I'm quite nervous about the midterm that is coming up for my Philosophy class. I'm even more anxious about the fact that I'm going to trick Nicolas, and tell him that I'm going to the local library to study. Okay, so this is my plan. I will walk into Nicolas private office and tell him where I'm going, which is the public library.

After that, I will go to the public library and take pictures for evidence that I'm where I said I will be. Then when done with that action, Samson would arrive around 3 p.m. Then I will help him to study, I don't see any flaws in that perfect plan.

Of course, I would make sure that I take the bus. Initially I wanted to take the public bus as my transportation, but Nicolas wouldn't allow me to. He insisted that Briggs would be dropping me off and pricking up everywhere I go. I don't want Briggs to be my transportation, for surely he would tell on me. The only thing I'm worried about is that Nicolas might send one of his men to spy on me. I doubt it, Briggs is usually the only one to spy on me and he wouldn't be around. I just hope this plan is foolproof.

I'm not at all feeling guilty that I'm going to trick Nicolas. In fact, I don't care and I will be successful doing so. I won't allow Nicolas to control me, I will be rebellious if I want to and he can't stop me. Surprisingly Nicolas isn't at work, even on the weekends he is at work. I guess he decided to do his work here. I take a deep breath and walk towards Nicolas' office door. I knock timidly, waiting patiently for Nicolas to let me in with his approval.

When I do hear his cold and deep voice, I open the door and make sure to close it behind me. I just stare at Nicolas for a while. For some reason, my mind went blank on what I should say to Nicolas. Even after Nicolas puts down the phone and ended the conversation, just to pay attention to me. I just started and looked at his beautiful, but yet cruel eyes. It's amazing how captivating he was, even if I have a deep dislike for him, I have to admit he was quite handsome. I finally snapped out of it, when he spoke lightly amused.

"Yes love?" he spoke. Slightly lifting a perfect eyebrow. I observed him, and saying he was stressed was an understatement. His usual neat hair was a complete mess. His light stubble was close to forming a short beard. All in all, he looked like he needed a good rest.

"Um..." Was my response. Why was I acting so stupid? I should just tell him I'm going to the library and then leave. I'm wasting a lot of my precious time. I feel a little bit bad that I'm disturbing his work.

"As much as I love you staring at me. I do have plenty of work to do Renmen. Please tell me what you want."

"Sorry. I just want to tell you that I'm going to the public library." I finally say, hoping he doesn't ask me any questions I don't want to answer.

"That's fine. Just make sure you send me a picture evidence. And don't do anything you will regret later on Renmen." I gulped at the last bit, wondering why he would say that. I just shrug it off, not caring. I just want to hurry and leave, get away from his intimidating gaze.

"Alright, Nicolas. Goodbye." I hurry and leave his office. Gathering all the materials I need for studying and the trip to the library. Making a small prayer when I walk out the door, that everything goes well, and no trouble comes my way.

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I send the picture to Nicolas, of course, before Samson arrives. I checked my watch and it was close to 3. Samson will arrive sooner or later. So I wait patiently, double checking that I have all the course materials needed.

Finally, Samson appeared. Walking confidently in the library. His golden boy appearance and manly composure never stop to amaze me. He looked around, obviously searching for me. He was currently in the fiction area of the library. While I was sitting on a comfortable chair facing him.

He looked close to my direction, and I decided to wave so he could see me. I got up when he saw me. I walked over to him, uncomfortable because of our height difference. I looked up and smiled warmly at him. In return, he suddenly gave me a warm hug. He lets go of me, then speaks brightly.

"Hey Renmen, thank you so much for meeting me here. How are you? And your fiancé? "

"No problem Samson. Nicolas and I are doing fine, thanks for always asking." I reply to him, glad he was able to make it safely.

"I know you're risking a lot for me, I really appreciate it. Now let's study really hard for that midterm!"

"Okay, we should get a private study room. We need as much peace and quiet, as possible." I state.

"Oh, I actually wanted us to study at my place. Trust me, there won't be any disturbance." He claims, looking at me with sincerity.

"Umm....I'm not so sure." I said to him. Going over to his place wasn't part of my plan. Well, I guess it's not that big of the deal. After we have studied at his place, I will just tell him to drop me off at the library. Then I could take the bus from there.

Yeah, that seems to sound alright. After thinking for some time, I decided to agree to go to his place to study. I mean, what could go wrong? So I tell Samson of my approval.

"Okay Samson. I don't mind going over to your place. I don't see anything wrong in doing so."

"Alright! I'm quite glad that you agreed. I feel more comfortable studying at my place anyways."

I nod in response. And we walk together to exit the library. It was already close to 4, and I hope his place isn't far. We continue to walk together, making small talk. We arrived at a black BMW, the car was a beauty.

I get inside and sit on the passenger seat. Samson gets behind the wheel, and prepare to drive. He warms the car up for a bit and glances at me, giving me a goofy smile. I laugh lightly in return. He removes the car from its parking spot and off we went.

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In half an hour we finally made it to Samson's place. It was a condo and a pretty nice one. When Samson opens the door for me, and I walked in. I was surprised to see that it was close to being empty. There was barely any furniture. Did he just move here? I took off my shoes before I walk in the living room.

I put my satchel down near the couch. I looked at Samson and he turned around to look at me. I gave him a small smile. He smiled back in return and said to me.

"Come on Renmen sit down. Relax, don't look so tense. You aren't no stranger. Do you want something to drink?"

I sit down on the beige couch. It took me a while to answer him, since I was still pondering on why there was barely any furniture. I was just so darn curious that I had to ask him. Even though I probably know his answer.

"Samson, did you just move in this condo? I was just wondering since there is barely any furniture. Well, if you don't mind me asking. And yes, I would like a glass of water please." I finally question him. He was currently in the kitchen, fetching my glass of water. He answered, his voice booming.

"Yeah, I just moved in a while ago. I haven't had time to find enough furniture. You know busy with school. I was grateful to find a comfortable condo like this one, especially since housing is so difficult to find in the big city. I know it must be a little weird, but sooner or later I will find furniture, of course when I have time to."

"Oh ok. Yeah, I was just wondering." It was silence after that. It took Samson a while to get me a glass of water. I shouldn't have asked him to get me that glass of water. Well, if it was going to take more than 10 minutes. I just wanted to study and leave, time was passing us by. I also was getting a little suspicious why he was taking so long. I halted my thinking when he came in the living room with my glass of water.

"Sorry I took a while. I just had a small snack. Oh man, do you want something to eat, before we study." I quickly reply. I didn't want to bother him anymore. I also just wanted to hurry and finish studying. I don't want to waste any more time.

"Oh no, it's fine. I ate already. You don't have to worry. I'm quite energized. And thank you for the glass of water." When he gave me my glass of water I put it down on the center table. I'll drink that later, I just wanted to start studying already. For some reason, Samson kept on asking me questions. I didn't want to seem rude, but I just answered them. He continued to ask me questions, as if he was distracting me from the main reason why I came over.

All the needless talking was making my mouth dry, and I was extremely thirsty. I grabbed the glass of water, and empty it in less than a minute. I put the glass down when I finished drinking, a little embarrassed on how fast I drank the glass of water. I glanced at Samson and he was looking at me with an amused expression. I laughed lightly. The water tasted a little weird, but I didn't mind much of it.

"Okay, so let's start studying. It's already 5 p.m. Alright, could you get your notes Samson? So we could review the material." I declared, now really determined to study. Samson left to get his notes, while I took out the things I needed. Suddenly, I was feeling extremely weak. My eyes were getting heavy. I was panicking, why I'm I suddenly so weak. I fought it as much as I could. I didn't want to sleep, but my body was physically forcing me to lose consciousness. What was wrong with me? This can't be happening.

Samson comes back, not with notes, but with a rope in his right hand. What was he going to use that rope for? Then I realized what was going on. Samson drugged me and he was going to tie my hands with rope for some reason? No that can't be it, Samson wouldn't do something so vile. There is no way Samson would be so wicked and evil.

I was assured, my doubts wiped away. Samson usual bright and warm eyes, was hard has coal and his eyes made my spine shiver in disgust. His angelic face was twisted into a merciless evil sneer. His whole demeanor completely changed. How could someone change so quickly, it was as if I was looking into the devil itself. His rough and hollow voice spoke with a sickening tone.

"Looks like the drug is kicking in. Well, Renmen it's time for us to go on a little trip." I was confused, angry, and betrayed. What will he do to me, so many thoughts were running through my blurry mind. The last words that came out my mouth was.

"W-Why are you d-doing this?" Each word I spoke trembled in fear. I was fooled, this whole time. Whatever Samson was going to do to me was because of my own stupidity. I should have known better, but he seemed like such a good person.

"Well Renmen. I really like you, but it's your own bad luck for you to be engaged to that man I hate the most. He ruined my life, and of course I must return the gesture. I will take away something that is precious to him, and slowly I will make him feel the pain I felt all these years." Each word he spoke was with so much anger, I believed he would kill me in a second. Oh God, what have I gotten myself into? The last thought I had before I lose complete consciousness and darkness devour me whole. I should have listened to Nicolas, he was right, I should have stayed away from Samson.

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