Chapter 101 - Back to Square one

When April woke up from being knocked out, she was inside an unfamiliar room. The room was small and she could hear water waves from outside the room. The room also moved. If her instincts were right, she's on yatch.

She tried to recall what happened before she lost consciousness. That time, Alex and her had a serious talk. She ended up walking away, hating Alex for what he did.

Although she acted bravely by sending that reply to Francesca, it still made her heart bleed. She knew that it wasn't Alex's will to sleep with his wife, yet he was still at fault for keeping in contact with her. Yes, she felt that it was wrong. Although the two were still married, the divorce had been in process. Doesn't that mean that their relationship should be over? She didn't believe that Francesca was suicidal. If someone asks her, she would say that it must've been a trick to lure Alex to her side.

Alex was so kind and humble that he was easily tricked. He did also say that he felt guilty, did that mean that his heart wavered?

Instead of worrying who kidnapped her, she was crying for her pathetic life. She loved and trusted him, yet why couldn't he answer that question? Would he really ask her to abort Sky? If he knew that she was pregnant early on? She laid there on the bed as tears ran down from her eyes. Is this how she gets repaid for all the love that she gave? She must've done awful things in her previous life, for her to receive this kind of life.

As she was wallowing her pain, the door opened. Her right arm was covering her eyes as she silently cried. She heard the door opened but wasn't really interested in whoever it was. As the person got closer, she smelled a familiar scent. Of course, it was him. Although she was scared now, what of it? Her life had been a roller coaster. No matter where she goes, his shadow follows.

"Oh my dear, why are crying?" A man's voice echoed beside her. He sat down on a chair and looked at her. He was somewhat smiling yet there were dangers in his eyes.

April didn't reply and kept her silence. Seeing that he was being ignored, it made him happier. "Didn't think to see you grown so much beautiful since the last time we've been together. Pictures didn't do justice, my love. You are more beautiful than the first time I claimed you as mine." His lips curled up.

This time, April removed her arm from her face and sat up. She looked at the person beside her with uncertainty.

Jackson Swaniston. He was a mixed-race between European and Asian. She didn't really know his real background, back then she was drugged. She was mostly dazed and incoherent. Looking at him, he was now more matured. He was now in his mid 30's. Quite a lot of years had passed, yet his looks still remain the same. We'll if you really want to picture him, he had a big daddy posture. The last time she met him, he was sporting a bad boy look in his mid 20's. He aged pretty good if you asked her.

He would be one of those hot matured actors that women would die for, like that Aquaman. Jackson is slightly different though, He had muscles but it wasn't as prominent. Right now, he had long black hair, a clean-shaven face, dressed in long sleeves and shorts.

Jackson lighted a cigarette and blew it on April's face. "Did you miss me?" A smirk was plastered on his face.

April could feel the dangers as she sat near him. Although she was drugged, she mostly remembers every time he "made love" to her. Yes, that's what Jackson calls it.

"You grew your hair," April replied. It was inevitable, she knew that she can't escape right now. The only way to protect her life is to be obedient. Facing Jackson again, made her remember everything that happened before.

Jackson smiled so wide, showcasing his white teeth. "So you've noticed. Glad that you still remember me." After saying that, he put his cigarette down the ashtray and got up.

He then moved so slowly and gently sat down on the bed. He leaned his body near April and held her chin up. All the while, April didn't moved. She clenched her fist under the blanket.

"Did you also remember how you throw me into Jail and locked me up for 10 years?!" His gray eyes glared at her. There was killing intent in it. Slowly, the hand that held her chin got stronger. He pinched her chin tightly.

April swallowed her saliva as if she was back into his control again. Her brown eyes slowly darkened. "I miss you." She replied.

Jackson smiled and laughed. "Hahaha! That's right baby. I miss you too. Don't worry, this time I won't let you go." After saying it, he forcefully claimed her mouth. His tongue invaded her mouth, while his other hand roamed all over her body.

That's right, April was drugged again. As the kissed deepened, he kissed her until he was satisfied. He almost "made love" to her again when someone knocked at the door.

"Boss, Emergency!" 

Jackson glared at the door and then back to the woman below him. "Wait for me darling, I'll be back." He then got up and fixed his shirt. He left April in a messy state.

There were hickeys on her neck and chest. Her hair was a mess and her shirt was opened. Although she couldn't control her body and mouth, she saw everything that happened. It looks like the drug this time got improved. She knew that Jackson has a powerful background that studies drugs. Wasn't she was one of their test subjects before?

A tear fell from her eyes. I guess this is how my life goes, she thought.