BuzzNovelThe tattoo artist glanced at her curiously.
"Did something happen recently, young lady? Did you get into a fight with your boyfriend?" Rachel bit her lip before forcing out a few strained words. “I never thought this tattoo would end up hurtingthis much." If she hadn't gotten that tattoo back then, maybe things would've turned out differently.
That butterfly had once offered her hope. Now, it was a curse to her The artist could tell just from her expression that this tattoo had caused her a lot of pain. He tried to comfort her.
"It's alright. Once it's gone, your life gets a clean slate too." Rachel's body was tense. The veins on the back of her hands stood out, and sweat dripped down her forehead. She barely managed to speak.
"Yeah, my life's about to restart." Almost three hours later, she felt completely drained. The artist helped her into a chair and noticed how pale she was. Her lips were drained of color.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe poured her a glass of water.
"Kid, I have to say. I admire your courage." Rachel's hands trembled as she took the glass and forced a weak smile. It felt like she'd just survived something brutal.
"Thank you." "No problem. Just get srest tonight, and try not to get that area wet for a couple of days." After paying, Rachel walked out of the tattoo studio. It was already midnight.
She walked a short distance down the road. She was planning to call a cab when she heard a group of men talking and laughing nearby.
"I told you that chick wasn't into it, and you didn't believe me. You had to go and push it." "Yeah, she nearly called the cops." "It's late, and she was just standing there on the street. Who knew what she was doing? Of course I thought she was a prostitute.
11 "Check it out. There's a real beauty over there. Damn, she's hot." The moment Rachel heard that, she knew she was in trouble. She quickened her pace. Behind her, the laughter grew louder.
"She's leaving!" "Get her!" No matter how fast she walked, she couldn't outrun them. In just a few strides, they had her surrounded. Panic surged in her chest, and in a split-second, she called William.
She didn't wait to see if the call went through, she started pleading immediately.
"William, I'm on Warren Street. Can you cget me?" The call went through as William picked up. He sounded annoyed. Rachel, I've got something going on right now. Weren't you 1/2 Chapter 193 +25 BONUS supposed to be meeting up with Cecilia?" Then he added almost like an afterthought, "Oh right, I forgot you can't hear"I can hear-" Rachel started, but she couldn't waste texplaining. She had to protect herself.
After what had happened with Howard, she feared the worst.
Beep. Beep. Beep.
The line went dead. A cold, mechanical sound echoed in her ear.
Her heart sank.
Moments later, her phone buzzed. She glanced at it.
[Rachel, just grab a cab and head back. I've got sthings to handle Carmexhings right now.
cover,] A chill went down her spine. She felt like she'd fallen into an icy pit
The thugs must've noticed the change in her expression because they burst out laughing "Aww, she tried calling her boyfriend, and he ditched her."
"Sweetheart, listen to me. Guys are all the same. That one's useless Why not chave sfun with us instead?" "Con, we'll show you a good time." As they spoke, they began closing in around her.
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