CHAPTER TWO
"quietly"Bora muttered as they Walk through the corridor.
It already midnight and the time they planned for Luciana to escape.
They got into the laundry room and Luciana quickly got into the laundry basket while Bora pushed it out .
just when they were about to get out of the house they bumped into niela .
bora's heart skipped beat has they kept stareing at each other .
"get away from me"niela said drunkly pushing Bora aside.
Bora exhaled deeply and quickly pushed the laundry basket outside.
They stopped in front of the gate
Just has bora's hand touch the lock the sound of hand clapping together was heard and she froze.
Her heart race rapidly like they were trying to tear her skin and make way through it.
Slowly she turned around only to meet the worst night mare of her life
Mr Henderson (ciana's stepfather)was there with neila.
"I told you father"neila said after clapping with a smirk on her face
"Guards!!!!!!!"Mr Henderson yelled and about ten of the guards troop out.
"Seize her"he yell pointing at her while Bora just stood waiting for hell to befall her , Luciana's heart was pounding really hard.
Although she knew they had already been bursted ,she still couldn't reveal her self.
The bed spread covering her was yank off and she was dragged out.
both she and Bora was dragged towards Henderson and she was made to stand face to face with him.
"Father please have mer..."before she could complete her sentence a thunderous slaps landed on her lips giving her a bursted lips.
"Take them away"he said and the guards dragged them away.
"Father please spare Bora,it all my fault please!!!!!!"all her pleas and struggles where ignored
They got into the one of the cell her father use to punish his offenders and she was thrown inside while Bora was also taken away.
"Father, please I'll do whatever you want just spare Bora please!!!"she screamed hitting the door.
"she could endure anything they would do to her but not to bora"
Three guards came back holding a long wipe each.
"Please..pl.. please"she mumble moving backwards.
"get rid of her clothes and tie her on the table"the other one which she assume was the boss gave out others to the other two.
she was grabbed by one of them while the other got rid of her clothes not spareing even her undies.
She was made to lie on the table while her hand was tied around the legs of the table.
A loud ear piercing scream escaped her lips has a lash landed on her back.
"Please pl...please...please have mercy"she mumble but they turned deaf ears and kept on lashing her untill she passed out.
"arrgh"ciana grumble and tried raising I hand but she was still handcuffed to the table.
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"you are finally awake"someone said and she turn her head to see Ricardo.
he's gaze was fixed calmly at her boobs which she would have loved cover if her hand wasn't cuffed.
she could see his perverted gaze trailing all over her body as he walked towards her.
he got to her and he placed his hand on her stomach then he trailed it down to her v area
"please stop"Luciana muttered weakly hopeing he would stop but instead his hand found his way into her and she let out a muffle cry.
This this is the first time anyone has touched her there.
"you are so tight"he said maintaining a fixed gaze on her.
"how long I've waited for this"he added raising her legs.
"Please don't do this... please"Luciana muttered but ignored her, instead he unbuckle his trousers and Luciana knew that wasn't going to back down.
"help!!!help!!! somebody help"she screamed but a punch landed on cheeck making her spit out blood.
"Scream all you want no one is coming to your rescue"with that said he push his d*ck into her v.
he tried to kiss her even with the blood coming out of her mouth but she wouldn't stay still
"you are a monster"Luciana said and spat on his face but he burst into a phycostic laughter has he continue riding her.
"Ararrgh,stop ,stop, please"Luciana screamed out in agony but he didn't stop until he was satisfied.
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#TWO WEEKS LATER #
Luciana manage to raise her head at the sound of the door.
Her dried lips shiver has she tried to muttered some words but she couldn't.
It's been two weeks since the night they tried escape and she's still locked up.
Worst part was that she hasn't heard anything about Bora.
"Come get the soon to be bride ready"marina voice came and that was when Luciana realized that she was among the people in the room.
She took her gaze lazily from one figure to another not being able to recognized any of them because of how blurry her sight has become.
"You know....."that was niela's voice .
"Rumors has it that Mr Lutheran love's his wife so much and will never even cheat on her talkless of having another wife but I wonder what he sees in this witch"she added.
"whatever,who cares, it's fine by me has long has we are getting rid of her"marina shrugged and claps her hand.
Two maids walk over to Luciana and help her up.
"It your wedding bitch"niela whisper to ciana and she almost fell but the maids was quick to grab her.
*Is this it,is this the end?is this how her story will end?is this how she's going to end up marrying a man old enough to be her father*she thought has her breath itch and before she knew it she passed out.
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#LATER THAT DAY#
Luciana looked outside the car window lost in thought.
They currently on their way to her so called wedding .
her hands grabbed her dress tight wishing she could just tear it off,she took her gaze away from the window to the car mirror gazeing at her reflection.
There was no bruises,it was all covered up with makeup,was she going to keep on wearing makeup even after getting married?
she didn't even know when a drop of tears fell from her eyes .
The car suddenly came to an halt in front of the church.
Someone knocked on the car window and the drive whined it down .
"waiting for an invitation to your wedding before coming down?"marina asked and she slowly brought her hand to the car handle and opened it.
stepping out of the car was like stepping into hell,realizing that all this is real she regretted not commiting suicide earlier.
"Finally the day I've always been waiting for,the day to get rid of the biggest parasite in my life"niela said .
"mom ,dad I thought you were supposed to watch over me from heaven,was that not the reason you died"ciana wondered has tears kept falling from her eyes.
"was it not said that once your parent dies no one will be able to hurt you because they will be watching over you from heaven or was it all a fairytale or even her mom and dad doesn't care about her"
"oh poor ciana it's your happy day smile a bit"marina mocked.
"Alright let go in, smile and clean all those tears"Mr Henderson said and ciana did has told after which Mr held her hand like the father he never was.
The church door open slowly and Luciana almost lost her breath at how much people were in the church, people she has never seen before.
but the groom wasn't there .
Her step father look from right to left throwing fake smiles at those who care to see it.
they got to the aisle and he let go of her.
"behave yourself"he whispered to her still maintaining his fake smile of which everybody could easily see that it fake.
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After waiting for about an hour people already started murmur.
"isn't the groom supposed to be waiting for the bride instead"someone murmured but Luciana heard clearly.
"The groom is here"some yelled and the door opened revealing Mr Lutheran.
he walked into the church holding his walking stick in his right hand.
"is this how her life will end?is this her last bus stop"she thought but something happened something that is supposed to make her rejoice but instead she felt fear.
Mr Lutheran sat down on one of the chairs smileing at her.
"If anything goes wrong ,if Mr Lutheran decided not to marry her again her step father will kill her"she thought.
"The groom is here"Mr Lutheran said and Luciana took her gaze to the door to see the most handsome guy she has ever set her eyes on.
"Arlo"
"Arlo Lutheran"everyone in the church started murmuring.
"she has heard that name before"she thought taking her gaze to her father.
Mr Henderson stood up and walk towards mr Lutheran but he didn't even spare him a glance.
The so called Arlo got to the aisle and the pastor cleared his throat.
"let the the wedding begin"Mr Lutheran yelled.
It was clear that he was the only one happy about the whole thing Not even the so called groom Arlo.
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"How could this happen dad!! How !!how!! how!!"marina yelled at the top of her voice immediately they got into the house.
"Keep your voice down"Mr Henderson yelled equally angry.
"Wasn't she supposed to get married to Mr Lutheran then how did she end up getting married to Arlo,my arlo"she yelled.
"calm down sis"neila tried to calm her down but marina threw her a glare.
"I was supposed to get married to Arlo dad, you promised to get me married to Arlo then how the fuck did that wretch end up in my place"she yelled.
"I'll find a way to get her out of there,just relax baby"Mr Henderson said.
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Luciana kept stealing glance at Arlo,who didn't even glanced at her once .
"she still not in support of the marriage but deep down she was glad that she didn't end up getting married to a man old enough to be her father"
she smiled and look out of the window.
This was the first time she smiled in weeks
was her parents really looking after from heaven,is her life about to change for good?
she looked at Arlo one more time and her heart beam with joy.
was he the prince charming she has been waiting for all this while
The car suddenly came to an halt and Arlo was the first to get down from the car .
A wow escape her lips immediately she got down from the car.
The house was beautiful, even more big than her step father's house.
According to Mr Lutheran this was his wedding gift to them,they are supposed to spend a month here has honeymoon before they move back to the family house.
she got back to her sense and ran after him forgetting she wore heels which lead to her falling and twisting her ankle.
"ouch"she groan and one of the body guards came to help her,she looked forward hopeing to see Arlo but he was there.
*he didn't even wait for me*she thought.
"I'll escort you to your room ma'am "the guards said and help her up.
"Thank you "she muttered
they got inside and the guard hand her over to a maid.
"good day ma,am ,I am Sarah your personal maid"the maid said.
"few hours ago she was living the life of a maid and now she suddenly has her own personal maid"she thought.
"Luciana "ciana said and the maid bow.
"I'll take you to your room Mrs Lutheran "Sarah said emphasizing on the "Lutheran"
They got to the room and ciana gap in awe.
The room was so big and everything was sparkling white ,she could see the outside view from the glass wall.
Although the room was everything anyone would ask for but she felt like it was too exposed, there's was no real wall just glass and she has been someone who love stay in dark like room.
"I'll prepare your bath ma"Sarah bow and walk into the bathroom.
Luciana sat down on the bed and mind occupied with Bora's thought.
she haven't seen or heard from Bora ever since that incident.
"how is she?,did they hurt her?
is she even still alive?"she asked her self.
she cleaned the tears from her eyes immediately Sarah walked back into the room.
"would you like me to assist you ma'am"Sarah asked
"I'll be fine"Luciana said and Sarah bow again before leaving.
she stood up and leap into the bathroom
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#Later that day #
Luciana decided to make her first dinner for Arlo so after sleeping two hours she stood up and started cooking.
She prepare seven different dishes and within few hours she was down and the table was all set.
she sat down on the table waiting for Arlo to join her and in a few minutes he did.
She stood up to serve him but he brought a hand forward indicating for her to stop,then he instructed a maid to serve him.
Ciana forced a smile and sat back, her hands trembling slightly beneath the tablecloth. The clinking of silverware echoed in the massive dining room — the only sound between them.
Arlo didn't look at her once. He ate in silence, eyes fixed on his plate, every movement calm and deliberate.
When one of the maids reached forward to pour him wine, Ciana swallowed hard.
"Would you like me to—" she began softly.
"Don't," he said, voice cutting like glass. He didn't even raise his eyes.
She froze. "I…I just thought—"
"You thought wrong," he interrupted. "You don't need to do anything here. The staff will handle everything."
Her throat tightened. "I only wanted to make dinner. For you."
"That wasn't necessary." His tone was cool, unbothered. He reached for his napkin, wiped his mouth, and stood. "Next time, don't waste your effort."
She watched him walk away, his footsteps echoing until he disappeared down the hall. The smell of freshly cooked food filled the room — but it suddenly felt suffocating.
Luciana blinked back the sting in her eyes. He didn't even taste it.
One of the maids hesitated, looking unsure whether to clear the table. Ciana managed a small nod, forcing her lips into a weak smile. "Take it away," she whispered.
When she finally got to her room, the lights from outside painted streaks of gold across the glass walls. She sat on the edge of the bed, her ankle still sore, and let out a shaky breath.
Why is he so cold?
She thought of the wedding — the way he had stood beside her, expression blank, eyes unreadable. She'd tried to believe it was nerves, or shock. But now, it felt like hate.
A soft knock interrupted her thoughts.
"Come in," she said quietly.
Sarah peeked inside. "Ma'am, Mr. Arlo said you shouldn't wait up for him. He'll be staying in the guest room tonight."
Luciana nodded slowly. "Thank you, Sarah. You can go."
As the door shut behind the maid, she stared out at the dark city beyond the glass. The reflection of her wedding ring glimmered faintly in the moonlight , beautiful and hollow.
So this is what marriage feels like, she thought bitterly. A cage made of glass.
She lay back on the bed, her thoughts twisting between confusion and anger. If Arlo wanted her gone, fine , but she wouldn't cry anymore.
Somewhere deep inside her, the quiet ache hardened into resolve.
If Arlo thought she was weak, he'd soon learn otherwise.