Chapter Two

"Ok tell me on the scale of one to ten how much did you get?" She asked me.

"Um, zero? what does it have to do with the knife."

"Well my innocent child, we both have that kink."

Now I am more confused. What the fuck does that mean.

"What?" With a confused expression.

"God. How innocent are you?" She groans.

"Hey! I am not innocent, I lost my virginity in high school remember..."

"Yea I know that. When your definition of sex was to only put a dick in your vagina and nothing else." She says bluntly.

"Well, I was not knowing what it was at that time."

"Ok well listen we all enjoy different kinks in our sex life. One of them is knife kink, which I and Tom enjoy..."

"What do you do in that?" Now I was curious.

"Well just tear clothes with the knife, drag it here and there, some people even mark each other with it." She says it casually like this is the usual morning news.

"Well, that explains your need for more clothes. Is he not patient with you that he has to rip it off of you."

"Please don't make me imagine that. I am not seeing him till tomorrow." She says under her breath.

"You are disgusting. Both of you." I can't look at Tom the way I used to now.

"Oh please! You will enjoy it too once you start having sex." She complains.

"Hey, I have a great sex life." I defended.

"Maria, people need to have sex to have a sex life."

Well, that's true. I lost my virginity to my high school boyfriend. It was awkward as hell because I didn't know how sex works. We left the store, Taylor was still not able to look at me. I don't blame him either. Jo bought herself 2 lingerie and I bought one for myself. Which I will probably wear tomorrow night.

Taylor and I arrived home. It was 8 pm, damn time flies fast. Mum's car was parked so she is home. Theo and dad usually come home by 8:30 and then at 9 we have dinner.

I went upstairs with my bags and lined them up in my closet. I changed my clothes into simple pyjamas and browsed on my I*******m for some time. There was a noise downstairs, indicating that Theo and dad are home. I went downstairs and greeted mum and Olivia in the kitchen.

There was the usual silence at the table cause dad usually likes it quiet. Father cleared his throat grabbing our attention.

"Maria, what are you doing tomorrow?" He asked.

"Nothing, probably resting or talking with Jo." My voice was as soft as it can be.

"Well then instead of wasting time tomorrow, from now you will start to work at the office with Theo. He will assign you with work."

What. I just arrived yesterday, why doesn't he go to work, he doesn't care about my life to think these things. I glanced at Theo from where I sat, he was surprised just as I was.

"Maria! Do I have to repeat myself?" He raised his voice a bit.

"Um no. I will join him from tomorrow." I glanced at my lap fiddling with the napkin.

After dinner, I went upstairs when there was a slight knock on my door. I gave a small 'come in, and my brother walked in. His brown hair was messy due to stress I guess.

"Hey..." he sat on the chair across the bed.

"Hi. What is it?"

"About what father said, if you don't want to-" I cut him off.

"No, it's fine. We both know what happens when he doesn't get what he wants and I don't want anyone else to suffer again."

"Maria how many times do I have to tell you, Nora's death was not your fault. It..."

"Please I don't wanna talk about it now. And about the job, I was going to search for it anyway." I smiled at him.

"But-"

"No buts. Plus you being my boss, you will cut me some slack, I can sleep in longer..." I gave him a grin.

"No miss smartypants, that won't be happening..." He smiled.

We talked more about what I will do tomorrow. Then he left for bed, I also went to bed early setting the alarm for 7 am.

*******

I woke up at 7 am getting ready for my first day at work. Did my makeup and hair, worea formal outfit. I went downstairs for breakfast,

everyone was already at the table. After that Taylor drove me to the office. Dad and Theo shared a car cause our father cannot tolerate me. We are driving back home now cause the ball is at 8 in the evening, it was 4 in the afternoon. Father and Theo are not coming, so it's just me and Jo. Well, the office was hectic, my ob is to be with Theo and represent our company, you knovw second in command. There were back to back meetings and my only source of energy was my coffee.

When we arrived the house was empty as usual only Olivia, a few other maids and guards. I ate some snacks, went to my room and started getting ready. By the time I was done with my shower, makeup and hair it was 7 pm. Wow, today is going fast. I slipped my dress up and when satisfied with my appearance I went downstairs. Taylor was already standing by the door ready for me. He looked at me and smiled.

"You look beautiful Miss Reed." He said while walking me to my lemo.

"Thanks. And how many times do I have to tell you to call me Maria?" I said once we get in the car.

"I will keep that in mind, Miss Reed."

He smiled at me through the rearview mirror. I shake my head and looked outside the window. The place where we lived was well established. People like us lived here so things like balls and charity events were a common thing. It also helped in expanding business. I know many people around my age but I have only two friends in particular. That

includes Jo and Chris. They both will be there so I won't be bored. We arrived at the ball when Taylor said.

"Be careful, I will be there but not enough for you to know my presence. Don't drink too much and try to stay away from boys." He says.

I think I have learnt that speech now by how many times he has said it, but I like it.

"Yes, I will take care. Bye" I smiled.

"Bye."