TWO

"WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE YOU DOING DAMON SANDRO CALESTRO!" My mom yelled at me.

"Mom this is not what it-" I tried to explain but I got cut off by mom.

“OH THEN WHAT IS IT, HUH!? EXPLAIN TO ME! I DIDN’T RAISE YOU TO CHEAT ON YOUR WIFE! THIS IS NOT HOW I RAISED YOU!”

“Mom believe me, I didn’t cheat on Kandy! I could never! You-”

“OH WELL YOU DID! EXPLAIN IT TO ME HOW DID I RAISE A PERSON LIKE YOU WHO DOESN’T EVEN STAY LOYAL TO HIS WIFE!?”

“MOM CALM DOWN! I am going to explain it to you, you calm down first. Your blood pressure will rise.” I said, trying to calm mom down. 

I saw Analia walking towards Kandy and saying something to her. I didn’t quite hear it as mom was talking but I did catch what Kandy said. She said something like she knows but I’m not exactly sure. 

I explained the situation to mom and Kandy to make them understand. Mom was pretty relieved after hearing my explanation but still told me to ban Analia from anywhere near us and I did as told. Kandy on the other hand didn’t have any expression as always. After explaining, we went home. The kids came running to me and then I went to see Trevor. 

Mom and dad stayed until dinner then went home. I tucked the kids to their beds. I went to our room and laid down on the bed. I waited for Kandy to come while I took my shirt and pants off. 

She came to the room after sometime wearing her night dress. Which is a big t-shirt and some loose shorts down her knees. She doesn't wear revealing clothes unless she is told to. She came towards the bed and laid down next to me. 

We were laying silently until I couldn't take the silence anymore. It's not like we talk that much, an event went by and I know I didn't do anything wrong but still, at least she should ask me about it! This is too frustrating. 

I hovered over her body and she only looked down. I lifted her head by her chin but still, there was no eye contact. She was looking behind my head. 

" I didn't touch her on purpose. She landed herself on me. I swear I didn't cheat on you honey. Believe me, I could never." I told her desperately trying to make her understand. She of all things just nodded. I felt frustrated with the way she acted but let it slide. Because ultimately it was my fault. After that, I hugged her from behind and she went to sleep.

In the past

The whole morning I spent begging my father to change his mind but he didn't. I was literally at his feet but he said I will be happy with him. How!? How am I gonna be happy with him?

Didn't they see the way he treats me? Why? Just why? He doesn't give me any choice. He doesn't let me do what I want. He doesn't even let me make eye contact. I am a human not a robot. Why is trying to control me? Why is Damon trying to control me? Why is dad trying to control me? Why is everyone trying to control me!?

I am a human too. Don't they know that!? But I guess to them, I am not.

My dad always was strict and cold. But he gave me what I wanted. It was always under condition but he still did. But this time, he is not backing out. He is taking my life decision. The most important one at that.

But he is hell bent over to send me out of the house. I guess that's what I get for being a girl. Of course, I am a girl, why would I have a say?

I closed my room door and locked it. Then I cried my eyes out. Don't I matter to them? Not mom, not even Leon is supporting me. Just how they turn their head when you need them the most.

There was a knock at the door, then Leon's voice came in "Kandy open the door."

I didn't reply. Just sat there crying my eyes out. 

"Kandy, open the door baby. Please open the door." He said. Again I paid no heed to it.

"Open it right now Kandy! Stop being childish and stubborn."

Yeah, wanting to make your own life decision is childish and stubborn now. Just wow. I went and yanked the door open. Then spit at him whatever came in my mouth "Oh so wanting to make my own decisions are childish and stubborn now. Says the guy who can do whatever he wants. Must be so good, yeah? Seeing the nagging bitch getting what she deserves. Seeing her cry and beg twenty four seven must be so satisfying. After all, you hate me!"

"What are you even saying Kandy! Have you lost your mind!? How can you say such a thing! You know how much I love you. Why are you being like this? I am telling you this is for the best. You just need to trust us on this one."

"Sure sure i believe all the bullshit you just spat. But don't you see the way he treats me! Don't you know how badly I get treated by him! And to top it all, even his dad doesn't treat me as a human being! HOW DO YOU THINK IT'S GOOD FOR ME!?"

"Lower your tone." Came in the voice of my dad. "Didn't I teach you manners? Is this how you talk to your elders? You are getting out of hand." He said while pinching the bridge of his nose. "I said didn't I too just wait and see. You will be happy with him. I can assure you that. Now stop your drama and come down to eat." With that, he left the room.

I did what I was told. I stopped my 'drama' and went down to eat. I sat on my usual seat and quietly took some food on my plate.

"Look at that quantity. Take some more, baby. You're gonna get sick otherwise." Said my mom.

“as if you care," I muttered under my breath and continued to eat just how much I picked.

My mom didn't say anything and fed Leo. Leo is my younger brother while Leon is older. People sometimes get confused by their names. 

After eating I went back to my room and continued crying. No one cares. No one at all.

There was a knock at the door but I ignored it. Then the knocks became louder so I wiped my tears and went to open the door. It was my father. I went inside my room again after opening the door. My father came in and sat beside me.

He placed a hand on my shoulder then started "It's the best for you, my child. Stop crying. A parent would never want the bad for their child. This is for your own good. I can guarantee that you are going to live a good life with him."

I didn't reply. What's there to reply anyways. It's not like my opinion matters. I'll just have to suck it up. 

"Why aren't you saying anything!?" Father said, frustrated by my silence.

"What is there to say?" I asked.

“I admit my defeat.” I said to him again.

“Kandy, stop saying stuff like this. It’s only the best for you. Damon is a great guy and we are your parents, we would never want the bad for you.” Dad tried to make me understand.

“Then why can’t you see that he is not good for me. He’s in the freaking mafia for goodness sake, dad.”

“Lower your voice, young lady. Do not forget I’m your father.”

“Dad please understa-’

“Enough of this begging! You will marry him and that is it. I hope you understood.” With that he stood up and went outside.

See I already said no one cares. Why does it have to be me!? I pity myself at this point. 

In present

Third person's POV

While Damon tired explain his situation to his wife and mother, Analia walked out of the office with a smirk on her face. Instead of getting out of the building, she went and sneaked into another room. 

She closed the door behind her back and dropped her stuff on the couch and threw her head back while laying there. 

"How did it go?" 

"Just as planned." Analia said with a smirk.

"Good girl." 

"Wipe the smirk off from your face already, I don't think I can enter in this building again."

"Yeah I'm also well aware about that witch. Gets on my damn nerves everytime."

"Well hang in there, we are not far from our destination." Analia tried consoling.

"I'm trying but everytime I see their happy faces, I just wanna take out my gun and shoot left, right and centre. I wanna ruin their life."

"Calm down, calm down. When the time comes, you sure will have your turn. For now, calm down."

"You don't need to tell me that, I'm calm enough to be standing here."

"Yeah yeah whatever, I have got to go now." With that Analia walked out of the building.

She lit up her cigar and called the number which had already missed six calls. She frustratedly took a drag and put the phone on her ear. The line connected finally.

"We are on it." 

"Yeah I'm also doing as told. Make sure to let him know." Analia said and hung up the phone.