CHAPTER 25

“Marcus I never knew you were this perverted”. Adrian shrugged with chuckles. “Firstly, I don't just feel right about sleeping with her, and I'm sure she doesn't want it, neither do I. Besides, this whole marriage arrangement is solidly based on business. Secondly, I perceive her to be timid, docile, and reserved. I know she thinks of me as a mean person but I don't care. I can't add taking advantage of her vulnerable state to the list of mean things I have done to her. And thirdly, you know I am a feminist so anything related to abuse of females is highly prohibited by me”. He explained.

“Bro, you are truly a genius if, indeed, you haven't tasted her,” Marcus said in one breath.

“Everyone knows billionaire Adrian is a genius, a super one at that”. Adrian replied with his voice laced with pride.

“So, since you are aware that you are mean to her, why do you keep doing it?”. Marcus asked glaring at him keenly.

“Well, that question is actually deep”. Adrian replied, looking away.

“But you know you have to answer it”. Marcus said, taking a sip from his glass.

“I don't really know why I am always mean to her though, but I think it's fine. Since I am not part of her life as a lover or a relation, then being her bully is not a bad idea”. Adrian replied, smirking.

“Adrian, seriously, you are incredible,” Marcus said, and they burst into laughter.

The duo emptied a few more bottles before they staggered back to their room without even noticing me on the sofa. I jerked awake around two hours past midnight shivering badly. I searched around for my duvet but could not find it, the only thing with me was my phone. That was when it dawned on me that I was not in my hotel room but in the hallways. I quickly ran into my room and tried to catch my breath.

Sleeping in the hallways of a hotel can be very dangerous. What if your fellow hallway occupant, who is a pervert, happens to stumble on you and decides to use you to satisfy his sexual urges? This is a summary of a movie I watched with Mom years ago, and now I was about to be a victim.

Once in my room, I curled up on my bed and was snoring right away. The next morning was no different, I woke up to a knock on my door. It was the nurses from the hospital who checked me thoroughly, running a few tests here and there. Later on, I was given some injections which I despised so badly.

I didn't see Adrian until later in the day he came back from the gym.

“Jenny”. He called before turning the doorknob to open the door.

“Yes”. I answered, startled.

“We are going out later this evening”. He announced with his eyes still glued on me.

“Okay”. I mumbled.

He turned around to leave but poked his face back and said firmly.

“No drama”.

I nodded nervously and he left. My phone beeped and I picked it up.

“Hello there”. I muttered.

“Hello, ma'am”. A voice sang in reply.

“Kira”. I called recognizing the voice immediately.

“Yeah, I just wanted to give you a heads-up. I'm in the hotel, but I am just arranging a few things, so I will come to see you in a bit.” She said with so much energy.

“Alright then”. I replied and hung up.

That creepy feeling about Kira came around again. I couldn't just lay my hands on what I felt but I know I felt something. I shoved it aside and looked forward to the sick place I was going to follow Adrian to.

Another knock on the door and I almost freaked out.

“Who is there?” I asked, my voice laced with frustration.

“Room service please”.

“Alright, I am coming”. I replied and dragged myself sluggishly out of bed.

“Good morning, ma'am. I hope you had a good night'; just. The male worker asked.

“.”wish I did”. I whispered before nodding to their questions.

“Alright. Please, what would you like for breakfast? Here is the menu. Make your choice”. He stretched the mea nu towards me.

I collected it and started flipping through the pages, paying less attention minute content. Later on, I returned the book to him and replied.

“Just some toast, eggs, and hot tea would do.”

“Alright, ma'am, consider it done.” He said and left with his companion.

I heaved a sigh and shut the door. I took a quick glance Wardrobe and rummaged through for a suitable, dress for the evening outing. Adrian did not specify what kind of outing it was so I thought of going to find out.

I gave a knock on his door and I heard him respond behind me, making me gasp and turn around instantly.

“What is the issue?” He asked.

“I want to know exactly where we are going this evening”. I replied with as much courage as I could muster.

“Why?” He asked, raising an eyebrow.

“Uhh, I want to know the outfit that would be suitable”.

“Don't bother yourself much, just wear something presentable”. He replied in the most polite way I had ever heard.

“Okay”. I muttered.

“Get out of here already and go get ready”. He yelled.

Was this supposed to be referred to as mood swing or something? One minute he acts like a nice and polite gentleman and the second minute he acts like a wizard.

I turned around swiftly and headed to my room. I took out a royal blue gown from the wardrobe and also brought out a pair of black jeans, a top and a jacket and displayed them on the bed. Now which one do I wear?

There was another knock on the door and I fell on the bed tired.

“Come in, whoever it is”. I yelled.