Aileen
“Your granddaughter? You finally introduced her to us,” one of the men in the suit remarks. “She’s so cute, and pretty.”
“Yeah, she’s stylish and has a nice figure as well. How old are you, young lady?”
“I’m 18 this year,” I replied, feeling a bit nervous because of how they approached me.
“18? That’s really young. Are you in college now?”
“Yes, in my first year.”
“Wow, that’s great. You must be a good student?”
“Uh, I don’t know. I’m not that great, just a normal one.”
“Wow, she’s pretty on top of that humble too. You really found a gem. You are so lucky to have her as your granddaughter.”
Grandpa kept on a fake smile, wrapping his arm around my shoulder. “Yeah, I really did. It’s all thanks to my son Dave.”
“Would you might be interested in switching contacts?” a guy asked, he seemed to be in his early 30’s. “I’d like to get to know you well.”
What? Already? You didn’t tell me this was going to happen, Grandpa! This ain’t fair.
“Uh, well. I don’t mind but”
“You are cutting ahead of the line Ling. We would also like to get to know her. Please give us your contact info,” said another who seemed to be in his mid-twenties.
What the heck are these guys doing? They are too old to be trying to hit on me.
I should just sue them for pedophilia.
What if Dave sees this? He’s definitely going to get angry and react. But, his dad doesn’t want that to happen.
Even though, why do I have to suffer because of their problems? I never wished to be here.
I turned to Grandpa for help. But he just watched from the sidelines with a drink in hand talking to another guy.
Isn’t he going to help me out? Don’t just ignore me!
“Uh, I think we can just talk here. There’s no need to exchange numbers,” I stuttered, backing away from the guys who had surrounded me little by little.
“Yes, we are definitely going to talk. But, it would be great if you gave us your contact info. We can chat and call as well,” added another guy, wrapping his arm around my waist sleekly without noticing.
This guy!
“You are really cute. Do you have a boyfriend? Are you interested in older men? I’m not old enough to be your dad though,” another one chuckled, playing with my hair.
I’m not even telling you to be one! I’m glad to have Dave.
They are really giving me the irks. Who permitted them to touch me without my permission?
No matter how much I don’t want to ruin the party, I don’t think I can keep my anger in check anymore.
“Hey, is your Momma also as hot as you? We don’t mind getting to know her as well. If she’s as hot as Miss Sarah, that’ll be the cherry on top,” the guy with a beard comments.
All of them agreed with him.
“It’s really not fair with the McGartens. All of them are taking the beauties for themselves. Dad, son, at least leave something for all of us as well, Goddamn it!”
I knew they were up to no good. But they aren’t even making any effort to hide their thoughts in public.
Why are they so indecent? At least act your age.
“I’m sorry, but I don’t think my mom will be interested to know you nor am I. And she’s the most beautiful person on earth to me at least. So, please find someone to be your toy. I’m not interested. Excuse me,” I turned away to leave, but one of them held my hand from behind.
“Hey, aren’t you being a bit cocky? We just want to know you. Why do you have to be so mean?” another one remarks. “Your grandpa introduced you to us so we can get to know you better. Why are you acting so indifferent towards us?”
Calm down, Aileen. Calm down. I can handle this professionally.
“I’ve noticed your advances towards me from the very beginning, but paid no attention to it,” I said, turning to him and clearing my throat. “Still, I don’t think it’s proper to touch any women without their permission. Let alone, hold her hand against their will. So, please, let go of my hand.”
“And what if I refuse to?” he retorted, pulling me towards him.
I pushed him away but bumped against another guy who held me in place by my shoulders.
“Kitty, you aren’t going anywhere. Just stay still it’s for your own good.” He whispered in my ears.
I observed all of their faces carefully. Their eyes filled with lust towards me. And they weren’t trying to hide it.
What are they? Monsters hiding beneath the expensive clothing and a fake smile?
The hall was filled with so many people that nobody was paying any attention to me.
Even the grandpa who brought me into this mess was nowhere to be seen as well.
Don’t tell me he planned all this. How could he push me into the lion’s cave knowing the danger I might be in?
I really hate you, Grandpa. I need to do something to protect myself. I can’t rely on anyone for help.
“If you won’t let me go, I’m going to yell loudly. If you don’t want that to happen listen to me!” I stated in their faces clearly.
But hearing my words they only chuckled and made silly remarks.
“Do you think if you yell anyone is going to listen to you? Let alone believe your words?”
“Why won’t they?” I retorted. “You all are clearly harassing me here.”
“That’s from your perspective. Babe, you don’t know us. We are all from one of the most renowned families in the whole city. Do you know our dad’s? Why would they believe your words instead of us? That’s just bullshit.”
“Yeah, Kidman, she doesn’t know us. That’s why she’s trying to blackmail us. But, that’s not happening,” he chuckled.
“In this game, we are the player and you are the piece. Listen to us, and you won’t be hurt, or at least we’ll try not to hurt you and be gentle, right boys?” that guy said, caressing my chin.
“Yeah, we are gentlemen after all.”
They all laughed as if it was supposed to be funny. But, the situation I was in didn’t look funny at all.
“Just because you are from a rich family doesn’t mean that you can make up lies and everyone is going to believe in you. You know my dad as well. If I just go up to him and tell him about what all of you said to me, he’s going to take care of you very well,” I yelled loudly, fisting my hands.
“Ooh, we are so scared! I’m going to cry. You tried your best to pretend to be brave. But, sadly that ain’t happening.”
“Why?”
“Cause your dad is affiliated with all of our companies. This new company is not just made up of your dad and grandpa. It’s with an alliance with all the branch companies in the city. It’s one big project. If you try to make any commotion right now, on the opening day It’s going to leave a huge mark on the company’s name and reputation. Who knows? It might also be in tomorrow’s news. It’s going to be a silly move from you If you try to frame us right now, don’t you think?”
What? Does Dave know about this? I think Grandpa didn’t tell him about it.
That’s the reason they were acting so snobbish right from the start.
But, I don’t have proof of whether they are telling the truth or not.
“Liar, all of you are lying. There’s nothing of that sort going on in here!” I yelled, looking at their faces. “You are just telling me lies to make you listen to your demands.”
“Oh, come on, why would we be lying in the first place? It’s not our hobby, is it?”
“Yeah, we are only letting you know the truth. If you make a wrong move by trying to drag us down, your dad’s name will also be dragged into it as you are his daughter. Either way, whatever happens to us, your dad will face the same consequences. And you will be the one responsible for it.”
What?
Seeing their confidence, I hardly doubt they are lying. But, I don’t know the truth and I have to protect myself without blaming them too. How am I going to do that? I don’t understand.
“Look, she’s scared. She finally realizes what her position is here,” another one added, wrapping his arm around my shoulder.
I quickly pushed him away, wrapping my arms around my chest to cover myself.
I need to act quickly, and can’t make hasty decisions. So, escaping from this situation is the only way to end things.
Then, I can confirm everything with Dave and then decide whether I can punish them or not.
Yeah.
“Hey, why aren’t you talking? We are asking you something here, aren’t we?” another man grabbed me by my cheeks, standing right in front of me while yelling in my face.
“Talk, why don’t you talk? We want to hear you scream with those sweet little lips of yours.”
“Hey, it’s funny. Her legs are trembling. She’s finally getting scared of us,” said the other, laughing like a maniac.
“It’s good to be scared sometimes. It gives me the thrills and excitement like no other. Do you feel the same way about being scared?” his other hand headed towards my exposed leg.
And I squeezed my eyes shut out of fear as I pressed my lips together.
No! Someone, help me out. Dave, please come to help me. I know I only bring nothing but problems to you. But, please help.
I don’t want to make a scene here.