the message

Chapter 7

Josh 1hr ago

Good morning babe.

Have a nice day.

I miss you already

I love you

See you at the venue

I will introduce you to my parents.

Gov. 3 hours ago

Good morning my princess.

Take a breakfast first, take

care always. I'm sorry for

what I've done. I didn't mean it

I'm just drunk.

In the end, I followed my instincts. Postponing the heart's desire.

Me:

Good morning too Josh. Don't worry I will go

Wearing a white t-shirt tucked into baggy faded pants and white sneakers, I walked out of the mansion and headed to the xpander car.

I was carrying a paper bag with only a black fitted dress for the occasion to go to. I couldn't wear it today because I just lied that we had a group project at the school library.

I lied again. I didn't mean to but it was necessary.

It's good that brother Jeff didn't check what I brought so I got to school safely.

It's three in the afternoon and I said we'll be at the library until five. Brother Jeff will be back tomorrow at five o'clock.

I went straight to the end of the campus where the second gate was located. I looked at the black motorcycle. There is a man leaning here and smiling while looking at me.

When he got close, he immediately hugged me and kissed me on the forehead. Pesnge blushed and couldn't look at him directly.

He laughed and pinched my nose.

"It's good and you're allowed. You are the only gift I want Natasha.”

I smiled at him and then he handed me the extra helmet he was carrying.

I climbed behind and he didn't let me hug his body.

His pace is fast. You will be amazed at every step of it. While hugging, I smelled his beloved perfume.

His temperature is warm but I can't figure out why something is missing. I can't feel anything different in my body.

We arrived at their house. The interior design is big and showy. His parents aren't there yet, maybe they were at this venue before.

The event will not be held here. They have booked a hotel. We are here to get dressed.

He held my wrist and led me to his room.

Upon entering, the room smelled of Josh. The design is very masculine and it is very clean which can be compared to his personality.

He locked the door and smiled at me.

"The cr is there, I'll wait for you here." It spoke while snorting in one direction.

I also smiled and nodded. Step into the bathroom.

I hesitate to take off my clothes. I don't even know why I feel so strange. At the end, I removed the cover from my body and changed.

I went out of the bathroom and slightly adjusted the clothes I was wearing. It was too short than I thought.

"Is it all right? It's like short Josh."

He smiled and examined my whole body while crossing his arms on his chest. He lightly wet his bottom lip and combed through his hair with his own fingers.

"Why are you so beautiful? I'm still debating whether to take you to the venue. There are a lot of other boys there so they might compete for the birthday boy."

"You're really crazy Josh."

The joke he dropped made me feel better. We went downstairs together again and we were no longer in the motorbike but in his cabriolet car.

We reached the place. As I expected, the design and costumes of the attendees were magnificent.

There are many prepared foods and bandol as a gift.

There were already many people and Josh's arm was around me. Everything we go through has our attention. They all greet and ask if I have a girlfriend.

"I hope you answer me."

That's always his response.

Don't worry Josh. There is no reason for me to answer yes to your question. I have nothing to give. You will receive only my love and trust.

"Later I will introduce you to my parents. Now let's go to my friends." He whispered and I nodded.

In a gathering of guests, we went straight and greeted his friends that I also see on campus. They are all equally and obviously rich people.

On the other hand, I caught Marie and her two friends. I don't know if I just overlooked it but I didn't confirm because I didn't care.

"Babe, wine." Josh's offer which I immediately accepted.

“I don't drink Josh. Just yours."

"Go ahead and give your birthday gift girl." A tall and beautiful beauty said.

They all hold glasses and only have red liquid. That their attention is also on me that I seem to be wasting my time.

That's why I reached for the glass and the group smiled at the same time.

Raised the hand holding the glass and said a word about Josh. We poured the contents of the glass together and the heat rose in my throat.

My entire face immediately warmed up. Drinking followed again. Not just once but many times and I couldn't say no so I did nothing but drown myself in alcohol that I didn't like.

I almost lost track of the time at five o'clock. Although affected by alcohol, I took the cellphone from the pouch I was carrying.

My jaw almost dropped when I saw that it was already seven o'clock in the evening and my cell phone was buzzing with messages and calls. 167 messages and 150 missed calls!

I immediately approached Josh who was busy chatting with the group and he immediately turned to me.

"Josh, I'm going home."

"It's still morning babe. I'll bring you later."

He slightly ruffled the top of my hair and smiled. I felt my cellphone vibrate and the governor's call rang.

I was surprised when Josh grabbed the cellphone and immediately put it in his pocket. He turned me and kissed me on the face which I did not like.

"You're not a child, Natasha. Just enjoy and relax babe. I will bring it to you later."

"But Josh, I really need to go home. I'll just take a taxi."

I don't know if I can still give my planned gift. Nervousness covered my whole body. My palms and neck are getting cold. Tense because I know I'm going to get upset.

I lied. I know they already know that I ran away.

"Josh, I'm going home."

The smile on his lips was gone and then he squeezed my palm resting on his thigh. For some unknown reason, I grabbed it back.

"Alright, I'll just say goodbye babe."

He stood up and smiled at his friends. Promised to come back.

He grabbed my waist and left the venue to go to his car.

The trip to their house was quiet. We went here because I left what I was wearing earlier.

After arriving at their house, he grabbed my wrist. He walked a bit fast towards the upstairs where the room was located, so I stopped in front of his door, gasping for breath.

The door knob was turned and then we entered. I quickly took the paper bag that contained my clothes.

Josh is still speechless which I wonder. He is not like this. I understand if he's mad at me for being a kill joy. I didn't give any gifts either.

I was about to leave to go to the bathroom when someone grabbed my arm.

I turned to face his expressionless face which eventually drew a smile that was not normal to what I was used to.

"Is there a problem Josh?"

His grip tightened even more causing me to turn my arm. With the size of his palm, it covered my small arm.

“Jo-sh cook—”

He didn't finish the words I said because he violently pushed me causing me to lie down on the bed. The fall was soft but I felt pain. Not physically but emotionally. I tried to get up to run away but he immediately positioned himself on top of me.

Bitten stared at my lips and I felt him squeeze my chest.

The corners of his eyes warmed and his muscles trembled because of his unusual smile and action.

"You cannot escape Natasha. I know that what we will do is in your favor. You're still innocent and still hard to get, but you're still drooling over this."

The tears that formed in my eyes completely fell. I couldn't control my flow when he kissed my lips.

Eleven took care not to be like this.

I tried to push his chest that was attached to my body but I failed. He grabbed the wrist and placed it on the side of my head.

Each of his kisses was violent and I only sobbed in response. It didn't stop me from trying to move my head. I feel difficulty in breathing.

His hot lips moved to my jaw and neck. Forced to move so that he would be distorted.

"Jo-sh don't."

I tried to beg without blocking my mouth but he just laughed.

"It's good to hear your grunt."

This whisper caused my sobs to grow louder. I'm stupid! I don't know where to pick up after this. There is no hope of escape from the hands of a pretentious man. Loved and thought true!

It let go of my wrist. Faint and powerless to push the snake above me.

His palms traveled under my dress. Rubbed, squeezed while his lips claimed mine mercilessly.

"Josh don't,"

I begged when I felt his fingers reaching inside me.

It was dropped violently as the door suddenly opened.

No energy to get up. No face to face who. I felt Josh's back and my ears heard a loud blow.

Until I just felt like a burden. I was leaning on the chest of a familiar person.

He took me to the xpander and he started sniffing.

The corners of my eyes warmed up again. I almost got raped! Why am I unlucky? I just fell in love but why did I cheat? I just loved but why did I get hurt? Do I really have to be damned because I kept it a secret? I just kept it a secret to try to open my own heart and love someone.

"Brother Jeff, thank you for coming."

My strength has not fully recovered but I tried to fix myself. From my head, face and clothes. The governor couldn't see that I looked messy so I tried to fix it even though my eyes were puffy. I just hope he doesn't notice it.

"Brother. The. It's true I lied. I can't tell you what happened because I'm tired and hurt. Don't worry brother, I will tell everything to Gov. All the secrets I will share. I will accept all punishments. If I have to be locked up for a year or more, that's fine with me. It's his right to do that. The help he gives is too much but I am stubborn. It's all my fault. I was the one who chased the danger and thank you for saving me.”

The man didn't let out any response and just sniffed casually while wearing a hat.

Until about five minutes later, he stopped the car and faced me.

I swallowed and did not know the next action.

"You said those words without thinking yourself first. You let those words because you ruined my trust I gave. You're guilty I'm right?

"If punishment makes you despondent and just feeding your guilt, I most gave the second chance trust."

“G—gov?”

Today is Monday, that's why even though it's against my heart, I still go to school.

After what happened last Saturday night, I started again. Calm down, maybe I've learned a lesson.

I don't know if I can see Josh. I don't know if I can trust people anymore. I suffered too much pain, the person who will be fooled for the second time is a fool.

I walk down the hallway to head to the building I'm entering. I don't know why everyone is avoiding my place.

Whispering like a bee. Someone laughs, someone grimaces, someone shakes their head as if in disgust.

Not only students, even the teachers, I noticed the stickiness of their looks on me.

I put them aside until I finally entered our room.

Just like what is outside, so are their actions. As for me, I didn't know what was happening. Wondering and asking yourself why.

"Look who's here."

I turned behind me and saw Marie and her two friends. Clapping while wearing an insulting smile.

"How is Josh? By the way, congratulations because you are now famous even though you didn't join the three of us. Good thing you're chossy Natasha. It's good that you didn't come with me even though I forced you. If you accept my offer, we too might be involved in your scandal. Such a flirt Natasha. Pretend you're still innocent, but your behavior is different. You're a thief!”

After that word, I felt a strong slap from his palm. My head was tilted but I was not in the court to cry and beg.

I don't know what he is saying. I have the right to know the reason why he slapped me. Mama never once slapped me and then she was the one who quickly put her hands on me? You don't feed me Marie Densa!

To Be Continued...