Business Meeting

THE NEXT DAY

Audrey heard strange sounds in her sleep and she opened her eyes, she looked around and she saw the maids cleaning her room, she sighed in relief and fell back on the bed, a maid noticed she was awake and she walked towards her.

“Good morning ma’am.” She greeted and Audrey nodded in response.

“Ma'am you need to get ready, Mr. Robbin is expecting you in a few minutes.” The maid said and Audrey sat up with a confused look.

“Why?” 

“I have no idea ma’am but you have to get ready.” 

“Whatever.” She sighed and stood up, she walked into the bathroom and the maids trailed behind her.

“Woah, where are you guys heading to?” She asked.

“To bathe you, ma’am.”

“Well, I believe I am not a child.” She scoffed and slammed the door in their faces, she signed and stared at herself in the mirror.

“What the hell am I doing?” She muttered as she looked at the ring on her finger, she took in a deep breath and ran her hands through her hair.

“Fuck, I don't want this.” She said as she started to break down, she took the ring off and threw it at the wall, she sat on the floor and started to cry.

Why isn't she thinking this through? Her husband will be so worried about her now, her parents, her best friends, everyone will be so worried. 

“Ma’am, are you okay?” She heard the maids ask and she realized she has been crying out loud. 

“Yes.” She replied and sat up, she slowly took off her dress and walked into the shower.

Audrey walked out of the bathroom and the maids bowed at her, her eyes drifted to the bed and she saw a lot of dresses on it.

“You can pick your choice ma’am.” A maid said and she sighed before walking towards the bed.

*******

Audrey walked down the stairs dressed in a black short gown, her hair was packed into a ponytail and she looked stunning.

She got down the stairs and her eyes fell on Damien, dressed in a tuxedo and looking elegant. He was sitting with his legs crossed and he was going through his phone, he looked up at her and she felt her heart stop beating, his eyes were intimidating and she couldn't help but admire his looks. 

He stood up and walked towards her, Audrey remained on a spot and kept watching him, she kept wondering how a person could be so wonderfully made.

“Ready?” He asked and she snapped out of her thoughts.

“Hmm, yeah, yes I am.” She replied and he stared at her, she wondered if something was on her face and she touched it but realized nothing was on it.

“Wha... What?” She asked and he didn't give her a response. 

Audrey felt uncomfortable and she looked away from him.

“Let’s go.” He said and he walked ahead of her, she trailed behind him and they both walked out of the house. 

They got into the car and Audrey glanced at the chauffeur as he drove out of the mansion before turning to Damien.

“Where are we heading to?” She asked.

“A restaurant, just to take care of a little business.”

“Why take care of a business at a restaurant? Don't you have a company?” She asked and he turned to her, his expression was obvious that he doesn't want to have a conversation but Audrey was so curious and she couldn't help it.

“It's a business that you take care of at a restaurant.” He replied and looked away from her.

“So why do I have to go with you?” She questioned further and she heard him growl silently, she felt scared by his act but didn't show it.

“Because everyone else is going to be there with their wife.” He replied and she nodded, his eyes suddenly drifted to her finger and he frowned.

“Where is it?” He asked staring at her fingers.

“Where is what?” Audrey asked back confused.

“Your ring, where is it?” He asked and she stared at her hand, she gasped and turned to him.

“I... “

“You took it off? You weren't supposed to take it off!” He yelled at her and she flinched.

“Am sorry, I... “

“Don't even dare.” He cut her off and she kept quiet immediately.

“Turn the car around.” He ordered the chauffeur.

“Yes sir.” 

“Am sorry.” She whispered and he ignored her, his silence made Audrey terrified and tears started to cloud her eyes. 

How the hell did she forget to put it back on? 

They got back to the mansion in minutes and he turned to her.

“Go get it.” He ordered and she rushed out of the car, she ran into the mansion and in less than a minute she was in her room.

She entered the bathroom and started to look for it, she searched for minutes and couldn't find it.

“Oh God, where is it?” She muttered and walked out of the bathroom, she froze seeing Damien sitting on her bed.

“Did you find it?” He asked and walked towards her. 

“No... I couldn't find it.” She muttered and he nodded.

“Am... Am sorry.” She apologized and he nodded, Audrey was surprised by his actions, he didn't look angry or frustrated about it.

“I will... “ Audrey trailed off as he suddenly held her neck and pinned her to the wall. 

“Damien.” She gasped and held his hands as he choked her.

“There is one thing I hate the most out of all things I hate, and that is if someone messes with me. What do I look like to you? A joke? Do you think all of this is a joke?” He asked angrily and tears rolled out of Audrey’s eyes.

She couldn't understand how she was feeling at the moment, is it pain? Or fear? 

“Don't be deceived by all you see Audrey, life is going to be hard for you from now but it might not be, as long as you don't defy me.” He said and let go of her, she fell to the floor and started to cough.

“Meet me back in the car in a minute, you don't want to keep your husband waiting.” He said and stood in front of her mirror, he adjusted his tuxedo, Audrey kept coughing and crying but he cared less, he glanced at her and rolled his eyes before walking towards the door.

“I will be waiting Mrs. Robbin.” He added before walking out of the door.