Mmh”

“What do you drink? Whiskey for the guy and cocktail for the woman? Wine?”

“I love juice”, I remark and the man glances at me and nods.

“Who are you talking to”, A high-pitched voice says behind us and a woman comes in.

“Thorne, oh it has been so long since I saw you”, Are these his parents?

“Mrs. Brown, you still look lovely”

I close my eyes for a second taking a deep breath before I feel a gentle touch on my leg I open my eyes and everyone is gazing at me.

“Are you okay?”, he asks.

“Yes. I am” “Finally a daughter-in-law.” " the woman says and she embraces me in her arms as soon as I am told to get up and greet.

“She is beautiful. Jason would be angry that you had a gorgeous wife”, Thorne lightly chuckles.

“Hi, I am Mrs Brown. Thorne works with my husband”, I look at her husband who has a light smile.

“We are terrific business partners" “Indeed”

“Can I use the bathroom, please? I am pressed”, I lie. I just feel overloaded at the moment.

“Sure, Thorne take her there”, I stand up and he leads the way. We get away from them and he stops me.

“Look at me Kaitlin ”, I gaze at him.

“Tell me what is wrong”

“Nothing. I don't know why but I feel overwhelmed”, I honestly say.

“You want to go home?”

“I will be fine”

“Are you sure?”, I nod.

“Okay, let's go. Do you need the bathroom?"

“No, I don't”, he agrees and I put my arms around his waist and he hesitates a bit before wrapping his around my body.

We stay like that for a bit before we break the brief hug and we head back to the dining room. There is another man there. Younger than the old man yet looks like him but fair in hue like the wife.

“I thought my parents were lying.”, the guy says and he rises and grabs my hand.

“Jason ” “Kaitlin ”, He frowns a bit but refrains from frowning and grins.

“How did you agree to marry this man?", he says glancing at Thorne.

“Let's sit down and leave my marriage alone”, Thorne replies a bit put up.

“No, I am just asking. How did she?”, the guy seems persistent.

“Jason!”, the woman reprimands him.

“Like how everyone agrees”, I sit down next to Thorne.

He is not in the mood anymore. The Jason man steals and looks at me for a moment before other topics commerce.