1.1 | The Yakuza Bride

Chapter 32

A/N: According to the previous note I left here, I was in Thailand when I posted the original Chapter 32. Sawadeeka?

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Music surrounded her, serenading her as she swayed with her eyes shut. Her fingers were numb and her wrists ached, yet she wouldn't stop. She was unaware of how much time had passed, only pausing occasionally to take a breath, and unknowingly letting that image filter back into her mind.

That damn picture.

Once again, a ball of fiery anger rose up in her chest and she took a shaky breath to quell it.

An ache had taken residence in her back as she had been in the same upright position for hours. She left her bow on the bed and twisted left and right to crack her back.

A short vibration caught her attention and she turned a wary gaze to her phone. With nervous fingers, she reached for the device and tapped on the new message.

Unknown:

So what do you think? Shocked?

Received 4:10 PM

Me:

Who are you?

Sent 4:15 PM

Unknown:

Your husband's girl. It'll be wise to listen to what I say.

Received 4:15 PM

Her eyes narrowed into slits. How dare you threaten me?

Unknown:

Still there?

Received 4:17 PM

Me:

What is it?

Sent 4:17 PM

Unknown:

I want 2 Mil. I know you have it. Get it from your husband.

Received 4:18 PM

'Two million?' she muttered under her breath. 'What are you? A scammer?'

Me:

Go away. I don't take instructions from just anyone.

Sent 4:18 PM

Unknown:

Then should I thank you in advance for the use of your husband?

Received 4:19 PM

Pay me and I'll leave him alone. You want me to go away right?

Received 4:19 PM

Me:

If you really want money, you can get it from him.

Sent 4:19 PM

Unknown:

Do you need another prompt?

Received 4:20 PM

- IMAGE –

Received 4:20 PM

Her breath stopped as her eyes widened at the picture. What is this?