My Clueless Secretary

Chapter 3: Let Her Go

“What do you mean the police?” I am foreign here and as much as possible, I didn’t want to be involved in anything especially if it has something to do with the police department.

“It seems that you were running away from something serious. We should inform the police about it.” He said and there was no sign of him just joking around.

“N-no, no, there’s really no need for that,” I shook my head. “Stop the car and I’ll be on my own,”

“Ron, to the precinct,” He said as if he didn’t hear what I just said. Jeez, why is this guy so stubborn? Why is he sticking his nose to my business?

“Wait, wait, no, not the police please. I’ll tell you everything but please do not go to the police.” I pleaded. My hands were even clasped together as I was facing him. “I can’t go to the police, please,”

“Alright,” He sighed. “Now, let’s try again. Did you run away from your home?” There go the questions.

I thought about it. It sort of looked that way. Mrs. Smith’s house has been my home for a few months now. “Sort of…” My voice was soft. I didn’t know how I would explain everything to him.

“What does that mean?” He continued.

I saw that we were driving around the city. I seldom come here; just when Mrs. Smith has her monthly check-up in one of the biggest hospitals here.

“I-I ran away from my employer’s home,” I said as a matter of fact. He wanted the truth then I am giving that to him. “I ran away because her son tried to… to…” I couldn’t finish my sentence. It was as if I couldn’t even believe it myself. I couldn’t believe that someone almost got his way with me. I was sexually abused and it still felt surreal. It happened too fast. A tear fell down my cheek.

I guess he got what I was trying to say. “That’s enough,” He said. “We are going to the police.”

“NO, no, please, I am not from here. You see, I came here to work. If the police find out about that, they might send me back home. I can’t let them do that. My employer, she’s nice to me and no one would look out for her once I’m gone. Please,” I still didn’t know if I would ever go back to that house. Nothing was certain at that time but I was sure that I didn’t want to go to the police. I didn’t want them to get involved. I can’t go back home without even a single penny for my family. They are depending on me and I didn’t want to fail them.

“You were almost… but you still think about other people? You should file a restraining order against that guy.” He said. This guy sure knows his way. He has heard enough and has been involved more than he should. I didn’t know why he seemed to be so interested in my life.

“You know what? I don’t want to trouble you, please, just drop me off at the nearest convenience store.” I said. As much as possible, I didn’t want anyone to get involved with me especially if he keeps on insisting that we go to the police.

I heard him sigh. He must have realized that he has no responsibility for me. I can just wait until sunrise before I go back to Mrs. Smith and talk to her. After all, all my stuff was there and I think Nick would be gone by then.

“Ron, stop the car,” He said and in an instant, we stopped by the sidewalk. It was somewhere near a fast-food chain and I was glad that we did.

I turned to him and bowed down a little. “Thank you for your help,” I said before I opened the door and went out. He didn’t say anything. He just watched me get out of his car.

I walked towards the bench which was just by the street. It was cold but I have nowhere else to stay for the night. I can’t afford a motel right now seeing that I also have nothing on me. My denim shorts and the racerback top didn’t help at all. I cursed the moment when I decided to wear them earlier. Now, I have to deal with the coldness of the night.

The car started driving away. I couldn’t see the inside but I was pretty sure he was looking at me. I acted as if I was comfortable while sitting there. I didn’t want him to pity me or think that he needs to help me. As much as possible, I didn’t want anyone to be involved.

Now, what? I think I can just stay here for a while before I spend the whole night at the twenty-four hours fast-food chain behind me. That’s a better idea than going to the police.

I sat there as I reminisced what happened that night. Some parts of it were a blur but the emotion I felt were reminders of how traumatic it was. I don’t think I have ever been scared in my whole life aside from that time. Surely, I would never be able to forget this night.

“Hey miss, are you free tonight?” I was deep in my thoughts when three guys surrounded the bench I was sitting on. What the hell?! They were smiling at me and it was freaking me out.

“What?” Who are these people? Why can’t they just leave me alone? I’ve been through so much already and this is the last thing that I need right now.

“Come on, let’s have some fun,” One of them said while sniffing my hair. What the hell?! I’ve had enough of that already!

“Hey, don’t touch me!” I screamed as I got up and walked away but they followed. Hell!

“We just want to have some fun, come on!” One of the sick bastards said while almost grabbing my ass. What the freaking hell?! I am not in the mood to deal with these people right now!

The fear crept on me once again. How can these men be as low as this? They can’t just do whatever they please with a woman! They held both my hands and I was sandwiched in between two of them while the other one was behind me. I had no escape. Oh, hell no!

I kicked and wiggled but they were too strong. “Where are you taking me? Hey?” I screamed when they started walking while pulling me. I cursed when I saw that no one was passing by that part of the alley that they brought me to. They had this planned out already.

“Chill, babe, you are going to love what we are going to do to you,” The one beside me said and he even winked at me. Gross!

“No, no, please, let me go!” I yelled and wiggled as hard as I could. I was hoping that someone could hear me but since it was getting late in the night, no one was passing by.

I was too exhausted. My tears started falling down my cheeks and I was starting to feel weak. I felt as if the heavens were conniving against me and I was too tired to fight it.

“LET HER GO.” I heard a familiar voice that surprised me. What is he still doing here? I thought he was long gone.