Master of Lust

"Ah, there we go!" Rick exclaimed to himself, a grin spreading across his face as he basked in the newfound brightness. With the shadows banished, the once-hidden objects in the room now stood revealed, their shapes and contours bathed in the glow of his phone\'s flashlight.

"Hell of a handy tool you are, aren\'t you?" Rick chuckled, giving his phone a playful pat.

Using the light as his guide, Rick carefully scanned the nearby objects, his eyes alight with curiosity as he pieced together the puzzle of the room\'s layout.

As Rick swept the beam of his phone\'s flashlight across the room, he was met with a scene reminiscent of a high-tech hospital ward. An assortment of digital machines, instruments, and gadgets filled every corner, emitting an air of sophistication and advancement.

"Wow, talk about cutting-edge tech," Rick muttered to himself, his eyes wide with awe as he surveyed the array of equipment before him. The medical scanner towered imposingly in one corner, its sleek design hinting at the complex mechanisms hidden within.

As Rick moved closer, he noticed a bank of monitors displaying vital signs and diagnostics with crystal-clear precision. His heart skipped a beat as he watched his own pulse and heartbeat pulse across the screen in a graph.

"This is incredible," Rick marveled, his voice tinged with excitement as he took in the sight before him. In the center of the room, a specialized bed with adjustable settings and built-in monitoring capabilities stood ready to accommodate its occupant.

"Looks like someone spared no expense," Rick remarked, his gaze lingering on the meticulously arranged tools and instruments surrounding the bed. It was clear that this elaborate setup had been prepared with care and attention to detail, a testament to the importance of the person who would occupy it.

As Rick surveyed the array of modernized technology filling the room, he couldn\'t help but marvel at the innovation on display. Each machine and instrument seemed to pulse with the promise of cutting-edge advancements, leaving him in a state of awe and wonder.

With a meticulous eye, Rick examined each piece of equipment, his amazement growing with every new discovery. It soon became clear to him that he was standing in a hospital room, equipped with state-of-the-art machinery to tend to the needs of its occupant, an elderly man resting peacefully on the bed.

Rick\'s gaze fell upon the ventilator, its gentle hum filling the room as it delivered life-giving oxygen to the man through a mask fitted snugly over his nose. The sight left Rick momentarily stunned, his mind racing to comprehend how the man had come to be in this place.

"How in the world...?" Rick muttered to himself, his voice barely above a whisper as he leaned in closer to examine the sleeping figure. He scanned the man\'s body for any signs of additional machines or devices.

s Rick gazed upon the old man lying peacefully on the bed, his mind raced with questions and suspicions. "He looks like he\'s in a coma, completely paralyzed," Rick muttered to himself, his brow furrowing in deep thought. "But why is he here? And what does Megan have to do with all of this?" Find adventures at m_v l|e-NovelBin.net

A sense of disgust welled up inside Rick as he contemplated the lengths to which Megan might have gone to keep the old man hidden away in this secret chamber. With a determined frown, he leaned in closer, scrutinizing the man\'s features for any clues to his identity.

"I know I\'ve seen him somewhere before," Rick mused aloud, his voice tinged with frustration. "But where? My memory\'s drawing a blank."

Rick racked his brain, urging his memory to kick into gear and provide him with the answers he sought. But try as he might, the old man\'s face remained elusive. As much he tried to recall him, the much his memory got blurred and buzzed out.

Lost in a whirlwind of confusion and deep contemplation, Rick\'s attention was suddenly drawn to a creaking sound echoing from behind him. With a jolt, he spun around, his heart racing as he scanned the room for any sign of movement.

To his surprise, the sleek doors of the elevator slid open smoothly, revealing the figure of an elderly lady stepping out into the room. Rick\'s eyes widened in shock at the unexpected arrival, his mind struggling to comprehend her presence in this enigmatic place.

The old lady exuded an air of quiet dignity despite her frail appearance, her stooped posture speaking volumes of the passage of time. Deep lines etched her weathered face, each wrinkle a story unto itself. Yet, there was a warmth in her eyes that spoke of wisdom and kindness, drawing Rick towards her like a moth to a flame.

Relief washed over Rick\'s face like a wave, his tense muscles relaxing as he welcomed the familiar figure with a relieved grin. Moments ago, fear had clenched his heart, but now, in the presence of the old lady, it melted away like snow under the sun.

The old lady was actually a familiar figure.

"Well, if it isn\'t the old Matriarch herself," Rick quipped, his chuckle carrying a hint of nervousness. "You sure know how to make an entrance and give me a good scare, don\'t you?"

The old lady was none other than Evelina\'s Grandmother whom Rick treated for the poison.

"Did you miss me after our last meeting?", Rick asked her teasing, "Dying to meet me."

As Rick stood there, thinking he was all slick with his teasing game, Evelina\'s grandma just strolled on by, not giving him the time of day. She had this air of grace about her, like nothing could phase her. He didn\'t expect her to just brush him off like an annoying fly.

But she did, her focus locked on the ventilator down the hall. Rick couldn\'t help but raise an eyebrow as the old lady strolled past him, her eyes shimmering with a mix of emotions.

"Hey, Grams, what\'s got you all up in your feels today?" Rick teased, his tone laced with sarcasm. But the old lady just kept on trucking, her gaze fixed ahead, her steps steady.

Ignoring him, as the old lady approached the ventilator, her steps were measured, almost reverent. Rick couldn\'t help but feel a sense of intrigue mixed with disbelief. Here was this feisty grandma, who moments ago seemed impervious to his teasing, now transformed before his eyes.

With each step, her determination seemed to grow, her gaze locked on the machine that sustained the life of the person she cared so deeply for. Her fingers, weathered by years of life\'s trials, delicately brushed against the glass, creating a barrier between her and the frail figure within.

Rick observed in awe as her tough exterior melted away, revealing a vulnerability that he never knew existed.

Standing beside Evelina\'s grandmother, Rick couldn\'t help but notice the whirlwind of emotions sweeping across her weathered face. Tears shimmered in her eyes like precious gems, reflecting the soft light of the room. Despite the sorrow etched in her features, there was an undeniable tenderness, a love that seemed to emanate from every fiber of her being.

As they stood by the ventilator, the old lady\'s gaze never strayed from the figure lying peacefully within. Rick watched as she reached out, her hands trembling slightly as they pressed against the glass covering the old man\'s face. Her touch was delicate, yet brimming with longing.

"My dear sleeping beauty," she whispered, her voice trembling with emotion. "Oh, how I wish I could tell you how much I miss you every single day. You reside here," she tapped her chest gently, "right in my heart, always."

A sob escaped her lips, and Rick felt a lump form in his throat as he witnessed her raw vulnerability. Despite the old man\'s serene demeanor, it was clear that his absence weighed heavily on her, \'Fuck! What is going on with this old witch?\'

"I hope we can be together again soon," she continued, her voice thick with tears. "May the Almighty grant you peace, free you from these sufferings and sorrows."

As Rick stood beside Evelina\'s grandmother, he could practically feel the love pouring out of her, thick like syrup in the air around them. Every line on her face seemed to be etched with the weight of her emotions, her love for the old man almost tangible.

The old woman was caressing the glass cover from it\'s edges to the corners and then on the roof, to visualize the face of the old man in a much better way, trying to let the cold vapors inside it\'s cover evaporate.

Her eyes were yearning with the urge of having a fined detailed look of the old man. Her desperation could be clearly felt through her gestures and actions.

"I know one day you\'ll wake up and tell me how much you missed me too," she murmured, her gaze fixed on his still form behind the glass. "I can\'t wait for that moment, my dear husband. We\'ll be reunited before you know it."

"Huh... Husband?"

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