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The only thing I recognize is the little long-sleeved nightshirt I changed into last night. The thing hardly covers my thighs. Apart from my panties, that is all I’m wearing.
A look to the left shows an archway leading to sliding doors that are already open, showcasing an ornate stone balcony.
Where the hell am I?
And what happened yesterday?
My mind struggles to remember.
This is the second time this week that I’ve woken up not remembering anything. But it’s certainly the first time that I’ve woken up in a strange but lavish room, not remembering how I got there.
Despite the grogginess weighing down my body, I make myself get up.
My bare feet touch down on the carpeted floor, and I walk on shaky legs out to the balcony, where I get more shockers.
Before me is the beautiful view of a beach with golden sand and a yacht moored by the boardwalk.
It’s beautiful and looks like something you’d see on vacation somewhere in the Hamptons, but it’s not Wrightsville Beach or any of the other beaches around Wilmington.
I know Wilmington so well I can spot the differences straightaway.
So, if I’m not in Wilmington, where the hell am I?
What the hell did I do to myself this time?
I turn and glimpse my reflection in the sliding door. The sight of the bruise on my cheek awakens memories.
Conrad.
The money.
Sebastian.
Malik…
Malik.
He saved me. He saved Sebastian.
I ran to him in my desperation, hoping he could help me, and he did. He got Conrad to tear up the loan agreement and made him promise to leave me alone forever.
The problem was solved, and I couldn’t believe it.
Malik was ruthless with those men, who were obviously scared of him, and although it was awful to witness such violence, I didn’t care because each of those men deserved what they got. Especially Conrad.
Malik took Sebastian to the vet, and we went home.
I had an ocean full of questions in my head for Malik, but I didn’t ask any because I didn’t need to. I realized I was right about him.
He’s the last thing I remember. I asked for some ice for my face, then fell asleep.
Now this.
And what is this?
Did Malik take me somewhere? Why would he do that?
And where is here?
