Chapter two Job offer

Everything disappeared, time stood still, the tangles and spark floating around the cluster, tangling through my skin, it pulled and dragged like a magnet towards mental, leaving only a defenceless body.

I stood still, with those eyes on mine. The feeling made me afraid, it was unreal. Shaking my head rapidly, I tried desperately to regain my wits. Silence dragged for what seemed like hours, I stood there unsure, not really thinking but just breathing, I had no idea where I was, if I was dead it was still unproven. He stood staring with those cold eyes, I looked away unsure.

His sudden movement forward made me go still, my eyes lowered automatically, my hands rolled up in tight fist. Submission and obedience in my village was a must, especially from the female to any walking being with a stick dangling between their leg.

We showed our submission, with polite mannerisms and lowered head, showing weakness. Talking slow deliberately step, he was two feet away, I felt myself being pulled by an invisible force, fighting the urge, I planted my feet to the floor. His face was close, I could feel his breath on my cheeks, he towered over me , his dark chocolate skin with clean shaved, jaw clenching, his eyes shining in amusement as he grazed down at my level. He looked away briefly but never once stepping back, with beating heart I stood there slightly afraid. Turning his head, he faced me once more, our air tangled together.

"You shouldn't fight it" his voice a deep bass, it reached my ear drums and brought a strange delight.

Unsure of what he meant, I took a step back I tried to create some distance, but he moved closer invading the space. Caging me between himself and the bed, he moved dangerously close, he lowered slightly to my eye level, I tried to control my ragged breath. His dark chocolate skin sculptured to perfection, I failed to notice all to late how handsome he was. He smelt of spice.

Turning his eyes back to mine his eyes cold and unfeeling. He looked like he was about to speak but the opening of the door cut him short, turning back he looked annoyed, trying to see who it was but his tall muscular back blocked my view.

He moved back suddenly, his action caught me off guard.

A yelp escaped my lips as I landed on the queen size bed, the shirt rising up to my tight, dragging it down I felt his eyes on mine but I paid his naughty gaze no mind. He didn't speak thereafter and walked away. The door closing making a click sound. I laid there looking at the ceiling wondering what the hell just happened.

I walked to the window, looking at the sun settling in far north. A million questions preoccupied my mind, where am I?, I had no clue, my thoughts drifted to the weird stranger, it was like a spell and I was unable to think straight. Taking a large breath, I closed my eyes. I thought of the village it seemed far from here, where ever here was? But the lurking shadow was present daunting. I remembered when Umuahia village the place I grow up in used to be a home, since my mother died that day things never remained the same. Umuahia village was like any other village, isolated deep into the forest with few populace. It wasn't the wealthiest village according to the hierarchy, but by the air it carried itself it seemed like the most prestigious. I was gland I wasn't there, I preferred death and I was never going back.

The door opened snapping me out from my thought, I looked back, a young girl came in with a sliver plate filled with food, I stood there looking skeptical as she arranged and set the table.

No one has ever set the table for me.

She worked in silence, her pixie face frowning in concentration as she arranges the table. Not once glancing my way. Once she's done, she bows her head and leaves. I looked at the food in amazement, mouth watering. Sitting down on the bed I don't wait a second before I devour the food within minutes, not even caring if it had poison but wondering thereafter who would want to kill me. My stomach swell happily, I'm grinning like a manic encircling my stomach with my hand in great satisfaction. The door opens and the same girls comes in and clears the table in the same silent fashion.

She spoke up " The Alpha sends for you"

I don't respond for a while before I realize is me she is speaking to.

"Eeeeh" I exclaimed.

"Who's this Alpha" I ask but she doesn't respond.

I follow her down the lone hallway, with little choice. The walls decorated with portraits and antic sculpture. My mind's goes back to her previous words Alpha, I'm left pondering over it, my curiosity heighten as we walk further. Two large man stands beside a large wooden door, two horizontal tribal marks runs down both their cheeks. The young girl speaks to one of them, his eyes shift to mine while she talks in a low voice, I look away.

Once there are done, the one by the left push the door open, I looked at her nervously, she nods slowly, her nods bring some such of assurance. I walked into the ajar door, my foots step slow. Once I'm fully inside, the door close shut, the noise made me jump. Looking at the closed door longly. I moved a little further from the door, the place is a little dark, all the shade are down. The monochrome room is furnished with cushion and chairs, a large wooden desk by the window.

Taking timid steps forward, goosebumps raising in my skin feeling a presence behind me. Turning back cursing loudly, there he is with arm crossed unaffected.

"You shouldn't curse" he comments and moves away from me. My suspicion are confirmed, is him.

"Come take a sit" he commands and moves towards the large wooden desk taking a sit in front . Moving a little further, I stand facing him, looking at me questionably, I take a sit by the left, avoiding his eyes as I sat down awkwardly.

"What's your name" he questioned before I had a chance to compose myself.

I wonder if I should lie, I had no idea who he was, and where I was, but somehow I find myself telling the truth.

"Vivian" I'm relieved that I don't stutter and that my voice sounds clear.

he nods at my word, I fight the urge to ask my own questions, How did I get here? Who are you?

" You must be wondering where you are?"

Well that's one way to put it.

"Ekerda far north"

Nodding my head pretending like I knew where here was.

"Why were you punished"?

I snapped my eyes to his after the words left his mouth, I lowered my eyes as he waits for my replay but I give non instead I stay silent.

He becomes impatient.

"Answer me" he bangs his hands on the wooden desk, the sound echoing, I flinched back.

He moves to my side and sits on the wooden desk. Straighting my shoulders afraid by his close proximity.

Neither of us says a word.

He looks away annoyed, peaking shyly through my leaches his jaw are clenched together, when he finally turns to me his eyes are firm and determined. I gulp a ball of saliva.

"You can work here as a maid"he offers. Standing up he walks to large window. I'm shocked never expecting this to be the outcome, his words and actions keeps me on edge. I'm grateful for the job offer but doubtful and Is not like a have another choice.

"Ebere"he calls out.

The girl from before walks in with bowed head.

"Take Vivian to the servant quarters and make sure she gets settled in"

He takes my silence as an acceptance, is convenient enough.

Standing up from the chair, I look up at his broad back.

"Thank you" I mutter feeling grateful.

Hoping he hears me, I walk out with one last glance as the door close shut behind me.