Chapter 23: Chapter 23

I was stiffened. My legs are shaking. What is going on? Why are there gunshots? I thought we were going to the party Reign talks about in this middle of the ocean, but why there’s firing going on?

My soul was about to be taken away when someone was banging the door and was forcedly opened. I looked at the person who had caused the door to be smashed. It was Reign, and he’s holding a gun in his right hand.

I was surprised while looking at him. When he saw me, Reign walked quickly to me. I just stayed in my position. I was very shocked because it was the first time I had heard a loud gunshot.

“Are you okay?” Reign asked worriedly. I wanted to open my mouth to answer him, but I couldn’t, so I just shook my head to let him know that I wasn’t okay.

Who would be okay if you suddenly heard a loud bang? I just want to take a nap! That’s all!

I felt Reign gently touch my hands, “Let’s get out of the cabin. The yacht is sinking,” he says. I looked at him confusedly. The words he said entered my mind slowly.

When Reign’s word finally entered my mind, I turned my gaze low, and the seawater was hitting my foot. The seawater flowed quickly into our location. I rolled my eyes to see where it came from.

It comes from the back, where the hatch is already pierced. There was also water flowing from the door Reign broke. Until the seawater reached my knees, I was still frozen on my own feet.

“Ruchee! Let’s get out of here!” Reign said out loud, so I looked at him. I can see the concern on his face. I looked at the gun he was holding and looked back at his face.

“What’s happening?” I asked when I already returned to myself. I was surprised when Reign touched my cheek with his hand holding a gun.

“Don’t be scared. I’m here, and I won’t let someone hurt you. Trust me,” I don’t know who Reign was referring to. Why would someone hurt me? What’s his role in protecting me?

“We will go out?” I asked. He gently nodded, “I can’t swim,” I directly said. I’m not afraid of gunshots anymore. What I fear most is that we are going to swim since this yacht is sinking.

Reign let out a deep sigh. He removed his hands on my face then put the gun behind him. He suddenly touched both my cheeks and raised my gaze to him. I don’t know why but he suddenly smiled at me.

I didn’t know that his palms were so warm, and only now did I notice that they were big. It’s like you are safe in his arms. I secretly shook my head. What is it, I’m thinking?

“Yes. We will go out,” said Reign, then gently squeezed my cheeks, “But we won’t swim. There’s an inflatable boat, and you’ll go away from this yacht,” he says while smiling.

I nodded. It looks like we’re in a loving couple, trying to save each other’s life out of this current dilemma. I didn’t think Reign was this kind. I’m confused.

What exactly is the reason why he bought me at the auction? Why would he spend a hundred billion dollars over me? I’m just a mere and lowly person.

If he sees me as an item, why would he act like this towards me? Why would he show those concerned eyes over me, and why would he say my name with care?

I felt someone pull my hand, so I went back to what was currently happening.  I was facing Reign’s back while he was holding my right hand using his left hand, and the other free was holding the gun.

I looked down again and saw that the water was very high. It was about to reach my waist. I also saw my mid-heels floating in front of me, so I immediately picked it up. It’s a pity if I just neglected it and it’s too expensive for someone like me.

Reign keeps pulling me out of the cabin that was sinking. Suddenly, the whole yacht tilted. He embraces my body to avoid being hit into one of the yacht’s surfaces.

Due to the tilting of the yacht, we went back to where we came from earlier. The only difference is that we are both drowning in seawater. The seawater was excessively filling and ingresses the cabin.

Even the roof of the yacht was once visible; now, it is full of seawater. My body submerged, and I was being pulled down to the water. Reign’s arms around me disappeared.

I closed my eyes to prevent the seawater from entering. I also try not to breathe so I can avoid drinking water. I moved my limbs to try to swim, but I was sucked down. I looked back.

The hole on the hatch was pulling me from reaching the surface. Why is it that no matter how many times I read about swimming, I can’t get the proper execution?

I did not stop moving my limbs. I was hoping that I could get myself out from sinking deeper. Why did Reign suddenly disappear? He said he wouldn’t leave me. I thought I was safe in his arms, but where is he now?

Why do I believe that person? What was his reason for helping me to avoid drowning? Why do I hope for my salvation in him?

I smiled wryly. I don’t know why I’m like this. We only spent three days together under the same roof but never met and ate together. So, why should I think that I was under Reign’s obligation?

I stopped moving my limbs. Maybe, my life was just up to here. I’m not making a drama, but I’m losing air inside my body. I was holding my breath earlier until now to preserve my life.

Everything has its limits. I closed my eyes and slowly opened my mouth. Is this really my dead end?

I immediately closed my mouth when I remembered something worth fighting for in my life. I must not give up. I have two more reasons why I have to live. To get out of Reign’s hand and get back into my sister’s arms. I knew that she was waiting for me.

When I opened my eyes, something sank from above. I can’t see that much because I was barely conscious. I could not totally open my eyes under the sea.

My eyes widened as someone swam towards me. Even though I didn’t know who it was, I immediately swam up to meet the person coming towards me.

The person reached me first, and I was shocked when it was Reign. To my surprise, I opened my mouth. I even forgot to breathe.

When Reign saw me, he suddenly reaches out his hands to grab me. I was being pulled under the water again. I tried to move my limbs as fast as possible, but to no avail; I’m really losing my breath this time.

I was struggling to swim when I suddenly felt someone grabbed my hands. It was Reign. I was even more surprised by what he did next. He suddenly placed his hands behind my head and pushed my face closer to him.

I want to struggle, but I can’t; my body gets heavier because of the seawater. Reign suddenly stared at me. Honestly, I was obsessed with his blue eyes. It seemed to turn even bluer when it was soaked. It was like the sea was his territory.

My body warmed up when Reign’s lips met mine.