Let Me Stay The Night

“Are you here to do the installation?”

Instinctively, Christina attempted to shut the door, but the other party managed to stop her in time with his foot.

“What are you trying to do?”

Christina took two steps back and stared at the two strange men who just strode in.

The first man took out a military knife and threatened, “Shut up. We are here for money. Do as we say, and you won’t get hurt.”

Christina steadied her breathing and retreated further in order to calm herself down.

“You should be able to tell that I have just moved here. There’s nothing valuable.”

The man eyed Christina before ordering her, “Give me everything that is of value.”

Christina handed him her phone.

“That’s it?” The man widened his eyes in disbelief. He seemed dissatisfied with the phone.

Christina felt helpless. “In today’s modern world, nobody has any cash with them anymore.” “You’re wearing something around your neck. Give it to us!” shouted the other guy impatiently.

Christina’s heart sank. Her necklace was well hidden underneath her clothes. There was no way it could be seen.

How do they know that I am wearing a necklace?

“My mom left me this necklace. It isn’t worth much. Why don’t I transfer some money to you instead?” With her hand on her chest, Christina whispered, “I promise I won’t pursue the matter or inform the police. Is that okay?”

“No. If you don’t want to get hurt, hand over the necklace right now.” The man waved his knife and appeared very determined to have the necklace,

Seeing that Christina had no intention of handing them the necklace, the man signaled to his partner. The other man went forward and tore open her collar when he saw a hint of the necklace.. Christina was so shocked that she took a few steps back and bellowed, “Get lost!”

Before her mother became unconscious, she had told Christina to take good care of the necklace. She could not afford to lose it.

The younger man became anxious. “Give me the necklace!”

he got closer to her again, Christina raised her leg and gave

ground and howled in pain. His face was pale as he

getting closer, Christina turned to flee. All she could think of was to hide in a room.

bedroom and made a run for it. Unfortunately, it was not long

man was overwhelmingly strong, and almost instantly, she was

was so painful that tears

won’t give up until the

It would not be a surprise if he could break her bones with just a twist of his hand.

gave him a hard kick. The burly man flew like a housefly that had been swatted. Christina blinked in shock, visibly still in

hurt?” The grim-looking

shook her head. That was close.

a few bodyguards appeared at the door and proceeded to apprehend the

to the police station,” ordered Nathaniel coldly.

“Yes, Mr. Hadley.”

then dragged the two robbers out

task that they had forgotten to lock the front door. Most likely, they had

checked Christina’s body for wounds. Thankfully, she sustained no injuries. However, her

a call and asked him to bring a new set of clothes. Nathaniel

familiar sandalwood scent made Christina feel safe once again. “How did you know I was here?” Nathaniel

She was not happy about it

the newly-bought kettle on the dining table and went into the kitchen to pour a glass of hot

you knew, why didn’t you put a stop to it?” asked

looked around. They could overlook the entire city from there. There was also a supermarket and a mall downstairs. “It’s nice to have

What?

the places where

you are sorely mistaken. This isn’t a place for you to relieve yourself of stress. It belongs to me and me alone!” Christina looked

lips curled upward, but she could not tell what he was thinking.

got nearer to her, Christina retreated backward. In the end,

to death with them. “Buy whatever you like. They belong to you once you have bought them. But, remember this -you belong to me!”

sealed Christina’s lips