FOUR

I planned to run from here. Today was the reception of Harry, and everyone was getting ready to attend the party. My grandmother boldly entered my room. I was sitting on my bed. Finding her in my room, I was shocked. Why was she here? I could only think.

"You're not ready yet?" She raised her eyebrows, and asked.

"All that is left is to do my hair. You go, I will come with the driver myself." I replied in a low voice. “Selfish people.” I cursed in my heart.

"Okay. Come quickly." She closed the door of the room and left.

"They don’t even look at me with affection. How are they willing to make me their daughter-in-law? Wait a minute. Isabella, why did you agree to your mom's insistence? He is marrying you so that he can settle all his previous accounts comfortably. He will also get a free maid for the rest of his life. According to Alexander, he will stay with his second wife in a separate house.” This thought made my heart ached badly.

"Let's go, driver." I waited for everyone to leave. When I was sure that everyone had gone, I approached the car and settled into the back seat.

"Ok Miss Isabella." The driver said this and just started the car. Suddenly, the gate on the other side of the car opened.

My heart skipped a beat as Alexander entered the car gracefully, sitting next to me. It was the first time in my life that we shared a car ride. He was dressed in a white shirt and a black coat, looking stunning. The scent of his cologne filled the car, leaving me breathless.

"Let's go." Alexander took a quick look at me. Then he instructs the driver to start the car. I didn't want to put Eric in any danger, so I decided to keep him away from my escape plan. But now in Alexander's presence, it becomes more challenging to escape.

"What happened?" The car suddenly stopped. Alexander, who was engrossed in his cell, raised his eyes and looked at the driver.

"I don't know. Give me a minute to check." The driver said and got out of the car.

Intentionally, I had deflated the car's tires slightly, ensuring that it would stop a bit further from Harrison Mansion. When the driver got out fixing it, it was my chance to escape, but Alexander's presence had put me in trouble.

We sat in the car like strangers. I was finding a solution and he was still busy on his cell. Suddenly, Alexander's phone rang, and he stepped out of the car.

"What's going on? It's getting late. Why didn't you check beforehand?" he snapped angrily at the driver.

"Sorry, sir. Just give me two minutes," the driver apologized, trying to fix the situation.

"It's odd, sir. Both front tires have low air pressure," the driver added, and that was the last sentence I heard. Without even thinking anything, I opened the car door and slid from there.

With heavy breathing, I managed to stop a taxi.

"Take me to the airport quickly." I told the taxi driver after catching my breath. I need to escape from there. I know he was powerful, but I can’t be grasped in his cage. I took out my phone and start dialing Eric’s Number. I want him to know about my arrival. Before that I put the phone on me ear, a loud voice caught my attention.

"Hey, taxi, stop!" Another car suddenly pulled in front of us and came to a halt. Three or four young men dressed as guards emerged from the car, forcing the taxi driver out at gunpoint.

My breath caught when I saw them approaching the taxi. I was terrified. Who they are? What I did to them? May be they were the snatchers, this thought made me calm a little. However, it became clear that none of these guards were coming for me.

After a while, the gate on my side opened. The person standing in front made me freeze.

"Alexander," I whispered, staring at him with wide eyes.

"Yes. Come with me," he said, pulling me out of the taxi by the arm. I noticed that all the guards were focused on the road, avoiding eye contact with me. This was a show of respect reserved for the daughters and daughters-in-law of the Harrison family. Did this mean I was considered part of the Harrison family now? None of the guards dared to look at me.

Alexander angrily pushes me inside the car. I felt like I was paralyzed. I didn’t speak or resist. Alexander made his way to the driver's seat, and he drove us back to Harrison Mansion. He didn't say a word during the journey, but I knew this was the calm before the storm.

"Let's go," As soon as we reached Harrison Mansion, he quickly got out of the car and coming to my side.

"Where are you taking me? Let go of me, Alexander. I'm not afraid of you," I protested, struggling to free myself.

"You will not get out of here now. Understand?" he stated firmly, leading me to my room and pushing me onto the bed.

"Why are you doing this to me? What have I done to you? I know there's no love between us, so why are you marrying me? What do you get by keeping me imprisoned here?" I stood up, locking eyes with him, and demanded answers to my questions, which I felt were my right.

"Ssshhh, keep quiet.” He grabbed me chin in his strong grip. “Prepare for the wedding silently. And if you try to escape again, remember that Alexander Harrison doesn't forgive a second mistake. You'll be responsible for the consequences," he warned me in his cold tone.

My tears meant nothing to this tormentor. After issuing his warning, he turned and walked away without saying another word, closing the door behind him.

"I only love Eric, and I will marry him," I yelled, wiping my tears away.

"Fine. If marrying a dead person is acceptable to you, then go ahead.” Without turning back, he said sympathetically and left me shocked.

“Oh My God. What did I do?” I suddenly felt my mistake. I shouldn’t have told him about Eric. Mom was right, he could do anything to him.

“Oh No. how stupid I am. Now I should call Eric and ask him to be safe.” I thought and start searching my phone.

But then, a sudden realization struck me: I had left my bag in that taxi.