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Chapter Five
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2026-03-10 02:18:32I threw my body through the opened window. The cold air touched my skin, as my legs hit a narrow edge. The hit sent a sharp pain up my back.
I pressed my palms against the cold wall and forced my breath to stay quiet.
Inside the room, Nikolai stumbled into the room, struggling to keep his balance. He looked under the table, his eyes landed on the mop that fell earlier.
He quickly turned to check the wardrobe and he ran his eyes across the room. There was nothing.
He turned his face away from the window. My muscles shook as my legs held onto two bricks.
I looked down, two guards walked back and forth slowly in the garden. I could see their shadows on the grass. One look up would end my life.
I waited. The room finally became silent, then noticed Nikolai was gone.
My nails scratched against the rough wall as I held on tightly and dragged myself along the flat edge.
I reached the master's bedroom, grabbed the window frame, climbed through it and stepped inside.
I landed on the floor and rushed onto the large bed. I smoothed my dress and sat still.
The key twisted and the door pushed inward.
“Baby, I'm sorry for keeping you waiting.” Nikolai walked toward me.
I didn't speak. My words would betray me if I did. I only forced a gentle smile.
He walked forward, leaving an inch between us. His skin was cold when he lowered his back to kiss my forehead.
“I can see you are dressed for the party. Let me take my bath.” He straightened his back.
He pulled off his suit jacket, I quickly turned my eyes away to study the pattern on the tiles. I lowered my head and it became hard to breathe.
He stepped into the bathroom, and twisted the shower handle, water hit the tiles.
He stepped out a few minutes later and grabbed a towel, wrapped it around his waist and walked towards the wardrobe.
He dropped the towel, I swallowed my spit and stared at the wall.
He turned to look at me and realized I wasn't looking, he walked closer to me then I lifted my head up slowly. Water dropped from his chin to his chest.
“You look sexy in the outfit, especially with the mask.” He said.
My heart beat faster, I picture what would happen if he sees my face now.
He pushed me back onto the bed, his weight pinned me down and he lowered his back slowly, his lips touched mine.
I tried to push, but my palm slipped through on his wet skin. My silk ribbon suddenly split, falling in two pieces. The mask fell.
My lashes lifted slowly. Nikolai's eyes expanded. His hands suddenly tightened around my neck, squeezing it hard.
“Who are you?”
I grabbed his wrist and tried to move it. The air stopped reaching my lungs.
“I won't repeat myself. Where is my bride?” He squeezed harder.
Everything blurred, and black dot floated in front of me.
I slowly looked down, and couldn't meet his eyes. He let go and I collapsed against the pillow. I coughed twice.
“Your bride didn't want you. Elena couldn't do it.” I added.
“She said it could not be fair to marry a man she doesn't love, so she asked me to take her place. I didn't want to humiliate our family, I thought I would fix it.”
Nikolai stood up, he looked at me and his face twisted. A gentle knock landed on the door.
“Sir, It's time. People are waiting for you.” A guard said.
“You better fix it.” Nikolai pushed me towards the floor.
We were standing in the elevator, no one spoke. I closed my eyes and breathed slowly, as my hand began to shake.
The elevator door opened. Bright lights hit my face, my lips curved gently and I placed my hands on his arm to walk down the stairs.
We walked towards the stage, I felt the bruises forming on my neck. My throat hurts.
We both wore masks now, he held my hands and waved at the guest, I swallowed my spit and tried to control my breath.
He pulled me closer, hands on my waist and the other stretched out holding my hands up in the air and our feet followed the beat.
Soft music began to play as the violin echoed in the hall. I felt his warm grip on my waist, he flipped me to the left and pulled me back to him. We moved together to the rhythm.
He flipped me again, I bumped into a guest, the stranger bowed his head and I stepped back quickly.
I kept my eyes on Nikolai's silk tie.
“I want to use the restroom.” I whispered the words into his ear.
He gave a small nod of approval. He let go of my hands. I raised my gown up a little bit and walked gently on the stairs.
I found the restroom, pushed the door shut and secured it. I twisted the tap, and cold water splashed on my hands.
I stared at myself for a while in the mirror. I took a deep breath and grabbed the tissue below and dried my hands.
I opened the door to leave. The man I bumped into earlier stood there, and I stumbled back.
“You scared me,” I held my chest and continued.
“What are you doing in the female restroom?” I questioned him.
“I came to confirm something.”He stepped inside and closed the door behind us.
“You should have waited until the party ended.” I pointed at him.
“No, I need to confirm it now.”
He walked closer to me, I slowly stepped backward and my back hit the wall.
“I was curious, how did you end up with someone like Nikolai? You were supposed to be mine.” He moved closer, leaving an inch between us.
My chest hurt, wondering where I knew him from, I realised he could be the one Elena
loved.
He grabbed me, forcing himself to kiss me.
“Get away from me.” I struggled to push him away.
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