Chapter 4

Caroline’s POV

We arrived inside the mall but I didn’t see any shadow of a person. All the stores were open.

We were walking while the guards followed behind us. The salesladies were in front of the glass door of each shop.

“Why don’t I see people here? Is it a holiday today?” I could no longer refuse myself from asking.

But even on a holiday, it is unthinkable for not even one person to go here.

“I am the shareholder in this mall. Even in the various branches. I don’t want to brag, but when this business was on the brink of being taken down, I picked it up part by part, and now I have the largest shares,” Andrius replied to me directly and lead straight with an unblemished bragging tone.

How rich is this man? He can even make a huge and well-known mall close.

We came into a store. I dive my eyes on the entire shop because of the variety of designer clothing. I pulled on Andrius’ suit to draw his attention. When I caught his attention, I confided to him.

“There are too many beautiful clothes!”

A woman greeted us. Behind her, there were also two women.

“I am Mariel, manager of this designer clothing. We are pleased to have you today, Mr. Easton. Tell everything you want and we’ll be glad to assist you,” the woman who leads bows, revealing his appreciation.

“I require you to give the clothes that would suit her,” Andrius glanced at his watch.

Mariel snaps his finger. The lady on the right side gestures for me to follow her, while the left side assists Andrius to I-don’t-know-where.

We first moved through the row of Chiffon dresses. As the woman selected the clothes, I picked up the knee-length pink one. I looked at its prize hanging in the back. I promptly put it back because of the zeros I saw.

The woman approached me and told me to go to the fitting room. I saw Andrius sitting on a long sofa while scrolling on his tablet. The guard brought it earlier because maybe he even has jobs to complete.

I turned toward him and plead, “Let’s not buy here! It’s expensive for a dress. We can just buy it outside. The one without a brand.”

He looked at me as if not interested in what I was suggesting. He turned off his tablet and replied, “Don’t worry about the price and expenses. I’ll take care of it. Just follow the woman and we can get back right away.”

I did not answer and went into the room. I first wore the brown fitted with a leather belt. When I came out, everyone looked at me until Mariel asked, “What do you think, Mr. Easton?”

He didn’t respond and just gazed at me. He studied at me from head to toe; I tried to hide the rubber shoes I was wearing because they didn’t fit the chiffon dress. I struggled to lower the clothes covering my legs because I feel like they will see my panty. This is the first time I have worn this kind of dress and it is so expensive. I’m not comfortable, so I try to adjust it even though there’s nothing to fix.

I think Andrius suddenly realized that he had been staring at me for a long time. I don’t know if I will laugh or be embarrassed because of his stares.

“I’ve seen enough. I’ll take all the ones you can choose for her.”

I was about to go back to the fitting room so I could change when Andrius ask, “Where are you going?”

“Change of clothes?” I answer, puzzled.

I left him and proceeded. We even went to other stores.

The last place we went to was the shoe shop. I stumbled when I walked because they asked me to try stilettos.

On the way home, I felt my bladder. I preferred to notify them I’ll pee. However, I noticed everyone was busy. Andrius was talking on the phone while the guards were on the counter to collect the products and things Andrius bought.

I left to go to the bathroom because I could no longer hold back my urine.

While sitting on the toilet, I heard a crack of footsteps from outside. I surmised possibly it was just one of the mall crews perhaps; they made sure there were no other customers today. After all, Andrius reserved it for today.

When I came out of the toilet, the front door closed and the bathroom light went out. I’m still not bothered because I know security is tight here, but I’m wrong. As I stepped forward, I felt someone behind me and covered my mouth with a handkerchief. I struggled a few more times before I finally lost consciousness.

I roused to the loud laughter of the men. I still pretended to be asleep and listened to their conversation.

“Looks like we’re lucky what we get, ‘Miss’ ordered us to do this, but can we just take this girl?”

I opened one eye and peered at them. I saw one of them act, licking something in the air. I rapidly closed my eyes and sobbed silently. I am feeling like fainting because of the misfortune I am getting. I wanted to shout, but I was afraid that they might do something bad to me.

And I do not know who’s the ‘Miss’ they are referring to! I have no money, no family to solicit for ransom. There are too many people in the world. Why me?!

I was trembling with fear when the man started touching and caressing my legs. I was remaining in the back of the van. I’m still lucky because I didn’t fall.

“It turns out that our dear princess is now awake.” I saw the yellow color of his teeth and the rotting parts.

It wasn’t too dark yet, but they were driving along a very hidden road.

They tied my hands so I could not move properly. I try to remove this man’s hands, but he forcefully touches his hands on my legs. The two with him even laughed as large beads of tears fell from my eyes.

“W-Who are you? What do you need from m-me?” I trembled.

The man who rubs my legs demanded to stop the van and laughed out loud.

“Stop the van. Before we give her to the boss, I have to do something first. Wow, miss! You gave me a boner. Take responsibility for it.”

The driver parked the van in the busiest part while the other one with them got out to pull me out. I battled, but they still threw me on the grass. I was already weeping in fear, but the man with so much lust for me unbuckled his belt.