005: I must be his favorite.

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 that he didn’t notice me until I tapped the door.

He tilted his head but when he saw me, he had a scornful look, “You’re 2 minutes late,” He snapped.

“This dressing took most of our time,” I said but instead he rolled his eyes looking away, wait, is he avoiding my gaze?

“Get in, we are late already,” He instructed while I went around the car to open the other door, I got in.

“Step on the gas, Jade,” He instructed his chauffeur and with that he ignite the car and it zoomed off.

I rested my head on the window, letting nature do its best.

“Don’t sleep, little cat. I don’t have the energy to wake you up when we get there,” Nikola deep voice jerk me up, I blinked my eyes as I glance at him but he wasn’t looking, he was staring at his laptop all through.

(DeSanto VILLA, Willow DeSantos)

The car stopped at a building that looked like a tower, gigantic. I and Nikola came down while his chauffeur drove away.

There was a fountain behind us, “Beautiful-“

“Stop looking like a novice. Act like my bride, Nikola’s Woman,” Nikola cut me off abruptly and my face fell,

I was only admiring the fountain, why being so harsh?

“My family notices any slight mistake that comes from you, you don’t want to be thrown out on your first visit, huh?” He added while I shook my head.

I don’t want to add to what my father did. My life, it’s such a mess!

“Let’s go in, the entire family is waiting,” With that he placed his hands on my waist, my cheeks flushed red.

Nikola is holding my waist? His rich cologne ran to my nostrils..It’s magic and alluring.

My eyes were on the wall and beautiful painting, I tried my best not to drop my jaw, his parent house is so beautiful!

“Welcome home, young master, your entire family is at the dinning table waiting,” A lady in her late fourties’ came to us and informed.

Nikola went to the nearest elevator in the house.. why are they surrounded by cameras! Tsk, this is what Mafia family looks like, isn’t it?

The elevator opened, we came out of it, heavens! Oh my goodness! This house…

“Nik darling! Welcome,” I heard someone’s voice from the dinning table, she stood up to welcome us.

“How are you Mar,” Nikola greeted back and for the first time, he was smiling at the woman.

Probably his grandma? The woman had wrinkles on her face and seemed like she’s in her late 70s but not withstanding, she stood out so elegant.

“Welcome to the house, young lady,” she said to me. I smiled. “My name is Marta. Everyone calls me Mar, what’s yours?” She asked

“Hmm, I’m Cassandra,” I responded.

“At least let her have a seat, Grandma!” Someone shouted from the dining.

“Hm, let’s go Nikola.. Cassy, “ Grandma Mar said and with that we both walked to the dining.

I pulled out a chair, I was already licking my lips at the food presented. Nikola took a seat beside me as well.

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After few minutes, we were all done eating. “So, tell me, how did you meet her?” The man sitting at the last end asked, I looked at Nicola, his expression is nothing to say.

“We met by chance and thankfully, she likes me too,” Nikola sharply said while I almost choke on the water I was drinking.

Who likes who? Tsk, so funny.

“That’s it? Why do I find it difficult to accept? Rosa’s death isn’t even up to 2weeks huh?” A lady amidst them snapped

Oh, that was sharp.

“Tanya!” Everyone gasped at her, oh, that her name. Tanya.

“I don’t think that’s your business, huh? And bringing up the dead is off limits to you especially when it’s my late bride!” Nikola snapped at her.

“Whatever,” The lady now know as Tanya snarled.

Nikola stood, “The family dinner is over right? I’m out of here,” With that Nikola left the gathering.

Soon, everyone also left. Wait why am I still waiting? Stupid me!

I sprang up on my feet but was blocked by two ladies, one of them is Tanya.

“Run before it’s too late, don’t die like Rosa,” Tanya whispered leaning closer to my ear.

Huh?

“I know you’re just a fake bride but don’t risk your life. The rest of the rival gang are watching you, run, run for your life,” The other lady muttered and walked away afterwards.

What are they saying! Tsk! I ignored them and walked out of the building I was searching for Nikola’s car when I saw him at one of the fountain, a glass of wine with him.

Then, it came rushing to me. “Run for your life, don’t die like Rosa,” Tanya words replayed in my head.

I shook it off. “No, I..I,,can’t,”

All of a sudden another thought crept in, I suddenly became so thirsty of it.

I must survive in this hellish place. I have to get his protections.

I must become His FAVORITE.