Cruel Destiny novel Chapter 24

Natasha POV

It was dawn. But still, I was wide awake, lying on my side and watching outside the window.

I should be sleeping right now, but I am afraid. What if he again came with other men and let them rape me.

I shuddered at that thought and sniffled. My nose was blocked due to constant crying.

I had soaked my pillow with my tears of grief and betrayal. But still, they aren't stopping.

I wanted someone to comfort me right now. I am feeling so alone.

I needed my mother to be here with me so that she could hide me in her arms.

If my father was here then he would have saved me. He might have killed Liam and that guy.

But that's a dream. I don't have anyone. I should have gotten used to it.

I winced when I felt a strong kick on my stomach and I touched my stomach and rubbed it.

This was the first time I had spent my night without sleeping. I could sleep anytime I want without any problem.

I finally sat up when I couldn't fight sleep. If I slept then those nightmares would haunt me.

I got out of bed and walked toward the window. I sat on the window seat and stared outside.

It was very chilly so I grabbed my shawl and covered myself with it. I leaned my head toward the window.



And without my permission, tears again started to roll down my cheeks.

I covered my mouth with my palm to muffle the cries of my suffering.

Why did it happen to me? Had I done something wrong? Had I given a signal to Liam that it is okay for him to do that with me?

I had never done anything with anyone. I haven't hurt anyone since my childhood.

I always had tried to be a good girl so that no one could question my character.

Then why did it happen with me? Maybe it was my mistake. I shouldn't have slept with him.

He must have thought that I am a slut who does that with everyone. It was my mistake.

I will stay away from every male from now on. I have to forget about this event somehow.

The last time when someone tried to force me, I had suffered from panic attacks.

And now that I'm pregnant, I couldn't take the risk. I have to listen to Liam because I know that he would kill me and Scarlett.

I will stay away from everyone and will avoid Scott too.

With that thought, I dozed off.

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I was cooking dinner when the doorbell rang. I froze for a few seconds and snapped out of it when I heard another bell.

I wiped my hands from the cloth and straightened my clothes. I was wearing my PJs as I was at home.

My hair was tangled and was in a messy bun. There was no need for me to get ready now as I had left that job.

I couldn't imagine going to that club and passed that alley where I was assaulted.

So a week ago, I called there and told them that I was resigning. Surprisingly, they accepted it without any hesitation.

So now I am only working in that restaurant. It was okay for now as I had saved some money.

I would utilize the money I had saved for the college classes. I don't think I would be able to continue my studies ever.

I snapped out of my thoughts when someone banged on the door instead of buzzing the bell.

I walked near the door and peeked through the peephole. I was indeed shocked when I saw that it was Officer Seth.

I bit my lips and pondered about opening the door or not. I had to open it when I heard "Open the door, Miss."

I took a deep breath and opened the door. I saw that it was only him and his partner was not there.

He arched his eyebrow and gestured to me to let him in. When I didn't let him, he said "I have to talk about the case."

I sighed and stood at one side and let him enter the apartment.

I closed the door and saw that he had already taken a seat and his face had an excited expression.

I scrunched my eyebrow in dread and stepped slowly toward him. I sat on the opposite couch nervously.

"What do you have to say?" I asked him straightforwardly.

He chuckled in amusement and I wondered what had I said that made him amused.

He muttered something under his breath which I couldn't catch.