(Disclaimer: Masked man perspective.)

They beat me up to the point I couldn't get up anymore. Then they locked me in my room and left me there.
For four days, they left me without food and just some water, and after that, they just gave me simple meals so I wouldn't starve. Locked in my own house. My own room was like a cell.
At least they didn't take my cell phone. Let's say I kept it in my chest even when sleeping. No one would dare to come near a man like me. All day, every day, I was only waiting for that call. I was waiting for something I was wishing not to receive.

After three weeks, my father came to my room. "I can see you still haven't changed your mind. You are still as stubborn as before. Really, what should I do with you?! Beating and locking you down doesn't seem enough for you. So I decided to give you a gift." he said. He didn't look as if he was really getting me any gift.
I was too tired to speak. So I said nothing.
"Come on, I know you will like it. It wasn't easy to get her here."
My heart started racing as I got up in an instant. I really don't know where did I find the energy. " What do you mean? " I asked.
At that moment, the door of my room opened. It was her.
" What the hell is she doing here father?! "
"I told you it is a gift. You looked so down before, but now it looks like you are full of energy. I guess you liked it." he said.
Tigreb wasn't saying anything. She was only looking at me. I was sensing her fear.
"My guest here, you know her, don't you?"
He was now before her. He put his hand and held her chin.
I don't know why I was so angry, but my body was all acting by itself. "Father..!" I yelled, but at that moment, Tigreb pushed my father's hand away.
I froze.
"Wow, she really has a silly courage! I understand now what is so special about her." he said.
"Man, prepare a room for the miss. Make sure she has all that she needs, but don't let her get out; she is very precious." he ordered his man.
I ran to her and grabbed her hand.
"Let her go home! I got beaten like a dog, I stayed here locked like a beast, and still I respected you. I didn't resist nor I showed force. Don't try to use a woman to change my mind!"
"You know, I never planned this. You know my morals, but I guess I have to lower those in order for you to listen."
"You won't get an apology out of me. You know that!" I said.
"I will, for this time I am sure I will! I already broke one of my rules bringing her here; don't make me break another one and make her beautiful white skin cover in red!" he said.
That threat of his was clear. Tigreb's eyes made a whole speech at that moment, but her mouth didn't open. I was thanking God that she didn't speak. The situation was out of control at that moment.

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