"No," Cecilia said with a straight face. "No, thank you."

　　"You don't have to agree to it now," Oscar said with a smile as he loomed over Cecilia.

　　"No, thank you," Cecilia said again. "Just absolute no." Her voice was firmer and more resolute. "I'd rather you just kill me."

　　The smile on Oscar's face dropped, and for a moment, Cecilia thought he would kill her. Her eyes widened in fear as his face contorted into a horrendous angry grimace for a split ...