Chapter 11: Chapter 11

Violet POV:-

2 day were left for marriage. I am becoming depressed. The thought of marrying someone you don't even know properly is ridiculous.

His actions were horrifying, I don't think I could confront someone like him anymore, he trembles my very soul, there’s no redemption from the trap I have fallen into.

‘What do I do now? Please someone help me…’

“Dammit, Dammit, Dammit!”

I wanted to cry out loud, sob my agony out, my pain, my powerlessness out but it would only be worthless. just like my struggles.

‘Why is he after me? Why me? I'm sure there are more beautiful women out there. So why me? What's so great in me? Why does he desire me? What is our comparison in the first place?’

My thoughts which are giving me great dejection were interrupted as Mum entered the room.

“Violet, Love.” She called me softly. She closed the door behind her and handed over something to me.

"What's that?" I asked, sitting up, my eyes were devoid with no hopes left anymore.

"Your passport, Visa and ticket to Germany." Mother explained. My eyes widened upon hearing it, not expecting her to be doing this while I was fighting my emotions.

"What? Mum, What are you thinking!? I can’t leave." I said angrily, shaking my head, refusing instantly.

The thought of what could possibly happen if I leave made me frightened.

“That man is a lunatic, he wouldn’t bear it. He will lose it. I am not leaving you guys." I said sternly. Shaking my head and putting the envelopes away.

"I am thinking of saving my daughter, I cannot stand this forced proximity anymore. It burns me to see you near him. To find my strong and undefeated daughter losing in his matter." Mum growled.

A tear pricked in her eyes, furious to think about it, she was heartbroken by the powerlessness we all are facing but it’s affecting her more.

"Mum... no .. you don't know him. If he found out that I was trying to run away...Who knows what he'll do." I explained to Mum about my anxiety but she was not accepting it..

He scares me, I cannot fathom what he will do to Mum and Kenneth if I run away.

"Violet, my child. I can't see you marrying the guy you don't love. Please try to understand. Leave in the afternoon, I'll handle the rest." Mum said sitting beside me, trying to convince me but my frights are much bigger.

I cannot do this, what he would do scares me, I can’t do this.

"I am not that selfish that I leave you guys for my own good." I said, shaking my head, frowning deeply.

"Just what He does to you to make you like that?!" She snapped, outraged to think about it.

I was shocked to her this and said in a barely whisper like voice while looking down,

"...Nothing..." I shivered violently upon thinking about the night of dinner.

Mum sighed and began to leave.

"You. will. go."She enunciated before leaving.

I guess I have no choice. God Please help me.

I kissed Mother's cheeks and left before Kenneth came back from school. My heart was thumping in dread, I was strictly against her idea but I had no choice either.

I wanted to leave too. I cannot bring myself to stay in a life I don’t want. This would disturb me eternally.

"Take care. And the address I have given, go there. Your Aunt will take care of you for the time being, Okay? I will handle everything here." Mother said, kissing my forehead.

My heart skipped a beat but I agreed. "Okay... take care. Please.." I trailed off.

"Honey.. everything will be alright... Stay strong." Mum reassured me. I passed her a faint smile and left with unnerving thoughts affecting my mind.

I reached the airport. The uneasiness in my chest is getting heavier by each passing second.

My hands were shaking from fear. What if he found out? What is he gonna do to them? I am so scared of what he might do to my family. He words still send me shivers;

"Embed My Name Deep Into Your Soul Because You Can't Escape Me."

The more I think about it, the more my fright reaches its peak. I was losing my ability to think.

There is still time for the plane. And my anxiety is growing more and more. I fidget, my breath getting heavy. I couldn't fathom the apprehension building inside me anticipated by the fact of facing his wrath.

I waited for a devilishly long time, each second was painful. I was worried about everyone.

“Dammit. I shouldn’t have come here.” I cursed.

Finally the plane board. I felt a sensation of relief for a brief moment but that happiness didn't last long. Instantly but temporary relief reached me and it couldn’t remain long when I heard a mocking voice.

“Are you in a hurry, Love?”

As I was about to leave someone grabbed my arms. I looked behind and saw none other than Raymond; with a deadly look.

My breath became dense. My body began to shake in terror. My lips quivered in fear. His intense glare is making me terrified.

I gulped my fear, trembling in horror, I cannot produce a sound in his lethal presence. My body shut down, refusing to function in his presence.

“Hmm?” He pushed me toward him as he held my chin forcing me to look at him as his other hand was on my waist. I looked away, then he leaned in and whispered,

"Look. at. me." His voice is so deadly. He is furious, ready to show me the consequences of leaving him. I looked at him and swallowed hard in dread. His face was so close to me as he said in a low scowl,

"Looks like you have forgotten that these airlines belong to none other than me....." My eyes widened in horror as only four words escape out of my trembling lips,

"Please forgive me, Raymond. I-I didn’t mean to."

"Calling my name this time isn't gonna help you, Violet." He said seriously and dragged me with him. Tears dwell in my eyes. He let me go and took me with him.

"Raymond. I am sorry. Please listen to me." I tried to calm his anger but to no avail.

“Shut up.” He commanded, dragging me with him.

I could feel under my fingernail that something absolutely terrifying is about to happen. My heart thumped against my chest filled with distress and scare.

We sat in the car as I opened my mouth to speak but his one death-stare was enough to shut me up. The fear that was consuming me was written all over my face.

We stopped in front of a hospital. My body was shaking uncontrollably. He stopped the car and yanked me to him and said in aggravated tone,

"You shall learn what happens when you disobey me." Upon hearing these words my body became numb.

What has he done? I muster some courage and said in a barely whisper tone,

"Please... no... I am sorry Raymond..." But to no avail as his grip on my arms tighten,

"Shut. It." He ordered as the tears were on the verge of my eyes.

If it's about me I'm gonna fight with him until my last ounce of strength but it's about my family; my weakness.

I told mum not to do anything. I am so scared of what he has done.

We reached the reception and entered a room. My eyes widened in shock,I didn't expect him to go that far.

My Brother is Lying on the Bed.

I gasped and put my hand over my mouth, I began to cry out loud. Realizing how much of a dangerous man he is and can do the worst to my loved ones if I made one wrong move ever again.

To whom I have concerned myself with? He won’t think twice before ruining my life.

I was about to rush to his side but he held my elbow and pushed me to him and said in a dire tone.

"I told you. You are mine. You can't escape me. Do something like that again and I'm gonna show you punishment worse than that. Got it?"

I nodded as tears began to fall down without any halt. I began to cry as he moved his hands from my elbow to my waist and brought me close.

I was sobbing, letting out my agony. He pulled me close, my vision was blurred due to tears. He rubbed his thumb in a soothing manner and said,

"Shh.. It's alright.. He's gonna wake up soon.."