Chapter 1

Dos

"Bye babe, take care on your way home," I said to Ivy, and just before I could get out of her car, she pulled me close and kissed me torridly.

I didn't realize she was already on top of me, and I could barely breathe as she sucked on my tongue, as if she was ravenously hungry and wouldn't stop. When she, too, ran out of breath, she pulled away and smiled at me. I was left panting.

"Okay babe, I need to go." I smiled at her before stepping out of the car.

I waited for her to drive off, and when she was far enough, I entered our mansion. I was about to turn the door knob when it suddenly opened, revealing the pale and nervous face of our maid, Nely.

"Señorita Dos, Madame Yuriko is calling for you," she said, then quickly hurried off.

I went straight to my room to change into something more comfortable. Then, there was another knock on my door.

"Come in!"

" Señorita Dos, Madame Yuriko is furious," the maid said before rushing off again.

I quickly hurried to the living room. I found Mama sitting on a couch, her eyes closed, so I was about to leave quietly when she called me in her chilling voice.

"Dos, come back here." Hearing her, I was filled with anxiety, but I hid it and faced Mama.

When I turned to face her, she was glaring at me sharply, and my nervousness increased. I began trembling with fear because she was holding her favorite stick, which she often used to hit me.

"Dos, what did I tell you? Didn't you promise me it wouldn't happen again? Because of your foolish actions, our business is suffering!" she said angrily and struck my arm hard with the stick.

"Stop, Mama! I promise I won't do it again," I pleaded, the pain burning in my arm, but she hit me again.

"Your promises are getting old, Dos. Look at what's been brought to my attention. The daughter of one of our partners—you slept with her and left her. Then there's another one you bedded right after the first. And more—the three daughters of Mr. Lee—you slept with all of them at the same time, then disappeared. And let's not forget, the three daughters of Mr. Park—each seduced by you in different places. All eight of those women were virgins, Dos, and what did you do? You strung them along, all within a month!" she said coldly, showing me pictures of women I could barely remember.

"I've let your misdeeds slide for too long, Dos, and even your bisexuality, I tolerated. Be grateful I'm more powerful than any of them. But since I can't control you anymore, from now on, you won't be living here in the mansion," she said, striking me hard again, making me scream in pain. I could feel blood trickling down, and I knelt, crying, before Mama.

"That's not enough, Dos. Even though you're my child, I won't let you off easy. Have you forgotten who I am and what I can do to you, Dos? I'll teach you a lesson," Mama said, her cold stare fixed on me. She then called her female bodyguards.

"Ami, Aya, take her to my playroom," Mama ordered before walking ahead, while fear engulfed me because I knew what awaited me in that room.

I felt their hands gripping my arms, forcing me to stand, but I struggled out of fear. Aya quickly punched me in the stomach, and I instantly weakened.

"We'll take care of Señorita Dos," another bodyguard said as we reached the door of Mama's playroom, and Ami and Aya left.

One of Mama's female bodyguards roughly pulled me inside when I resisted, causing me to fall face-first onto the floor. Again, they grabbed my arms. The playroom was dimly lit, and as we got closer, I saw Mama sitting, seriously preparing her tools.

"Aiya, take off Dos' shirt. Put on the handcuffs. Use this duct tape for her mouth. Asa, attach these chains to both walls and connect them to her handcuffs," Mama ordered, her voice cold and serious, which made me even more terrified.

But before they could follow through with her orders, I quickly elbowed and punched them, breaking free and running toward the door. Just as I was about to open it, I suddenly felt weak as Mama fired a shot near the doorframe, nearly hitting me.

"Don't you dare run away, Dos. One more move, and I'll shoot you. Don't worry, this room is soundproof. I'll count to three, and if you're not back here by then, this bullet will go through your skull," Mama threatened in a firm, icy tone.

"I don't care, Mama! Even if you shoot me, I won't—

"One," she said as she cocked the gun.

I still didn't move, locking eyes with her deadly gaze.

"Two," she said, aiming the gun directly at me.

I knew Mama was feared for being a ruthless and powerful boss in all her ventures. Despite being a woman in her mid-thirties, anyone who opposed her faced severe consequences. No one dared cross Mama because she was a Yu. But I'm different—she can't scare me. I'm not afraid of her.

"Three," I whispered, closing my eyes as she pulled the trigger. Moments later, I opened them again because I didn't feel anything piercing my body. Instead, I saw Mama grinning at me. Before I realized it, her two bodyguards had already approached and quickly brought me to her.

"Aiya, Asa, do what I told you earlier, or she might escape," she said as she sat in front of me, watching what was being done to me.

"Okay, Madame Yuriko. What's next?" they both asked her.

"Ma, please have mercy. Don't continue this. I have school and practice tomorrow. Coach will kill me if I don't show up. Please, Mama," I pleaded.

"Mercy? I'm not a merciful person, Dos. I never have been, and I don't care about your coach."

"Aiya, Asa, hold Dos tightly by the arms. And put the duct tape on her mouth. I don't want any noise."

They quickly and harshly taped my mouth. I was struggling with the situation because this was the first time Mama had ever done this to me. I saw her holding her whip, smiling at me. She took off her coat, rolled up the sleeves of her white long-sleeve shirt, and unbuttoned the top three buttons. I struggled, but all I could do was let out muffled sounds.

She walked behind me, and the only sound I could hear was the clicking of her heels. She violently pulled my hair back and whispered in my ear.

"Are you ready, Dos?" I felt her hand stroking down my back, sending a chill through me.

But it was only for a moment, because I suddenly felt the sharp sting of her whip on my back. I winced and started sweating profusely. The only sounds I could make were muffled cries, and tears began to fall from my eyes from the intense pain. Mama continued whipping me, and I could feel the force in every lash. My whole body was going numb.

"Does it feel good, Dos? How does it feel, huh?" she asked as she whipped me again.

It hurts so much, Mama. I can't take it anymore. My body feels weak. Is this my karma? I just want to rest. Please stop, Mama. I promise I'll behave.

Mama continued tormenting me until I was completely exhausted. Finally, she stopped and spoke.

"Your back looks beautiful now, Dos. Asa, bring the alcohol," she said, and I felt a surge of fear because I knew where Mama was going to put it.

"Dos, are you ready to feel pleasure again?"

Please, Mama, don't pour that on my back. I can't take it. It will hurt so much, I might die right here. I shut my eyes and waited for the alcohol to burn my back.

Suddenly, I heard the sound of Mama's phone ringing.

"Who's that? Hand me my phone, Aiya."

Aiya handed Mama the phone and then resumed holding me down.

"Hello? Who is this?"

"It's me, Riko. When is she coming?"

"Oh, I'm sorry, boss. Tomorrow. I'll talk to you later. Bye."

Mama walked away from behind me and sat down in front of me, just watching. She didn't look the same as before.

"Dos, fix yourself. Pack your things, and we'll talk in your room later. Aiya, Asa, help her," Mama ordered seriously, and we followed.

They carried me after helping me get dressed and brought me to my room. They gently laid me down, but I had to lie on my stomach because of the pain in my back. Exhausted and sore, I quickly fell asleep.

***

"Dos. Dos. Wake up!"

"Mama?" I said weakly as someone shook me awake.

"It's already 11 p.m. Fix yourself, and we'll talk here," Mama instructed.

"Ma, I can't move. My body hurts. Can we talk now?" I slowly sat up and faced Mama.

"Okay, listen carefully, Dos. This will be your last day living in this mansion because tomorrow, you won't be here anymore. This is your punishment for being so rebellious and for all the nonsense you've been doing. Starting tomorrow, you'll be living in my best friend's mansion. If she can't straighten you out, I don't know who will."

"No, Mama! I want to stay here. And who's your best friend? She might kill me like you almost did earlier, Mama," I firmly opposed her decision.

"No, Dos. That's final. I talked to her earlier, and we've already agreed. Aiya will take you there tomorrow. Don't worry, she's nice as long as you behave," Mama grinned at me.

"Mama, don't you want me here anymore? Please, Mama, let me stay," I begged.

"I won't change my mind, Dos, so stop begging. There's nothing you can do because everything is settled."

I had no choice but to accept what Mama said. Suddenly, I felt sad. Why does it have to be there? I could just live in a condo.

Oh, that's right!

"Ma, wait! I have a question," I said, a bit hopeful about my idea.

"Can I just live in a condo? I'll even pay for it, Ma."

"Are you joking, Dos? Stop it, your excuses won't work on me," Mama shook her head.

"One last thing, Ma, who's your best friend?" I asked just as she was about to leave.

"Shizuka, she's my best friend and my boss," she answered briefly, and I was confused. Boss?

"Wait, Ma, that doesn't make sense. She's your best friend and your boss? Aren't you a boss too?" I questioned Mama without hesitation.

"You know Dos, just be quiet. You're just like your father, too talkative," she replied, clearly annoyed, and rolled her eyes at me.

"Ahh, so that's why I like women," I teased Mama.

"Yes, and you're even more of a pervert than he was," Mama shot back.

"You're not—

"You better sleep now, Dos. You have to be early tomorrow. And by the way, Yuki will be at Shizuka's mansion tomorrow. Goodnight, Dos," Mama said as she left.

My big sis? She'll be there tomorrow? Now I'm excited to see her!