“You look beautiful” Gerald says, when Robert drops me at his house. The function we’re attending tonight is formal, so I’m wearing a gorgeous silver gown. It’s strapless with a bead-encrusted bodice above a skirt that falls softly to the floor in a wave of tiny pleats. The only jewellery I’m wearing is a pair of diamond stud earrings. My personal hairdresser has styled my hair into a loose low bun that sits at the nape of my neck. I feel like a princess. Getting to dress up on a regular basis is the only perk that comes with this job. “Thank you. You look rather dashing yourself” I say, when he kisses my cheek. There’s something about a man in a tuxedo, especially someone as handsome as Gerald. I can just imagine how dreamy Damian would look in one. “Is there anything special I need to know about tonight?” I ask him once we’re seated in the back of his limousine. “Nope. Just smile and look beautiful as always, leave the rest to me” “So be your arm candy, in other
I had to see her tonight. Gerald already texted me the address of the party. It was a formal party. I dressed all formal. I couldn’t wait to see her as I drive my Ferrari to the venue. I sight her and Gerald talking to a man. I stood admiring her. She looks so simple but lavish. HHow did I get so lucky to catch the most beautiful woman in the room. I can’t wait to have her tomorrow. I watch her and Gerald waltz on the dance floor, Gerald obviously doesn’t know what he’s doing. I chuckle as I approach them to save my girl. “I can’t wait until tomorrow Damian” she whispers into my ears “can we get out of here?” “Where do you have in mind?” I ask excited. “Let’s go” she says pulling me with her and leading us to the female restroom. “Are you sure about this?” I ask looking at her. “You’re looking too good in that suit. Common before I change my mind” Her hungry lips claims mine. “I’m serious,” I say as she gasps, seizing air in between their desperate k
Gerald made sure Damian had a seat at our table, and although I was there as his date, my eyes spent most of the night fastened on my man. We even played footsie under the table a few times, and at one stage he held my hand. It’s like we crave some kind of physical contact when we’re in each other’s presence. That’s how I feel, I crave him. I’ve never felt so drawn to someone as I am to him. It’s both scary and wonderful.Gerald was kind enough to let me travel back to his house in Damian’s car. I even got to kiss him goodnight before Robert arrived to collect me. I floated all the way home.All day Tuesday I’m on a high, anticipating our impending date. By the time I arrive at Anne’s for inspection, you couldn’t have wiped the smile off my face if you’d tried. Which in hindsight, was a huge mistake on my part. I’m so caught up in my own little world that I’d forgotten to hide my new found happiness from Anne. “What are you looking so pleased about?” she asks suspiciously the minut
“Fuck!” He abruptly stands and starts pacing “like what the hell?” “Calm down Damian, please” I beg my voice low. “The fuck Emily? How can that sick woman adopt and do this to you?” He stops pacing and look hard at me “and you’re telling me to calm down?” “Please” I say closing my eyes as he continues pacing. My stomach churns as I wait for him to calm down. Have I just ruined things between us by telling him the truth? Does he think I’m disgusting? Weak?A few minutes passes before he stops. I’m sure my apprehension is showing as I open my eyes slowly to gaze up at him. In one swift motion, he pulls me off the lounge and into his arms. “I’m so sorry, sweetheart” he says. When he holds me close I can feel his body trembling against mine. I have no idea why he’s sorry. He’s done nothing wrong.He clings to me for the longest time. Neither of us speak. I know I’ve already said too much, but I suppose my confession may help him better understand my situation, if no
I’m trying hard not to lose my cool here. The last thing I want to do is frighten Emily. This situation is so much grimmer than I originally thought. By the sounds of it, she’s already been through way too much in her short life. My heart is bleeding for her right now. Everything in me wants to march straight over to that bitch’s house and wring her neck for what she’s put Emily through. Never in my life have I had the slightest inclination to hurt a woman, but if Anne was in front of me now, I’m afraid that’s exactly what I’d do. This shit ends today. “I’m going to help you” I say.A brief smile forms on her lips. “Thank you, but I can’t let you do that, Damian. She’s dangerous and I’d never ask, or expect you to put yourself in harm’s way to protect me” she says I kiss her. For now, this conversation is over. Doesn’t she realise the lengths I’d go to for her? I’m not afraid of Anne. I’m prepared for anything that monster throws at me. I grew up with a ruthless bastard, so I’v
I set my plan in motion while Emily’s in the bathroom drying her hair, getting ready to leave. I barely slept after our marathon sex session last night. I kept going over everything in my mind. She has no idea what’s about to happen. I thought it best to keep my ideas to myself for now, otherwise she’d worry unnecessarily, or worse, try to talk me out of it. But my mind is made up, there’s no going back.Thankfully, in my line of work I need to have a lot of cash on hand. You never know when a crisis will pop up in the middle of the night. This may not be work related, but it’s a crisis nevertheless—a huge motherfucking injustice to someone I care very deeply for.After gathering what I need from the safe, I write a quick note to enclose with the money. Fuck, I hope this goes the way I’ve planned.Otherwise, the only way Emily will be going back to work for that monster is over my dead body. Fo Emily’s sake, I hope it doesn’t come to that. She’s going to need me now, more than she r
I keep pacing as butterflies churn in my stomach. I wait for Damian to re-enter the house. I have no idea why he needed to see Robert alone, but it concerns me. Maybe he’s going to ask him to keep a closer eye on me. There’s no need for that. Robert takes great care of me. I’d be lost without him in my life. I know he’s under Anne’s iron rule just as much as I am, but he helps me out whenever possible.Minutes pass and Damian still doesn’t return. Pulling my phone out of my bag, I check the time. What’s taking them so long? Anne is going to be pissed off if we don’t leave soon. Like really pissed, and I don’t like her being pissed.My head snaps up the moment the front door opens. The solemn look on Damian’s face does nothing to ease my mind. My heart starts to beat out of my chest as he approaches me. “What is going on?” I ask my eyes searching his. “You’re staying here” he say putting his hands in his pocket. “What?” I ask?Has he requested me for another night? “
“I’m not naive enough to think she’d let you out of your contract without payment” he says nonchalantly. “You paid her?” My voice seems to draw his attention back to my face. Jesus!What is it with rich people? They think because they have money, they can use it to buy whatever they like. I’m sorry, but I’m a human being. I’m not for sale. I work for Anne because she made me feel like I owed her. I don’t owe Damian shit. I go to stand, but he tightens his grip on my waist. “Don’t run from me, Emily. I did the only thing I could. Money talks, especially to someone like her” he pleads. “So you bought me?” I ask my voice betraying my hurt. “No no, I bought your freedom, sweetheart” I sigh at his words. Although they melt my heart a little, I don’t like this situation. I don’t like it one bit. Anne thought she owned me. Is that how Damian’s going to see things now? “I’m sorry, it’s just, I don’t want to feel indebted to you. That’s what got me into this whole