“Starting from now, You’re my bride. Unless you want to repay all what Bruno, your Father did to me. You’re mine, now and forever” Those words sank deeply into my ears, it felt like a threat, threat to my life starting from now on. —- When Daddy told me he’d be going away for few days I thought I would finally have the freedom I have always dreamt of,,, Each and every single day has never been peaceful with him around, he’s always bringing the loan sharks to destroy the house. Finally, he’s leaving! I’d be free. No. Who would have thought that I’d be in a bigger problem after he left? I thought I’d be free but not until he appeared, captured me and told me to be his Exclusive bride. I heard of him several times since he was a public figure and not only was he a public figure but a feared Mafia boss. Nicola DeSanto. That’s his name. I felt my life broken and regretted being my father’s daughter when I heard Daddy had stolen something from him and also stabbed his fiancé to death. Cassandra, Aren’t you doomed? Now, I have to do everything to become his Favorite.
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CASSANDRA. “Your delivery is here,” I announced dropping the package at their front door and went back to my bike, I was about stepping on the gas when my phone beeped, my boss? I picked it up, “Yes, Mr Noel?” I answered immediately putting on my helmet. “Oh, Cassy, Where are you?” He asked while I checked around. “I’m still in the Elite Villa, anything the problem?” I told him and I could hear him breathed out. “Oh, That’s good, Someone placed an order and it’s around that area. Can you deliver the package with you to him?” He requested while my eyes ran to my wristwatch. “Sure. Where?” “DeSanto Villa garden,” He replied and with that I stepped on my gas. “Copied, will be back in a jiffy,” I ended the call and drove out of the Elite Villa. Some minutes later, I arrived at my destination. “Wow, this house is so big-“ I mumbled then step forward to click on the door bell, it rang for few seconds and someone’s voice came up from the other machine. “Come in,” It said while I grasp onto the package like my life depends on it. For what sake are they asking me to come in? They should- I flinched when the machine came up again, “He’s waiting, don’t waste his time,” it warned sternly while I blinked my eyes repeatedly looking around and that was then my eyes came across the tiny camera above the gate. Yeah, I forgot. There’s always an hidden camera around the riches. I swallowed the lump on my throat and twisted the gate knob, I walked into building- no, I walked into the palace! My jaw couldn’t help but drop as I saw the gigantic garden in. No hypocrisy, It’s so damn pretty! I wish I could stay here forever! I was heading to the entrance door when I felt a shadow behind me but before I could even get the slightest chance to turn around, a spray penetrated into my nostril and before I could fathom whatever it was…I passed out. **** Unpleasant smell filled my nostrils, awaking me from my sleep, I coughed out immediately. The smell was too strong for me to handle and no one need to tell me what smell it was, a wrapped pipe or cigar. “Oh, she’s finally awake,” Someone’s voice interrupted me and I was forced to open my eyes, a man was standing at my front and he’s the one doing the smoke. Wait, how did I get here? I checked the whole room but not a single thing I could recognize, it was empty and null. I gasped, have I been kidnapped? But, I wasn’t tied? I coughed harder, “W-where am I?” I summoned the courage to ask when the cough stopped a little. The man smirked, “You don’t know here?” The man asked me while I shook my head. He came to my front and squat, puff out his smoke directly on my face that I almost choked on the strong smell. “This is-“ “What are you doing Dre? Don’t you see she has been coughing?” Another cold voice cut him off abruptly and the guy at my front stood up immediately. Dre. That’s his name! Why is he trembling so much? Oh, could that person be his boss? My heart hoped for mercy, he could release me! I’m just an innocent girlie. “I’m,, I’m sorry Don,” The man now known as Dre apologized immediately throwing his cigar away. Don? Why is it sounding like we are shooting a mafia movie? Tsk, there has to be a camera, hehe. The man came closer, his footsteps echoed jolting me out of my silly thoughts. His footsteps sound so much like a threat that when he got to where I sat, my soul melt away. He drew out a chair and sat down, his leg crossed, his chest out and his eyes daring. “Cassandra! am I right?” He asked with a smirk while I avoided his gaze. It was scary. “Do you know him?” He asked dropping some pictures on the floor, I narrowed my eyes as I saw who was in the pictures. “What…what’s my dad’s pictures doing here?” I finally said looking back at the man. “I’m glad you know him. Did you know what your father caused me?” The man told me while I blinked my eyes repeatedly. Dad is at it again! Loan sharks! “Did he borrow money? I’m sure he will pay back-“ A scoff from him made him look at him. “Borrow? Tsk, if he had borrowed wouldn’t it have been better? Your father stole my 30 billion dollars chain,” He blurted out and I gasped. “30…30 what?” “You heard me. Well, maybe it would have been better if that was the only thing he stole but what? Your fucked up father had the guts to kill my bride making lose billions!” He yelled getting up from his chair. My heart skipped, Daddy killed someone? It’s getting more serious.. how,,, I saw him loosen his tie then turned back at me, “Now, answer my question, Where is your father?” He growl dangerous that his looks could tear me apart. “I, I don’t know. I haven’t seen him for 4weeks,” I replied trembling, now I get why Dre was trembling. It was because this man held a deadly aura. Daddy, what have you gotten me into? He smirked and he clapped victoriously like he’s won a lottery. “Good. I’m overwhelmed right now, I’m glad he left you behind, a pretty new toy, ain’t?” he mutters leaning towards my left ear “I can just kill you right now and no one will know your whereabouts,” He whispers and it sent down fear to my spine. Then suddenly I saw him bringing out something like a gun, no, it’s really a gun!! Is this how things will end? Will I die here? He came back to his seat, “Your father made me look aimlessly for him for months, I lost my money and bride and that only means one thing, he wants death,” He added and assembled his gun. He stood once again and pointed the gun at my face, “Say your last prayer, little cat,” He told me and my throat dried up as my heart beats the loudest. Is this how I die? “No? What would be my gain if I waste you, little cat?” I suddenly heard him said, I opened my eyes, he has lowered his gun. He licked his lips, “there’s something I can replace you with, isn’t it?” He added twisting the gun looking at me icily. Fear took the best of me that I didn’t know when I blurted out with my eyes closed, “I will do anything! Wh..what do you want?” I tried not to sound too scared. He dropped the gun and smiled, “Anything, Little cat?” He asked and I nod like an agama lizard. He brought out a cigar, ““The request is at your front,” He lit his cigarette and puff it out dangerously, “Replace the bride your father killed,”CASSANDRA -FRIDAY-“Phew! You’re good to go, look at how stunning you look,” Belinda compliments me while I glanced at the mirror, truly I look so stunning.“Thank you, Belinda,” I mumbled then went over to the pink bag, I picked it up and looked at the watch on my wrist watch, damn! It’s 8pm. I’m sure Nikola is waiting at the park, I wouldn’t want him to let his looks kill me. “Bye Belinda! I’d miss you so much!” I said to her and she nod her head.“Yes, me too. Anyways be cautious of Tanya and everyone else in the family, I will see you on Monday, I guess?” She added while I listened with keen interest. Then, the landline in my room blare up, no doubt that’s Nikola.“I should go now, See you,” With that I hurried out of the room going to car park. The red GLE is the car he mentioned that he’s taking, immediately I saw it from afar, Nikola was already waiting there with his head down looking at his phone.I cleared my throat announcing my presence, “Er, I’m here,” I said and
CASSANDRA I’ve been watching Belinda cook in silence, she hasn’t said a word ever since we got back from Nikola’s room. I think she’s mad at me. “Belinda…”A slam on the kitchen table made me flinched, “What did you do that for, Cassy?!” Belinda finally voiced out. My face fell as I bite my lower lips. “I’m sorry,, I was just trying to try my best,”Belinda scoffed, “Try your best? Did I ever told you that Nikola doesn’t like TEA in the morning? But,,, what? You even made it worse by getting his cloth stained!” She yelped as I kept biting my lower lips.“I should have waited for you, I messed it up. I feel so bad,” I mumbled while Belinda dropped the spoon and came to where I stood, sulking.“No, no, you didn’t. You did very well. Just that I was worried that Nikola could do something. I’m sorry I yelled,” Belinda said while I shook my head.“I should be the one apologizing, I went aboard,” I sighed. “Don’t tell me you’re having a rethink about your decision? I know what you’re thi
CASSANDRAI stood there, completely lost. It ruined his outfit so bad, “I’m,, I’m sorry,” I mumbled as my face fell.I heard him scoff, a dangerous scoff, “Are you kidding me right now? Sorry?!” He snapped then went silence for a while, Goodness, what’s he thinking? Oh my! It won’t be funny if I get beheaded as a reward!“Where is Belinda?!” I heard him asked breaking the awful silence.“She’s,,,shes,,”“Cut to the chase and stop shuttering!”“She’s at the laundry!” I blurted anxiously making sure I wasn’t looking at him, lord, I’m trying my best not to meet his gaze.“Hey, call me Belinda on your way,” He said to one of his staff as she passes by.Few minutes later, I saw Belinda running hastily to where I and Nikola stood. She gasped when she saw the stain on Nikola’s shirt.I could feel her pity for me, yeah, I know that look too. I’m good as dead.“Errr..Nikola,,,”“Where were you when she’s roaming around like an homeless lady?” Nikola cut her off completely, His looks and voice
NIKOLA’s POVAmelia came into the room with a lingerie, I was just coming out of the shower and still had my robe on, “Why did you take long? You know I despise it when you keep me waiting?” I snorted.“I’m sorry, I-““I don’t call you to explain. Just make sure that it doesn’t happen again, I’m going easy on you because of the position you hold,” I snapped them move closer to her.“Yes Don,” She responded and began stripping, I looked away.“Dress up, I always tell you. I didn’t call you for that,” I whispered and she bit her lower lips and pull on her clothes.I know what she wants but I won’t grant her that. No, she will never get that.“Nikola,,,”“Don’t say it Amelia. Get on the podium and let’s begin work,” I declared and she went to the curtains, pull it backwards and a podium appeared.“What are you drawing today?” She asked sitting on the long stool at the center of the podium, I sat opposite her with my drawing board and paint pencils.“The cold flower behind you,”“Why did
NIKOLA’s POVI was lost in my thinking, the fountain looked like I’ve never seen it before, “Err,” The voice of that little cat brought me back to reality.I turned to her, “What took you so long, little cat?” I asked getting tipsy by the alcohol.She has a doe eyes, making her look exactly like a cat. “I..I was just…” She mumbled but I scoffed.“Don’t feel too relax here, they will make you nothing special. Let’s go, I’m getting sick staying here,” I snapped taking the lead which she followed.My chauffeur brought the car to where I am standing, he came out to open the door, I get in likewise the little cat.I looked at the chauffeur from the rearview, “I called you 10minutes ago to bring the car, what took you the whole day to get here?” I growled, he held an apologetic face but do I care? No, I don’t.“I was attending to your sisters, they kept sending me errands to their cars,” He replied and I rolled my eyes, loosing my tie like it’s the one choking me.“Did I employ you to work
CASSANDRA “We are done now,” Belinda announced stepping away from the mirror, I lifted my head up. My expression changed to a smiley one when I saw myself in the mirror.“Thank you Belinda, I look so beautiful,”“You’re welcome, I hope you have a great day,” With that Belinda and the other ladies walked out. I stood up from the stool, my gown was below my knees by 5inches- making it a three-quarter penciled gown, my hair packed in a messy bun and Belinda had adjusted it with a rose pin, making me look like a princess? Tsk, that rich.I should get going now! I wouldn’t want Nikola to kill me with his hurtful words, I walked out of my room and got into the elevator specifically telling it to take me to the garage. The door opens when it got to the garage, I walked out of the elevator and started walking to where Nikola parked his car, he had mentioned park 5 earlier.Oh, there he is; already in the car but the passenger door opened a bit that I could see him clicking on his laptop th
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