Chapter 6: The Boyfriend Who Won't Let Go

Anneliese's POV

I stare at the ceiling like it might give me answers to the questions in my heart.

How did everything fall apart so fast?

I walked to the middle of my room. Is this how people get struck by bad luck? Out of nowhere? Did I offend God?

It’s been weeks, but I still wait—half-dreaming for Daddy’s voice.

I wish he was here to say "Princess," and make everything feel safe, but he's gone.

He left me to face the consequences of his actions— to marry a man I don't love.

Damien Maddox.

That arrogant brat……I wish I could punch that stupid jaw everyone worships.

Inhaling the same air with him makes me sick.

And yet, I’m marrying him. I have to protect my family from legal actions and Mum's health.

She has CHD—coronary heart disease—and money is the only reason she’s still alive, loosing our wealth means loosing her treatment.

So yeah, even though I'm mad at her, I can't afford to watch her die.

I clutched my blanket as my chest squeezed—Dad. I still can't believe the man who tucked me in every night also sold me.

I’m angry, but I still miss him.

Then there's Jack.

God.

My heart broke remembering him.

He is my first real love for two years.

What must he think now? I couldn't say anything to him, he found out through the News.

He must hate me and I hate myself too for ignoring him.

I scrolled through our old texts.

Jack: “I miss you.” Sent two months ago. Un-replied.

I should’ve answered but I was scared.

But the silence made things worse. He stopped calling, he visited but I couldn't gather the courage to see him.

I really need to see him, talk to him and make him stop thinking I’m ditching him for that brat.

I grabbed my hoodie and phone, then ran downstairs.

“Anne, is that you?” Mum called, but I rushed out before she could stop me.

“Apartment 302, Dolphin estate,” I told the driver. He nodded.

The ride was tense and my heart wouldn’t stop pounding.

Outside, the sky was grey, like it’s holding back tears for me.

The moment we pulled up, I rushed toward the stairs—every step brought back a memory.

I wiped my sweaty hands on my hoodie and knocked.

Silence.

Then click.

He was a mess— his red hair was wild and his almond eyes red.

“Hi,” I whispered.

“Anneliese?” he blinked.

“I... I need to talk to you,” I said.

He leaned on the frame, “So you remember me now?”

“I never forgot you.”

“Right. I forgive you… must be hard choosing between love and billions.”

Ouch.

“It’s not like that.”

“Come in then. I may be poor but I still have manners.”

The apartment was dim, messy—bottles on the floor. His camera was still on the tripod, blinking—He won't give up till he wins the awards if the content creator of the year..

“I didn’t choose this, Jack.”

“Of course, and you didn’t say no either.”

“I couldn’t, I was left with no choice. It was a stupid contract that has everything tier to it: our wealth, companies…. without them I would loose mum ” I swallowed hard, I saw a flash of pity in his eyes for a moment.

“You disappeared, No call. No warning. You just left me to find out through the internet”

“I was scared.”

“Of what?”

“Of losing you.”

“As if you loved me….” He turned away and it broke my heart.

“I love you so much Jackson. I don't want to break you but maybe the silence was even worse but I'm really sorry.” He didn't reply.

He leaned in and his hot breath hit my neck, my body tingled.

In the next second, his lips crashed on mine, he nibbled on my lower lip as I slowly open up my mouth and  the acholic taste hit me.

His hands grabbed my waist and pulled me closer but I found my self placing my hands on his chest to create a space between us.

Why the uncomfortable feeling?

He pulled away and yanked my clothing off me, freeing my boobs.

His mouth found mine again, his hands grabbed my boobs and he squeezed them slowly which made my core ache.

My arms moved on their own and circled his neck, pulling him closer.

And I kept reminding myself, this is Jack.

The boy who had—and will never hurt me.

His lips move down my neck Slowly trailing wet kisses down to my chest, my body shook, “ahhh…” a silent moan left my lips.

His lips soon covered my left nipple while his fingers toyed with the right one and a gasp escaped my throat, not from pleasure but from something I can't explain….

I tried to force myself to enjoy it but I can't help but feel nervous….so….I pushed him off me.

He gave me a questioning look. “I...I..d…don't feel comfortable Jack” I grabbed the duvet on the bed to cover my bare chest.

“This aren’t our first time doing this, what is wrong with you?” He asked.

“I don't know too but I'm not in the mood for this Jack.” My fingers were playing with the duvet.

“I understand you're meant for another man now but ANNELIESE you were mine, you're still mine and I will never let any other man have you till I do” he growled sending cold shivers down my spine.

“Strip off your clothes and lay flat on that bed” He commanded and my heart sank.

“What? Jack…” I cried, “ remember the promise you made…” I cried, reminding him of the promise he made about not having sex with me till I'm ready.

He didn't reply instead his eyes turned darker and I knew I have get out of here, I tried to escape to the door.

But the pieces of glass shattering around me stopped me— he had threw a bottle at me, I lost my balance and landed on the bed in fear and in the next second, he was all over me.

I looked into his eyes and I saw that— this is not my Jack, this is a demon.

I struggled to get him off me but his large hand grabbed my throat and pinned me to the bed, he brought out his dick from his short and forced it down my throat.

I gagged on his dick and I  kicked my legs and I manage to hit him hard in the back.

“Ughh…” he groaned, he banged his fist against my head and for a moment I thought my spirit was being pulled from my body.

Before I could get back to myself, he had pulled my panty down my legs, twisted and cuffed them around my hands behind my back.

At this point, I knew there was nothing I could do. “J.. Jack please don't do this to me…” I begged, my breath coming in ragged pattern.

I completely stopped breathing when I felt something liquid on my pussy, his fingers ran on my pussy lips for a while before he landed a hard- stinging slap on my butt cheek.

“ishhh ….” I yelp in pain, hot tears were running down my checks as I prayed silently for help but it was unanswered.

“ahhhhhhhh …” I let out the loudest scream ever when I felt my pussy ripping apart as he forcefully pushed his dick into me….breaking my hymen.

More burning tears ran down my face as he continued thrusting in and out and I gave up struggling it's useless now.

My heart stopped racing

The light dimmed, my body went weightless—I didn’t resist. I gave in, and everything faded to black.