As soon as his head got too close to mine, I head-butted the bridge of his nose which caused him to raise his head placing his hands on his nose as it probably stings by now, I quickly passed by him and got out of the room.
" You know this is your room, right? You will eventually come back." He shouted.
I decided to go speak with Gerald to see for myself what is he talking about. I headed to his office and knocked on his door, he granted me permission to go in and I stepped into the office then sat on the armchair facing Gerald who was immersed in some papers.
" What do you need?" He asked coldly as he pushed the papers aside to focus on our conversation.
I had a lot to ask but facing him like that made me forgot what I wanted to say, his aura is so dominating. I have to be careful from now on when dealing with him and choose my words carefully.
" I heard that you might want to marry me off to your son," I stated honestly.
" So?"
So? He did not even deny it, is it really true? What is he thinking? Those people are crazy.
" That wasn't a part of our deal though..."
" Not because I want it to happen means it will actually happen." He replied.
“ I am not someone worthy of this position and your son would never love me." I retorted.
" Marriage doesn't only necessitate love, little one."
" I will ask you again, sir. Why me? You must have a reason."
I was adamant to know the reason why he chose to waste money on me particularly.
" I was there on that rainy day."
My mind went blank, a rainy day? Is he perhaps...
" I guess that answers your question, don't forget that dinner at 8 pm. Don't be late." He instructed.
I didn't reply and dragged myself out of the room, my body got hotter and my legs went numb. My stomach started clashing and I ran to the bathroom quickly as I opened the toilet seat and puked my stomach out. I felt sick as I recalled an ugly scene that I wanted to be buried my whole life. I felt footsteps coming from behind me.
Shawn was patting on my back as I vomited repeatedly. After I finished, I tried hard to get up but couldn't, Shawn lift me up and carried me to my bed, he covered my body with a blanket and called for the maid to take care of me. My vision was blurry and my temperature kept rising. I sensed lips upon mine and heard a faint voice...
" You should recall this kiss when you wake up or I will have to give you another one," Shawn whispered, a few seconds later, I blacked out.
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Our roof could not protect us from the droplets of water that found their way to our bodies, the rain was so heavy that day and my mom didn't have any power in her body to move an inch. I was forcing food inside her throat trying to keep her alive as long as possible. Her body was alive but her soul died a long time ago. I looked at her skeletal figure and tears started rolling down my cheeks.
I sat in the room's corner hugging my knees wishing that dad would never come back but unfortunately, he did, the slut he was having sex with was also with him, I was enraged by the fact that she had the audacity to show up in our house. Dad was so drunk and fell to the floor right away; she stood there looking at my mom and me with utmost disgust.
" I can't believe she didn't die yet." She said smirking at my face.
Her face was enough to make my blood boil; I lost it when she kicked my mother's body as I watched my mom fall on her side. She kept hitting my mom so I pushed her away. I kept pulling her tiny dress dragging her outside. The dress she wore was now torn apart thanks to me; she glared at my petite 12 years old body and started chasing after me.
I ran as fast as I can but she managed to catch me, we were soaked by the rain and her face looked, even more, scarier since the mascara blackened her face. She kept hitting me repeatedly; I hugged her leg trying to stop her but in vain. My breathing was unstable now; I spotted a shard of glass next to me so I grabbed it and swung it her way.
She laughed and held my hair strongly closing the distance between our faces underestimating me. I meant to push her away but what actually happened is that...
' A woman was found dead in a dark alley by XXX street. Her throat was slit open by a sharp weapon. There is no CCTV in any of the streets around. In addition, the police couldn't get a hold of the killer's fingerprints because of the rain. This case keeps being unsolved to this day. '
My dad was watching the news, I couldn't bear the suffocating feeling inside the tiny room we lived in and I was watching a gore scene on an empty stomach, that is when I developed this trauma of mine. I still have difficulty breathing and puke whenever I recall that scene, I killed a woman with my own hands after all and I will not be able to brush off the guilt my whole life.
I had committed a grave sin at the age of 12, my mom died after three months of the incident when I turned 13 years old. At that point, in time, I thought that my fate would be the same as my mom and that woman if I did not get out of the shithole I am living in. That motivation kept me going up until now. I had to study hard, succeed in life and prove to the world that unlucky children can still manage to find happiness.
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A hand was holding mine, I opened my eyes slowly and spotted the maid from yesterday. It seems that she slept from fatigue due to looking after me.Looking after me? She was taking care of me. It is my first time being taken care of. This thought kept repeating itself in my mind again and again. I didn't want to wake her up by pulling my hand so I just admired her facial features as I waited for her to wake up. After a while, she woke up and yelled when she spotted my eyes wide open." Why did you shout?" I asked placing my hands on my ears from the sound." I am sorry... I was shocked, I am really sorry," she begged." Hey. Hey... No worries, I am not mad, I wanted to thank you for what you did."" No need, I am just a mere maid, it’s my job." She replied.I caressed her face and kissed her forehead. She flinched from my reaction but I could see a smile being drawn on her smooth lips." You are not a mere maid, you are the deci
What I forgot to tell you about myself guys is that I used to train in an underground fighting club, my coach was so strict and he taught me several techniques not to only defend myself but to also become an aggressive individual who permits no one to mess with him. I may look cute but I lost my feminine side a long time ago, I had to learn how to fight if I did not want to be killed, robbed, raped, or even have my organ extracted in my notorious neighborhood. My coach recognized that my petite body would not be convenient to me so he taught me another deadly technique that does not necessitate body strength. I always walked with a sliver dagger that I won in one of the fighting contests but I lost it three days before I was kidnapped by Mr. Gerald. I have a hunch that my dad found it and sold it somewhere. The guys standing around me were huge, I can't defeat them by mere force, I have no dagger and they outnumber me. I decided that the best opti
His breath was intoxicating, he kept licking my ear and stopped speaking, I think he is now focused on something else much more important due to his animalistic instinct." Shawn?" I moaned as he bit my ear just at the same time." If you call my name like that, would you think I will listen to whatever you will say next?" He asked in a husky voice that managed to turn me on at this point in time.I am no angel and his touch was doing thin
Lily's POV:I was still flustered even after a 20 minutes car ride, I was about to lose it back there, thanks god nothing happened. I would not have forgiven myself, I may not be able to understand how the rich people think but I do not care even if I did; he has a girlfriend and I should respect that.In addition, I don't want a stupid choice out of temporary feelings and an instinct drive to ruin my future. I never wanted an arrogant husband who
My friends were drunk and passed out on the counter; I was in the toilet making an important phone call. I called Tony, someone whom I can't really describe our relationship as friends since it was a little bit different. Tony was the one who passed me the dagger; he also helped me to deal with some problems in the underground ring club. He does not do anything for free though, it's not weird since it is his job. " Lily, It's been a long time; I heard you were sold out by your father, is it true?" " It's a long story, I would like you to tell me whether the whole thing was plotted or if it happened just due to mere luck, the one he was indebted to is Gerald Finland, you must know who he is," I stated. " Of course I do, I don't mess with big shark though. I will be fucked up if caught and with someone like him, I would," he replied. " I will guarantee that you won't get killed, he is an acquaintance of mine so if you told him my nam
" Just where are you going?" I asked confused." You wanted to know more about me so I will realize that wish for you." He replied while speeding up with the car.We reached our destination, it was a vast forest and we kept walking in it until we found a big rock that overlooks a beautiful lake. The scenery was gorgeous that I forgot all about going back to the mansion and how it's dangerous to remain alone with someone like Shawn." How do you like it?" he asked fixing his position on that rock." It is fabulous."" Glad you like it."I turned my head directing my gaze at him in surprise." How could you be so mean at college but turn this kind now?" I wondered."I can't treat you freely as I wish at college to not raise suspicions so I just tease you."" Whoa, didn't expect such a reason."" Why did you take me here?" I added." Since it is my birthday, I wanted to spend it outside
We skipped dinner that day and we came back together which sounded suspicious, to be honest. As I was resting in my room, I got a phone call from Tony.-" Hey, did you reach something?" I asked.-" It was calculated, the man approached him first according to my friend who works there, everyone noticed something was weird, you don't get to see a beggar like your father coming in and out of a high-class club that easily, he was obviously invited in by someone." Tony explained.-" I understand, I will give you 100 bucks instead of 80 so do me another favor."-" Hit me with the request then."-" Can you tell me what is Jack up to these days." I requested.-" Does that douchebag still stalks you?"-" I have a hunch that I wish to not be true; he is so quiet, unlike his natural self. Thanks in advance, Tony. I will wire you the money now." I stated before hanging up.I looked at my bank account that had only 100 bucks lef
" Care to explain," Shawn said as he walked up to me causing Jack to crawl behind me." Just give me a minute, okay." I requested waiting for him to back away but he didn't." Tell him whatever you want, I will keep standing here." he clarified in a dark tone that lacked patience.I sighed as I looked at Jack and whispered in his ear." If you mess with them, I won't be able to guarantee that would keep your life. I know you want me to listen to you, I will if you chose to keep silent about this. I will contact you after you get out of the hospital so don't say anything until then." I instructed lowering my voice as much as I can." You promised me, Lily." he barely stuttered." Yes, and you know that I keep my words. Don't forget to tell them that you fell from the motorcycle while riding in the forest by some branch or something, You asked me to bring the motorcycle to a repair shop." I continued." Okay, I will. Don't hang up with