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Facade 40
Another fresh tear trickled down my cheek and I wiped it out for the hundredth time. I couldn't stop crying. The man I considered my savior; my knight in shining armor not only caused me physical pain but also never forgettable emotional pain and never-ending nightmare.I had heard reports of women being physically abused but had not dreamed of it, although I would one day become a victim.Xavier was a horrible husband. He never cared about how I felt and made zero effort to know me but I loved him with all my heart. Even after all the things he had done I still love him. As sad and crazy it sounds but it's true.But now I am tainted by a sinner. I'm touched by another man who is not my husband. I feel cheap, dirty, damaged, and worthless. I feel like I have betrayed my husband even though I very well know it's the case. His every touch was still fresh in my head as if mocking me."Can you stop crying already.." She spat, snapping me back from my self-loathing thoughts."I-I'm sorry-y
Last Updated : 2022-06-23Facade 41
I didn't even realize when my legs carried me to him and when my palm came in contact with his left cheek.I couldn't believe I had slapped him if it wasn't for the surprised gasp from the two-man seated on the sofa and the sound of the strike resonating in the room and not to forget the red mark on his left cheek. It was faint but it was there.Do I regret it? No one even a bit. He deserved it.Even though he looked calm and collective. No trace of emotion let alone anger on his features but his eyes were speaking different volumes of truth. His hazel orbs turned three-shade darker. He was livid.The intensity in those pools had me instantly regret my decision. The man gave off death in waves, but I refused to back down and kept my stare at him. I know I was trying out my luck by pushing my boundaries but I cannot show any form of weaknesses.For a moment, nobody said anything - me afraid to trust my voice, the devil may be trying to control his anger and the two men because of my un
Last Updated : 2022-06-23Facade 42
"Enough," Come to a voice whose presence I had already forgotten right before Jack could penetrate me.My eyes flung unrolled.Why did he stop them?Did he change his mind?A ray of hope blooms inside."Is something wrong Elijah?" Jared briefly answered, the lust in his voice replaced by uncertainty and what seemed a bit like unease.Elijah didn't even bother to spare him a glance let alone answer him. He was staring straight at my scared miserable form. His index finger rubbed his lower lip thoughtfully as if he was pondering as to what to do next."Please don't let them touch me"I pleaded even though I doubt he'd help me especially when he is the one responsible for my condition. I was met with silence as a response but I wasn't going to give up."Please, I'll do anything," My cracked tone dripped with immense desperation.This seemed to have caught his interest and he finally spoke, "Anything?"Unable to trust my voice, I merely nodded my head."Come here,""But Elij-," Jack start
Last Updated : 2022-06-23Facade 43
A harsh smack on my left cheek brought me back to reality. I stared at him, hand on my cheek where he'd struck me. I don't even get time to retaliate when I was rewarded with another smack this time sending me sprawling across marble flooring with a grunt.My ears rang and my cheek burned from his strike. Darkness lingered at the edges of my vision but refused to consume me.An excruciating pain traveled through my left hand as he mercilessly stepped onto it. Almost crushing it. I tried to jerk my hand away but he increased the pressure pinning in on the wooden floor."Please-se you are-re hurting me,"Fortunately for me, he decided to have mercy on me and removed his leg from mine my hand which I assume must have a few bones broken. But my relief was short-lived as the next thing I knew his left foot collided with my stomach in a brutal force. My hands raised up to shield myself from the impact but it never came.I slowly removed my hand and looked up to find him glaring at me as if
Last Updated : 2022-06-23Facade 44
A shaky breath of air escaped past my lips. "How?" I asked staring right into his eyes.What body are they talking about? Makes no sense when I'm here alive. I was filled with apprehension and uncertainty. In short, I was in a dilemma."If you are asking about the body. It is the body of the woman who was passing by,"My eye stretched in disbelief as I detect the actual meaning behind the words. It better not be what I am thinking."You kill-," I began but was immediately interrupted by Elijah."Yes, I killed her. Someone had to die so you could be dead for the world," He confirmed my doubt.His confirmation had my heart dropped. Guilt panged me like never before. This monster disguised as a human killed an innocent just to fake my death. Tears prickled my eyes and roll down my cheeks. I instantly wiped a tear off my cheek.But why would he do that? What will he achieve by faking my death? All this trouble for what?I'm going to be sick..."Why?" That was all I ask. Inability to say a
Last Updated : 2022-06-23Facade 45
The scene unfolding before I had my eyes stretched in shock and disbelieve. The guard stationed out my door sat on a chair against the far wall. His lip bloodied, one eye black, and his hands chained above his head to the pipes running from the floor to the ceiling and ankles tied down on the front legs of the chair.He was almost unrecognizable. If not for his uniform and body structure I would have identified him either. His eyes were shut if it wasn't for his shallow breathing I would have assumed he was already dead. My heart starts racing so fast I was almost sure it was gonna give up any second."Do you know this man?" He asked taking me by surprise."Yes-s," I honestly answered with a timid unsure yes."You love him?" This question gave me an even bigger surprise than before."What?" I asked unsure if I heard or understood what he meant."Did I shutter?" Irritation is prominent in his tone."No,"I don't know what gave him the impression that I have any romantic feelings toward
Last Updated : 2022-06-23Facade 46
E.K.Elijah Knight branded me with the initials of his name. Carved my body with a never-fading scar in my mind, soul, and heart.For the past half an hour I have been standing in front of the mirror and staring at my reflection in the mirror. The initials were taunting and mocking me reminding me how helpless I'm and how much he has control over me and my life.A part of me believed whatever Elijah did to me was justified after all my one stupid mistake took a life. I so was desperate that I failed to realize what I was doing was plain stupidity. I should have known my action would come with consequences but at that phase of my life, I would have done anything just to escape this place.I still can't believe he butchered a man right in front of my eyes. I can't still hear the guard's cries of begging and pain ringing inside my head. Yes, the guard wasn't innocent yet the way he died nobody deserves to die in such a horrifying way.Everything was eating me up from inside. I was having
Last Updated : 2022-06-23Facade 47
No no, not again. I can't go through the assault again. Why is he doing this? Humiliating me, tinting me. I don't remember doing any wrong to him for me to be treated like this and kept locked in this golden prison.Looks like he didn't appreciate my delay in response or lets say my hesitancy to give in to his command because his darkness and evilness filled eyes narrowed into thin slits. My heart hammered hardly inside my chest yet I kept my blank face intact.I can't let him know I'm afraid. No actually petrified. He will take it as an encouragement. The more timid and fragile I appear the more upper hand he will have on me. Though I doubt my desperate attempt to kept my straight posture intact will do any better to hide the actual condition inside me."Do I have me repeat?" His words claim and nonchalant yet at the same time the danger inherent in his words didn't go unnoticed.Anger spiked inside of me and my fingers clenched at his arrogant and insensitivity words. Never have I e
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As soon as Lucas was out of my sight I swiveled around directing my gaze towards Kandel who was now struggling to get herself in her feet.I instantly rushed to her side and draped my arm around her shoulder supporting her battered and weak body. Her swollen and red eyes flickered upon me at the contact."Let me help you," I said with a forced smile on my face.She stared at me before passing a forced smile of her own. Once I helped her on her feet and led her towards the bed. Before we could reach there her ankle twisted. She almost tripped down but thankfully my reflex kicked in and my hold tightened."Careful," I softly utter."I'm sorry," she croaked out.I threw a small smile wordlessly reassuring her everything was okay before laying her in the middle of the bed. I looked at the bedside table but found the jar empty."I'll go get some water for you" Saying I bend down do grab the handle of the empty jar. My movements were restrained as a hand latched mine.Drawing my eyes toward
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I absolutely hate being in his presence and here I'm kissing him. It took everything in me not to jerk away from him. Somehow, I managed to gather courage to touch my lips with his but I froze after that. Our lips were touching each other but were completely immobilized as if .I am not even exaggerating, this has to be the most awkward thing I have ever experienced in my entire life.The absence of emotions from Elijah had self-doubt creeping in once again. How did I even think I would be able to seduce him? I know I look much better than what I used to a few years back, but am I attractive? I don't think so.Feeling absolutely hopeless, I decide to drop this seduction act. It's not working anyway. I just hope I am not in trouble. This was such a bad idea in many ways. I wanted to slap myself for being so stupid.Right when I was about to retract a step back. He snaked his buff arms around my hip and jerked me forward, making me collide with his toned body. A yelp escaped me, taken a
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My eyes clouded, blurring my vision as a wave of dizziness hit me.Not again....I internally huff in vexation.My stomach felt upset and a wave of nausea came over me.I wanted to pull my hair in frustration. As if my life didn't have enough problems, now I am sick too and it's been a week and there is no sign of any improvement. Instead, it's getting worse with each passing day. I am struggling to find happiness in my life. God I am being too dramatic these days. Yes, my life is a mess, but I don't have to replay misfortune when something happens.I was just thinking when someone entered the kitchen. Upon looking behind, I found one person. I had almost forgotten the whole existence of the person.Andrea.Her eyes instantly locked with mine. She seemed satisfied to see the shock in my eyes. Lowering my head, I tried to concentrate on the boiling pork meat which I was craving so badly. Even though I don't work as a maid anymore. I cook something for myself."My my I see you are still
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"Relax babe she didn't mean it. I am sure she was scared," Kendal made up trying to control the situation."No, I meant each and everything, trust me," The words fell out of my mouth in a confident tone. I don't know where I was getting the courage from, but I was proud of myself even knowing my action could be lethal.Kandel's eyes enlarged for a split second before narrowing, seemingly pleading me to shut up and let her speak. I appreciated her concern for me, but I wasn't in a mood to back down. At this point, I didn't even care that I was crossing my line. I was sick and tried of people treating me like dirt and using me as their wish.My remark was followed by Luca's humorless laugh, but for a moment before he grew serious once again. "See this bitch. I'll strip out all her attitude today,""Lucas, relax please," Kandel pleaded. She sounded close to crying."I would like to see you try," I threw back. I knew I was acting stupid, but like I mentioned, I didn't care anymore.Having
Facade 53
Drawing a frustrated sigh out of me, I snuggled into the comforter. It was already two in the morning and I was feeling restless. For the past five hours I have been trying and twisting, deriving no sleep. Despite the tiredness I feel, I can't sleep at night.Facing up towards the ceiling, I began thinking about my life. My life has drastically changed in a matter of a few months. Not even in my worst nightmare did I imagine I would be stuck in such a surreal situation. I somehow have to survive in this dark world and I have no idea how long I'll manage to survive.After several minutes, the sudden sound of the door creaking open had my neck twisted on its own to the direction of the door. My eyebrows drew together in confusion. How could it be sneaking inside at this time?My ear picked up an unsteady footstep entering the room. Out of the corner of my eyes I saw was a figure. The room was pitch dark, which made it impossible for me to identify the person. From the blurry bulky frame
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I looked up at her. Worry lines formed on her forehead, making her gorgeous face look a bit more mature than she normally does. No matter how much her habit of constantly wanting to know my business irritates me. I have to admit this girl is an epitome of beauty and kindness. They fact she bothered to ask say what a kind soul she is."I fell?" My tone was unsure as I came up with a ridiculous excuse which screamed a lie to my own ears and on top of that, it didn't even come as a statement but rather a question."You fell?" Disbelief evident in her tone and face, suggesting she'd caught me out in some misdemeanor.Involuntarily, my eyes went to Elijah. Surprisingly, his gaze was already on me. No concern or regard, no ounce of empathy. As if nothing had happened and he had done nothing wrong. Suppressing the urge to punch him, I turned back to Kendal.God, I am so done with being interrogated every time."Yes, I fell," I answered with a short, awkward laugh.My reaction had her frown d
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My eyelids fluttered in an attempt to open it but I couldn't. My eyes felt like they were carrying the weight of an elephant. After a few attempts, I successfully opened them but clenched them back instantly, when the warm and bright sunbeams fell directly on my eyes, burning them.A brief moment after, I pried my eyes open. With my blurred vision, I was incapable of distinguishing anything more than their vague shapes.I slowly hoist my tired body up into a sitting position, leaning my body against the headpost, rubbing my eyes at the same time in an endeavor to clear my cloudy vision. This time my vision was very clear but still a bit dim, so blinking rapidly, I tried to adjust to a bright ray surrounding the room.My lips parted as an unladylike yawn threatened to float out of my lips, but instead a hiss escaped my lips at the sharp pain that hit me. My jaw felt like it had been dislocated. For a second I thought I must have slept in an odd position, but then the vivid memory of y
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I averted my attention back to Elijah, only to find his unwavering gaze was lingering on me. There was no gentleness in his eyes, rather annoyance.'Oh god he seems livid'Before I could apologize for zoning out, the loud ringing of Elijah's cell phone intruded the room, cutting off the tense atmosphere. Letting out a groan, he produced his phone from his jacket's pocket, checked the caller ID.Lazily swiping the screen to the left, he sticks the gadget to his left ear. "Speak," is all he says, in an impassive tone."I don't have time for it," Elijah replied after a brief second. His tone was nonchalant as always.Whatever the person on the other side of the line said had him mumbling something under his breath, seemingly pissed. It was beyond obvious he was beginning to lose his calm, judging from the ticking of his muscles."I said I don't have time," This tone was crisp.This time the calmness in his tone wavered slightly, yet he managed to shake my heart. This man scares me to my
Facade 49
Elijah touched her bruised cheek, making her smile fade. Her eyes dropped down for a split second as if she had been busted doing something wrong. When she looked up again, she had recovered and put on another smile, but this time it wasn't genuine. Her eyes clearly reflected her inner state, regardless of an attempt to mask it."He, did it?" Although it came across as a question, something told me he just wanted confirmation from her.And who is this he?Who is he?Brother?Father?"What do you mean?" She feigned unawareness, fidgeting her finger.She was clearly disinterred in having conversation or more like this specific discussion. Her whole behavior screamed that whoever he was, he successfully sowed deep terror in her."You know what I mean. Stop trying to dodge my question, answer before I lose my shit,""Please don't."This time she made no effort to hide the hint of gloom in her eyes. Elijah chuckled humorlessly, his eyes gleaming with a fierce frenzy."Yes, or No?" He growl
