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Billionaire's Cage

Billionaire's Cage

Author: Ayana Zaya
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Chapter 1 Intoxicating

Word Count: 4479    |    Released on: 14/04/2023

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p from my slumber. I got up on my feet and put on my night robe around m

s ri

avi, I am done with you!" Sania screamed at her husband who was standing in fr

f you have so many problems with

eyes, she began to wipe them away, and she shook her head in agreement, "Yeah, of co

you and our daughter, Niya," He says, bang

hour!" She shouted with all her force, making sure she woke up our neighbors as well so they could b

guing about in the first place!" He remar

ight, Ravi? That's why you suddenly act like you know no

her!" Ravi countered. Since they were aware of my presence, I went downstairs slowly, not wanti

you lied about your

her from speaking, "Get one thing straight in your thick skull, I could be anything but n

ecause he didn't slap her hard enough that would make her cry and I saw it with my own eye

couldn't do it because I promised my mama before I came to the USA to live with Sania and Ravi that no mat

d her and ran my hand over her back to so

man!" She cried out and ran upstairs to her room. I followed her. She took out

?" I asked her with my h

will turn it into daily abuse, I can't take it," She said, faking her sniffing nose because

y room. I packed my things quickly into the suitcase and changed into something suitable as I gave a glance

she was carrying Niya in her both hands, she didn't even cast a si

this fight every single day," He said, mournfully. His eyes and body gestures looked like he wanted to stop San

im a small smile, I turned to the door when I tilted my head to look a

me in a brotherly manner. With that, I put our bags in the trunk of the Taxi with the help of its driver as w

parents' wishes. Their ego was bigger than anything else. I had to leave my successful job as a beautician for her. I didn't complain because I thought it would bring a

ver the abortion matter, but in the end, Ravi convinced her somehow t

here with them so I can keep her updated with everything that was going on

m. She began to distance herself only because he used to give more time to his job and then she was finding ways to get rid of him, anyhow. I knew this da

l you all believe it? No, right? Neither could I and i

soon found the taxi coming to halt

ide. The whole place smelled of alcohol and was crowded with drunk people. I couldn't locate any emp

ts. She nodded in agreement as we sat there, and a fe

bartender quest

uess our nationality since I was wearing a pink Lucknowi Kurti and white leggings wit

like to have liquor

masala lemonade?"

like to have?" She repeated, lean

I said, sm

say something, "I'll take wine and a chicken wrap," When she finally sn

w?" I inquir

haven't landed on earth on my guarantee, you also think of a way!" She

her my plan, "I have some money that we can

ght now," She scolded me. I looked at my nails and let out a soft sigh through my lips, I need to contai

a chicken wrap, I picked up my drink and hardly took a sip when she said, "I

ook of bafflement, "Ho

f-brother slashes half-boss, he has a mansion where he lives all by himself,

the stupidest idea to live with a complete stranger whom we have never

I elbowed her silently with a slight shake of my head that she shouldn't ask some

, at least cheaper than the hotels here," Bonnie stated with h

lf-brother's office. Bonnie opened the door without knocking, I noticed a large figure of a man sitting behind the desk with his head down, staring at a file in his hand. I took a quick look at the office which resemble

e or Sania, his eyes landed right on me as he cautiously leaned back in his chair, shaking his head in response to Bonnie's que

my sister, Ishita, and

g, "They want a place to stay for a few weeks. If you could lend the

of chains with a plain black undershirt inside it, pairing it with ripped jeans and high mountain shoes. I looked up at his face, he had a properly trimmed beard and his hair was me

he unhurriedly lifted it to his lips and inhaled the weed, leaving the smoke th

tone to Sania with his focus still on me. I held Niya clo

'know," She replied, hidi

e feel his presence which I was ignoring. Sania and I patiently waited for them to finish, they were a little far from us but still, I could understand what they were talking about. Damien isn'

me staring at them, and I instantly tilted my head away, even though I

as you like, he'll discuss the rent money and other d

r touch anything. You have to cook your own meals and keep the house as clean as possible. I am allergic to dust and you can't invite anyone or leave home without my pe

am too tired, I want to res

e and Sania left, he lowered his hand, gesturing to me that I can go now. If Niya wasn't in my arms, I would have sprinted all the way to the Taxi, yet, I couldn't, I

Bonnie questioned when we came out of the b

e in a taxi, so...

o his silver Hummer which was parked farthest from the other cars. He didn't wai

n her ears, she faked a friendly smile at Bonnie and t

bucks if we accept his ride." She reasoned which I found ext

their behavior odd, we can escape through the taxi but not from his car," I tried my best to explain these points to her, yet they all b

to his for me, signaling me to hop in, nonetheless, I remained frozen in my state and Sania used this as a chance to sit near him. Feeling a knot forming in my stomach, I sat i

g his eyes fixed on my movements from earlier. He was wearing black gogg

inals, bringing us to their place to first sexually torture us and later to remove our organs to sell them in the black market. This thought was enough to make me sweat even in

s forehead while he looks up to see me through the mirror, he forgot even his face is visible enough. A smile perked in the corner of his lips as if he knew I am doing the same thing but

song?" Sania

to where they were, in short on me, she played some stupid remix songs, vibing on them. Bonnie didn't understand a single lyric

ying," Sania deadpanned,

car coming to halt. It stopped in front of a four-story mansion which was located in a remote area, engulfed within the woods, with no sign of any animal, let alone humans, it seemed to

this place was screamin

ppeared from our sight as we heard the sound of owls and other creepy night animals. A chill ran down my spine when I felt his pres

is home. We copied his steps and found ourselves entering the living room. His home was basica

r palm on my left shoulder, "Girl, feel free to make yourself at home if you need anything, h

hand in the thought that Bonnie will use assuring words for her as well,

e headed back to the car after he threw the keys in her direction. I wanted to ask her to

Sania c

ascending the stairs, I had a feeling that he swore

itched on the lights, it was a well-furnished master bedroom. "This one is yours," He told Sania, dropping the key in her palm. S

y followed him, taking my own time with each step because It was better to maintain a nice dis

ly, I know he meant it. My brows furrowed together in confusion. I didn't understand where he got t

et that thought f

When I got his meaning, I sprinted past him to the above floor. He had a neutral face yet, I could sense the smugness h

st a little bit more spacious, even the wardrobe, bed, and dressing table were larger t

ence already, only to be hit by the fact that we woul

o he doesn't feel like I am not grateful for his

don't know what you are wearing, whatever it is called, it suits you," His sudden com

ly when my back almost touched the wall, "It's too late, we should get some rest," I managed to speak and he stood a few steps away from me. If he wanted he would have pressed his body against mine, his palm closing my mou

is presence, I didn't know why and what he wanted from me, or was I imagining things? He might not be there and a way to find out was to o

questioned in

sing the door again at his face, I heard him chu

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