Chapter 7 Pay For Making Your Rule

Nicholas' POV

My eyes squinted as memories of last night crossed my mind. Why did I go easy on her last night? I don't understand myself. I've never been this confused in my whole life. Blue Rivers. That woman is doing something in me that I couldn't figure out. What's happening to me?

After showering, I went to the kitchen and found Blue Rivers on the dining table. She's sitting there patiently. She cooked our breakfast and I supposed she's waiting for me to wake up.

Crossing my arms, I rested my left arm against the door frame. I watched her sit there, doing nothing.

She suddenly looked at my spot. Her face showed shock and she quickly rose from her seat. She awkwardly pointed at the empty chair across from her. "Uh… I cooked our breakfast."

I know. I'm not blind. I pursed my lips and stared at the food. She quickly assisted me, putting soup on my bowl as she looked at me. "Have a taste."

I shot an eyebrow up as I scooped a spoonful of soup and tasted it. Hmm! Damn! Did she cook this? It tastes awesome!

"H-How is it?" Her voice was both nervous and excited.

Slowly, I lifted my face and looked at her. She's obviously anticipating positive feedback. My forehead creased. She cleared her throat and sat across from me.

We started eating in silence. I'm used to take out and this is the best home cooked food I ever tasted. Hmm! She passed. Fine! She's good at this.

After eating, I noticed her staring at me rudely. My face crumpled and I shot an eyebrow up. "What?"

"Uhm… What's your decision?"

My forehead creased. Decision? Decision about what? "Decision?"

"Yes," she paused after a single nod. "About my rules. I want to create my own rules, Nicholas."

I heaved a sigh and put my elbows on the table. I intertwined my fingers as my eyes narrowed at her. There's something in her eyes. She's hoping I'd give her a chance. My lips twitched as I slowly nodded. "Alright."

"Really?" She sounded so excited. "You mean it, right? I can make my own rules?"

I nodded again. "Hmm. But you have to pay for every rule you want to make."

Her lips parted, obviously shocked. "Huh? But…"

My face went blank. "You don't want it?"

She's already uneasy just sitting in front of me. Now her face is pale and it looks like she's gonna run away any moment from now.

***Blue's POV

I don't know what I'd say. A moment ago, his mood seemed so light but now that his face was blank and his aura was starting to darken, I could feel nervousness attacking me. I need to protect myself, thus, making my own rules is the only way I can think of.

I swallowed hard and chewed my bottom lip. "I-I didn't mean it like that."

He cocked an eyebrow. Satisfaction was visible in his face. "Good."

"But… I don't have money," I said in a very low voice.

Why would he want me to pay? He's already rich. He doesn't need money anymore.

"Tch!"

I looked at him when he smirked and stared at me. His smirk was so sexy and it made my heart skip a beat. He looked at me as if I am the most stupid person he has ever seen. What the…

"Stupid!"

My eyes widened. Stupid? I was right. He's thinking I'm stupid. I'm not stupid. I frowned.

He leaned on the table, moving his face a little closer to me. "Woman, I didn't mean money. I'm saying you'd pay using your body parts."

"Huh?" Body parts? I sucked my breath and hugged myself. What does he mean by that? He'd chop me to death? Nevermind! I won't make a single rule anymore.

He shot an eyebrow up and rested his back on the chair. He crossed his arms and legs as he spoke… "Everytime you make a rule, I have the right to claim any part of your body."

I was unable to react. I'm so shocked with his terms. He's gonna claim any part of my body? What if I made hundreds of rules, then, he'd completely claim all of me?

I felt my cheeks heated because of that thought. The idea of him possessing all of me is kinda… exaggerating, but I can't help it.

Should I take it? What will happen after that? He's the son of a ruthless mafia leader. He's cunning. I know.

"Tick tock… Tick tock…" Nicholas started making a sound like a clock while tapping his fingers on the table.

My heart started racing. What he's doing is making me panic. What… What should I do?

I sucked my breath and cupped my cheeks. "Wait! What… What if I disagree?"

His lips twitched. "Hmm? Then, you don't have any other choice but to stay home and obey all of my rules."

My jaw almost dropped. "B-But I have work."

"You'll resign," he answered like it was the easiest way for me to solve the problem.

I shook my head. "No! I can't!"

He clenched his jaws and stared into my eyes intensely. "This is just a simple argument, woman. If you don't take my terms, then you'll stay here like an obedient wife."

"Fine!" I said while my chest is moving up and down rapidly. "Fine, I get it. Y-You won."

I started cleaning the table while he's just watching me. I can feel the tension in his eyes. I want to hide from him. Hide myself in a place that couldn't be reached by his eyesight.

I was about to wash the dishes when I felt an intense presence behind me. My eyes widened and I immediately turned around but it was a very wrong move.

I gasped and took a step back, panicking. Nicholas' towered me. His large frame was caging me between the sink and his body. I couldn't move. My breath became entangled and my body seemed to become paralyzed.

"N-Nicholas…" I used my forefinger to push his chest but he caught my fingers and touched it. My eyes widened.

"What are you d-doing, Nicholas?" I managed to ask with trembling knees and a hoarse voice.

His fingers ran against my cheek, sending shivers down to my spine. I swallowed hard. This isn't helping. I'm already nervous with his presence, what more if he's so close like this? I feel like I'm about to pass out.

He leaned closer, making me stiff. "It's time for you to pay for the first rule."

First rule—Did I make a rule without realizing it?