I stood in dismay as I watched Guzman dropped my phone and laptop before me. I could not believe it, he wasn’t joking neither does it look like a game anymore for he was being serious.“So Cassandra, if you still think I am joking go ahead and make a wish. Ask for anything you want.”Terror got hold of me. His voice was calm and his facial expression a bit serious. This was my chance to ask for anything, for him to prove to me that this isn’t a joke that he wants to treat me differently but I couldn’t make a decision. I became mute and my head was point-blank due to fear of him.“You aren’t saying anything.” He got up and made it to my side. “Guzman, you may leave us.” As instructed by his boss, he made his way out to his duty post and it was just the two of us alone in the dinning.“You really must think of me as a monster Cassandra, but that’s not who I am. I am different from what you see, you must have heard a lot of things about me and I am also aware that you know the truth.” He
As soon as we arrived at the club, he turned to me and gave a frightened look. I could tell he was afraid and somewhat scared just by looking at his eyes."Please when you get inside, stay away from the men that are dressed in black suit other than Guzman, and whatever happens inside, do not get involve with them and try not to create any form of attraction. Also, stay away from the upper rooms as much as you can." His eyes were immersed in fear. I have never seen him this afraid before, neither have I heard of a time he was afraid.He made it out of the vehicle and so did his other men except for Guzman who stayed back as he was instructed to keep a close watch on me. I could not understand what was going on. Mariano seemed to be afraid, that's unlike him. He wasn't scared of anything rather, it used to be the other way round and people fear him. He has only been scared of one person and which according to Celia was his father. What could be the reason why he was so scared tonight an
Followed them, we walked into the room. A man was seated with a cigarette on his hand. The room was covered with smoked that I could hardly breath.Just as we arrived, he signal his men to leave while I stood in front of him. His eyes lurked around me and then he gave a satisfaction smile.“Why don’t you come a bit closer” he said with his smile getting bigger.I could barely move an inch, I was too afraid to step anywhere closer and I couldn’t run away for he had a gun beside him. If I dare to run away there’s no telling what he might do.Why didn’t I listen to him and just stayed at home? Why must I get myself into ever mess the moment I step out of his house.“Come on, I don’t bite,” he kept insisting and he showed his milk colored teeth which had braces on them. Seeing how reluctant and hesitant I was to move, he stood up from his seat and began to walk close to me. “Since you do not wish to come to me, then I have to do the opposite by coming to you.”“Please leave me alone.” I m
I watched him as he went on speaking. Deep in my thoughts, I still could not picture in my mind the new Mariano. What is it about him that has changed? What happened that him this way for clearly, he doesn’t appear to look like the man who walked into our home on the night of my birthday, neither did he seemed to be the one who dragged me on my knees the day I tried to escape from him nor the man who allowed someone to take advantage of me while he sat down and did nothing. He has changed but could it be so? It’s not possible for a man to turn into a new leaf over just one night.“Are you listening to me?” he waved his hand at my face.“What!” I exclaimed softly. “Sorry.”“I knew you weren’t listening.” He paused and made a soft sigh in the sound of a whusper. “Does it bother you so much?”“No, it’s just…..” I paused immediately and looked at him. I was extremely clueless as to what to say to him.“What is it?” I just kept on staring at him. “Cassandra, you shouldn’t stare at a man li
It was day break again, a bright new morning but on my side, it wasn’t as bright as the rest for I had no sleep. My mind has been occupied with what happened at the club.Mariano saved me, and by so doing he killed someone because of me. Could he be that he was sincere when he said he wanted to be much more nicer to me. Still unable to arrive at answer, I was left more confused and perplexed each time I thought about it.My mind getting foggy, I stood up from the bed and walked into the bathroom. Right underneath, I switched on the water, it gushed out from the mouth of the shower and washed down my body. I stood under as I kept thinking about it.After I was done, I came back out and took a silk gown. Wore it and I made my way downstairs to the dinning.On my arrival, he was seated having his breakfast. My heart skipped a beat the moment I saw him. He gave me a bright smile and continued with his breakfast. I stood not knowing what to do.“Should I join him? Or should I walk away fro
Just as I sat down with my back laid by the bed head, I was deep in thoughts that I had no idea Celia was standing right next to me.“Cassandra, are you alright?”“What! Who’s….” I turned and found her beside me. “Ohhh, Celia. You are here.”“Yes, is everything okay. I have been beside you for the past five minutes and you didn’t notice me.”“Sorry, I was totally drawn into my own very thought.” I spoke out and gave a lousy sigh. She gave me a firm look as she wasn’t satisfied at my response.She sat down on the bed, right in front of me. “Come Cassandra. You look troubled, what’s bothering you?”I opened my mouth to speak up but I couldn’t. My head was buzzing with endless questions. I had no idea where to start off nor where to end either. Should I start from the very beginning? Or should I start from the event that happened at the club? I was so lost and devastated.“I need to know what’s bugging you.” Celia kept on insisting but I had nothing to say.“I am scared.”“Scared, of wha
“Dinner! Just us two!” I exclaimed in surprise.“Yes.” He replied still with his smile. “I told you I want you to teach me how to be gentle towards you. I want to be nice to you, I hope you would accept my offer and go on tonight’s dinner with me.”I was totally confused, more confused than I previously was. Should I accept or decline? I was so unsure of what to do.“Cassandra, I know you must have second thoughts so it’s up to you.” Is he for real. Usually he doesn’t ask for my permission but why now. Was he ever sincere with everything he said, is this a dream or reality? “I will be outside waiting, it’s 6:30pm already. I will wait for you outside till 8:30pm, but if you don’t come out I will take it as you decline and I won’t bother you about.”I froze still. This can’t be real, there’s no way he is serious about this right?He looked at his worst watch and then back at me. “Well then, if you would excuse me. I will proceed outside.” He turned around and left.I pinched myself hard
Celia walked right in, I knew she was going to come but I didn’t have the strength to listen to her pet talks.She looked at me and noticed I wasn’t ready to be engaged in a conversation. “I guess I will have to come back later then, breakfast will be ready in a short time. I will let you know once the dining is all set.”“Do you think I should give him a chance?” I knew I wasn’t ready for some pet talk but I couldn’t help being bothered by him, I have to do something. “I have tried everything I can to make him angry and mad at me but yet he has been calm, way too calm. Should I keep it up or give him a chance?” I looked at her as I hoped for her to give me a good reply.“I don’t know what to say. I already told you the kind of person he is, it’s up to you to decide if you wish to give him a chance or not.” She spoke out and left.“I can’t keep this up. What do I do?” I muttered.Soliloquizing, a thought sparked in my head. “Fine, I will ask him out to dinner and thereafter, I will as