Chapter 8

• I sat there, still leaning against Rodrigo's bed headboard. I couldn't figure out which part of my body hurt more. It felt like I was in pain from head to toe.
• "My staff will take you home shortly. I'll send for you again when I need you," he said while putting on his pants.
• I looked at Rodrigo with anger. "What do you think I am? A paid woman?!" I shouted furiously. "This is the first and last time you will hurt me!"
• Rodrigo suddenly looked at me. I swallowed hard as he slowly approached me. I avoided his gaze because I couldn't stand his intense stare. It was so cold and lifeless. I gasped when he suddenly grabbed my chin and made me face him. I immediately winced when I felt a stinging sensation on my cheek. The tightness of his grip felt like my jaw was about to break. I knelt down because he pulled me slightly, causing me to let go of the blanket covering my naked body.
• "I will do everything I want to you. Whether you like it or not. You are mine now, Jane Acosta!"
• I felt my hair stand on end from fear. My body trembled in terror, and tears streamed down my face.
• "You're so wicked! I curse you, Rodrigo Navarro!" I tried to shout, but he only tightened his grip on my cheek. He stared at me for a few moments before forcefully pushing me back onto the bed. I screamed when he suddenly pulled my legs and sat me on the edge of the bed. With each movement he made, I felt like I was constantly in danger. I flinched when he cupped my cheek and gently caressed it.
• "You're beautiful, Jane. You're so different from the women I've been with."
• I shifted slightly when he abruptly leaned down to my level. His eyes wandered over my body, sending shivers down my spine. I was about to cover my chest, but he quickly restrained my hand and placed it behind me, gripping tightly. I closed my eyes when he spread my thighs and positioned himself there.
• "Oh, please!" I sobbed uncontrollably when he took one of my breasts in his mouth and licked it. Fear consumed me once again, and I struggled to break free, but he was much stronger than me. I couldn't help but gag when he licked the center of my chest up to my neck. I didn't want this! I felt so dirty because of what he was doing to me!
• "How I love it when you moan..." he whispered slowly. He kissed my neck. "I'll save it for later. I'll make sure we will have more fun later," he said and once again covered my lips. It only lasted a moment before he let go of me. I quickly climbed onto the bed, crying, and covered my body with the blanket, as if it would help me hide from Rodrigo. "Fix yourself, and I'll have you taken home."
• I didn't move. I waited for him to leave before I made any move. I hurriedly went to the bathroom and started vomiting, even though nothing came out of my mouth. I felt disgusted with myself. He violated me! He's not just a murderer but also a rapist! I couldn't believe that there was someone like him. And I became his victim. I'd rather die than have him do this to me over and over again.
• It didn't take long before there was a knock on the door. I was already dressed and still sitting at the edge of the bed, staring blankly. I didn't even think to fix my hair because I felt like I had lost all interest in life. Earlier, when I saw myself in the mirror, I had a bruise on the side of my lip. My eyes were also swollen. Lana and the others would surely worry when they see me.
• "Ma'am, someone is downstairs to pick you up."
• I looked to my side when I heard the voice of an elderly woman. She was the woman I saw earlier when Rodrigo was pulling me up to the house. I looked ahead again.
• "Does he always do this? Is he fond of abusing women?" I asked. It took a while before she answered. I could hear her sigh.
• "I know you won't believe me, but Sir Rod is kind. And you're the first woman he brought her to his room. I can't even enter here without his knowledge."
• Unbelievably, I grinned. I looked at her. "Do you see what I look like? Should I be grateful for what he did to me because he's nice to you?" I said, tears welling up. The old woman immediately looked away. "Is that how things are here? Everyone turned a blind eye to the terrible things he does?"
• "I-I think it's better if we go downstairs so you can go home."
• I quickly wiped away my tears and stood up. I winced slightly when I took a step because my femininity suddenly stung. I stopped and closed my eyes tightly. I suppressed the urge to cry again due to the pain. When I regained my composure, I forced myself to walk with clenched fists.
• I didn't see Rodrigo downstairs. Only the men with their long guns. Their stares were terrifying as if they could devour me alive. I could never bear being imprisoned in this house. I got into the car with the door open. It was the same car we rode earlier. I remained silent throughout the journey until we arrived at the school. I fixed my somewhat messy hair and my clothes. I was already wearing a skirt and a T-shirt because I was preparing to go to school when Rodrigo took me. I took a deep breath and got out of the vehicle. I walked towards our dorm, keeping my head down. I could feel the gazes of my schoolmates, so I tried not to look up until I reached our building. I practically flew to Lana's and my room. I sighed with relief when the door wasn't locked, so I went straight in. Lana was surprised and looked at me sitting on the bed.
• "Jane! Oh my God! What happened to you?" She quickly stood up and approached me. I immediately hugged her tightly and sobbed uncontrollably. Lana hugged me back tightly and gently stroked my back.
• "He...he raped me, Lana. He's so evil!"