The Secret He Keeps

A slim figure in an elegant dress was seen walking disheartened, the words of the judges echoed in her mind as she made her way to the backstage after being rejected for the 7th time.

"Miss Richard, you are pretty and talented but your inability to listen won't let you stand a chance in the Idol Industry."

"If you can't even hear, how will you catch on the beat and sink with the other members of the group? It's impossible, Talia."

"You can never be a dancer! Give up on dancing, Miss Richard."

They admitted that she had a shine to herself and possessed a grace that not many dancers were blessed with but alas, if not for her inability to speak or hear she too would have been shining atop the stage.

The time which was given to her by her grandmother was nearing an end, she had only three more months in hand… if she failed to become something by then she too would have to submit herself to the family business.

Talia picked up her bag and was texting Sia, her best friend, about her whereabouts when she felt someone tapping on her shoulders. She looked up to see a decent looking man smiling at her.

"Miss Richard!" He greeted before extending a card to her, "I am Bill Watson- a talent scout from TR."

Talia who read his lips was thoroughly surprised when she saw him mentioning TR- the company which was ruling over the entertainment industry and had the best of best artists under it. She looked at the card to discover that it was indeed a business card of TR! She shook hands with him and signaled that she was pleased to meet him.

Bill sat next to her and said, "You dance like a goddess, Miss Richard." Talia blushed and bowed a bit, thanking him respectfully.

The man laughed and continued, "Miss Richard, you are pure talent and TR never let's people like you slip off from their hand. Our President has been observing your past few auditions for sometime and has taken a liking on you.

Talia's eyes flared open when she heard this, she was just unable to believe what he was saying. She took out her phone and typed something before showing it to him. He read out, "President Walker was really watching me?"

He nodded before saying, "Ma'am, not only was he watching you, he also wants to meet you today!"

"Me… why?" She asked in sign language to which Bill replied taking her breath away, "Because he intends to poach you, Miss Richard. He really hopes you will join TR and work under our label."

The girl secretly pinched herself and when the sharp pain surfed through her body she believed that it was not a dream but indeed a reality. Seeing a lack of reaction from her, Bill Watson frowned and asked, "You don't want to work for us, Miss Richard." Talia snapped back to reality and nodded heavily that she would love to work under TR.

Bill was elated, he got up and said, "Then let's meet up in Dallas at 6, Miss Richard. Hope you show up!"

Talia nodded before taking her leave from there. The man watched her happy frame exiting as he typed out in his phone to a long string of numbers- SHE FELL FOR THE TRAP!

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"I am nervous" Talia typed out and sent it and two messages immediately popped up.

"Don't be afraid, girl. You are the best!"

"If not for this stupid date I too would have come to see Prince Walker. God, I heard he is one of a kind…"

Talia giggled at Sia's reply, she indeed was playful. She was typing out a text when she saw a shadow fall on her. She lifted her eyes to see Bill settling down, "Good evening, Miss Talia. You look beautiful." The girl smiled and looked around to find Bill alone, her curious gaze asking Bill why Mr. Walker hadn't shown up. Bill replied, "Our President got struck by some important work, he will be here soon. Until then…" He called a nearby waiter and ordered some wine.

The two engaged in small talk and failed to notice a pair of eyes sitting at the corner watching them. Although his face wasn't visible he had black locks protecting one of his almond shaped eyes. He was dressed in a plain white hoodie and jeans he emitted the aura that of a king.

The wine was soon served and Bill gave her a toast celebrating her bright future in the company. Talia smiled and raised the glass to her lips, she was really happy. Becoming a dancer was her only dream and seeing it taking shape was blinding her with delight but little did she know that her happiness was not bound to last long.

As soon as she finished her drink her head started to swoon, the temperature around her started to rise and everything in front of her eyes blurred off. Talia was confused about what was happening to her but had no sanity to calm herself down; sweat beads covered her forehead as she clutched the table, her face turning red.

"Oh my God, Miss Talia. Are you okay?" Bill panicked as he touched her forehead and commented, "You are not alright." He summoned the waiter who was serving them and eye signaled at him, the waiter too nodded before picking her up and leaving. Bill told her before leaving, "Miss Richard, please rest in the room for a while, I will call the doctor."

Talia had no conscience about what was happening with her, all she felt was a fire which was burning wildly inside her. The waiter, who was already bribed by Bill, took her to a floor where the escorts arranged by him were waiting to rape the drugged Talia.

He looked at the girl's face, she was an absolute beauty who would only appear in rems of men like him. Her flushed face and plummeted lips were arousing him; he looked around and made sure that no one was around who may catch him in the act. He kept Talia against the wall and proceeded to unzip himself when someone ambushed him by turning him around and throwing a punch across his face.

The young man removed his white hood as he stared coldly at the man lying on the floor whom he just attacked, his eyes then slowly darted at the woman who could barely stand still. His eyes softened as he went up to her and supported her in his arms. The girl was so desperate that she started to peel off her dress and even her hands started to trail down there to rub herself.

The man's heart ached to see her like this; even though she was mum he knew what she wanted. The drug which was given to her was lethal and its effect would not subside unless she filled in her emptiness. He couldn't see her tormenting herself, he held her by her waist and dragged her to his room.

Locking the door behind him he slowly laid her on the bed, his long slender fingers traced her beautifully sculpted face. The woman was shifting and moaning uncomfortably, she felt as if her body was being done in fire. Something inside her was eating her up, she couldn't determine what it was but it was really worsening her condition.

Help me, please...' She signaled weakly at the silhouette which was staring down at her. She couldn't make out who it was but she was too desperate. She charged at him, losing control over herself; hugging his waist she started to rub her body against him. The man tried to push her away and make her sleep but like a glue she stuck to him. Slowly pulling him to the bed with her; the man tried his best to resist... It will be really immoral for him to take advantage of her state. But, alas, the girl was possessed and was slowly making him lose his mind.

Before he could even stabilize himself he was already on her top with her legs wrapped tightly across his waist.

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