Confronting the aftermath

•CHAPTER TWO•

Confronting the aftermath

   I guess ‘bumping or getting into an accident with someone understanding’ should be a prayer on its own..

‘Cause..

I'd really been apologising for the past three minutes but this tall arrogant dude wasn't ready to let go..

“Does it look like I care? When you knew how weak your financial strength is, why didn't you drive like a normal person? You're getting me a new car and that's final else I will charge this case to court” he threatened and for some seconds i was in awe..

For Pete's sake, the worst thing that happened to his car is the damage of his full light bulb and now…. court?!!

What has it gotten to do with that?...

I sighed in frustration.

  “I just told you I'm sorry, can we please talk about fixing this. I can't afford a new car and this is not a crime, anyone gets into an accident” .. I was really getting pissed but trying hard to remain calm.

“Well, disobeying the traffic rules is a crime” he retorted.

I scoffed.

“If you aren't contented with me paying for your car's repair, then I'm sorry, you'll have to suit yourself” I finally lost my polite skills and spoke rudely with a careless shrug..

I can't keep begging in vain right?..

He scoffed..

“Have a nice day..” I added and proceeded to leave but he grabbed me by the arm and stopped me.

“Where do you think you're going?” his eyes darkened.

I exhaled, swiftly taking a look around.

“You're causing a scene, let go. I can't purchase you a new car because of a minor accident” I tried snatching my arm from him but damn.. this dude was much stronger.

“Then pay with a service" he was a bit calm this time.

I raised a brow.

Service?..

“Do I look like a delivery girl or a car washer or a —”

“Concord hotels, 9pm tonight" he cut me off before letting go of me roughly.

For a second.. just a second, I was confused and when I realised what he meant, I gasped.

“Are you..” I wanted to cuss but immediately, I remembered my intention to sabotage my wedding and my eyes widened.

Wait..

“Fuck, I could use him!!”

Perfect!

“I really could!” I smiled.

Oh heavens, everything's been working out well!

I was lost in my world of thoughts that I didn't know when he got into his car and drove off until his retreating car made a loud sound..

My lips curved into a grin..

“Plan has a good hope! I satisfy you, you satisfy me too”

I walked back to my car, ignoring the stares from others.

  “Men's heterosexuality can be an advantage sometimes..” I smiled.

I pressed my lips together as I settled behind the steering wheels.

  “I'm about to lose my virginity” a saddening thought crept in..

I ignited the car's engine with a deep exhale..

“At least it's better than marrying an old man.” I rolled my eyes..

I was definitely not going home. I wasn't ready to meet my so-called parents and so, I drove down to the mechanic shop, intending to go to the amusement park after my car's repair.

I'll be needing some refreshing moments before tonight's pain-pleasured fuck.

Oh yeah!..

A camera!

“I need to get that!”

•

~THE NEXT MORNING~

      Was it the period of longer days and shorter nights or my exhaustive slumber after that pain-tinged, pleasure-filled night with Mr. Arrogant?.. Either way, morning arrived sooner than expected.

Damn, my middle was as sore as.. fuck!

Last night was something I didn't want to think of. That dude was a beast in bed!..

But I did it..

I just had to endure and release moans to make it look like an intentional intimacy since it was secretly being recorded.

I stretched my hand while still booting slowly like an old computer, but Mr arrogant wasn't on the bed and there were no sounds of the running faucet either..

“He's gone" I mumbled sleepily, stretching on the bed with a yawn..

“I don't need you anymore, anyways.." I grinned.

“The camera!" That was the echo from a voice in my head that kicked me out of the bed immediately.

Without hesitation, I threw off the duvet and rushed to the wardrobe, reaching for the camera I'd secretly placed on its top last night when Mr. arrogant was using the bathroom..

“Hmmph..” I exhaled deeply in satisfaction, pressing some buttons on the device..

All thanks to the room's dim light that was on during the intimacy, the video was certainly going to be clear enough.

I sucked in a deep breath, ignoring the voice that reminded me of how shameless it was to give a stranger my virginity..

“Well, well, well.. at least, it's to get a better life and cancel a shameful marriage” I told myself, transferring the record to my phone..

“I guess it's high time I gave love a chance, I'm definitely not allowing dad to choose for me after I get out of this mess” I thought again, slowly walking to the bed.

Without further ado, I cropped out the most convincing part of the video and sent it to the business group with the caption ‘Last night was cool babe’ to make it seem like I'd mistakenly sent it there..

“Now, let's see how you can marry me when shame and embarrassment envelopes you!” I smirked, putting off the phone after sending it before proceeding to the bathroom for a clean up..

I couldn't walk well due to the pain between my legs and of course, I didn't hesitate in muttering curse words to Mr arrogant.

“Let's not meet again, insane driver” 

Those were his words while pounding mercilessly into me last night..

“We are never going to meet, cruel arrogant jerk. We've both used each other to get different forms of satisfaction!” I rolled my eyes, getting under the shower after turning on the faucet.

The sex video didn't capture his face but mine since he was above me and I was the one facing the camera so he was safe.

He had smirked when I showed up last night, arrogantly demanding for three rounds like it's a piece of cake.

Normally, I'd have given him a dose of his medicine for making such demands but because it was something I desperately wanted, I just had to keep succumbing to his annoying wills.

Eish..

I was done cleaning up in less than twenty minutes and then, I headed out of the hotel with the sole intention of heading to the museum where I worked as a librarian.

“My plan would have yielded a result before I return" I thought, still leaving the phone off..

I drove off to work immediately..

Nothing could be more relieving than being eighty percent done with the nerve wracking process of sabotaging your wedding..

Absolutely nothing!

As usual, work was boring and hectic, having to respond with the usual ‘Yes, we have that available, check the shelves for it’ after a particular book was being demanded but I managed to get my butt glued to that seat until 5pm, my closing hour..

“Don't tell me to calm down, this is the Ely consortium in question! How the hell do we settle a billion debt within seven days because of her actions!!” Dad's yell at mum welcomed me home.

I took a deep breath, standing right in front of the door and expecting more of the dialogue.

My plan was successful, yes?..

“Finally!” I breathed victoriously, raising my hand to the door's knob. But hey, I felt quite scared to go in..

“The marriage has been ruined, she ruined it and now, Gerald is terribly mad at me. How dare she send it to the group! Do you know what that means, even for me?!”

Dad's voice was terribly loud, perhaps because our neighborhood was void of sounds..

“Calm down honey, what if she was set up or even raped?”

That was mum.

I scoffed, remaining in my position.

“Are you insane?” Dad snapped

“ Obviously, in the video she forwarded, she did that act willingly. The moans, the caption and everything doesn't relates with rape! She had a lover all this while and you never knew!” he yelled.

“Oh please.." I scoffed. 

Damn the idea dads do have to blame their wives for their children's actions.

I didn't wait anymore, I punched the door's password into it and walked in, bumping into dad's murderous gaze..

“Hi dad" I greeted, spreading my arms for a hug.

I needed to pretend to be unaware first right?..

“If those hands touch me, I promise to cut them off!" He threatened and I furrowed my brows, feigning innocence.

“Dad?.. what's wrong?.. ”

“Mum?..”

Oh sweet, I was a good actor!

“What did you do Adeline?” mum asked disappointedly.. 

“What are you–”

“Where were you all night!” Dad interrupted my saying.

“I worked overnight because we —” I had no idea when dad hit me hard across the face, flying me to the couch.

Fuck!!

“Are you insane?! How dare you lie to me? You spent the night with your lover in a hotel and had the guts to send the video to the business group where hundreds of partners and investors are and now the wedding is cancelled. How do I pay my debts!!" He thundered.

The hit made me grow wild.

“Oh Adeline, it's time to put this man in his place!” a voice whispered.

“So what?!.." I yelled back, slowly getting up from the couch.

Dad raised his brows.

“Were you expecting me to embrace the discovery that I was marrying an old man and not his son?! Tell me! You deceivers!” It was literally my first time yelling at my parents.

Mum looked so shocked and guilty but dad's expression didn't soften a bit.

I guess it's time to gather those savings in my offshore account and start my life because I'll definitely be getting disowned tonight.

I must!

I can't live with people like this else seeing them will keep reopening my scar.

“You think I'll watch you ruin my life, huh?! That old thing has no son and you lied to me. You shattered my dreams!” I yelled again..

“Adele.." mum whispered

“Sending the video was intentional, yes it was. I will definitely not marry someone who's lifespan has almost completely exhausted!" i confidently said to dad's face.

Breathlessness..

Dad remained silent but the hard expression persisted.

“The wedding is cancelled, it's time to pay the debts you owed to invest in some fraudulent activities that never worked out for you” I asserted, fighting back my tears.

“Do you think it's my joy to lose my virginity too, just like that!” I gulped.

And then, I raised my forefinger to his face..

“And before you disown me, I'll willingly strip your name off mine and leave your house tonight..” I proclaimed fiercely, letting our gaze lock for more seconds before heading to my room to get my bags..

I was definitely not spending any more night in here..

I was the victim here, how dare he hit me still?!

“Adele!” mum rushed after me..

But I wasn't ready to stop or listen to her.

I never planned this but some things just can't be controlled.

It's time to start my life..

.. after all, I was a 23-year old adult.