CHAPTER 3

ALLISON’S POV

“What? Where am I” I thought. My vision was blurry and I could barely see. “I must have fainted”. I whispered. Holding my head as I tried to sit upright on the bed.

“Oh ma’am, how do you feel now” a middle-aged British woman in a maid uniform asked, helping me up

“Who are you” I asked. “I’m Donna ma’am, the chief maid here. You fainted last night ma’am” she replied sternly.

“Fainted?, Well, that was dramatic,” I said jokingly. “Dramatic!, everyone has been worried ma’am” she scolded.

“Woah, you remind me of my dad, that man can’t take a joke, are you always this uptight” I said smirking.

“The doctor told us you need to rest you are not fully healed from your injuries from the accident” she replied, ignoring my question.

“So you will be on complete bed rest, you will use your drugs as prescribed and…” she trailed off as I interrupted her.

“Hold on, how did you know about my accident?” I asked worried. “Even though I hated this marriage, protecting my family’s dignity mattered. Adrian cannot find out about the incident that happened back at home. It would be a mess” I thought.

“Well, Mr. Russette had to call your parents ma’am, now enough talk, you should rest, 'll go prepare breakfast” she replied and left the room.

“But…” I trailed off.

I looked around the room, it was quite beautiful and peaceful. “At least, my parents aren’t here to frustrate me,” I thought.

My mind wandered to the events that occurred these past days. I haven't even had time to think about Daniel leaving with Evelyn. “Have they been seeing each other behind my back? Why did he do that?” those questions ran through my mind and tears began to roll down my cheeks as I sat on the bed looking outside.

“Ugh, and now I'm married to a heartless scumbag and his stupid rules. My life is miserable,” I said aloud.

“Talking to Liza would feel good at the moment. God! Liza, we haven't spoken in days” I said as I jumped up to search for my phone which was nowhere to be found.

I decided to go downstairs to ask Donna if my luggage had arrived. I walked down the magnificent hallway with amazing artwork. “I'm sure Adrian has left for work, I mean he's a businessman after all,” I thought.

I saw Donna with a tray of tea walking down to a room and ran after her calling out her name.

“Donna, have you…” I trailed off. “Adrian, he's here!” I thought. I was inside a study, and Adrian was sitting across the room reading a magazine. He lifted his head and our eyes met instantly, he raised an eyebrow and his gaze was cold. I felt nervous. Something about him intimidates me so much.

“You won't walk all over me the second time, I'm going to ignore him.” I thought.

“Donna, you can drop that over there and take your leave” he said looking down at the magazine, completely ignoring me.

“Alright sir” She dropped the tray and turned to face me. “Ma’am, you shouldn’t be out of bed, do you need something?” she asked.

“Yes, my luggage, have they arrived?” I asked

“Oh yes ma’am I will have them sent up to your room” she replied.

“Oh thank…” I said but was brutally cut off by Adrian. “Throw them out! I will not have that filth in my house!” Adrian said, interrupting me, still reading the magazine.

“Throw everything out, I don't want it in this house, do that now” he repeated looking at Donna. I was shocked,

“Yes sir,” she said as she was about to leave.

“No!, you will not throw out my things!” I said angrily clenching my fists.

“Go Donna,” Adrian said firmly still ignoring me. “I'm sorry ma'am, I have to go,” Donna said before leaving the room.

“Of course, he is her boss, she will listen to him,” I thought.

I clenched my fist almost hurting my fingers as tears formed in my eyes. I was angry and upset. I walked briskly towards Adrian-who was back to reading his magazine-and grabbed the magazine and threw it on the floor.

I looked up and saw an enraged Adrian.

“How dare you! Those are my things, my personal belongings. You have no right, no right to throw them out!” I said as tears rolled down my face.

Adrian stood up with his hands in his pocket. His anger instantly turned into a laugh, making me more angry.

“Right? I don't have any right, you say? I have every right over you, you are my wife and will submit to me. Maybe you should go over the details of this deal with your parents.” he said.

My heart shattered, his words hurt me and tears continued to roll down my face.it felt like my world flashed before me. “So this is how hell feels,” I thought.

“You are a heartless and dis…” I trailed off, wiping my tears. I was stunned, I couldn't put my words together.

“I've had enough of this. You are pathetic and you make it so easy to torment you but I swear if you cry in front of me next time, you won't like what happens next. Percy, get her out” he said, a man in black, who is his chief security, came in.

“Don't touch me, or I'll make you regret it” I snapped looking into his eyes and pushing him off. I wasn't sure I could take him but I was enraged.

I walked out of Adrian’s study and looked back at Adrian who was smirking before I slammed the door.

I ran to my room and fell on the bed, bursting into tears. “I hate this, I hate my life. I should just kill myself. Adrian Russette is a scumbag freaking bastard I hate him, so much…” I shouted outside the window but was interrupted by Donna who walked in.

“Ma’am, I'm sorry about what happened earlier, Mr russet is my employer and I have to listen to him.” she apologized.

“It's fine. I completely understand” I said calmly.

“Don't take anything Mr. Russette says to heart. He is a sweet person,” she said, defending Adrian. I scoffed at her words without a response.,

“I brought your phone, maybe it would cheer you up” she continued.

I shrieked and ran towards her embracing her. “Thank you so much” I said collecting the phone from her.

“You're welcome ma’am” she said as she left the room.

I immediately dialled Liza’s number.

“Liza, hey, I'm so glad you picked,” I said happily.

“Are we even friends, what happened!, you got married without me! I don't understand, I've been calling you for days” Liza said agitated.

“It's a long story, Liza,” I replied. I told Liza all that had been happening. Daniel and Evelyn to the wedding and how Adrian treats me.

“Honey, I'm so sorry. I wish I were there to hug you. How are you doing” she said. Liza was the first person to ask after me in days.

“I'm not fine Lizzy” I said bursting into tears.

“Of course, you're not, but you cannot let that scumbag walk all over you. You are Allison freaking Edward!. The bravest, kindest and smartest person I know. No one can talk down on you” Liza said trying to cheer me up.

“She's right Adrian Russet can't keep walking all over me! You can play this game” I thought.

“Hello, you there?” Liza asked, catching my attention.

“Yes I am, you're totally right Liza. He cannot keep making me miserable. Two can play the game. I will make Adrian Russet te's life a living hell too!” I said smirking