CAGED: In the dark embrace of my Saviour novel Chapter 3

Ananya's POV

"Happy birthday, Ana," one of my friends wished me.

"Happy birthday cutie"

"Thank you" I'm celebrating my birthday for the first time in my life, and I'm overjoyed. They have done a great deal for me. Although it is not a large party, it means a lot to me because no one has ever done anything for me.

After cutting the cake and receiving sweet wishes from my friends, I gathered all of my presents and placed them on a table.

"Cheers," everyone said as they clicked their wine glasses together.

"Ana, what happened? Why aren't you having a drink ?" On e of my colleagues at the company where I work inquired.

"Umm...I don't drink"

"Oh really? Please say you're joking "She burst out laughing.

"No, I'm serious." "Girl, you're 25 years old and you've never tasted wine?" In disbelief, she inquired.

"She is our cult girl, shy and religious." Shanaya, my roommate, told her, laughing.

I smiled and said, "But today you have to drink," to which she replied, "NO!"

"Only one sip," she was about to force me to drink when my phone rang.

"Excuse me" \s"I will not leave you today like this. Return after the call "I moved away from them and turned around. When I looked at my phone's screen, I saw that the call was from.....aunty?

What is the point of her calling me?

Perhaps she wants to wish you well. My subconscious laughed at me.

Oh, Ana, how could you think such a thing. Has she ever wished you before, even when you were in her house, that she would wish you today, especially over the call?

I pushed all my thoughts aside and picked up her phone to find out why she had called.

"Hello," she said. "Hello Ana, come home right now."

"And why would I?"

"Ananya Kapoor, don't argue with me. I could only be this nice to you. Please return home as soon as possible."

"I won't," I said. "Ananya, I need you here in half an hour," my uncle said from the other end of the phone before hanging up.

"Ana, what happened? Is everything all right?" Shanaya inquired.

"Yes, but I have to leave"

"Where?"

"An emergency has arisen at home."

"Does that mean you're going to your uncle's house?"

"Yes, and I apologize, Shanaya. You made so many arrangements for me, and I'm leaving everything in the middle."

"It's all right, dear. Please contact me if you require my help and support."

"All right, I love you."

"Love you too"

I kissed her cheeks before hailing a taxi to uncle's house. I arrived in half an hour and discovered a car outside the house. I'm pretty sure it's not my uncle's car. Do we have any visitors? Let's see what happens without making any assumptions.

When I entered the house, I was surprised to find it unlocked. When I got to the hall, there were two men sitting on the sofa, exhaling not-so-good vibes. I tried but failed to recognize them. Their attire and demeanor told me that they were not good men and that they were not our relatives.

One of them stood up and moved towards me, his dirty eyes scanning me from head to toe. I stood there motionless, not moving an inch. He approached me, licked his lips, and began circling me, analyzing my body. I could feel his eyes reading my body when he was behind me. He came in front of me after a round.

"Can you tell me your name, Barbie?"

I pressed my lips together.

"Ananya, where are your manners? He has a question for you "Uncle asked me.

"Ana...Ananya Kapoor"

"Ana...Ananya Kapoor" I was disgusted at the point where his lips touched my skin. So I immediately whipped back my palm. He gave me one last nod of approval before turning to face my uncle.

"OK, we're ready to accept your offer," Uncle and Aunty exclaimed.

Offer? Which offer are they referring to?

"Let's go girl," he said, grabbing my arm.

"Please excuse me. Why would I follow you?" I yanked my arm away from his grasp.

"Because you are now our possession," he said as he approached my face. I immediately drew my head back, making room.

"What?" I was completely taken aback.