"Please d-don't!" Ellah exclaimed, her voice trembling. Her innocent eyes glistened up with tears as her body trembled in fear.

"You must pay for what your father did to me, sweetheart," his voice was lethal.

She winced, and the tears that were about to fall fell in her eyes like rain. Even though she couldn't see the man's full face because they were in a dark room with only the light from a lampshade, she could tell he was up to something bad.

She drew closer to the bed's headboard and hugged the blanket tightly to her body, as if the blanket could hide what the man in front of her was about to do.

She couldn't believe what he said. Ellah knew he was fabricating a story against her father. This man is lying! Her father is a well-known businessman with a good heart. Her father never hurt anyone because he understands what it means to be kind to others.

"You're sick! My father is a kind man. H-how come you accuse that of my father?" Ellah knew her voice was weak from fear, but she managed to defend her beloved father.

She heard him curse in the air. She almost had a heart attack when she noticed that his face had darkened, despite the fact that she couldn't see the man's entire face. Why won't this man just let her go? She, like her father, is completely innocent.

"Killing your father is what I need, but when I saw you, his beautiful daughter... I changed my mind; I will make your father suffer the pain he caused me."

"You're a demon!" In front of her was a lunatic. She wanted to attack and hit the man, but she knew it wouldn't work. She'll only end up hurting herself more.

He smirked. "Yes, I am, and hell is my domain," he said as he moved closer to her.

No!

Her entire body went cold. She tightened her grip on the blanket even more. Whatever he intends to do, she will ensure that he fails! He'll have to wait for her to die before he can do what he wants. She wants to escape, but her mind was so preoccupied that she couldn't think clearly.

My God! Help me!

“S-stay away from me...”

The man in front of her just grinned foolishly. He was already at the foot of the bed when she noticed him removing his shirt and throwing it somewhere. Her hair stood up on her body, and she began screaming in fear, terrified of what might happen. She is not a fool if she does not understand what he means; he will do something bad to her! Fear gripped her, but she quickly wiped the tears from her eyes. She jumped on the bed to run to the door and escape that hell, but he grabbed her waist.

She resembled a piece of paper that he had pulled. She screamed her head off in fear but her back fell landed on the soft bed. He tightened his grip on her hand and pressed it against her head. Because of the exerted pressure to her wrist, causing her to scream even louder. The man won't be able to touch her body, she swears!

God, please no!

She tried to break free, but she almost exhausted all of her strength. Again, tears streamed down her cheeks.

"Yeah, scream. Nobody will notice you. You're in my territory," his voice sounds deadly and fatal.

She closed her eyes as tears ran down her cheeks. She didn't want to see this stranger's face. Whatever she does to plead and fight seems meaningless. Was this the end of his false accusation against her father?

"P-please, I beg you... Let go of me! My father is worried—" When he tightened his grip on her hand, the pain overwhelmed her even more.

Ellah felt as if she were drowning when the man's weight landed on top of her, but that didn't matter, all Ellah wanted was to get out of this hell.

"Don't worry, you're not going to return to your father."

Fear gripped her entire being as she deemed what the man had done to her father. She was able to examine this man face freely, thanks to the lampshade. For a few seconds, she was stunned and speechless. If his eyes hadn't already turned to hers, filled with rage, lust, and vengeance, she wouldn't have regained her senses.

"You?!" anger suddenly rose in her heart when she finally recognized the man in front of her now.

He didn't say anything; he just grinned and gave her a forceful kiss on the lips. She closed her eyes and resumed her fight. He can't have her body because she's getting married in two months.

She sobbed as she realized there was nothing, she could do to stop this man. When he pressed his lips against her neck, it felt like thousands of volts passed through her body. She yelled for help, but he covered her mouth so she can’t make a sound. Nothing happened no matter how much she begged and struggled because a demon appeared to be in the form of a person in front of her now. A sob almost mixed with cold and tears on her cheeks as it escaped her throat.

"Ready?" He smirks like a demon.

No!

She sobbed at the thought of him doing something she couldn't bear. Until she felt him yank and tear her summer dress. She attempted to stop him, but one of its hands grabbed both of hers. Whatever she does, nothing happens. Nothing. This is almost certainly the end of her. She had to inform her father about this demon. She loves her father, and the thought of something bad happening to him sends shivers down her spine. Her father was her only family.

He ripped the scanty cloth that hid her private parts. She wished she could wrap her hands around them, but she couldn't. As one of his hands freely moves over her body, instilling that unforgiveable fear. Her sobbing and screams grew louder. Her body refused every caress it gave her.

She cried out, "N-no, please!" but understood that her voice was helpless. His kisses on her seem to be crushing her inside out. Her mind was troubled by the strange heat that his hands were making in her body. She's confused!

He didn't pay attention to her pleading. It went on, and she then heard him pull the belt of its pants. Her dim eyes widened as she felt the belt tie too tightly around her wrist. He took a step away from her and took off his clothes. She tried but failed to get out of bed. Her body was worn out from crying and screaming.

She was shocked, and shaken when she saw his hulking manhood. She struggled to get out of bed as her confusion worsened. She kicked him again and again, but he only grabbed her thighs.

"Stop there, please, I'm begging you!" She didn't give up hope of convincing him to change his mind. She doesn't care about his six-pack abs.

He forcibly parted her thigh as his gaze deepened. "I like it better when you beg, sweety." He suddenly thrust his manhood inside of her.

She cried out in pain, her eyes brimming once more with tears. It's gone! Her cherished virginity. The thing she had cared about for the past 23 years! She was saving it as a gift for her future husband, but it's now gone because of this man.

He stuttered and swore in the air when he realized she was hurt, then abruptly got up and left her on the bed by herself. The next sound she heard was the door slamming shut. She was in tears. If Kleve learns that she is no longer a virgin, what will he think of her now? She also cried out loud for a few minutes before falling completely asleep with her wrists tied and her body exposed. But, before falling asleep, she convinced herself that it was all a dream, and when he awoke the next day, she was not in the room where she had witnessed her cries.

***

SHE TREMBLED when she felt someone touch her cheek. She immediately opened her eyes and realized she was no longer in her own room in their mansion. But she was in the same room with the man who was furious with her father. She looked at the man, and begged him to let her go, but he slammed the door shut.

The light streaming in through the window indicated that it was morning. It was a good thing her hands weren't tied anymore, and... When she noticed she had a blanket up to her neck, she was speechless for a moment.

Her tears began to fall once more like rain as she drew a sour smile on her face. She still finds it hard to believe what has happened to her. Just a few days ago, she was enjoying herself while alone on the beach, admiring the ocean's beauty. But now it's all become a nightmare…

"Hija, if you don't want your father to miss you, make sure you go straight home to the mansion after you relax at the resort with your friends, okay?"

She laughed, rolling her eyes across the beach, "Aye aye, Dad!"

Oh, how she wished she could go back to this place! Her mother gave birth to her on this resort, so it holds special meaning for her. She smiled, but sadness overcame her as she realized her lovely mother had died shortly after giving birth to her.

"Are you still there, Hija?"

She softly replied, "Of course, Dad.But hey, I need to hang up. I'll just pick up the shells, and don't worry, your daughter will never hurt her favorite and dearest father’s heart. Dad, I looooove you. You're the best father on the world!" She tried to hide her sad voice but it was replaced by a smile when she heard her father laugh on the other end of the line.

"I love you, baby, and please look after yourself."

She was picking up the lovely shells after the call when she noticed a pair of shoes stop in front of her. She looked up, surprised to see a man holding a flower. She was preoccupied with the flowers and didn't notice the man's face. She loves flowers! It's no surprise that she wants a garden wedding.

"Someone is giving it to you," the man said as she took it and he turned away.

She was surprised when she read what was written on the red note that hung from the lovely flower.

‘C.M’

She turned her eyes and looked around hoping to see the man who had given her, but he was nowhere to be found. She'd simply ask who was giving it to her. She smelled the flowers she was holding as they were so lovely. She quickly covered her nose when she smelled the strong chemical that engulf the flowers. Her eyes start to feel heavy and dizzy. She unknowingly let go of the flower, which was swept away by the seawater that hit her foot. And she felt strong arms wrap around her body, and someone covered her nose with a handkerchief.

"It's payback time, sweetheart," he said coldly.

And the next thing she know, she was in the room with the man who was furious at her father.

The idea of Ellah's Father and fiancé being worried was painful to her. She’s certain that Kleve is looking for her now, and she knows he won't stop until she is found. That's how much she cares for the man she'd hoped to spend her life with, but the demon just tore her apart, and she cursed him to die!

She felt better when she saw the phone on the side table! She quickly picked it up, but felt equally frustrated when she realized that the line was actually broken. She wanted to scream but was too worn out to do so.

When her eyes settled on the window, she immediately got out of bed and headed there. She was momentarily taken aback by the red stain on the bedsheet and was overcome with emotion as soon as she realized she had lost her virginity, which she had treasured for so long. She took a deep breath and dashed to the wooden window. The realization that she was on the second floor of the house and the stream she had seen in front of her was just a few meters away caused her to sigh.

The towering falls on the right was sending out a strong flow of water, which she could see. And though she thought swimming in the water would be nice, her current state made her uninterested. She was abducted by a demon who had destroyed her life and taken to a mountain!

An unexpected cold breeze blew in. She hugged herself and went back to bed. What will she do to leave this place? She has to do something, but what should she do? Where does she start? She's not particularly good at it. Her life revolves around her world, which includes school, home, and the family business. As a result, she's having trouble deciding what her first step should be.

When the door is opened and someone enters, Ellah instantly filled with dread and fear when she saw the man. She hugged herself as she pushed herself up against the headboard.

Eat," he said, placing a tray of pancakes and juice on the bed.

She only became hungry after staring at the food. Of course, she didn't eat last night, but she’s not going to eat the food he brought. Nobody knows whether it's poisonous or not. Will he kill her with poison? She will not eat it even if she dies of starvation.

"No!" she exclaimed, wrapping her arms around herself even tighter. The man immediately grinned like a demon when she said that. It looked at her as if she were a timid little creature afraid of being eaten by an eagle.

"All right," he said as he walked towards the door. "Don't eat until you're dying of hunger," he said as he slammed the door shut.

She can't help but cry once more.

***

CUHEN was astounded by the stunning flowers in the garden of his rest house. This was his perfect sanctuary with his beloved fiancée, Florae. Until his mother and fiancée Florae were murdered by Don Hernandez. He'll never forgive the old man, and he'll seek even more restitution for what he's taken from him. He was not in the Philippines when her mother and fiancee were murdered. Her mother was hit twice in the chest. Meanwhile, three blows to his fiancée's head; whose their wedding was only two weeks away.

Fuck!

He shouldn't have left to begin with for a business meeting. What is all the money worth if the woman he loves is no longer alive? He couldn't blame his mother and Florae for going out to eat that day.

Damn!

Cuhen shut his eyes tightly, fighting back the tears that were on the verge of falling. However, the fact that the powerful agency was unable to identify the killer of the two women who were important to him made him even more furious. He was helped by his friends Herrence and Farhistt, but the killer was so skilled that there was no way to catch it, which only made him more furious. He therefore decided to pursue the truth on his own terms.

He served in the Army before becoming one of the most successful businessmen, amassing billions of dollars. When he met Florae six years ago, he left the military and went into business. He'd rather have a family with Florae than serve in the military without her. He got a small lead from his investigation, and it was enough to prove that no one else but Don Hernandez was responsible for the death of the important person in his life.

It's time for pay back! When he discovered who the culprit was, he waited for Mr. Hernandez at his mansion. When Mr. Hernandez daughter appeared from behind him, he had the gun loaded and ready to murder the old man.

The woman embraced and kissed the old man on the cheek. His original plan to kill the murderer was derailed when he had an idea to murder his only daughter instead. The old man wants to play game with him, but now he'll play fairly, just like Don Hernandez did to him, he grinned.

***

ELLAH opened her eyes. She hadn't even realized she'd fallen asleep crying. She looked down at her clothes, relieved to see that she still had clothes on. She grabbed her stomach. She was starving, and it was as if time had betrayed her because she could smell the delicious cooked food from where she was. Her stomach was churning from hunger.

Later, the door suddenly opened, revealing the person she had been cursing on her mind. The aroma of the food on another tray he was carrying was mouthwatering.

"Eat," he suggested.

His voice... It felt good to listen to, but she quickly dismissed that thought. She can't even look this man’s face since this morning!

"I w-wont! What if you put poison in it that will kill me right away?" She squeezed the side of the bed again, but the truth was that she really wanted to eat it.

"Don't worry, sweetheart. I'm not going to kill you right away. First, I'm going to show your stupid father how to lose someone important in his life."

She took a deep breath as he said it. He'll never be able to win her over. She'll do anything to escape this hellhole! God alone will determine what she does.

She raised her head and glared at him angrily. He appeared unbothered with his bored expression. Sitting on the edge of her bed, he set the tray down on the mattress. She seen it on TV, on internet, and social media many times because of his wealth. The billionaire Cuhen Malcogn is the person standing in front of him. Cuhen Malcogn turned down her father's offer to make a business deal when their company was about to fail as a result of a number of problems, and instead offered to buy it. Her parents had been working on it for a long time, despite the fact that they were not as wealthy as the young man. Her father did not sell it, and their business gradually recovered with the assistance of Kleve Vergan.

Business tycoon Mr. Cuhen Malcogn is like an eagle in the business world. All that he desires is his; he has no fear or mercy when it comes to the world of money and business, which is why he is so wealthy today. He overthrows those who disagree with him and crushes those who betray his trust. She knew that his mother and his doctor's fiancee had passed away recently.

Her attention was no longer drawn to what was going on around her. Her heart swelled with anger, and the fear she had felt dissipated. She leapt onto the bed and smacked him across the face. He's so narcissistic!

"You're a complete idiot, Mr. Malcogn! Do you believe my father murdered them? It is obvious that my father is not to blame in this situation! You've gone insane. You'll die. You'll die, demon!"

The slap she delivered did not jolt him, but it did darken his features. She was terrified again. She stepped back and resumed her previous position. She had forgotten that the man in front of her was a lunatic who was feared by all. He could have killed her right now, which terrified her even more.

"Now that you know who I am, eat!”

She screamed back at him when he yelled at her. Fear almost caused her to pass out. She shook her head. “I’m not going to!”

And what he did next caught her off guard. Cuhen Malcogn threw the tray, and the food scattered. His face is dark and irritable, as if he is upset. Her tears started flowing again. No!

"Damn you, lady!" he yelled as he stormed out.

If the door hadn't been solidly built, it would have given up for a long time because he would close the door loudly every time he left. But no matter how hard she tried to think of a first step if she could still escape, she couldn't come up with one. Her stomach was churning and she was hungry. She was sorry for the spilled food, but she’s simply cautious. She didn't want to die with her mouth foaming with poison and be thrown into the forest.

Her gaze was drawn to the window. She'd been staring at it for a while when an idea struck her. She examined the blanket and the two curtains hung on the wall. Right! This is what she'll use to defeat the demon in human form while she still has time. She'd rather die in the woods than be killed by him. She’s hoping to find a way out of this forest.

She grabbed the curtain and blanket and tied the ends together quickly. She dashed to the window and tied the end of the rope to the wooden pillar that separated the window. Ellah's mind had already wandered to another idea, so she stopped checking to see if it had reached the bottom. She doesn't have much time, and right now, leaving is all she can think about. She didn't make a sound as she dashed to the back of the door when she heard the man's footsteps. She holds her breath for a moment, trying not to make a sound She bit her lower lip. She must escape alive!

She smirked and dashed to the window as soon as she heard him curse in the air and ran outside. She bolted out the door. Before she could congratulate herself on the brilliant scheme she had hatched, she hurried to the window and peered inside. From her vantage point, she saw the man enter the forest on the left, where there was no water flowing.

This is her one and only opportunity to escape. She didn't waste any time and quickly left the room. Ellah was ecstatic because the door to the living room was unlocked and only slightly ajar. She ran to the right side of the woods because she couldn't think any longer. During those times, she ran and walked.

She was running, oblivious to the pain in her foot, which seemed to be numbing now. Her one foot clung to the jutting roots and she stumbled. She couldn't remember how many scars and wounds she had on her knee, leg, and arm, but it’s okay. She needs to run away as far as she could!

God!

Long runs weren't her thing, but she had to leave this place right away

No!

The sky was about to turn dark. She is afraid of the dark. She blinked her eyes, panicked and unsure of her surroundings. She could only see tall, towering trees. She grows more and more resentful of the forest as the chirping of nearby birds and the noise of insects and her heartbeat increase!

She hates it! But it's better than being brutally murdered by a man named Cuhen.

“Ouch!” She screamed as a sharp stone pierced her foot. Her eyes were bloodshot from trying not to cry despite the fact that she could see the blood flowing. She shut her eyes and sat through the pain for a moment. She must control herself because if she keeps crying, nothing good will ever happen to her. She was startled, however, when she later caught a glimpse of the large, black wild boar from a distance. When it saw her, it suddenly stopped shoving against the ground and turned its hungry eyes toward her.

She doesn't want to be the dinner for the wild pig! Despite the pain in her foot, she stood up quickly and walk. But she looks like she was giving the boar a reason to follow her. She stopped and stoned it.

"Go away!"

She was terrified when she realized the wild pig would attack her rather than run away. Despite the pain in her foot, she runs. She was startled to hear gunshots in the distance. She turned around and saw the dead boar in front of her.

"Ellah!"

She couldn't move when she noticed Cuhen Malcogn, who was standing in the distance with a gun in one hand and a dark expression on his face. He's staring at her. Her knees shook as fear spread like a parasite throughout her body. No! How did Cuhen track her down? Is she going to die right now? She's already gotten away, so why is the forest betraying her? She'd rather die running away than be killed.

"Stop running, you damn woman!" His voice was like thunder, and that scared her more.

She hurried away, unaware to the cliff's edge ahead of her, even though that she couldn't escape now. All she wanted to do was get away from him and live and the next thing happen… She screamed. She would have died if she hadn't grabbed the tree's protruding root.

"Damn!"

The man she had been running from appeared in front of her in an instant. He quickly knelt down and extended his hand to her.

“Take my hand, woman!”

Whatever happens, she will not reach for his hand. Her escape became pointless once she reached for the man's hand in front of her. Tears streamed down her cheeks once more, confirming her vulnerability.

He growls, "Bullshit, grab it now!"

She shut her eyes. She hesitated to accept Cuhen's help, but she didn't want to fall into the abyss. She guessed it was over 100 feet below, not counting the creepy creatures. Ellah's hesitancy caused her to overlook the slow rupture of the small vein she was clutching. "Ahhhh!!!"

"I've got you!" A strong hand gripped her wrist as a sudden downpour of heavy rain poured down.

"A-are you going to kill me?" she asked, her voice shaking with fear. She was like a wet chick who had gone missing after being abandoned by the mother hen.

Cuhen did not respond and carried her without emotion, tears streaming down her cheeks. She was saved by the man who had intended to kill her. Why did he help her now? Why can't Cuhen let her die because that was always his intention in the first place?

Her heart shattered into a thousand pieces. Her only chance of escaping was squandered. Maybe she needs to accept that this is the life that awaits her. She couldn't help but cry as the intense rain made her heartache worse.

Cuhen Malcogn is a man with exceptional charisma, she admits to herself that. His sex appeal is overflowing, and his eyes are like the eyes of the Greek god Zeus, penetrating every woman's soul. Even if he has a fiancée, many women are smitten with him. Because of his talent and efficiency in the business world, which are now thriving throughout Asia, she had hoped to meet him before. But now she feels rage, fear, and disgust instead of admiration.

She was so exhausted that she was unaware that she had dozed off in his arms, while her eyes filled with tears.

***

CUHEN TURNED his head to look at the woman he was carrying. This woman shook his head in search. Ellah believed she might be able to run away. The only person who was familiar with the area was him. If he hadn't gone home because he forgot to bring the gun for an emergency, he would not have known that the girl ran on the right side. There were still footprints on the soft ground where some of the yard's flowering plants had been trodden. He wasted no time in following her right away. The woman hadn't gone very far, and he knew that if he couldn't find her, she would fall directly into the abyss.

They were drenched in rain and it was dusk when they got home. Cuhen placed Ellah gently on the bamboo couch. He went to his room and quickly pulled out a clean towel, t-shirt, and boxers from his closet.

Ellah did not wake up when he began removing her wet clothes. Damn! He's fucking mad and threw his look somewhere, but he kept his cool. When he quickly put Ellah's shirt on with caution and control, he did not claim her body in this situation as payment for what it had done. He then treated the scars and wounds on her foot. Lucky enough, this woman asleep or else she could taste his rage.

He then carried the unconscious woman to her room. Damn her for making him mad. He should punish her straight away, but he can't. The heavy downpour continued while sometimes being followed by thunder and lightning. He shrugged and turned on the lampshade before gently lowering her body onto the soft bed.

From the cabinet, he took another blanket and draped it around her. Furthermore, he walked to the window, took the blanket the girl had used to entrap him and closed it. He did not imagine Ellah would set a peculiar trap for him and make him fall into it. He assumed the only thing she could do was cry and beg on the bedside.

That won't happen again, woman!

Cuhen walked out the door, emotionless. He just clenched his fist and drank beer in his room at that point. He needs to relax. The punishment this woman truly deserves will start tomorrow. He will make sure that her beloved father, who is hiding in a sheepskin, suffers terrible pain as he punishes her. He is dying to kill the old man, but not now. Instead, he would allow him to experience the misery it has given him throughout his life.

A short while later, he went back to the woman's room and made sure she was still breathing. He smirked when he noticed her shaking and crying. He let out a deep sigh, disregarded the situation, and just shut the door.

Fuck!

He approaches the woman and touches her forehead while seeing her sobs. From Ellah's forehead, which was scorching hot, he withdrew his hand. She's trembling beneath the covers. The woman appears to be something that would break in an instant. He cursed and stood up.

His fists clenched as he made his way to his room to take some medicine. He heated water with the heater as well, then poured it into the little basin. He also took a face towel with him.

He kidnapped her here, and now he's looking after a sick person? Oh, fuck! This was not what he had in mind.

Bullshit!

He carried the medicine, a glass of water, and a basin as he entered the woman's room. He woke her up to give her medicine, but she cried with her eyes closed. He couldn't help but put a warm towel on the woman’s forehead as she was still shaky.

He also stood up and took another blanket from the cabinet, which he placed over the woman's body. What he did helped a little by keeping her from shivering.

"Hey, woman.” He patted her cheek. "Take this medicine," but the woman's eyes remained closed.

Under his breath, he cursed. He thinks he'll force her to drink so he could rest. He wanted to get into bed since it was almost midnight. The rain stopped outside, and the sounds of insects could be heard.

"D-dad..."

His fist clenched. That's it! He was so absorbed in her ruckus that he startled her awake. As she gently opened her eyes, he steadied himself. Her eyes are puffy and red from crying. "Drink," he urged as he handed her the medicine and a glass of water.

Despite the fact that just a lampshade gave light, he could see the girl's fear in her eyes. His combustible temperament causes him to react quickly, which results in him having little patience. "Come on, have a drink!"

Ellah followed him in silence. Her hand trembled as she reached for the pill he gave her, placed it in her mouth, and drank the water gently.

He rose to his feet and turned away from her. After all, she already had taken the medicine, therefore he was going to rest in the other room.

***

Ellah awoke with a growling tummy. She fears her organs are destroying themselves on the inside.

Even though the window was closed, she could tell it was morning because of the sunshine trying to penetrate. She rose slowly, but her mind was flying. She got down on the bed. Only then did she notice that her clothes were changed.

Don't tell me...

Her eyes widened as she saw the young man's huge tshirt she wore.

God!

It wasn't until just now that she remembered everything from yesterday, even how close she came to falling off a cliff.