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Her head felt heavy and her body felt sore. She felt herself wrapped in silk blanets, it was cold and uncomfortable. Sitting up she squinted her eyes to adjust to the light that entered the room through the window.

Holding the blanket she raised it and looked at her body, she was naked. Her eyes shut tight as she layed back on the bed, her lips quivered and she tried not to break down.

She was weak yet again, she couldn't protect herself, she let him touch her. After all these years she still wasn't strong enough to face him, to defend herself from him. Not being able to contain the pain she placed her hand over her mouth and sobbed silently.

Her Body ached and she felt like she was a glass, one more touch and she would shatter into pieces.

Flashbacks of what happen the day before swept into her mind making her curl into a ball."You are Beautiful just Like the last time I saw you, make me want to hurt you" the evil voice of her master ran in her mind as she sobbed into the sheets.

She was electrocuted, whipped and used on bed like a rag doll. She was weak infront of him, as always.

Taking her time to collect herself she slowly sat on the bed and looked around, her eyes landed on the clean pair of dresses placed on the chair. She placed her bare foot on the cold tiled floor, shivers and tingles ran around her body as she limped towards the washroom.

Standing under the shower she let the hot water hit her, she scrubbed her skin in disgust. Fresh bruises were painted around her soft Skin, She scrubbed herself harder and it came upto the point where her skin turned red. It didn't matter, all she wanted was to take that filthy mans touches away from her body.

Tears mixed with the hot water fell onto the floor. She crouched and cried her eyes out, her fingers tangled around her hair as she pulled on them in pain,

frustration,

and fear.

After another session of crying her eyes out she managed to walk out of the washroom, droplets of water fell from the ends of her black hair. She had no strength to wipe them, grabbing the dress that was placed on the chair she slowly slipped into them.

A simple white shirt with trousers were placed on the chair, tucking the white shirt in her trouser she looked at herself in the mirror.

She looked pale as a ghost, her eyes were red and puffy and the tip of her nose was a shade of red. Sniffling she grabbed a wet tissue and wiped her face again. Combing her wet hair she pulled it into a loose Ponytail.

Sighing she looked at the door, her fingers wrapped around the knob and she slowly opened it.

She was immediately met by the beautiful corridors decorated in gold and white, closing the door behind her she walked forward in her bare foot. Once she turned around the end of the corridor she was met by stairs, slowly she stepped down them.

Her heart Rammed in her chest faster with each step she took down, when her eyes landed on the man who was standing at the end of the stairs her heart literally stopped.

His gaze landed on her and his lips tugged into a smile "Good morning Princess" the man before her stretched his hand asking her to hold it. Her hand trembled as she placed it on his.

"Good Morning master" she answered, her voice was soft and it contained a hint of fear.

"Let's have breakfast and then I'll send you back to your nest" he muttered and she nodded, the two walked towards the massive dinner hall. Her head hanged low as she let him drag her into the dinner hall. 

"I have a surprise for you darling" master uttered making her look up. When her eyes landed on the boy who stood at the end of the table, her heart skipped beats.

Her Mind malfunctioned and she froze, her heart clenched in pain, it was him. It was Matt.

The first person who managed to win her heart within seconds, the first person she trusted with her whole heart, and the first person who broke her heart.

Her expressions were plain as a blank sheet of paper, her insides were burning and itching yet she managed to keep her exterior in a calm position.

"Angelina" Matt spoke up, his voice was deep and alluring as always, he had grown a lot more, his features had sharpened making him look too mature. And she felt herself slipping, falling into the mysteriousness of his gaze.

"Matt" the bitterness in her voice could be noticed clearly, and that made his heart drop. He could see the pain and hatred in her eyes. What was he expecting to see anyways?

He was the first person to break her heart in a brutal way, he doesn't even deserve her attention.

"The others will be here in a few too" master broke in with a chuckle, a sly smirk plastered on his face as he watched them interact, this was what he wanted since they were little, he always wanted to keep them away from each other, because he wanted Angel all under his mercy.

He motioned the two to take a seat on the chairs, with no more words she sat beside Master, her gaze never left Matt's figure and that made him nervous, it made him feel like she was planning his murder.

Matt walked towards the table and sat at the seat infront of hers. The door of the Dinning hall opened as two boys walked in taking her attention.

Her expression were quickly taken over by a bright smile, standing up she bowed at the older in respect and they returned the gesture.

"It's family reunion time" Master muttered with a big smile, everyone knew it was a fake one. Food was served and they immediately started devouring them.

Master created the four deadliest gangs that ruled the underworld. They were thankful for him for giving them power, but they hated the fact that he controled their life.

They couldn't finish him since he threatened everyone with eachother lives. One wrong move and your most beloved brother would be gone.

The first person he turned into a monster was Matt aka Matthew Kim, the eldest of them all. The second was BangChan the second oldest, he wanted to join the mafia so he is forever thankful for their master.

The third was Angel, she doesn't like what she is now but she has to be Witch in order to complete her revenge and the fourth was Jackson.

The younger was trained under Witch. He loved his Nuna too much because she never tortured him like their master did. She would use sharp words and those were enough to take him onto the training field.

Suddenly Master stood up and walked away with his phone making them look at eachother. Shrugging it off they went back to eating to food.

Angel did not even take a bite off her food and Matt noticed it, she was deep in thoughts. He softly kicked her leg from under the table making her look up at him "Are You okay?" He asked softly.

The audacity he has to ask that question, the grip on her fork tightened as she stared him down. Matt felt so little under her gaze, clearing his throat he looked at the other two asking for help but they turned a blind eye on him.

The door of dining room opened and in entered master, she immediately placed her gaze back on the plate. "I have to leave for an emergency, please enjoy your breakfast" Master said with a smile and walked away from the place leaving them alone.

Just as he excited BangChan groaned and pushed his plate away from him taking all their attention. "It's been long since we all met, How is stuff going on?" Bangchan asked and she smiled as she watched her brothers interact with each other. 

Jackson was laughing while Bangchan was telling them a story of how he fought fifty men in a night battle. Matt tapped her hand trying to take her attention, her smile dropped and she pushed her plate away then stood from her seat and walked towards the back door leaving the confused men behind.

Sighing out loud he too got off his seat and followed her steps, he walked out of the Backdoor of the massive kitchen and walked in the garden.

Walking past the Beautiful Garden he reached the fence that separated the forest and the garden. He saw her jumping over the fence and heading deep into the forest. Doing the same he followed her footsteps knowing where she was headed to.

"Angelina!" He called out to her and tried to catch her before she walks out of sight, but her steps were too quick, in the next second she disappeared between the trees leaving him dumbfounded.

Without stopping on his tracks he started looking around, he knew that she was hiding on purpose, she wanted to avoid him at all cost, or did she?

Suddenly he was slammed onto the giant tree beside him by none other than Angel, his hands were pinned at either side of his head, he blinked furiously as she leaned closer to him.

Their breaths mingled with each other, he noticed her red eyes, they were brimming tears. "I- I loved you" she started, her voice cracking in between. She was broken, she was reliving painful memories.

"I was there for you" she sniffled and her grip around his wrists tightened, Even though he was taller and buffer than her, he felt so little under her gaze.

"I was there for you when you needed me but you- you left me without a second thought" she stopped and searched for regret in his eyes, and she did find it. Tears were brimming in his own eyes.

"I'm sorry Angel-"

"Don't you spell my name from that mouth of yours" she growled at him and let him go, stepping back she looked away from him and nibbled on her lower lip. "I don't want to meet you ever again"

"Don't do that to me" Matt spoke up while rubbing the red marks on his wrists, "you don't know what I had to go through" Matt held her shoulder and forced her to look at him.

"Oh I do" she whisper answered, "you had a choice Matt" she grabbed him by his collar, "and I begged you to not leave me" tears were already trickling down her eyes.

"You wanted me to Kill the love of my life? Angel what bullshit is that? You think I would be able to live peacefully after I kill you?" Matt asked holding her wrist as softly as possible, she tried to take his hands off her but he held her tighter and pulled her towards his chest.

She was embraced by his comforting warmth, and she let him, hiding her face in his chest she cried onto him. Weirdly she felt like she didn't miss him, what she felt was betrayal.

Pain and betrayal.

When he left her, she learnt how to deal with everything by herself, she learned not to rely on anyone, she learned how to defend herself. She knew not to trust anyone easily, and she knew that the one who could truly hurt you is the one you loved the most.

Matt cupped her face and made her look at him, "Angel, I love you too, more than anything in this world, you are the only home I have, please don't hate me, it really hurts" Matt sniffled and placed his forehead on hers.

Their breath mingled as their eyes closed, the tip of their noses brushed against each other's, he missed her, alot more than he could ever have missed her. Years of staying away from her made him feel weak. Now that he have her in his arms it only warmed his heart.

"I don't love you anymore"

His eyes fluttered opened and they met hers, his heart disappeared along with the beats.

"I love someone else" she continued as she slowly pulled away from him. "you broke my heart once-"

"I promise not to break you again" he pulled her back into his arms, desperate to keep her in his hold, he broke into millions. She didn't love him anymore? Where did she get the thought from?

"Matt you're too late" she whispered.

"No no Angel, stop joking, it's not funny" he shook his head denying the fact that she loves someone else other than him. "I promise to keep you safe, I promise to take you out of this mess- Let's- Let's Runaway- yeah-"

"Matt" she spoke up calmly, "you broke that promise"

Her words broke him yet again, he messed up too much, he made mistakes that cannot be mended.

"I told you, I love someone else" she pulled away from him and he took a step back in disbelief. The way his heart shattered could be heard by the whole world.

"I'm too late"