“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,”Chapter 20That's His Wife?!!Minutes crawled by in silence until finally, the car slowed and stopped. Simeon turned the engine off but didn’t open his door. He just waited.Nikola leaned closer. I could feel the heat of him at my side. “Out,” he said softly. One word, no room for hesitation.My fingers fumbled at the door handle. The night outside was colder than before. I shivered, wrapping my arms around myself as I stepped out onto the gravel.I looked around. We were at the edge of some old clearing, a patch of grass that sloped gently to one old river. A small dock jutted out over the lake.“This is where you wanted to go?” I asked, trying and failing to keep the tremor out of my voice.Nikola closed his door and walked around the car to stand beside me. He didn’t answer. Instead, he reached for my hand.I stiffened when his fingers closed around mine.I hated how easily he could just touch me and make my thoughts scatter.“Come,” he said. He didn’t pull, but his grip lef
Chapter 19We're Leaving!!“Grandma!! We’re leaving after meals,” Nikola said.Mar looked up at him, her hand reaching for his. She held it tight, the wrinkles on her face deepening as she tried to muster a smile. “Promise me you’ll take good care of Cassy!” she said, her eyes darting to where Cassandra sat quietly, her fingers fidgeting with the edge of the tablecloth.Nikola didn’t hesitate. He glanced at Cassandra, then placed his large hand over hers, covering her fingers. His palm was warm, but his touch made her flinch just slightly. “Rest assured, Grandma,” Nikola said, a faint smile playing on his lips. “I’ll take care of her.”Cassandra lifted her eyes, meeting his. For a moment, they just stared at each other, hers wide with questions she couldn’t voice, his calm but carrying something she couldn’t name. She wanted to believe him, to let that warmth soak into her bones, but something inside her was still coiled up tight like a spring.“Dre…” Nikola’s voice cut
Chapter 18Tanya Exposed“Tanya dared to tell me lies…” Nikola squeezed his hands at his side in anger as he stormed down the hallway toward the room. The weight of betrayal sat heavily on his chest.He’d let himself believe Tanya so easily.Inside the room, Cassandra sat on the edge of the bed, shoulders hunched, staring blankly at the floor. She flinched the moment Nikola pushed the door open. His eyes was dark and stormy, but this time not entirely with the same coldness she’d come to fear.The second their eyes met, she sprang up, her hands instinctively pulling the thin blanket around her chest. Her bare shoulders tensed. As Nikola stepped closer, she took a quick step back, her heel bumping the side table. She darted her eyes toward the door, ready to bolt if she had to.Cassandra’s POVWhy is he here? Is he going to drag me out and yell at me again? I could hear my heartbeat pounding in my ears. His eyes didn’t look like they did earlier, though. He looked…
Chapter 17How Could You, Nik?!!Mar sat beside her, her hand gently stroking Cassandra’s hair.“Shh, child. Don’t waste another tear on him tonight,” Mar murmured. “You hear me? He’s a fool sometimes, a dangerous fool. But he’s still my grandson. And he will see the truth. I’ll make sure of it.”Cassandra sniffed, her shoulders shaking. “I… I didn’t do anything, Mar. I swear, I didn’t…”“I know, child. I know.” Mar pulled her close, letting Cassandra rest her head on her shoulder. “You don’t have to prove anything to me!!”___THE LIVING ROOM “Dre, find out if these reports are true!!” Nikola thundered, his voice echoing against the cold marble walls as he flung the crumpled papers at Dre’s chest. “Yes, sir,” Dre said without a second’s hesitation. He caught the documents midair, turned on his heel, and disappeared through the heavy oak door that slammed shut behind him.Nikola’s shoulders rose and fell with every labored breath. He turned, his jaw was tight, and stalk
Chapter 16How Dare You, Cassy?!!Nikola stormed into the room and met Cassandra undressing, ready to go to bed.“How dare you?!” Nikola barked, his voice echoing off the walls.Cassandra froze.Her nightdress was halfway over her shoulder. She turned around so fast her hair whipped across her cheek. Her eyes widened when she saw the fury twisting Nikola’s face.“What?!” she gasped, clutching the edge of her silk nightdress against her chest, as if that thin fabric could protect her from him.“You dare deny this?!” Nikola’s arm shot out like a viper. He shoved a crumpled document in her face its sharp edges brushed her cheek. Cassandra squinted at it, blinking through tears she didn’t even realize had formed. She read her own name at the top. Her heart stopped. “I don’t have any idea what this is…!!” she cried, her voice cracking.Nikola’s lip curled. He let out a sound, half laugh, half growl and threw the paper to the floor. It fluttered like a dying bird onto the car
Chapter 15The AccusationsNikola nudged at Cassandra to say yes.Cassandra eyed him and then, she nodded. "Yes grandma... I couldn't wait, I want Nikola to kiss me!!" she said, forcing the words past the tightness in her throat.She managed a stiff smile as she turned back to face Nikola, who stood there with that infuriating smirk stretched across his lips, the lips that only moments ago had whispered threats she could still feel burning in her veins."Great!! I should leave you two alone!!" Mar squealed like a schoolgirl. Cassandra’s stomach churned when the old woman gently shut the heavy door behind her.She barely had time to take a breath when Nikola’s hand shot out and wrapped around her throat. His grip wasn’t tight enough to choke her, but enough to remind her who held the leash in this twisted show they were putting on."If you ever try to screw things up for me, I’ll kill you and kill your father!!" he snarled, so close she could taste the venom in his breath, an
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