Cephus’ POVI crouched down tiredly on my mahogany brown office chair, cradling my head with my hand as I thought of Katie. A smile found its way to my lips; I waved off the thoughts and receded to the file on my table. I had heaps of them to deal with and it was getting too much for me already. I have been away from the office due to the introduction stuff; I just had to deal with the files before they became too much for me.A knock at the door caught my attention; knowing who it would be, I gave the order for my secretary to come in. A young lady walked into the vast office. She wore a brown dress that revealed most of her back and stopped far below her knees; she had a yellow blazer hung over her shoulders. She was tall and had white skin that glowed with so much Katie, she had long legs she probably liked to reveal."Hi, Cephus," her heels rattled on the tiled floor as she walked toward me. She dropped the files in her hand on the table."It's been a while." She winked at me
Katie’s POVFor some reason, since Cephus introduced me to his mafia family, he moved into my room saying, “We are married to them, so we have to keep up the act, play along or die, your choice.” Let’s just say, I didn’t have a choice in the matter, but if I can help something, I intend to do just that.Cephus woke up early in the morning and I could feel that he had left my side; I opened my eyes when the lights came on but instantly shut them back when Cephus looked toward my side. He strode into the bathroom and had a cold bath before getting out and changing into his workout outfits. When he was done, he donned black shorts, a black singlet and a pair of red sneakers with black socks. He sat up and flexed his muscles. I watched from the corner of my eyes, pretending not to be awake, but I could see everything he was doing.He inserted his Air Pods in his ears and grabbed a black hoodie, he wore it over his head and it stayed on his body. He looked at me one more time before leavi
Katie’s POVI was still staring at him when his phone started to ring, he jumped up from bed and picked up the call."Now?" He asked the caller, whose voice range through the cell clearly."Yes, about two of them broke into the casino again. We were able to capture them, but there are more around. We don't know what might happen, a war is about to break out. Come with your weapons." I could pick from the words the caller was dropping. "We need you over here now." He sat up and pulled out the drawer from the bedside. He ended the call and brought out a pistol. I stood up in fear, I had never seen a gun all my life. He loaded the pistol with some bullets, hurrying towards his closet. I stared at the pistol as it sat innocently on the bed, with fear gripping my mind, I moved away from where I lay down."Are you going somewhere?" I asked him as my eyes were on the pistol on the bed, I wondered how many people my husband had killed in his life, I stopped staring and looked up at Cephus.
Katie’s POVHe still had his shorts on and his arm was bleeding hard, I stood up and moved closer to him, I tiptoed and stared at him, it looked like he was stabbed with a sharp knife or dagger, the cut was deep to an extent and he just wrapped bandages around his arm. He closed his eyes, wincing in pain as he unwrapped the bandage."Are you okay?" I touched him, but he pulled away from my grip, he didn't want to look weak in front of me. "Cephus, I can help you treat that." I offered but he shunned me."I'm fine," he said sternly and was about to walk into the bathroom when I held him back, I jumped on the bed so that I could reach his height. Breathing hard, I stared directly into his eyes."No, you're not fine and I will do this for you!" I said angrily, I hated that he always pushed me away. "I've got you, I can do a bit of it." I got down from the bed and pushed him to the bed. "Just stay still please." I begged with my eyes and Cephus just sat on the bed without an argument.
Cephus' POVMy eyebrows knitted when I watched the two- Katie and Romeo discussing more amidst laughter. I sighed and looked away trying to ignore them but I couldn't. My eyes would still come back to them. I didn't even realize when and how my emotions changed. I clenched my fists and abruptly halted."Stop" I said and the two who were now in front of me obeyed before turning to face me. They saw the change in my face. I wasn't looking happy or pleased at all."Is everything alright?" Romeo asked, and I scoffed."You should leave," I said, almost clenching my jaw to give my face a strong and cold look.Romeo was surprised. He exchanged glances with Katie who seemed surprised as well."Why should he leave?" Katie asked softly. "We are almost at my place. Just a few miles away. Besides, you mentioned that he would help me. Will you just allow him to leave like that without doing anything?""I'm not talking to you, young lady so take your gross mouth away from my business!" I barked and
Katie’s POV"All I do is cook his food, clean his house and leave after that. We don't talk much unless it's necessary, but if l am to judge, I will say he's cold, talks less, and doesn't care what people have to say.""Selfish, huh?" I looked at Debby."No, ma'am. I would never call my boss selfish but he just doesn't care about being selfish but he just doesn't care about people's opinions." Debby rephrased her words, hoping I wouldn't get mad at her."I understand what you mean. It's been three weeks with him and I still don't understand who he is." I heaved a long exasperated sigh. "So, I do understand when you talk about his ambiguous characters.""Hmm, was it an arranged marriage?" Debby had already asked before she realized the gravity of her words. "I am sorry ma'am, this shouldn't be my business." She bowed her head. I laughed, shaking my head, I set all she needed, and discussed otherthings with Debby, but never answered her question.The bedroom was void when I got in. I
Katie's POV"There's nothing you can say, Cephus, I won't go and live in a club like some prostitute." I refused to, I was on the verge of tears, but I couldn't let him see the effect he had on me."Oh, but you'll go, remember how you owe me your life and everything you are? I saved you, I'm housing you, you need to pay back, but you know I have no qualms taking your life if you're not cooperative," He retorted, the hatred I have for me spreading in me even more. And to think I was trying to get to know him."Why are you like this? What did I do? What changed?" I whispered, making sure the fury in my face is evident, he didn't mind though."What changed is that I want you to leave this house and go to the club, you'll be working there anyways," he was getting frustrated, I could tell.As I opened my mouth to argue more, he pulled out a knife and held it to my throat."I knew that would shut you up," he snickered."Yes, it does," I shot back. He was still holding the knife to my throat
Cephus’ POV“Bring her back for today, we’ll go together for a full day tomorrow,” I instructed Romeo before letting him take her to the club. I probably knew getting her away from the house was not a good idea, but, I needed her out, I ensured her safety though."A casino is this big?" Her jaw dropped as her eyes kept ogling the skyscraper in front of her."Yeah, different activities are carried out here. What do you expect? Come with me." I put on my dark glasses and extended a hand out to her. She shook off and didn't take my hand."There is no need to put on a show, we don't usually do this." She said, waiting for me to start walking so she could follow behind me.I shrugged my shoulders and walked away from her, Katie trotted behind me, admiring my very tall frame and how my well-tailored suit fitted every one of my muscles, yes I could feel her eyes on me."Hey, wait up!" She stopped me when they got to the entrance. Looking around, she asked. "Is this place some kind of suite