Z A R A I had managed to slip out of Alejandro's grasps that night to take a shower and change into a fresh pair of pajamas.I did cover Alejandro with a blanket before settling down in my own room."I let him–I let him touch me so intimately without putting up a fight... I really am worthless, aren't I?" A single tear slides down my cheek. After that day, I didn't see Alejandro for almost a week. He didn't even bother calling or texting to check up on me. It shouldn't bother me but it did, it slightly bothered me. I texted him a few days ago but received no response. But overall, I felt more relieved that I can wind down more instead of always being uptight and on edge.On a better note. I found out the housekeeper's name and she speaks to me for more than a minute."Say, Charlotte, how long have you known Sir?" I ask as I eat breakfast."Boss hired me a couple of years back to tend to his home since he's a busy man. And now, I also tend to you, Ma'am," she answers."Please, call me
Z A R A "I—" I was about to begin but Frank cuts me off."The traffic was—" but he also pauses.Alejandro pulls out his gun, pointing it at Frank's legs, "Traffic was what?" His eyes are cold, calculating... downright evil. All the blood drains from my face, my heart beating at an uncontrollable speed."Alejandro!" I accidentally yell out.He whips his head in my direction, his eyes even colder than before, "What?""It was m-my fault. I'm s-sorry, it won't h-happen again," I didn't sound convincing, my voice is shaking too much. I don't sound convincing, not because I'm afraid, but because it wasn't my fault but it wasn't Frank's fault either!Frank's eyes widen as if I made a big mistake."Really? Not only are you late, but you also decide to lie in order to save another man?" His gun makes a clicking noise... he's preparing to shoot, isn't he?. At that moment, my body freezes and I swear, my soul almost slipped out of my body from just sheer fear."Aleja—" before I can say anything
Z A R A He's jacking off Marcus while shoving his tongue down Amelia's throat. I squeeze my eyes shut at the horrendously intimate event taking place right before me. Their moans are somehow louder than the music blaring around the room. I need them to stop, I desperately need them to stop."I asked you to watch, didn't I?" Alejandro's voice cuts through my thoughts.I squeeze my eyes shut even tighter."Either you will open your eyes or I'll have to find a suitable punishment for you," he warns."Do whatever the hell you want to me but I'm not opening my eyes!" I yell over the music."Is that so?" That dangerous playful tone is back in his tone. "I guess this means I have to pick someone from your life to punish in your stead then. Would you prefer your mother? Maybe your father? Yasmeen, perhaps?"My eyes shoot open at the mention of my parents and Yasmeen."No! Don't you dare even glance in their direction!" The cuffs around my wrists dig deeper into my skin as I pull on the chai
Z A R A "Excuse me," I call out to the driver."Yes, Ma'am?" He responds flatly."If it's alright with you answering, how is Frank's condition?" I ask.At first, there's silence. He's probably pondering whether to answer the question or not."He's a tough man," he finally answers. "This isn't his first time being injured and it's minor compared to what he's experienced."3m"Oh, okay. Thank you," I settle back down in my seat. Minor compared to what he's experienced? He does seem to have a hefty amount of scars that I've noticed. I wonder if Alejandro has injured or hurt himself during confrontations. He doesn't seem like the type to let a single scratch graze his skin. Speaking of Alejandro... he did not look pleased once he was back from wherever he went.Did he listen to Elijah and I's conversation? That's not possible, he wasn't even in the room. I'm overthinking this. I have to be overthinking. Actually, I'm always overthinking around Alejandro. He's always putting me on the edge
Z A R A He crouches down as I lean my head into his chest. "Zara..." he sounds softer while he unties my wrists. I wrap my arms around his waist, trying with all my might to make him see reason, to make him stop,"Please don't make me do this... I'm sorry, I won't talk to Elijah like that again but please, I can't..." My words don't push any further, I've reached my limit and there's no fight left in me. In fact, I didn't have any fight, to begin with, because I'm terrified of what he may do if I said anything out of line.I'm sure my haste actions surprised him momentarily because he didn't react at first. But, then, he slowly wraps his arms around me, pulling me closer to him."Since when?" He asks, resting his head on my shoulder. "When did you fall in love with me?"I squeeze my eyes shut while holding him tighter. I don't know why I thought those words would save me, though it did. But now, I'm vulnerable, I made myself extremely vulnerable."I don't think there was a specific
Z A R A The sun shine's brightly through the windows, making me squint in my sleep. I groan as I cuddle closer against the body providing me with comfort. Body providing me with comfort? What body?My eyes shoot open and I remember the events of last night. Alejandro is still asleep, his arms are still wrapped around me.I reach out to stroke my hand through his hair, he looks so beautiful and peaceful when he's asleep. Just yesterday, I saw this man get hot and heavy with Amelia and Marcus, yet I'm here in his bed, acting like we're a happily married couple.No self-respect, huh, Zara? My conscious speaks. He says you're only his but the same doesn't apply to him in regards to you."I could watch him like this forever," I sigh quietly, ignoring my logical thoughts as my thumb grazes his bottom lip carelessly.Alejandro suddenly opens his mouth and lightly bites down on my finger, making me gasp, "Craving a kiss?""No," I lie."Again, lying isn't your fort," he chuckles, his morning
Z A R A Charlotte looks at me with the most horrified expression. I put Alejandro on mute for a second, "Please bear with me, Charlotte.""Ma'am, please don't—"I put a finger up to my lips to hush her as I unmute the call."Hm, this is an odd request," he says."I'll feel much more comfortable with her alongside with me," I try two convince him."I won't be enough?" He sounds slightly offended."You're a popular man," I sigh. "I'm sure you won't be able to spend the whole night beside me to keep me company.""Frank will be there as an undercover bodyguard," he says as if Frank's a good company to have."Charlotte will keep me at ease at the party because I'll be able to speak with her more comfortably," I'm trying to push this as much as I can without upsetting him."Fine, you win, my love. Have her choose out something appropriate, she has to look the part of a socialite. Charge it on my card," he finally agrees."Thank you! I appreciate it!" I grin."Maybe you can show me some of
Z A R A "Al, stop! You'll break her jaw!" Amelia warns."You fucking bitch," he's just inches away from actually cracking my jaw open."Alejandro!" Amelia yells."Amelia, get out," he says loudly."But—"He whips his head in her direction, "Did you not fucking hear me clearly? I said get the fuck out!" His voice became ferocious enough to wipe out whatever confidence I had just built up minutes ago. She grabs her skirt that was lying on the floor and quickly walks out of the room. He grabs my head and slams it on his desk, face-first while using his other hand to hold my arm behind my back. He hits both my ankles with his feet, hard enough for me to not be able to feel them anymore.I bite my lip hard to stop myself from screaming out from the pain."First Elijah and now Marcus, I didn't know you've become such a whore," he says."Speak for yourself," I grit my teeth, holding in my tears. "You didn't walk in on me multiple times giving men a blowjob."His grip on my head tightens, as