Why Me?

Chapter 7

"Take off your ski mask and bend over the stool" Victor commands

Victor makes me wear my ski mask at all times. Since Cal and I are his main lackey boys and are always doing his dirty work we wear ski masks when doing it. Although mine has to stay on under all circumstances. If my face is revealed to anyone from the outside then they can go to the authorities and i'll be traced to Victor.

*I take off my mask, my shirt and bend over the stool*

"Say the number of each lash, and the reason for each lash. I'll say the last one with you like always."  Victor says

Why is he giving me instructions like we haven't done this many times before? I know what to do.

*Victor swings his arm back to gain momentum, and lashes me with the whip hard. I let out a small grunt*

" 1.I allowed myself to be tricked and pepper sprayed."

I was so lost in thought in that moment, I was wondering about the girl's bruises and her uneasiness with being touched. I was coming up with multiple reasons of how she got those bruises. She was so weak inside the trunk, I felt guilty. It didn't occur to me that she'd try to escape in that moment. Although I probably should've known she would, who wouldn't considering the circumstances.

*Victor makes a clicking noice with his mouth as if he's saying you're a foolish clueless boy. He swings his arms back, and strikes me again*

"ahh" I let out

"2.  I didn't check the girl's clothes thoroughly enough, which caused her to try to contact someone on her cellphone."

I did though. I saw her phone in her pocket, and her pepper spray. I didn't think she'd use the pepper spray in her condition yes, but I knew she had her cellphone. I was hoping she'd be able to contact someone to come and retrieve her. No one should have to go through this, and there's something about her that reminds me a bit of my sister. I think it's the girl's seemingly spunky attitude when she called me a dipshit or when she told Cal off. Cal could've killed her for all she knows, she doesn't know me I could've too, but nonetheless she courageously said it. I admired that about her, but if Victor knew the real reason he'd kill her for sure.

"Stupid boy" Victor says in disgust and spits on my back

*Once again, Victor swings his arms as far back as possible, and strikes me the third time*

"AHhh" I let out a loud grunt

"3. For once again acting like a pathetic and worthless human being" We both said at once.

The last lash was always the hardest, and it was always the same thing. 'For once again acting like a pathetic and worthless human being', I think that's a perfect description of how Victor acts, he just won't admit it to himself.

"Stand up. Put your mask and shirt back on, go clean yourself up, and take the girl to the laboratory. You may begin the injections, i'll be there shortly after to inspect. Don't screw up again Antonio."

Tony.

*I put my mask and shirt back on, and head to my bedroom. I walk into the bathroom, lift up my shirt and observe my skin*