Trapped in the Love of the Landlord

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"Hemm, if I'm not mistaken, we've met before .... ." His words were clearly hanging, trying to lure me.

"Sorry, this is my first time here" I replied without looking into his eyes.

"Oh, huh? But Miss, I feel like I've seen you before."

"Maybe you're wrong man, sir."

He did not answer, but his footsteps approached. I flinch, staring out the door. As much as he tried not to be affected by his presence. "I'm not the type to easily forget someone, Miss," he said after our distance was close enough.

"And I am also not the type to think too much about trivial things, sir," I argue

"Hmmm, interesting. However, crossing the boundaries of one's personal property is not a trivial thing. Especially if you can go to jail."

I was afraid to hear his threat. But keep trying to be ordinary. "I don't understand what you mean, Sir."

Suddenly he pushed me against the partition wall, and trapped me with both arms. At that instant my smell was enveloped by the aroma of mint and coffee. "I'm talking about a red-haired girl infiltrating my private area" he said softly, but firmly.

"I'm sorry, you're wrong." I looked up, challenged him.

"Well, well, well. Apparently still won't confess." His hand grabbed my cheek, then took a pinch of hair.

Oh, naw! There are some of my real hair that is not covered by a wig.

"I told you, I don't forget someone easily, miss," she said, sending a tremor that made my entire book stand on end.

"Pardon me, sir. I-I've been waiting for friends," I said after gathering courage.

"You're not going anywhere before you take responsibility for everything you've done, miss."

His eyes rained down, until my heart beat jumped.

"But, a-I, I ... ."

"You want to go to jail?"

My eyes were opened for a moment. "Pe-prisoners?"

I swallowed with difficulty.

"And ... Have you ever been to prison?" ask her, with an intimidating low tone.

Either because it shook my head quickly, or because of the influence of this men's threat, it made me a little dizzy.

"Trust me, that prison is not a suitable place for a girl. There's just a bunch of criminals out there. I know that, because it was there."

Die me! Yes, this time I'm done.

"So, did you admit your mistake Miss?"

"Well, I confess!" my answer is desperate.

His lips form a straight line. Not a smile, but more like an attitude of disdain.

"Explain to me why you're trespassing! Did you intentionally want to spy on me? Who sent you?"

I really can't believe what Lucas just said.

"Whatchu mean? I'm not a spy! I just ... just ... ."

"What only? Keep going!"

I wouldn't have told her if I lived here. Uncle John has warned me never to mention my old identity. Especially to strangers. Otherwise, the red soldiers will take me away.

"Miss, can you explain what it's about to cross my land?" Lucas leaned more and more. His face is now only a few inches away from me. His hunting breath, the more it made me difficult to concentrate.

..... connect .....

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