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Stowaway chapter three

Zoe's point of view.

The rest of the week passes in a blur; My face is all over the news, apparently im the one who tamed Austin Rutherford. Lucky me, yeah!!!

I'm sick of this circus show now, every night I have to go out hair and makeup done wearing designer clothes, and everywhere we go the press are there jumping out to take a picture, Austin plays the doting fiance holding my hand, kissing me when he's knows were being watched. I feel sick when he kisses me, but I've played the part of the perfect fiancee when all I really want to do his break his fucking nose.

I'm very thankful that Austin hasn't tried anything else since that night, but I've made sure to take my clothes into the bathroom with me. I will never put myself in that situation again especially where Mr Rutherford senior is concerned; If I thought, Austin was a sleaze bag he's got nothing compared to his father the way his eyes roamed over me sickened me.

Especially when he thought I was a virgin, if they both know I'm not the thought of what they might do terrifies me, there's been no mention of seeing the doctor but im grateful that for now it's brought me some time.

Mr Rutherford has arranged A official engagement part for Austin and I tomorrow night, today Austin is to take me shopping for the dress. Im such a lucky lady.

I'm up early, so I know I will be showered and dressed before Austin turns up. Putting on the jewellery Austin has bought for me, he thinks its because I actually like it, it's not the pieces are large and gaudy but expensive. If I ever get the chance to make a run for it, I will, and with the Rock on my finger plus the expensive jewellery, I should get a reasonable price for it, enough to tide me over for a while.

Austin takes me to an expensive boutique he insists on picking me a dress I'm surprised as its quite elegant, but the front is shallow cut, and the slit at the side reaches my thigh.

He looks me up and down as I try it on, whistling as he says.

"I can't wait to have those legs wrapped around my neck Zoe."

He makes sure that everyone in the boutique can hear, As my cheeks flush with embarrassment.

"My sweet little virgin." He says out loud.

One of those moments where you wish the floor would just open up and swallow you, I look at the floor as all eyes turn to me, some young girls giggling in the corner.

The boutique assistant looks at me with such worry in her eyes, yeah shes heard the rumours.

I hold my tongue, keeping quiet as I think to myself, don't worry love it's not going to happen.

Later that night im getting dressed the hairstylist and makeup artist making me unrecognisable, I look in the mirror at the sad girl looking back, I still can't believe this is my life now, I sigh before slipping into the dress the side slit barely concealing my underwear, sliding my feet into my heels before picking up my clutch and heading out of the door.

I'm making my way down the staircase where both the Rutherfords now wait for me, Austin's eyes light up, but the look his father gives me sends shivers down my spine and not in a good way. He can't hide his lust,  what sort of sick fucker looks at there daughter in law like that?

No wonder Austin has turned out like he is.

Austin guide me to the waiting limo, I haven't been told anything about this party I have no idea where we're going. I find the courage to ask Austin.

" So where is this party at?"

Austin looks at me before he replies.

"On my fathers, private yacht."

We finally pull up at the docks as my mouth drops in shock, private yacht my ass; it's more like a floating nightclub with a swimming pool and hot tub I might add.

Austin pulls me along by my arm as we make our way up the gangway, I recover from the shock and turn into a Hollywood actress as we greet our guests although I have a slight wobble when a real actress comes over to greet us. Wow maybe I should give in to this life with Austin I giggle to myself as I think

Not on your fucking nelly!!!!!!! Austin gives me a strange look, so I say.

"I feel like a superstar all these people here for us, darling."

Before I push my fake smile back into place, Austin beams silly boy probably thinks hes winning me over, throwing his daddy's money at me.

I take the champagne that offered to sip as we walk around. Mr Rutherford walks over with a distinguished-looking older man he turns to me as he says.

"And here she is, my beautiful daughter in law, Zoe I'd like you to meet Dr James Clifford."

The older guy leans over, bringing my hand to his lips as he says.

"You do your photographs no justice, my love; you are exquisite."

I pull my hand away as he holds into it a little longer than needed, what is it these money men, the colour drains from my face when he says to Mr Rutherford.

"I shall enjoy the private examination in the morning."

Oh shit, how am I going to get out of that one?

I pick up another glass of stupidly expensive champagne, hoping it will help calm my nerves. I spot my brother in the corner looking out into the sea I turn to Austin and say.

Im going to talk to Mark. Austin tightens his grip in my arm, pulling me into his side so he can whisper in my ear.

"Just don't try anything stupid."

I whisper back

"Not like I can go anywhere is it, babe."

Before I smile and walk towards my brother, I think of the words I've just spoken now there's an idea.

Thinking back to my medals at home, I spent most of my childhood in the water, I've won countless awards for open water swimming, I only gave it up a couple of years ago when I become more interested in boys. Mark half-heartedly smiles when he sees me before pulling into a hug his voice filled with despair as he asks me.

"Please tell me he hasn't touched you, Zoe?"

"No he hasn't, he thinks I'm a virgin and wants to open me up on our wedding night."

I watch as Marks fists turn white, putting my hand on top of his I say

"Mr Rutherford has arranged a private examination for me in the morning."

Marks eyes go wide as he replies,

"What are you going to do."

I look down into the water as I whisper

"I'm getting off this boat tonight."

Mark looks down at the water and then back at me realising what Im suggesting.

"You cant sis it's too dangerous."

I sigh as I say,

"What's the alternative Mark, when Austin and his father find out I'm not virgin can you imagine what they will do to me."

He nods his head; he knows exactly what they will do; he's heard the rumours. I look at him as I say.

"I still can't believe that father did that to me."

Mark replies.

"He had no choice Zoe Mr Rutherford threatened to kill you if father didn't hand you over." 

I think to myself fuck hes worse than I thought, I have to get off this boat tonight, I see Austin walking over towards is now I look at Mark.

"I need you to help me make it look like an accident."

He nods his head as he says, 

"I will; I need you to promise me that you will never give up no matter how hard it gets and get in touch when you can.

" I squeeze his hand and say

"I promise."

As Austin walks over, I start to put my plan into action, picking up a glass of champagne I wobble over to him swaying my hips he looks at me and says.

"fuck Zoe how many have you had?"

I look up at him seductively as I slur,

"I'm celebrating; it's not every day I bag myself a handsome man."

He looks at me shocked before he smiles that slimy smile if his, as he replies.

"Oh, you think im handsome then?"

I answer "mmm mmm"

Before dropping my still full glass on a table and picking another off a passing waitress, Austin not noticing the glass was full says

"Don't you think you think you should slow down with the champagne baby?"

I run my finger down his chest and bat my lashes as I say

"I'm celebrating babe, mmmmmm maybe we should celebrate later baby our own little private party, I wanna taste your cock babycakes."

Well, that shut him up, he doesn't say anything when I pick up another glass probably think im a needy drunk.

Typical man thinks with his cock!!

A couple of hours later, Austin grabs my arm he says.

"Let's get out of here bab.y"

I nod before saying,

"I'm just going to say goodbye to mark. I won't be a minute babe."

I don't give him the chance to reply as I wobble over to mark, I wink as I catch his eye, he nods before moving to a lower barrier,

And this it my Oscar-winning moment!!

I trip before I reach his side throwing my arms in the air to add a little drama as I cry out as I head towards the dark water, I can hear Mark crying out my name, as I hit the water looking back I see him grab a life ring throwing it over the side, too far for me too reach. Thanks, bro your a star taking a deep breath before I head underwater swimming as far away as I can grateful that I can hold my breath for a good time, what I wasn't expecting was the weight of the dress when it's wet, it's pulling me down too fast .......

Fuck maybe this wasn't such a good idea after all!!