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"Don't hold back when you punish me."
Nag-iwas ako ng tingin. I bit my lower lip and clutched my nightdress tightly. If he keeps on holding back, masasanay lang ako.
"What?" he asked angrily.
His head tilted slightly and a muscle in his jaw twitched as his temper sparked. Kaagad kong iniyuko ang aking ulo. Nangalumbaba naman ako upang makaiwas sa galit niya.
Even though my lower lips trembled in fear, tinatagan ko pa rin ang aking loob. Mataman akong tumingin sa kanya.
"I accept my punishment willingy, freely, and wholeheartedly."
I was about to walked away nang matigil ako. Bigla niyang sinuntok ang pader kaya malakas na nakagawa ito ng ingay. Dahilan din upang maestatwa ako sa kinatatayuan ko. I was automatically driven by fear.
"FUCK!" he withdraw his hand covered with bruises at naihilamos ito sa kanyang mukha.
Napaatras ako sa takot nang lumapit siya sa akin at napaupo ako sa sahig. I huddled in a corner, afraid of getting beaten by him. Just like I've always done since I was a child. Shrink and run away.
He was about to touch me but I flinched away from his touch, nanginginig akong nag-iwas ng tingin habang yakap ko ang aking sarili sa dilim.
"I will do anything you say, s-so please don't hurt me..." agad na nabasag ang boses ko at nag-uunahang tumulo ang aking mga luha.
The room was dim and empty, tanging ang mahihinang hikbi ko lamang ang maririnig. The white curtains blew softly in the breeze. I can see the crescent moon from the small window as the moonlight passes through.
"Don't hurt me please..." nagsusumamong wika ko sa kanya.
Frodo kneeled and did the unthinkable, he suddenly pulled me closer and hugged me.
"I'm sorry. Fuck! I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to frighten you, wife..." he said in a soothing voice.
He gave me a soft kiss on the side of my forehead and wiped my tears away.
"I'm sorry if I have made you feel that way," he wrapped me in his big arms to give solace.
I couldn't help myself but leaned against his toned chest, na parang isang batang pinapatahan niya.
The room was quiet, dark, and gloomy. I couldn't see anything except for the faint light glinting on the painting. It was cold inside, but his arms kept me warm and secure.
"I'm not going to hurt you," he assured. "I will never..." lowering his voice.
He wrapped our hands together, his hands were warm and rough due to overworking himself. Gusto ko sanang tanungin siya kung ano ang trabaho niya ngunit mas pinili ko ang hindi umimik.
"I will not frighten you anymore," Frodo kisses my hair.
He pressed his soft lips against my palm and brushes my long wavy hair from my neck. I flinched when he kissed my nape.
BINABASA MO ANG
Under the Red-Light District
General FictionNesrin is the wildrose in the red-light district, a prostitution house. She grew up and spent her childhood in isolation. One night, she was caught by the manager and was forced to charm the customers by dancing. Because of her enchanting beauty, sh...
