Chapter 5

We reached the airport and boarded our flight, we all got seated. Me, Nina and Ryan were at one side while Alex, Marco, and Dante were at the other as they wanted to discuss business. They ordered bourbon while we ordered orange juice.

On the flight, I saw many air hostesses were giving looks to Alex who was totally engrossed in his work. He was either unaware of these looks or he was ignoring them. I think it was the latter one.

The Ricco brothers were talking about their business which was boring for both Nina and Ryan so they started to talk about Chicago like what places I should visit, what kind of food is famous, or what kind of life I am going to lead.

" So how old are you?" Ryan asked me.

" 20 years"

"Wow Alex is almost a decade older than you, " Ryan said, making me realize how much older he is.

The age difference between us was big and it made me think 'Will we be able to make this work?'

What if he thinks I'm too immature and he doesn't want that kind of wife, what will happen to me will he get rid of me? All these kinds of questions started to come to my mind.

" Don't worry you'll be a great wife," Nina said. Her words stopped me from running weird scenarios in my mind. It almost felt like she was reading my thoughts.

I gave her a nervous smile but it didn't stop me from feeling anxious. I knew that to be a good wife I had to fulfill all his needs and wishes. What I didn't know was will I be able to fulfill it.

*****

When we reached Ricco's villa, Alex gave me a tour of the house. It was much bigger than the house that I lived in all my life.

Here in Ricco's mansion, they all had different floors to themselves. The ground floor was a common area; there was a living room and a big kitchen on the ground floor.

The first floor was of Dante and Nina. The second floor was Alex's and the third floor was for both Marco and Ryan.

Ryan was small so Marco had to share his floor with Ryan as he couldn't have a whole floor to himself.

We were on Alex's floor looking at all the rooms on his floor. He showed me all the amenities on his floor like a gym, mini theatre, and library. And now we were in his bedroom.

" This side is yours, your stuff will be here today so you can put them here," he said motioning towards the walking closet.

“Thanks” I replied as I looked around the closet, it was huge. Which made me realize that I don't think my clothes would fill even one-fourth of its space.

I was not much of a shopper. Most of my clothes were bought by my sister. She was the one who used to take me shopping forcefully.

I was not this way from the start, before the rape I was a girl who loved to buy new clothes, accessories, and getting dolled up.

But that night changed something in me. I was not that same little girl anymore, that night made me feel like I was tainted.

" Let's go for dinner, it's already late," Alex said looking at his watch.

I came out of my trance at his voice. I nodded.

We went to the ground floor to have dinner.

Everyone was already there. Ryan was helping Nina by taking out food from the kitchen to the dining table.

Marco and Dante were sitting at the dining table talking about something. Everyone stopped in their tracks when we came into the room. I went to help Nina in the kitchen while Alex took a seat on the chair to talk with his Brothers.

"How far are you liking here?" Nina asked while looking at the lasagne inside the microwave. "It's good," I said with a smile as I started to put dishes in a bowl.

That was true, so far I was feeling good and comfortable here. Till now everyone was friendly except Dante but even he was not exactly mean, it's just that we didn't interact much, and I wanted to keep it that way because he still scares me.

Other than that I have felt good with Alex's family, even Marco seems to be friendly with his jokes and puns which after a while I realized were totally harmless.

We all sat on the chairs I sat beside Alex, and beside me sat Ryan, across from me was Marco, and across from Alex was Nina. Dante sat on the head chair.

In my old family, it was prohibited to talk at the dinner table.

But here everyone was talking. Ricco's were all having a funny banter as Marco said something about Ryan's hair making him scowl. For which Alex came to Ryan's support as he commented something snarky which made Nina laugh. I was enjoying this new environment, my new family.

After dinner, we all retired for the night. As we entered our bedroom I started to feel the dread of what will happen tonight. Alex locked the door and said, "Get changed".

I almost ran to the bathroom. I put on one of my nighties which was very skimpy, it left very little for the imagination but so were the others, it was all packed up by my aunt.

When I opened the door I saw that Alex was on his phone, his back was facing me so I quickly ran towards the bed and got under the covers.

Alex turned around to look at me and an amused smirk came on his face. Like he saw something funny. He shook his head and went back to his phone.

He scrolled through it for a few more minutes before he kept it on the side table. And started discarding his clothes till he was only in his briefs. Seeing him only in his briefs made my pulse rise.

He came near the bed and started to close the distance between us by hovering above me as I was sleeping on my back. He kissed my neck and then my ear which made me gulp at the sensation.

I was feeling dread at first but after a while, I started feeling good. I was starting to enjoy it. But It all went down the drain, the moment he held back my neck, which made me remember all the horrors I went through that year.

Panic started to rise in my throat and I pushed him.

He stumbled but didn't fall. And when he looked at me, a shiver ran through my spine. His eyes were filled with rage making him look dangerous.

"S..sorry I. I didn't mean to do it. It's just that I am not ready yet." I said between my sobs. He looked a little less furious after hearing my words "We can take this slow if you want that "he suggested.

"But what if I cannot give you that, will you leave me?" I asked, wiping my tears. "You're my wife. Whether we fuck or not, you're mine and if you allow me I will give you so much pleasure that the sex that you fear now will be only one thing you will think of." I blushed after listening to this.

" Will you allow me to show you that? " He asked with so much passion that All I could do was nod.

" Okay, how about we start with me holding you in sleep, will that be okay?" I was unsure at first but then I thought that I had to start from somewhere so I nodded without giving myself time to think back.

"Yes, that will be okay," I said as I got under the covers. He also came under the covers and held me by my waist.

My back was to his bare front as he was only in his briefs.

I was not able to believe that this man whom people called a psychopath was this soft with his family and me.

With that thought my eyes started to get heavier. I was about to doze off when I felt a sensation that made me awake instantly.

I felt Alex's hand go under my nighty, he started cupping my breast and grazing my nipples lightly. My first instinct was to remove his hand but when I fidgeted a little he squeezed my breast.

"Don't" he growled, making me go still.

"Don't stop me, I'm not going to do anything else. Just let me hold you this way while we sleep. It will also let you get accustomed to my touch" he said as he pulled me tightly against his chest.

I didn't say anything else and let him hold me because I knew that I had to start from somewhere. Also, the more time I spent with Alex the more I realized that he is used to people complying with his orders.

Also It was kinda hot and I felt giddy and light-headed due to our close proximity, it didn't make me feel dirty like I used to feel when my uncle used to touch me.

With that, I went to sleep. Maybe this marriage can work after all.