Chapter 18

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Angela: "That is fine. I am glad that you like it. The meals are served in the morning, afternoon, and night, and if you need anything else, you can make a request. This is room number 42, all right," Rosa smiled, and I breathed out, knowing this place was like a hotel. Only that it was a private hotel used for their own purposes. "Alright. Thanks for today and for exercising patience with me in the boutique," I said, my voice calm, and Rosa smiled and replied, "It is fine. Take care." After that, Rosa unlocked the door and exited the room, before making me breathe out with relief. As I did not have my phone with me, I could not call my best friend, Florence Robinson. She is a medical student. As she was studying obstetrics and gynecology, I was studying general surgery. I was aware that I could not ask Rosa for her phone, as that would cause Richard to misunderstand me when he found out. Not wanting to drag Florence into my life that was already tangled with Richard, the mafia boss's son, I decided against calling her. After I put away the new bag of clothes that Rosa had given to me, I stood in the room, peering around. The faint sound of music filled the air. The distant discussion of people talking outside echoed from the harem's grounds. I was still dressed in the purple short dress and my black shoes from shopping with Rosa. When I breathed out, I moved over to the window and peered out of the room from this third floor. The harem was a five-story building. As I stood by the window, I peered at the city view, admiring the other buildings and the peacefulness of this harem. The city skyline glittered like diamonds at night. The faint sound of music filled the air, drawing my attention to the harem's grounds. My heart tugged at me with uncertainty as I wondered what my next training would be. Will I be given to another man to sleep with him? Does Richard truly want me as his personal property? What exactly is his goal for purchasing me at that huge amount? After standing by the window and looking out at the surroundings for a while, I decided to lie down on the bed. However, some men in resplendent clothing were arriving with different exotic cars on the hotel grounds. Different pretty young women dressed alluringly were arranged and led to them, and my brows furrowed at the sight of it. Shaking my head, I went to the bed to lie on it and rest, thinking about what would happen next. Will I get released? Will I wake up and realize it was all a dream and that my older sister did not sell me at an auction for the mafia men? Will I be able to return to my old life at Top Hills University? As a first-year student, I had only gone for the first semester break. As I lay on the bed, I pondered: Will Richard let me resume my studies? Will he eventually sleep with me? My body trembled at the thought of Richard sleeping with me, but I waved the thought off, clinging to the hope that I was not his type. And maybe he had only purchased me because he knew who I was. The soft feel of the mattress beneath my skin was soothing and calming my confused heart. After thinking for a while, I fell asleep. **** Later in the evening, I awoke and sat up on the bed. The harsh reality hit me like a tidal wave that I was still in this harem. The reality of my situation was that I had a week to learn how to please a man. When I got out of the bed, my stomach growled violently, a reminder that I had not had lunch. As I glanced around the room, I remembered Rosa's last words before she left. Rosa had reminded me to place a call through the harem's telephone and call the kitchen or summon anyone if I was in need of any room service. When I picked up the telephone, I pondered if it would be able to call any other contact. I longed to speak with my parents. However, as I tried to call my father's number, which I knew by heart, the call did not connect. Scowling, I then placed a call to the only number stored on the phone. The phone had been blocked so as not to make calls. Even if I made a call, would my parents be able to find me and get me back? What if they provoke Richard? I blinked and dialed the harem's number that was stored, and it connected. "Hello, leave your order request," the answering machine said. "If you have a message, press one." "Mm," I grumbled and pressed one on the telephone. "Leave your request," the answering machine said, and I spoke into the telephone. "Room 42, I need a food order." As I stopped talking, I waited for the machine's response. "Order saved." The robotic response confirmed my order, and I sighed as the call ended. I went back to the bed to sit down, wondering if anyone would arrive with my order. It was past 5 p.m. on the clock, a reminder that I had slept during lunch and awakened at night. As I was about to leave the room, a knock resonated on the door. "Who is there?" I asked, before making my way to the door. When I opened the door, I saw a young lady wearing a white top and black skirt there. "Hi," I greeted her, but she had a strict look on her face. "Hi, you made a call to customer service. Come with me," she spoke, her tone professional as she did not seem happy to come here to my room. "Should I go with you?" I asked her immediately, as she spun around to leave. "Yes. I want to show you to the restaurant and around to do some shopping. As I am aware that Madam Rosa did not lecture you about all that, I am here to assist you," she said, her voice firm, and I groaned, "Alright." As I walked out of the room with the young lady, she led me back to the second floor and said, "Whenever you are in need of anything, feel free to come here and make your purchase. It is free, as long as you are a member here. You do not have to worry about the cost." "Really." My eyes widened at her statement as I looked around. Different women were strolling around, some shopping, while others stood by discussing as they pleased. Some actually stood by, their eyes watching me as I turned to the attendant. "Are you sure that I will not be charged? I can just go and take whatever I want?" I asked her, and she gave a nod. "Alright. Thanks. How about my meal?" I demanded, and she gestured to the elevator. "You can go to the fourth floor. That is where the restaurant is. They serve meals, and they will attend to you. Anything you want, just ask, and it shall be given unto you," she explained, though she was not friendly. I was relieved at the thought of doing some shopping. "Alright. Thank you." "Will that be all?" the female attendant asked me, as I saw another lady wearing a similar white top and black skirt like hers. An inscription was written on the back. Dark Realm attendants. A chill ran down my spine when I remembered where I was sold, how I had been tied up. I could not trust anyone here, so I quickly replied to the lady, "Yes." After that, I rushed to select a few toiletries, as I needed them for my stay. No one asked me to pay, like the attendant had already told me. I made my way back to the elevator, and I saw two young women standing there and peering at me coldly.
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