Chapter 6- The Mistress

Lily's POV

His lips claimed mine as if claiming his least important property. His tongue invaded my mouth and made wonders inside. His big calloused hands are now caressing my waist in an unkind way, making me wince under his merciless touch. He was kissing me without gentleness. He was kissing me painfully.

The memories of how we ended up in this loveless and cold marriage filled my mind. The promise I made with the dying man in front of them.

I tried to talk to the Don again after that incident in the hospital. I thought it was selfish of me to agree to the old man’s request and I tried to convince him to change his mind but he didn’t listen to me. He said, he’ll die with a grudge against me if I refuse him. He’s like a real grandfather to me. He was one of the reasons why I was able to continue my study and this sacrifice is the only way to pay him back.

I accepted Rogue’s wrath. Now, he’s starting to make my life a living hell.

I pushed Rogue and slapped his face. It shocked him and it shocked me too. I took a step back when he caressed his cheek and his eyes sharpened. His unkind expression is scaring the hell out of me. I want to shove him away but courage has left my system.

Slowly, the corner of his lips rose. His devilish smirk made my heart race.

"You have the courage to fight now, huh?"

His mocking tone brought my courage back. Rage is reigning my system. He’s looking down on me just because he thought I made his life miserable. Among the two of us, I was the real miserable. He’s dating another woman even when we’re already married. He’s that dirty.

I stared back at him, angry. "I will fight whoever hurts me, Rogue. I'm not some stupid woman who would just cry in the corner."

He laughed sarcastically and grabbed my wrist, shocking me again.

“Did you use that personality to lure my family? You think it’ll work on me? Lily, I’ve known you for so long and I know that you’re just after my family’s wealth. Why don’t you just name your price and agree to divorce. I’ll give fcking millions, woman.”

He was holding me so tight that it's starting to sting. However, I did not back down. I'm allowing him to live his life, go on with his life with his girlfriend even when we're married but hurting me is a different thing. And his words are just too harsh that it’s triggering the depths of my emotions.

I slowly shook my head. “I will never agree to divorce, Rogue. You have to kill me to get rid of me.”

He clenched his jaws and pulled me closer to him as his eyes sharpened.

"We'll see, Lily. I'll make you cry a fcking river."

His threat got stuck in my head even when he already left.

I don't know what he's thinking or even what he's planning to do. But one thing is for sure, he'll use my own feelings to make me suffer. He's that kind of person.

I palmed my face as I felt my knees getting weak. An argument with him drained my energy. I felt like even his presence can trigger my anxiety.

I took my cell phone out and stared at my mom’s photo on the screen. She’s one of the reasons I’m enduring this hellish life. Rogue’s family is helping my mom. My mom has breast cancer. We discovered it after I married Rogue. At first, I couldn’t accept my situation. Rogue is disrespecting me and our marriage. I tried talking to his parents because I want divorce but his dad said their family couldn’t bear to be put in a scandal. Besides, he’s an honorable retired military general and now a politician. He doesn’t want to ruin their family name and his reputation. I had no choice and I’d rather lose my dignity and pride than let my mom suffer. We have no means to get her treated. I’ve no money.

Squeezing my eyes closed, I swallowed the pain and disappointment. I’m not giving up on my mom and that means I’m not giving up on this marriage too.

***

“Revise it!” Rogue growled and threw the document on my face. He called me in this office early in the morning just to insult me and tell me to revise the report about the product we launched last week. This isn’t my line of job, actually. I am in the production team but I couldn’t do anything when he suddenly transferred me to the marketing team.

I clenched my jaws and started picking the scattered papers. Patience, Lily! You can’t lose this job. You still have to save money to pay him for buying you a condo unit.

Sucking my breath, I stood in front of him and stared at his expressionless face.

He shot an eyebrow up. “What are you looking at? You have a problem?”

I shook my head and was about to leave when the door swung open. My heart clenched after Mari entered and chuckled sarcastically after she saw me.

Mari crossed her arms and stared at me. Her eyes are undeniably insulting me.

“Look at you, Lily. You look pitiful. That’s what you get for ruining my relationship with Rogue.”

She started walking towards Rogue. My eyes shamelessly followed her movement. I sucked my breath and swallowed the lump in my throat when she sat on Rogue’s legs and they started kissing sensually before my eyes.

Rogue’s intense and unkind eyes are watching me as if seeing me in pain satisfies him. I heaved a sigh and stood straight, realizing I shouldn’t let him see me miserable. I lifted my chin as my eyes blankly stared back at him.

I saw how his forehead creased and he stopped responding to Mari’s kisses. Mari, on the other hand, started kissing his neck and massaging his chest while I stood in front of him, fighting his stares with indifference.

I’m not giving you the satisfaction, Rogue. You’ll get tired of hurting me until you give up on your own.