Chapter 1
"Listen kitten, I fucking own you now. Sign the goddamn papers" He says, with a smirk on his face. Very much aware of the effect he has on me.
In daze, I sign the papers realizing I have no choice in this.
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Valerie is sent off by her grandparents to marry Stephano, the most feared and dangerous Mafia leader in the country. She's determined to put up a fight and not submit willingly to him.
Stephano finds her rebellion exciting since it's a change from his usual submissive women, He makes it his side mission to tame her and make her submit herself to him, to taint her innocence.
Can she be able to resist his sinful touch?
Would she eventually submit herself to him?
Marriage proposal??
CHAPTER 1
Valerie's POV
"How can you just send me away to some stranger?" my voice echoed loudly across the hallway. The rage in my voice can be easily noticed. I stare at my grandparents in shock and confusion.
"Valerie, it's for the best." my grandma says quietly, trying to calm me down.
"No!" I shouted.
"Just tell me the truth, you guys just want to abandon me also just like my very own parents did ten years ago. Am I really that much of a burden that you all pass over to the next available person when you're done with me?" I say, my voice cracking at the end.
By now my face was already drenched with my own tears, eyes puffy and begging for acceptance. I couldn't believe what was happening.
"Shut up!" my grandpa shouted at me. "You're getting married to Mr Stephano and that's final! I'm sick of these childish games. You're turning twenty soon for god sake" He continues, the look in his eyes held so much hate and annoyance it broke me. I have never seen him act this way before, it all came as a shock to me.
My grandpa gave my grandma one last look and walked out of the hallway, leaving my grandma to take care of my 'childish antics'.
"please tell me it's all a joke, what did I do wrong?" I say to my grandma with pleading eyes.
"No darling, you did nothing wrong. We are left with no choice but this, trust me it's for your own good. You will understand better later on" she said, then walked out just like my grandpa not looking back even once.
"Come on, let's go. The Don doesn't like waiting for too long" one of the men said to me, his face void of any emotions just like the rest of the men. They were like stiff robots who only function according to the instructions given by their Don, my soon husband.
I guess that's what was expected of me too, to be a puppet just like the rest of them. To obey his every word.
I haven't met him, but I have heard so many things about him. Things that are anything but good. He is a Mafia leader so I guess that's what was expected of him. To be violent, unforgiving, so many negative traits, but most of all...to be dominant.
He decided to make me his wife, and my grandparents more than happily hand me over to him.
Now that's where the problem starts. I can't and will not be his ideal wife, the one who would so happily offer herself to him, do his every wish without complaint. No, not now, not ever. I refuse to be that person. I will not submit to him without putting up a serious fight.
"Get the fuck up!" His men shouted at me, bringing my attention back to the present.
I sluggishly got up from the floor where I had unconsciously slipped to after my argument with my grandparents. I wiped away my tears not wanting to look weak when I met them for the first time.
Although I'm aware he has seen me before now, apparently He has been watching him for a month now without my knowledge.
I followed his men quietly, not wanting to put up another fight since going with them was inevitable at this point. I enter the back seat of his shiny black SUV.
"Where is he?" I ask, referring to Stephano after noticing his absence.
"He's occupied with something else, he asked us to take you to his mansion. You will meet him tonight." One of his men replied.
I sit quietly, mentally planning my next move. Escaping was out of the option, so I'm going to throw so many tantrums Stephano would want me out of his sight. I have to be careful though, he could easily get rid of me by ending my life which I was going to avoid.
"Miss? we have arrived" one of Stephano's men called after noticing I was making no attempt to leave the car. It wasn't intentional though, I just happened to space out once again.
"Sorry" I muttered, then stepped out of the SUV.
Damn! the luxury this mansion held was insane. This man was filthy rich and was definitely showing it in the best way possible. I wasn't from a poor background, actually a bit wealthier than the average family. But Stephan's wealth was way above my financial state.
Brushing off that thought, I followed Stephano's men into the mansion. I really need to know at least one of their names, it was already getting tiring referring to them as Stephano's men everytime.
There was a line of people in maid uniforms inside the house. About twenty of them, with a middle aged woman who seemed to be the head since her uniform was slightly different.
"I'm Fred, Stephano's right hand man," one of Stephano's men, Fred said.
"This is Melissa, the head house maid" He said, referring to the middle aged woman. The introduction continues in a blur, my mind wanders off not wanting to bother with learning names of people I have no interest in.
"Come this way," one of the maids with bright ginger hair said cheerfully at me.
"Huh? what for?" I ask in confusion.
"You didn't hear all Fred said? we have to get you ready before Stephano arrives. You must look presentable in his eyes, he already spent so much on you" she scolded.
"What do you mean by that? he spent so much on me?" I ask, incredibly confused at this point.
"Forget I said that and stop asking too many questions. Let's go. I'm Pat by the way" she says, trying to avoid my question. I decided not to ask more questions, I can just do some findings later.
"This would be your temporary room, you will move to the Don's room after the wedding" Pat says, showing me a decently sized room. Luxurious like the rest of the house, it has a queen size bed located at the center of the room. The room had so much pink it made me sick.
Well it was only temporary, although the idea of sharing a room with a complete stranger 'a dangerous one at that' doesn't seem any better in my opinion.
"Now let's start with your makeup," Pat says.
"Wait! I rather do this on my own. Why don't you excuse me for a bit while I get myself ready" I say to Pat.
" umm…" she replies unsure.
" Just go," I persuaded her.
" Okay okay, don't get me in trouble please" she requested then exit the room, leaving me to it.
Of course I wasn't planning on getting the poor girl in trouble. Although the idea of dressing in the worst way possible does sound amusing, I wasn't about to ruin my first impression over such a petty idea.
Don't get me wrong, I wasn't trying to please Stephano. I just didn't want to look more helpless and weak in his eyes by deliberately making myself look unkempt.
In fact, I was planning to do the opposite. I wanted to look the part I was going to portray to Stephano.
Confident and fearless.
With this thought in mind, I began my makeup.I went for a very bold look, making me look entirely different from my usual shy and cute look.
I opened the closet in search of what to wear, thankfully the closet was already filled with clothes. Clothes from luxury brands, the ones that make my bank account bleed when I shop from them.
My eyes immediately glow as it lands on an outfit, so fitting for today's look. It was a black leather jacket with black bralette, to pair with a black mini skirt and net leggings. Nothing screams confidence more than the color black.
"Miss? Are you done now?" I hear Pat's voice calling from outside the room, stepping inside seconds later.
"Just call me Valerie, and yes I'm ready" I say confidently.
" Great! the Don has requested to meet you now" Pay says. I know fully well his request was nothing but an order meant to be followed without questions.
"Sure" I replied, with my head held up high I walked calmly down the stairs, heading to the sitting room where Stephano was waiting.
cough*
I cleared my throat, announcing my presence. This catches his attention, making him look up. I feel myself freeze under his cold stare. It wasn't just his stare, it was the dominance oozing out of him so effortlessly, it was the insane God-like look he had.
I wasn't prepared for this meeting at all...
Getting married
Chapter 2
Valerie's POV
"Not bad..." He says after checking me out, his icy gray eyes looking at me like he was staring into my soul.
I scoffed at his comment, could he get any more rude? I think quietly.
"What's your name?" He asks.
"Excuse me?" I ask in return.
" What-is-your-name?" he deadpanned, annoyance written all over his face.
"Drop the act, I'm aware you've been keeping tabs on me for almost a month now. How is it possible you don't already know my name" I say, rolling my eyes at him.
He takes a quick step towards me, closing the distance between us. His hands reached for my neck and enclosed it, his grip not tight enough yet to stop my breathing entirely.
"You better watch your mouth kitten, you might not survive another day here if you continue like this. Now what the fuck is your name" He said coldly, his grip on my neck tightening.
"Valerie" I choked out.
"Good girl" He says then releases my neck from his right grip making me pant heavily. Turns his back and starts heading out of the room.
"Fucking bitch" I mutter quietly.
"What did you just say?" He asks, turning to look at me. He glares at me coldly, his eyes holding so much malice I almost peed my pants.
"No-nothing" I say, stuttering.
He raises one eyebrow, eyes still glaring at me.
"I swear I didn't say anything just now" I lied swiftly.
"The marriage contract is on the table over there" he says pointing at the marble table at the center of the room. "Read it and sign it immediately. Bring it to my office when you're done, ask any of the maids to direct you" He says, completely ignoring my slip up and walks out.
I exhale in relief.
That feeling of relief only lasted for a second as I realized what he just told me.
Marriage contract?? So soon?? Why did I think I was going to get some time? Of course he was going to make it as quickly as possible.
I walked over to the marble table and indeed there was a contract on top of it. It wasn't like the regular marriage contract I believe… This one had so many clauses.
I flump on the fancy looking couch and start to read the clauses.
Everything seemed normal until I got to section C of the contract. It was titled Party B Do's and Don'ts.
'Party B' refers to me.
'Party A' referring to Stephano.
section C contained…
Party B will not raise her voice at Party A
Party B will do what Party A asked, when she's asked and exactly how she was asked.
Party B would be submissive, and totally obedient to party A
Party B shall never have any affairs and will only refer to Party A to satisfy her sexual urges.
And most importantly, Party B must bear Party A's child who would be the heir.
What the hell was all this! no way I was signing a shitty contract like this.
"Hey, where is Stephano's office?" I asked one of the maids.
She explains the directions for me. I marched to the direction of his office, fuming in anger.
Not bothering to knock. I opened the door immediately and threw the contract on his office desk, startling him a bit, but he managed to regain his composure immediately.
"What has gotten into you?" his relaxed expression quickly switched to anger once again.
"I think the right question would be, what the hell are these clauses for?" I ask in annoyance.
"what?" he asks again, pretending to be unaware of what I was talking about.
"What is the meaning of the last two clauses?" I ask back. Of course I didn't care about the other clause, I'm going to break them anyways.
"I wasn't aware you weren't educated enough to not know what they mean" He says smirking.
"It simply means I'm the only one allowed to fuck you, and you're going to carry my child" He explains mockingly.
"Who says I'm going to let you have sex with me?" I say, raising my voice.
"Oh darling…" he says, getting up and walking closer to me.
"If I want to fuck you, I can" He says in a husky voice, his right hand roaming down my shoulder. Pausing at my left breast and squeezing it lightly. His hand continues going downwards, pausing again between my legs. His hand slips inside my lace panties. I feel three of his fingers enter my hole without any warning, making me release a loud moan. My heart rate increases as he slowly slides his fingers in and out, like he wanted to torture me.
A sweet torture.
My moans echoes loudly in his office.
He chuckles at my reaction and withdraw his fingers, snapping me back to my senses.
"Listen kitten, I fucking own you now. Sign the goddamn papers" He says, with a smirk on his face. Very much aware of the effect he has of me.
In daze, I sign the papers realizing I have no choice in this. Threw the files on his table once again just for my own silly satisfaction, then stomped out of his office.
I go back to my bedroom, Pat showed me earlier.
Sitting on the bed, I reflect on how my entire life just changed within a day. Tears starts to drop slowly from my eye, I was full on bawling my eyes out minutes later. In exhaustion, I fall into a dreamless sleep.
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"Valerie..." a short pause follows.
"Miss? please wake up" I hear Pat voice calling me, while tapping on my shoulder slightly.
"What is it?" I groan in frustration. If there was one thing I hated the most, it would be being woken up from my sweet sleep.
"It's time for dinner. The Don wants to have it with you" she says softly.
"Tell him I'm not interested, can't I have dinner here in this room. I don't want to see his ugly face" I deadpan.
"Valerie, you know the Don is anything but ugly" she says giggling, almost like she had a crush on him.
"And no, Don has made it compulsory to have dinner with him at all times. Exception for when he's out on a business trip" she tells me.
I frown, hearing this information and hoping he's out on trips frequently.
"Okay, I'll be down in a bit" I muttered.
"Sure" she says, then leaves the room.
I get up from the bed and walk over to the bathroom room. I'm startled by the sight I saw. I look like a serious mess, my eyes red and puffy indicating I had been crying. My strawberry blonde hair in tangled mess due to my sleep.
I also forgot to cleanse my make up before falling asleep, now I look like a ghost. The tears from earlier really messed up my make-up. I wonder how Pat looked at me like that without making any comments.
I quickly wash my face, comb my hair and left the room after freashening up.
"Took you long enough" Stephano says, after noticing my arrival.
"At least I showed up" I replied, knowing fully well I was playing with fire.
"I'm going to ignore your attitude since it's your first day here, next time I won't hesitate to bend you over and spank that ass red" He replied.
My face turns deep red at that, memories from the encounter in the office flooding back. I squeeze my thighs together trying to ignore the foreign sensation between my legs.
Stephano doesn't fail to notice this, but thankfully he ignored it without making any comments.
I eat my food quietly, silence filling the room. I start to grow annoyed by the awkward silence. Stephano didn't seem to have any problem with eating in silence.
"Why did you pick me?" I ask, breaking the silence.
"I didn't exactly picked you" He replied, not bothering to look at me. His focus fully on his food.
"What do you mean?" I ask curiously.
"Just stop with the questions" he stated.
"Just tell me please" I groan, not planning on stopping until I get answers.
"You really want to know why you are here?" he asks.
"Yess" I saw, nodding my head repeatedly.
"Follow me" He replies.
Finding out
Chapter 3
Valerie's POV
"Follow me" He says, then got up from his chair. Ignoring his unfinished food, he heads out.
I quickly got up and rushed after him, curious on what was happening. It was already really pretty late when we stepped out of the mansion.
"Where are we going?" I ask, following him as he enters one of his numerous cars.
"Just shut up and follow me, do you want to find out or not" He asks coldly.
Not wanting to annoy him any further, I keep quiet and just wait patiently till we get to the destination.
We past through familiar streets, I've come to memorize by heart. We were heading to my grandparents house I figured.
But why?
It hasn't been a day since I left this house. I wasn't feeling really excited to return because of how betrayed I felt towards my grandparents. Although staying with Stephano wasn't an exciting option...
Soon after we arrive and he the parks in our driveway.
"What are we doing here?" I ask in confusion.
"Again, stop with the questions." he deadpanned.
He rings the doorbell located at the doorway and wait for the reply. It doesn't take a minute before the door opens, revealing my grandma and her face morps into shock immediately she sees us.
"Wh-what" she stutters, trying to process what was happening.
"Hello ma'am, would you mind explaining the situation to Val?" He asks. He was surprisingly polite, that was the least I expected of him.
I also didn't fall to notice his nickname for me…
"ohh… sure" my grandma smiles for the first time today.
"I'll leave you guys to it then" Stephano says then walks back inside the car, waiting for me.
"Come in darling" my grandma says softly to me.
I followed her inside without a word, still very mad at her.
I sit down directly opposite her, waiting for her explanation.
"Where do I even begin…" she muttered.
"From the start. I want to know everything" I replied.
" Well you see… Your father's business went bankrupt three months ago" she starts.
"What does that have to do with me? that man already cut off all connections with me ten years ago" I say coldly.
"It gets more complicated than that. Your father wanted to save his already sinking business, so he took a loan from Stephano. Using you as his collateral" she drops the information calmly, trying to reason with me.
"He did what?!" I screamed, immediately getting up from my sitting position. How dare he cause more trouble in my life after happily abandoning me years ago. When I was just ten for god sake! seeing me as too much of a burden.
"Calm down, I know it's hard to process. I can understand how you feel, but keep in mind that the deed has already been done" she says, maintaining her calm composure.
"What happened next?" I ask, trying to calm down my rage.
"Unfortunately, your father wasn't able to save his sinking business. He had to hand you over to Stephano since you were the collateral. Of course we refused when your father told us, but then he threatened to kill both I and your grandpa if we didn't back off. I'm so sorry Valerie, we really had no choice. I'm so sorry we couldn't protect you" She says.
By now she had lost her calm composure, her face already streaming with tears. Unlike her, all I could do was stare blankly in shock.
How could he be so heartless? threatening their lives like it didn't matter. Where was his conscience?
I had no tears left to shed. I had cried so much already for today.
"Please forgive us Valerie, we really had no choice. I'm sorry I screamed at you earlier, I didn't mean to" I hear my grandpa say, making me look up.
"Don't apologize, I get it now. You guys really had no choice..." I whisper softly.
"Thanks for understanding," my grandma says, pulling me to her warm embrace. My grandpa will join soon.
ding ding
The sound from the doorbell makes us separate from our emotional embrace. I had already forgotten Stephano was waiting outside for me.
"Bye darling, try to visit sometime if you can" my grandma says teary eyed.
We exchanged goodbyes and left the house.
Stephano didn't utter a word throughout the ride home, allowing me to process the new information.
Damn! What a chaotic day…
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The next morning when I woke up, I felt even more annoyed with my new situation. Stuck in this oddly quiet mansion, being the wife of a dangerous Mafia leader.
It was all too much...
I couldn't bring myself to accept this was my new life. I sit in bed trying to come up with a plan, a solution hopefully.
I just wanted a way out.
What if I went back to my mom? I know she left me too to focus on my career. But she's doing a lot better I believe. I haven't had any contact with her for ten years now, but I'm aware she sends funds to her parents so they could take care of me.
Just maybe she will be kind enough to accept me back when I explain the situation to me. I know where she lives too, I just never bothered to visit her because of the hatred I had towards her.
It was in a far away city too. Just perfect! Stephano would probably not find me there too.
With that thought in mind, I bolted out the bed and rushed to the bathroom so I could freshen up.
I sing happily in excitement of leaving this place, as I take off my nightgown.
I entered the bathroom, stepped into the shower and washed my body thoroughly with a vanilla scented body wash.
I made use of all the fancy bathroom supplies I could find. I mean since this was my last day here, I have to make the most of it… right?
I hum a song as I dry my hair, straighten it too. I applied some make up, just for the fun of it. I was feeling really dizzy since I was getting my ass out of this place.
Throwing on some comfortable clothes, a sweatshirt and leggings. I wanted to feel at ease since I was going to be stuck in a public seat on the train for hours.
I take my phone and credit cards, deciding to carry no other extra loads so I wouldn't make my plan obvious.
With that I make my way to the front door.
"Are you going somewhere, miss?" one of the house maids asks.
"Yes. is there any problem?" I ask in annoyance.
"Umm… The Don has instructed that you shouldn't leave the house unless it's something really important and urgent" she replies timidly.
"I have to go get some tampons, mother nature showed up today and I already ran out of tampons" I lied without missing a bit.
" Ohh… I can give you my spare sanitary pads if you want. Or I could help you get the tampons" she offers, smiling brightly.
"Thanks for the offer, but I prefer tampons and don't worry I can get them myself" I say to her, trying to maintain the fake smile on my face.
"Okay sure" she replies, finally backing off.
I exhale in relief and rush out of the mansion, trying to avoid any more questions. Luckily the guards just ignored me when they saw me. Escaping Stephano's mansion was so easy.
Too easy… it almost got me worried, but I quickly trash the negative thoughts.
I called for a taxi when I was a bit far from the mansion surrounding. Five minutes later the taxi arrived. I gave the driver the location and relaxed in the back seat as we headed to the Metro.
Soon after we arrive, and excitedly skip over to the next moving train after paying the taxi.
I feel a sudden urge to pee, so I walk down the lonely hallway leading to the restroom. I still had ten minutes before the train was ready to move anyways, so I didn't have to worry.
After doing my business in the restroom, I leave the rest room and start walking out of the lonely hallway.
Just before I walk out, my vision is suddenly covered by a black cloth placed over my head. Strong hands circling around my waist, pulling me back with so much force.
"Hello darling" I hear an unfamiliar voice say.
Hostage.
Chapter 4
My vision is suddenly covered by a black cloth placed over my head. Strong hands circling around my waist, pulling me back with so much force.
"Hello darling" I hear an unfamiliar voice say.
I try to scream for help but his other hand immediately covers my mouth, muffling my voice. I start thrashing around, trying to free myself from his tight grip. I managed to remove the blind fold from my eyes.
"Stay still, don't make this any harder. Well… if you don't want to get hurt" He says, voice coated in anger.
Ignoring his demands, I continued to try and free myself.
I wanted to scream but the person behind me still had his hand over my mouth, then hurled me inside the car, it was a black van I had always seen in movies associated with kidnapping. I looked around and saw two masked men in the back seat and one masked person in the front. The car speeds down the unfamiliar streets.
After what seemed like hours of driving the car finally came to a halt. Someone picked me up and took me outside then dropped me on the ground. “Ow, that hurt,” I said to myself. I slowly rise to my feet.
In an attempt to free myself, I punched one of the men hard on his face. My knuckles turned red at the painful impact.
"Stupid girl" he snarls, then I feel something placed over my nose. Having an idea of what it could be, I tried to stop my breathing for as long as I could . Of course I couldn't do that for long, I immediately started to lose consciousness as I inhaled the substances in the cloth placed over my nose.
"Good" I faintly hear him say in a mocking manner.
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Eyes covered…
Small whispers everywhere.
I felt slightly dizzy and disoriented, as if I had awoken from a slumber, but I couldn’t have fallen asleep. The last thing I remember was walking back from the restroom, then boom, suddenly I’m here.
I tried to move my body from its sitting position but I couldn't get up. My hands had been tied behind my back, waist tied to the chair. I was stuck.
In summary, I've been kidnapped.
"oh look, she's finally awake" I heard a male voice say.
"Finally! take off her blindfolds" Another man said, I could tell he was annoyed.
The cloth is removed from my head and I blink repeatedly to adjust my eyes to this new setting.
I took a quick look around, trying to recognize my surroundings. It was too strange, it looked like I was in an abandoned warehouse. There were no windows in the warehouse, so that iron door at the corner of the room was my only chance at escape. There were two men in black standing in front of me, they looked strict and dangerous.
"What do you want from me?" I managed to ask, my voice cracking a bit.
"Something important, or rather someone" One of the men says, while chuckling a bit.
"Don't worry, we won't harm you if you just do your part and stay still. All we want is that husband of yours crawling on his knees" The other man stated.
"And you think you can achieve that by bringing me here?" I ask mockingly.
If there was one thing I'm sure of it would be that Stephano would never get on his knees for anyone, especially me.
"Stephano doesn't give two fucks about me" I continued.
"Then we might just have to kill you then, since you are unimportant" He said, while dragging my hair with so much force. I screamed in pain.
"No no, please don't kill me" I begged, feeling as though he might be able to hear my heart pounding inside my chest. Wondering if he might be able to hear my heart pounding furiously inside my chest.
"Don't kill her now, she might still be useful. Let's just lock her up here while she starves here until Stephano comes. And if her words are true, she might as well starve till death comes." The other man who I assumed to be the boss said with so much malice in his voice.
These men were brutal! I could feel goosebumps all over my body.
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Stephano's POV
"Boss, Lugard's men have captured your wife" One of my men said to me.
Of course Lugard would try to do something stupid. After he heard I already got married to someone else who wasn't his daughter he was very furious. My father had made a deal to join the two Mafia families together through our marriage so the whole rival nonsense would come to an end. The idea wasn't appealing to me so of course I rejected it.
"How did they manage to get past the mansion security?" I questioned darkly.
"They didn't. Your wife planned to escape just like you predicted. I believe she was captured while still at the metro" He responded.
"Hmmm… serves her right. Prepare the men for tomorrow when we would rescue her. Let her spend the night in Lugard's warehouse, that should teach her a lesson" I said, smirking.
"You mean we shouldn't rescue her today?" he asks in confusion.
"Did I stutter? get the fuck out of here" I glared at him, still maintaining my calm composure.
He quickly rushed out of my office not wanting to piss me off, very much aware of how brutal the consequences could be.
I smirk in satisfaction knowing how predictable everything went. Valerie being naive failed to realize she's now a major target after becoming my wife. I was aware his men wouldn't dare kill her, they were too much of a pussy to do that.
I already knew where they took Valerie to.
Predictable fuckers...
Questioning.
Chapter 5
Valerie POV
I know I said Stephano wasn't going to bother showing up to rescue me. But that was just me talking shit so his men would release me... although that didn't work out.
Not once did I really think I was going to spend a whole day here! wasn't Stephano the most powerful man in the country. How then couldn't he get me out of here?
It was already the next morning and I was extremely weak. I hadn't eaten a thing! I regret leaving the house very early yesterday without even eating breakfast.
No, scratch that. I regret leaving the house entirely. At least I don't starve there, and I'm definitely not tied up. I feel so much cramps everywhere from being tied to the chair all day.
I shiver at the possibility of spending another day here. I was going to be welcoming death soon at this rate. I feel my eyes water, but really what help would crying offer?
"Get the girl!" I heard a voice shouting in panic from outside the door.
What exactly was going on?
seconds later the door burst open and the man from earlier came in a rush to where I was sitting.
"Now stay still and don't try anything stupid" He said then started to untie me.
Even though I wanted to put up a fight, I was unable to. I was really weak beyond words and it felt like I was close to passing out anytime soon.
He picks me up and throws me over his shoulder, carrying me like a sack of potatoes. His steps are hurried as they rush out of the warehouse, entering a creepy alley.
"Make sure Stephano's men don't catch up with you, get the girl to the second warehouse. Take my car" One of the strange men said, while throwing a set of keys to the man carrying me.
A burst of hope immediately fills me after hearing Stephano's men were here to rescue me. I start silently praying that one of Stephano's men finds me.
The man drops me on the floor beside a black Van, he starts to shuffle among the keys given to him looking for the right one.
I knew I had to make good use of this opportunity. I looked around my surroundings and noticed a 'small but big enough to cause harm' wood beside me. I picked it up swiftly and turned to look at the man who had his back turned to me as he started to unlock the van.
Without wasting any more time, I raised the wood slightly, and with so much force I hit him right on his dick. He groans really loudly as he drops to his knees in so much pain.
I used this as my chance to escape, so I got up and started to make a run for it. But I don't get any far because he immediately gripped my left leg making me land flat on the floor. Face directly on the muddy alley.
*BANG*
a loud sound erupts and I feel the grip on my leg loosen. I look up to see Stephano keeping back his gun. He just shot that man.
"Get up," Stephano ordered coldly.
I tried to get up but failed repeatedly. He groans in annoyance, then bends down to pick me up like I weighed nothing. I unconsciously snuggle more into his chest, inhaling his cologne.
"So you missed me that much, huh?" he asks mockingly.
I ignore his cocky statement, too tired to make any arguments. I feel myself slowly falling asleep in his hands.
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"Oh poor you, you look terrible. I think you lost some weight too" Pat says sadly after she noticed I'm awake.
"Here, drink some water. Stephano's doctor would come check on you soon" Pat continued.
I quickly take large gulps of the water, signing in relief afterwards.
"thanks" I muttered.
I really needed that. Some food would be nice too…
My stomach immediately rumbles loudly at the thought of food.
"Oh! I almost forgot, I'll go get some food while the doctor does your check up" she said then rushed out of the room.
The doctor came in almost immediately. He did a quick check up, asked me a few questions. He instructed me to eat a lot and get some good rest. After which he takes his leave.
I started eating the food Pat brought for me.
"Slow down" she chuckles, at how fast I was eating.
"If only Stephano didn't let you go through all that..." she whispers softly.
"What did you just say?!" I asked in confusion.
"what? nothing, I didn't say anything" she said trying to avoid eye contact.
"Tell me! what do you mean by that?? Did Stephano plan the whole thing?" I asked angrily.
"no, that's not what I meant," she said nervously.
"Then tell me exactly what happened?" I ordered.
"Well… Stephano found out immediately you were kidnapped, but he wanted to teach you a lesson for trying to escape so he let you spend the night in his rival's warehouse" she explained.
"What the hell??! How could he do that to me! I'm going to have a word with him" I stated angrily, about to leave the room.
"Stephano isn't here, he will be back tomorrow I guess. Please just eat your food and get some rest for your own good" she tells me calmly.
Following her instructions,I continued to eat my food till I finished everything on my plate. Pat was still sitting beside my bed without saying a word as I ate.
"Do you want to eat some more? or are you already satisfied?" Pat asks after she noticed my plate was empty.
"No, no. I'm good, thanks" I muttered.
"Okay" she replied and picked up my plate then walked out of the room.
I was currently in Stephano's room, well our room now since I had to move into his room after we were officially married. This room is far bigger than the room I was last in and it had a neutral theme to it.
Feeling overwhelmed and exhausted with everything that had happened, I fell asleep once again.
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The sound of the door opening makes me wake up. I looked over to see who it was and surprisingly it was Stephano.
Well it shouldn't be surprising since it's his room too, but I just expected it to be Pat again.
Stephano seemed like he was just arriving home, and it was already the next day. He glanced at me then looked away.
Acting like I wasn't there, he starts to unbutton his t-shirt. I can't help but check him out. Damn this guy works out, I could easily tell because of his abs and perfectly sculpted body. He wasn't too muscular, just perfect.
"You know if you want me, all you have to do is say the word" He says, a seductive smirk on his face.
My face flushed in embarrassment at being caught checking him out. I immediately cover myself entirely with the blanket. I hear him chuckle a bit.
I heard the door open and close, making me look up to see he wasn't here anymore. I think he entered the bathroom.
What was wrong with me? Why was I reacting like this? I was supposed to be mad at him!
Then I remembered that I still haven't confronted him about what he did. Oh I'm ready to pick up a fight!
Few minutes later the bathroom door opens again, Stephano steps out with just a towel around his waist. I quickly looked the other way so I wouldn't get distracted once again. I waited till he was already dressed then let out my questions.
"Why did you do that?" I asked angrily.
"Do what?" he asks in confusion.
"Deliberately made me spend the entire day in that hell hole when you could have easily rescued me?" I replied, a scowl on my face.
"Wasn't I doing you a favor? I thought you didn't want to be here. Didn't you have fun being out of the mansion?" he said mockingly.
Oh how I wanted to wipe that smirk off his face.
"Fuck you!" I screamed.
"Watch your mouth kitten. How did you know by the way?" he asked, his face turning serious.
"That doesn't matter," I replied.
"How - did - you - find - out?" He asked again.
"Pat told me," I whispered.
He immediately stormed out of the room. I stayed nervously wondering what he was going to do.
I felt my blood run cold as soon as I heard the crack of a gun firing downstairs. What just happened?
Did he just kill Pat?
sweet reminder
CHAPTER 6
I rush downstairs in a haste, very worried about Pat. I seriously hope she wasn't dead because then I wouldn't be able to forgive myself if she died. Stephano wouldn't be that brutal I hoped in an attempt to convince myself she wasn't there.
After reaching the sitting room I saw some of Stephano's men standing in the room together with some of the maids. Stephano was also right in the middle.
I noticed Pat sitting on the ground gently holding her left hand. I noticed blood pooling from her arm down to the tiled floor.
I exhaled in relief noticing she wasn't dead yet, Stephano only shot her in her arms. I know that's serious too, but I'm glad it wasn't worse than that. I stand still watching everything happening.
"Take that as a warning, talking too much isn't allowed here. Never forget any of the golden rules" Stephano stated coldly.
"How could you do that?" I screamed at him.
"Don't." he says glaring at me.
"Pat did nothing wrong!" I screamed again.
He gave me a death glare for defying his order.
"Come with me," he said, his voice oddly calm it made me worry.
Having no guts to put up a fight since I don't want to be in the same state or worse state than Pat, I followed him wordlessly.
We entered our bedroom and I can't help but feel nervous after he locks the door.
"strip" he uttered.
That one word leaves me in shock and confusion, I wonder what he had in mind. I had never been fully naked in front of a man before so I was beyond nervous. Yes, I'm still a virgin.
"sorry?" I ask nervously.
"Do you want me to help you strip?" He raised one eyebrow and gave me a hard look.
I reply by shaking my head 'no' repeatedly. Still making no move to strip. He walks closer to me, then gently raises my face to make eye contact with him.
"Kitten… seems like you've forgotten I own you completely after you scribbled your signature on that contract" He says, his voice deep and husky. I could feel myself getting wet from just his voice.
"Thinking you could decide to just escape as you please, huh? Then you decide to disobey my orders right in front of my men. Did you think I would just spare you?" He asked.
"I'm sorry…" I muttered softly.
"sorry?" he repeats then chuckles.
"I swear I didn't mean to do that in front of your men" I replied nervously.
"Sure. You're mine Val, oh and this belongs to me completely" he stated, his hands suddenly palming my vagina.
I start to squirm at his touch, pressing my lips together so I won't release any moan unconsciously. Why do I always react to his touch?
"Are you a virgin?" He asks.
"No," I replied.
"Then why are you acting really shy, hmm? when was the last time you had sex?". he asks again. Why was he suddenly interrogating me?
I remain silent.
"Val?" He calls my name. "You're a virgin, isn't it?"
"yeah" I mumbled.
"Well that explains it… you won't be very soon though" he replies.
" Strip" he repeats again.
"Are you going to have sex with me?" I asked quietly.
He lets out a breathy chuckle at that.
"No Val, not yet. Now enough of the questions and take off those clothes" he stated.
With nervous fingers I removed the only piece of clothing I had on. A man's t-shirt I supposed is owned by Stephano. Pat told me earlier that she was the one who helped me change my clothes from the dirty dress I had on while I was kidnapped.
I was now left standing completely naked in front of him except from the lace panties I still had on.
I had fairly tanned skin, C cup boob size and nice round ass.
"Beautiful..." he whispers to himself, but I heard it making my face heat up.
Stephano's finger traced my pantie till it reached in between my legs. When he touched me - even just grazed my skin - I got a tingling sensation down there.
He pressed gently and rubbed two of his fingers over my pantie. I could feel my pantie getting wet. His finger had reached my clit.
He removes my pantie with my assistance then rubs his fingers over my already wet pussy, he then shoves his finger into my pussy and slowly moves it against the wall of my pussy. His fingers find my G-spot seconds later.
All this while I had been biting my lips tightly to prevent any moan from slipping out. I wasn't very successful in that since I let out a loud moan, surprising myself.
"You like that, don't you?" Stephano's husky voice whispered in my ears, his lips grazing my ears a bit making me shudder at the sweet sensation.
I just nodded as my breathing became heavier. At this point I lost my sense of reasoning and all I could think of was that I wanted more than just his fingers inside me. I wanted to feel his cock in me, filling my virginal walls.
I was trying really hard to control myself from screaming out.
"mph... " I released a soft moan feeling my pussy tense up, my breath becoming more rapid. I could tell I was close to cumming.
Just as I was about to relish that sweet moment, his fingers disappeared making me groan in annoyance.
"Getting greedy now, huh? That was just a reminder to let you know who you belong to, "he said, a mischievous smirk on his face.
He then picks up my abandoned panties, placed it in his pocket then exits the room.
Oh Fuck! He looked sexy when he did that.
I stare at his retreating figure in daze, processing the entire situation.
What the hell just happened?
And holy shit! What is wrong with me?
I think I might be more attracted to Stephano than I would like to admit.
Meeting his parents
CHAPTER 7
Finally recollecting myself I ran into the bathroom still very naked.
Sighing as the steamy water from the shower runs down my body. I scrubbed my body thoroughly, mentally trying to erase the feel of Stephano's hands on me.
"I hate him"
"I hate him"
I chant quietly trying to get it into my head. I smile in relief feeling a lot better after I managed to convince myself that I hate him.
After I was done with my bath, I put on a simple summer dress. I wasn't going anywhere so there was no point dressing up. I walk out of the bedroom and skip downstairs in a rush, wanting to check up on Pat.
I felt guilty for what happened to her, yes I didn't shoot her but if I hadn't talked about it with Stephano she wouldn't have been hurt by now.
"Hey" I say to one of Stephano's numerous maids.
"Yes Mrs, how can I help you?" she asks.
"Where is Pat?" I questioned.
"She's having an off day because of her arm injury. She's currently in her room in the maid's quarters down the hall" she replied.
"Ohh… how is she now?" I ask again.
She gives me a quizzical look.
"I have no idea, why don't you go check" she replies barely maintaining her polite facade.
"How do I know her room?" I ask again, already hating the fact that I was asking a lot of questions. Well it's not my fault I have no idea how things work here.
"Again, I have no idea. I don't keep track of things that don't concern me" She replies, turning her attention back to the glass wall in the hallway she was cleaning.
Noticing the slight annoyance lacing her voice I decided to figure out Pat's room myself. Before I left I glanced at the name tag attached to her maid uniform, it read Bianca.
I walked over to the maid's quarters following the directions I was given. I smiled happily after noticing the room's were labeled, I knocked on the door that had Pat's name among the other names.
"Come in," I heard her voice say from inside.
I entered the room noticing the small size, there were two bunk beds inside with only Pat currently occupying the room since the others were working I believe.
"What are you doing here?" Pat asks in disbelief.
"I came to check up on you of course" I replied in a duhh tune.
"Aren't you supposed to be busy arranging your bags?" She inquires.
"My bags? what for?" I ask in confusion.
"Huh? Bianca didn't tell you?" she replies.
"I just had a conversation with Bianca before now and she didn't tell me about anything concerning bags… what was she supposed to tell me?" I replied, very perplexed.
"You will be visiting Stephano's parents this evening, I thought your bags would have been packed by now. Well that was if Bianca had informed you" she says.
I stare at her in shock at this new information. Meeting his parents? I wasn't prepared for this…
"I think you should go now, Stephano would be back soon, he would really hate it if you aren't ready just yet. sorry I can't come along to assist you and I doubt Bianca would be of any help" she mutters.
"Don't worry, it's fine. I'll just go and arrange my bags now" I said then make my way out of her room, rushing back upstairs.
I quickly took off my clothes as it was definitely not presentable for my first meeting with Stephano's parents. I settled on a gray long sleeved top and tight black pants. Nothing special, but at least I didn't look homeless. It's not like I was actually trying to make an effort so I could impress them.
After I was done dressing up and applying a decent amount of makeup, I hurriedly arranged my bags knowing I don't have much time left. I had no idea how long I was going to be staying there so I arranged a week's worth of clothes to be on a safer side.
I exhale in relief as I zip up my mini traveling bag, happy I was able to get ready before Stephano arrived.
Just seconds later Stephano entered the room. I quickly looked away as memories of earlier flooded my head. My face turned deep red as embarrassment rushed through me. I hated the way I moaned at his touch, how I craved it also.
From the corner of my eyes, I see him stare at me in confusion. Probably wondering why I was flustered when he didn't do anything.
"I see you are already packed up, let's go now so we can arrive by evening" he stated.
"Okay" I muttered.
I picked up my bag to follow him, still not looking at him yet. He stopped in front of me and placed his hand on my chin, raising my head to look at him.
"Are you really that flustered because of me now?" he asks while smirking.
"What are you talking about?" I ask playing dumb, forcing himself not to look away so I wouldn't boost his ego.
"Aren't we going anymore?" I ask after our long staring contest.
Without a word he turns away and strides out of the room. I walk quickly to follow his long strides. We entered the back of his SUV, his driver already waiting for us at the front seat.
I stare at the window watching as we drive past these unfamiliar streets. Not gonna lie, I was very nervous about meeting his parents. I heard Stephano is a complete version of his father except he was better.
From what I was told, Stephano's father was brutal in every sense. You wouldn't want to get on his bad side unless you are already tired of life. Why? because he would end you.
I looked at Stephano beside me to see him concreting on whatever he was doing on his phone. He looked calm and collected, but why wouldn't he be? it was his parents for god sake.
My blood runs cold as the car stops in front of Stephano's parents home. It was also a huge mansion similar to Stephano's own, although this one was less morden.
I follow Stephano as he walks to the front door. He rang the doorbell and the door was immediately opened by one of the housemaids.
"Welcome sir, you parents are waiting in the living room" the maid said curtly.
We walk inside and I freeze as I stare back at the cold faces of Stephano's parents judging my every move. They definitely didn't seem to like me.
This was going to be a really long day...