Chapter 35

Eros Robinson's POV

My car was just about to enter the lobby of the meeting building that I had to attend when suddenly the cell phone that I had put in my jacket pocket vibrated, indicating an incoming call. I found an unknown number appearing on the display screen. At first, I wasn't interested in picking it up, but then the unknown number sent a short message.

'I'm Jerome. Pick up my phone. It's about Freshia.'

I remember that Jerome was a jerk barman who once stole all the contents of my wallet when I was visiting the place where he worked. I immediately took a deep breath before I finally dialed the unknown number. Jerome's voice came from across the phone and it made my emotions boil instantly.

“Hi, Eros. Do you remember me? I apologize for my previous mistake of stealing your small amount of money. But now I need money again. I will hand over Freshia in complete condition if you transfer the amount of money I requested to my account.”

“Damn. I won't let you live if you touch Freshia with even one finger. Let's send your account number. I don't want to make small talk.” I said.

Then I immediately transferred some money according to his wishes and he told me that Freshia had escaped through the balcony to the balcony of her apartment unit and was now sitting on the sofa in her living room.

Knowing this, I immediately told John, who was my driver at that time, to return to the apartment. At first, he reminded me that this meeting was important for me to attend, but I said that there was nothing more important than Freshia. Finally, he immediately accelerated the car we were riding in to get to the apartment quickly.

After almost thirty minutes I braved the night streets of the capital to arrive in front of unit number 801 which is located below the Freshia apartment unit. Without waiting any longer, I immediately rang the unit's bell. Not long after, the door opened and I saw Jerome and Freshia not far behind it. I can't hold back my emotions any longer. Therefore, I immediately grabbed Freshia's hand to leave that cursed apartment unit.

Freshia continued to resist and tried to release my grip on her. Realizing that there was no time to wait for the elevator, I immediately dragged her back to her apartment unit using the emergency stairs. When we arrived at Freshia's apartment unit, I immediately threw her body on the living room floor and she was seen crying. From where I was standing, I saw the open balcony door and the cloth tied to the balcony divider.

“Are you crazy? Do you really want to die quickly, huh? What you just did is tantamount to attempting suicide, Freshia! Besides, did you know that the person you just asked for help is a money-hungry lunatic? If he didn't know that you knew me, I'm sure he would have sold you to someone else!"

“Then what's different about my situation now? I've felt like I was worthless ever since you tried to abuse me, Eros! You're the one who's crazy for making me come this far. I just want to get out of here!” she shouted at me. I just stared at her sharply, not wanting to argue anymore. Then I dragged her body into the room and locked it.

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Freshia Ava's POV

I didn't realize when I fell asleep. I think Eros has put something in my drink because last night after I drank the water that was in the small drawer next to my bed, I felt very sleepy. And now I realized in a large room which I guessed was a room, which I didn't recognize at all.

My eyes scanned the entire contents of the room where I was. Where am I? I said to myself. Then I decided to get out of bed and go towards the wooden door in the corner of the room. But when I tried to open it, it turned out the door was locked.

However, there was no key hanging on the door handle. So I thought that this door must be locked from the outside. After that, I screamed while banging on the door so that someone could open the door and tell me where I was. But nothing. The door was not opened by anyone.

I walked resignedly back to my bed. While continuing to guess where I am now. But suddenly, I heard the sound of someone inserting and turning the door lock from outside. The door opened briefly and closed again when a middle-aged woman wearing a maid's outfit entered the room.

"Who are you and where am I really?" I said to the woman who had just entered.

“Let me introduce myself, Miss Ava. I am Ivanka who is the head maid in this house. I bought you dinner and will fill your bath." She said softly.

“I just want to know where exactly I am now. Why am I in this room that I don't recognize at all?"

“This is Mr. Robinson's house, Miss. Last night, he brought you here.”

"So I've been unconscious for almost a day?"

Ivanka was silent, then she nodded her head. After that, I didn't talk to her anymore. She put the tray she was carrying in the drawer next to my bed, and then she immediately went into the bathroom. Fifteen minutes later, Ivanka came out of the bathroom and told me that she had prepared warm water in the bath for me to soak in. I was just silent until she finally said goodbye to leaving the room.

Several minutes passed and I could only pace back and forth in the room. Starting to think about how I can at least get out of this room. Because I have to know the overall condition of this house.

While I was thinking, I heard someone's footsteps coming from in front of the door, then the footsteps stopped right in front of my room. I guessed that it was Eros, and an idea to free myself just popped into my head. I immediately sat up and pretended to be asleep by leaning on the edge of the bed.

After that I heard the sound of the door lock turning again, then the door opened. Someone stepped towards me and I really recognized the owner of the distinctive aroma that my sense of smell was currently smelling.

The scent got closer and closer and finally I felt a caress on my face. She tried to move her body closer to me and I thought she was going to pick me up and move me onto the bed. But before she actually touched me, my eyes immediately opened and without warning, I immediately punched her jaw, then pushed her body backward.

She, who didn't seem ready to accept my treatment, immediately fell backward. I used that opportunity to get up from my seat and run as fast as I could towards the door which looked still open. However, my steps stopped right at the door when I saw several men wearing exactly the same full suits, standing in a row in front of the door of this room. Damn, I thought.