A/N :- Mention of drug use, physical abuse, torture, abusive language. 18+ Only.

Tina was confused. Ever since she met Kartik two weeks ago, her life had changed completely. She wasn't sure what to make of him. There was a calmness, a gentleness in his voice which soothed her, which gave her peace. It's like her body somehow knew that he wasn't going to hurt her. She knew it didn't make much sense, but it's all she had to go on right now.

Tina knew Kartik was not a cruel man. After all, how many people would buy a girl from her captors, then give her a warm bed, proper food and assist them with a drug withdrawal ? As far as she knew, the number was not big. While going through the withdrawal from the drugs had been a hell of an experience for her, which she would never want to repeat, she would admit that her mind felt clearer then ever before, she had some peace and maybe a little freedom to herself.

Tina didn't remember anything from before she ended up at her captors. Everything was a huge blur. She recalled feelings of heartbreak, loneliness, sadness, hopelessness. Past that, there was nothing but pain, torture and punishment.

However the night she met Kartik, everything had changed. She remembered the night on the plane. Her captors had told her that from now on, she was going to live with her new owner. She knew that he was going to have sex with her and had been slightly scared, but she had put on a brave and seductive facade in order to appease her new master. She didn't want to get punished. That night she had felt pleasure unlike anything before. Even though he had been rough, there had also been a gentleness in the way kartik had held her. She still didn't know what had come over her when she had kissed him after reaching his home, but she didn't regret it.

For two weeks she had been with Kartik and he hadn't shown her any cruelty, not even once. She didn't know what to make of it. Kartik had told her that he was her friend, but she was still scared. What if it was a false ploy, to lure her into a false sense of security. Tina's brain said to not be fooled by Kartik, but her heart said to trust him with her life, especially after what he had done for her, helping her with her drug withdrawal.

She remembered the painful days when her entire body was revolting. Kartik had bathed her, made her drink water, cooked and then fed her with his own hands, had given her medicine and would stay with her whenever she was awake. Tina was sure that she had given him many sleepless nights, but Kartik hadn't even complained once. Instead, he would always hug her, would make her sit in his lap and then would rub her back, wipe her tears and would whisper assurances and sweet words in her ear, doing all that with nothing but a sweet smile on his face.

Kartik had been amazing to her and she wasn't sure how to react to it, it was all a new experience for her. Kartik had given her not just a bed, but an entire room for herself. Kartik fed her every day, breakfast, lunch and dinner, and even snacks if she wanted them. On top of everything else, Kartik let her decide what she wanted.

And just a few days ago, Kartik had taken her shopping and asked her to choose anything she wanted. She had thought, that because her withdrawal had passed, Karthik once again wanted to have sex with her. Tina had remembered her training, and to please Kartik, she had taken the sluttiest, raunchiest clothing she could find, but she had been surprised again, when Kartik bought not just dresses and lingerie, but simple clothes, shoes, personal hygiene and essential items for her.

Tina had seen his desire for her, when she had come out in that black lace lingerie in front of him, and remembering her training she had tried to give him a blowjob. She had offered herself to him, after all that was the main reason why she was here with him in the first place. But to her surprise, Kartik had stopped her and had then told her to forget her training. He had told her that the clothing was hers only and he hadn't bought it so he could please himself. Tina's heart had soared at the point, because for the first time in years, she had something which was hers and hers only, and she had hugged Kartik tightly.

Kartik had done a lot more for her then anyone had in years, but still, Tina couldn't rid herself of the feeling that the moment she dropped her guard, he would turn into someone like her captors. And that feeling scared Tina.

Kartik was back to work, so Tina spent her days trying to do anything which would make him happy. She made it her chores to do dishes, sweep, dust. She would sometimes also cook for him, while she didn't know much, she had been trained on how to make some basic things and some dishes to impress anyone. Kartik had been surprised, when he returned from his office one day, just in time for dinner and she had made spaghetti. Kartik had praised her after tasting it which made Tina happy.

One thing which she really liked was Kartik's hugs. They felt so safe, so warm and she loved his manly scent. She loved that feeling. Kartik hadn't hugged her since the shopping day and she really wanted to hug him. She could see that Kartik always restrained himself from touching her too much. Maybe if she were extra good, then he would hug her, so Tina decided to do her best today, it was already afternoon, but Tina decided to give her best shot.

She went into Kartik's room to gather up his clothes which needed to be washed, then she went into the laundry room and put them in the washing machine and started the load. With that washing, she decided to do other things. She emptied the dustbin from his room, and the bathroom, adding them to the garbage. She made Kartik's bed, then her own. She cleaned both the rooms and then sweeped them. After all that, it was time to dry the clothes. After putting them out in the sun to dry, Tina continued her pursuit around the house to keep cleaning. Tina finished off the bathroom, then came downstairs to clean the kitchen, doing all the things necessary that would make everything clean and spotless.

By the time Tina was done cleaning, the clothes were dry, so Tina ironed them and properly folded them. By the time she was done with everything, she was hungry and dusk had also started so Tina decided to start preparing for dinner. She decided to make aglio e olio in order to further impress Kartik, it was a basic dish, but she made it really well. There were no meat ingredients in the kitchen, so she decided to make it completely veg.

She had almost finished cooking when she saw Kartik who had just entered and was looking at her. Kartik looked around to see how clean everything was, then looked at his clothes kept there on the table, properly ironed.

Kartik :- Tina, did you do all this ?

Tina :- Yes, Kartik. I-I know you've been busy with work, and I heard you saying that you needed to find time to clean. So I thought to help you. I did everything and also washed your clothes and dinner is also almost ready.

Tina looked at Kartik, hoping that she had pleased him.

Kartik was shocked as he looked at his house. It hadn't been cleaned in days, and Kartik had told David not to come at the house because of Tina.

Kartik :- wow, I don't know what to say, I was planning to do it tomorrow, you just saved me a lot of time. Thank you so much Tina.

Tina :- are you happy ? Have I made you happy ?

Kartik :- yes Tina, very much so. I really appreciate you for it. But you don't have to do it, i can do it myself.

Kartik was expecting Tina to just agree to his words like she normally did, but he was surprised when Tina spoke in a shy voice.

Tina :- no. I-I wanted to do something for you.

Kartik was surprised but a smile came on his face, as he looked at her, just standing there, face down, fidgeting her hands. She looked so cute.

Kartik :- thank you Tina.

Tina looked up at him and sighed slightly as if relieved.

Tina :- you can go change, dinner is almost ready.

Kartik nodded, picked up his clothes and went upstairs.

LATER THAT NIGHT :-

The night was calm, it felt serene. It was almost 1 o'clock. Kartik was awake and was sitting downstairs in the lobby. As he switched off the laptop after completing his work, his mind wandered back to Tina. It seemed, she was all he could think of nowadays. Why she had such an effect on him, he had no idea. A single smile of hers could break the walls he had built around his heart like a knife passing through butter.

He had been pleasantly surprised, when he came back home to see how much work she had done for him. Her confession of her wanting to do something for him, had filled his heart. The dinner she made had been amazing.

The biggest surprise had come after dinner when Tina had asked if she could hug him. Kartik had been shocked because it had been the first time when Tina herself had asked something from him which required a physical touch.

Kartik had then hugged her. Initially stiffening, Tina had completely relaxed as she had hugged him back, wrapping her arms around him tightly, burying her face in his neck. Kartik didn't know how long they spent in that position, but when they had separated, Kartik had seen a smile on Tina's face.

Kartik got up from the sofa and stretched himself slightly. He wanted nothing more than sleep right now. He was tired from working all day. As he couldn't go back to Udaipur, he worked from his company's office in Goa. Kartik went upstairs, and passed by Tina's room. Much to his suprise, he heard shifting around and whimpering. Silently, Kartik turned the handle and peered inside the room to see Tina thrashing around.

Tina cried :- No, please! I-It wasn't...m-my fault. Please.

Kartik didn't like how this sounded. She was definitely having a nightmare about the punishments and torture.

Tina screamed :- Stop! It hurts! Please stop!

Kartik immediately ran inside and sat beside Tina, in order to calm her down.

Tina :- No! Let me go! Stop, please! I-I'll be good, Master! Please!

Kartik touched her head, in order to wake her. He was confused, he didn't know what to do.

Tina whimpered :- help me! Mumma, papa, please mughe bacha lo. Please apni Naira ko bacha lo. Bhaiii!

Kartik steeled back, shocked, his eyes going as wide as saucers. Tina spoke Hindi, but that was a minor surprise, the biggest shock was the name she had uttered. Naira. Was that her name ? Her real name ? It had to be. Why else would she say it. The way she had spoken it, made it perfectly clear. Kartik knew Tin- no Naira was from India, but even then, it was a shock hearing her speak Hindi. It meant that she hadn't forgotten the language.

Kartik had hoped that as Tina would slowly remember her past, she would also remember her name. Kartik didn't expect to find her real name so easily, so soon. Maybe it was his luck, or maybe his wish to Krishna ji was finally being answered, but at that moment, Kartik felt a huge burst of hope in his heart.

Tina's whimpering brought him out of his thoughts. All that could come later, for now he needed to calm her down. Kartik climbed onto the bed, moved behind her gently and wrapped his arms around her.

Kartik :- Tina. Hey, it's Okay. Sssh babygirl, I am here now.

Tina jerked slightly, but her body started relaxing as if recognising his touch.

Tina :- Ka-Kartik ??

She was clearly asleep but her heart called out to him.

Kartik soothed :- It's alright babygirl. You're safe. I promise you. I'm here now. To protect you. Rest now, and I swear I will still be here when you wake up. Everything's going to be okay.

Naira sniffled, she slowly turned in his arms and snuggled close. Kartik wrapped his arms around her tightly. Soon, Naira's trembling and crying slowly stopped. Kartik glanced down to see a small smile on her lips, she was content where she was. Kartik wouldn't move her, how could he? No, he would stay right where he was with her, as he'd promised.

Because of the bond they had formed and the way Kartik had treated her, with love and care, Tina's subconscious yearned for Kartik to rescue her because she needed him. Kartik knew that it would be a rough road, but he had hope, that he could bring her back, because their bond would remind Tina that he would always keep her safe, from her terrors of the night to the challenges of life.

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I DON'T PROMOTE ANY KIND OF DRUG USAGE, VIOLENCE, TORTURE BEATING OR ANYTHING ELSE HARMFUL THINGS MENTIONED IN THE CHAPTER.