Chapter 31PenthouseNathan held his gaze up as the kitchen became as quiet as a graveyard.The maids bowed their heads in respect and stood still in obeisance." What do you think you're doing?" he yelled again and his voice echoed through the walls of the house.Goodness!! That look in his eyes. Phew!!" Honey..." Tracy was going to say but he made her keep shut." I want to hear from you," Mr Martins turned to his son and said." I don't think I have anything I want to say to you" Nathan said spitefully." You think so?" Mr Martins asked." You dare to disrespect your mom and you think you don't have..."" Seems you're forgetting something; she's not my mother" Nathan grunted.Mr Martin's eyes sparked with emotions which he quickly hid." How dare you?" he asked.A scene was about to unfold and it wasn't gonna look pleasant." I should be asking you that. How dare you question me instead of reprimanding your wife and daughter " Nathan fired back, and a hot slap landed on his cheek
Chapter 32Ruby's Pov;His cold gaze pierced deep into my skin and made me shiver.Goodness!! Could he lower his gaze down a little bit? I could literally feel my skin burning hot.I halted at the door and he walked closer to him, a bottle of wine in his right hand .I could tell he was planning on getting drunk.What the..?." Nathan" I called slowly as he approached me, whimpering.I managed to look straight at him in the eyes and I could see they were bloodshot and red.Has he been crying?.Oh, no!! What happened? What could have transpired back there? It must have hurt him alot." Nathan!!" I called again, this time louder.I looked around but there seemed to be no one around.Apart from the workers I saw outside, I don't think there were any indoor staffs or workers.How then does he cope in this huge house? Alone?." Nathan! " I called for the last time before he landed on my body.He collapsed on me and I had to use the whole of my strength or drag him to the couch.I can't bel
Chapter 33Once upon a timeRuby's Pov;I stood up on my feet, shaking visibly." What do you mean?" I asked him, taking my gaze to the ground.I couldn't afford to look at him, or even his eyes." What do you mean what do I mean? What's the time? Won't you go to school?"he thundered.I finally got what he meant and let it sink in." Uhm...I'm not...I'm not going" I stuttered, summoning up the courage to look at him.His gaze was still fixed on my face as he ceased his brows." Why?" his voice came out gentle and nice." I...I just don't want to" I replied truthfully.I plan on staying with him. I want to be with him.I don't know what's wrong but that's how I feel.And from the look of things, I don't think he's going to the office today.He was about to say something when the cook - Stacy walked in.She was carrying her bag and I figured she was set to go.Thank goodness!!." I'm ready to leave, sir" she said, making Nathan turn his gaze to her." Good" he said, nodding.He beckoned
Chapter 34An ArgumentRuby's Pov;" Oh, girl! You look ravishing" the Shella girl said." I can say the same about you" Chelsea said equally smiling.I stood there and watched as they both exchanged pleasantries, laughed and went on to talk about other things." And you're...?" she finally turned to me and said." She's..."" Oh, yeah! I know who she is" she interrupted Chelsea." She's Nathan's wife" she said and it was followed by a brief silence as she did justice to me with her eyes.She scrutinized me from my head to my toes, before looking back at my face." Nice to meet you" she stretched out her palm to me which I gladly took." Nice to meet you too" I replied, smiling.Chelsea grinned as she watched the mini drama in front of her." So...you came with Nathan, yeah?" she asked with her strong British accent.I nodded." You are so young. I thought those rumour mongers were exaggerating, but now I can see for myself" she said, looking all over me once again." And beautiful"
Chapter 35A gameRuby's Pov;The tension was getting higher and could be sliced through by a knife.I just sat back and watched and listened as they blickered like kids.The others tried to put them to order but neither of them yielded.These were the same people acting like besties some moments ago. You never can tell with girls.It suddenly made me remember Lily and Ivy." Cheap whore!" Chelsea threw st Shella angrily.The smile on her face quickly vanished and was now replaced with a frown, while Shella on the other hand made to attack her but was quickly stopped by the guys there." For fuck sake guys, what's this?" Jim said irritatedly, stepping in between them.The second guy and a girl held Shella while he did his best to keep Chelsea in check." Seriously! Are you girls really trying to fight over Nathan? Come on girls, that's insane" Christy said, completely annoyed.I posed on the chair I was on, as I watched the ongoing drama and I was enjoying every bit of it." Arent you
Chapter 36Still on it.Ruby's Pov;The looks on their faces was telling me something else." Alright. Let's get started" Jim said excitedly, getting ready." Aren't you supposed to like get the approval of everyone here, except of course, not everyone is playing" Nathan said staring directly at Jim.He seem to be the only one he talks to, thereby acting like the rest of us are nonexistent." Everyone has agreed already. Or...." Jim said looking around us." You think so, because I'm not playing" Nathan let out exasperatedly." And why's that?" Camilla asked sharply.He shoot her a glare which made her retreat immediately." You're here which automatically makes you one of us. So, you're playing " Chelsea said after all this while with a note of finality.The seriousness in her tone caught Nathan off guard.He kept a straight face and relaxed back on the chair." So...who's starting?" Christy, who was sitting close to Sasha and the other girls asked." I'll start and then it's gonna g
Chapter 37The gameAuthor's Pov;Chelsea grinned, while staring at them. " I'm his sister"" Cousin" Shella corrected." It doesn't matter, we are related, that's all I know" Chelsea said, making sure to sink it into her brain.They both glared at themselves." What's taking them so long?" Christy asked, looking pale." Don't tell me you're waiting for them to come back so you'll continue." Peter asked her and she nodded." Do you seriously think Nathan would have...."" Here they are," Camilla said when she saw Ruby and Nathan approaching them.They got back to the chair and took their seats." So...where were we?" Camilla asked excitedly, looking at everyone.No one said nothing.They were all expecting Nathan to say something but he didn't." I stopped at Sasha right?" she asked, turning to her." So...your reply" " Why are we still playing this dumb game?" Nathan grumbled inaudibly, bringing silence to the table." What do you mean dumb? We used to play it all the time, and I do
Chapter 38Cindy!!Ruby's Pov;I heard a loud bang in my head.Whaaat?!!.I didn't say anything and I said nothing. I knew I couldn't say anything.I just sat there as I allowed the words to resonate in my head.They are so shameless. I had to admit." You must be sick!!" Chelsea lashed out at her.Christy eyed her and turned to Nathan and Camilla.Camilla got up immediately and started walking to where Nathan was seated." Come on!" she said seductively at him." You better get your slutty self out of my sight!" Nathan warned in anger.Camilla flinched and stopped right on her track." You better stop this Nathan. This isn't the first time you're breaking the rules of our game. You always refuse to do things" Christy said in anger.Chelsea scoffed." I can't believe what's going on here. Are you guys being serious right now?" she said in anger." You stay out of this. A game is a game" Camilla enthused.Nathan smirked." And what makes you think I'll kiss those lips you take in sper
Chapter 53First nightRuby's Pov;The dim immaculate light gave a tender touch to the atmosphere as his soft and large arms grazed my skin...softly.I stared deeply into his eyes, my heart thumping hard against my chest.My chest became heavy and I let him take over my body. His scent filled my nose and his hands were all over him.He soon stopped kissing me and took his left hand in between my thighs, stroking it slowly.I let out a soft moan as he used his index finger to trail up and down my thigh.It was heavenly and I bit my tongue in pleasure.I shut my eyes tight, my hands still wrapped around his neck.He gently let go of my hand and took his head down. He brought it to my thighs and placed it there.I shivered at the hot air that escaped from his mouth to my thigh.I grabbed the bed sheet immediately and he started using his tongue to graze my skin.It was torture. He was torturing me, so much, but I loved every bit of it.Why? Why do I love it?.I felt this hot air in my t
Chapter 52First kissRuby's Pov;I woke up with a heavy migraine, which hit me hard as soon as I opened my eyes.I struggled to open my eyes and sit up straight and suddenly, my eyes ran into his.Those blue dazzling eyes were setting my skin ablaze.His face was cold as ice and his gaze didn't leave my body. It traced and followed every movement I made.He suddenly stretched out his hand to mine and pulled me up gently.He came closer and placed a pillow at my back in support." Hey!" he sat back and said.I fiddled with my fingers, staring down at them.He used his fingers to lift up my chin and stared into my eyes." How are you feeling?" he asked calmly.I couldn't tell what time of the day it was.To be honest, I was still feeling weak and dizzy...maybe I didn't sleep enough.The door creaked open and a maid walked in.I looked around to see I was in my room at the mansion.A disappointed look appeared on my face as I was expecting him to take me to the penthouse.She dropped a
Chapter 51RescuedRuby's Pov;I stood there in fear watching as he approached me eagerly.He immediately pulled me into his arms in a warm embrace as soon as he got close.The police officers were taking the criminals away and he was with me...stroking my hair slowly as I inhaled his sweet scent.I was a bit taken aback by his actions, but with time, I shut my eyes and hugged him back.We stayed this way for a while before he pulled away and cupped my face in his palm.His face was cold and damn serious which got me confused as to how worried he could have been." Let's go home!" he said softly and led me to the car, holding my wrist.He opened the car door and I got in.FEW HOURS AGO" What do you mean you still haven't found her? What did I pay you that huge amount of money for?" Nathan growled into the phone." Boss...boss!!" he heard someone call from the other end." Uhm...excuse me" the guy told him and the call was placed on hold." Good timing. We have found her" he resumed t
Chapter 50Author's Pov;" Take me to Ruby's School" Nathan told his driver who nodded and reversed immediately.He was just coming back from the airport and wanted to surprise her in school.It's bene two freaking weeks and he has missed her.He wasn't sure he would, but he did.**Ruby's face had panic and fear in them as they car overtook and showed up in front of them, blocking their path.Her heart beat accelerated as she shook in fear.She started praying fervently in her heart, but it was all just in vain.Within a twinkle of an eye, she was dragged away from her car to the other car by hefty men.She could neither scream nor struggled. They were so strong and huge.She wondered if that's how her life is gonna end.Her driver shivered in panic, looking lost and confused.The highway was empty and quiet and there were few passerbys and therefore, few witnesses." We are here" Nathan's driver announced.Nathan brought up his heart from his phone to see it was true." Go in and c
Chapter 49About timeRuby's Pov;I stared at the school notice board and what I saw made my heart skip, but in a good way though.Pictures of Nathan were all over it, and there was an announcement at the top of it.I quickly read through it and heaved a sigh of relief when I was done.Thank goodness!! I thought something bad had happened."Your husband is the best in the world. Imagine funding his wife's school trip. Awnn!! How sweet!!" Diane whirled and danced around romantically, making me shake my head for her.She was acting like a drama queen right now and it was making me sick." Can you snap out of it and let's go to class?" I told her and started walking away." Hey, wait up!" she yelled after me, running.She finally caught up and we walked in together.I paused at the door in shock, staring face to face into those deep blue eyes...just like his brother's.I was taken aback for a while and quickly had to snap out of it and walk behind Diane quickly before she would notice.I
Chapter 48Way more than thatRuby's Pov;" Louis" I called calmly, my heart pounding hard against my chest.I took a few steps backwards, but he held me by the wrist and pulled me back to him.I gasped and watched as he smirked." What...what are you doing?" I asked in astonishment.Is he trying to kid me right now? What the hell is happening?." Will you get off of me? What the fuck do you think you're trying to do right now?" I yelled to his face, summoning up enough strength and courage to pull away from him, but his hold on me was way too strong." Get the fuck away from me!!" I yelled to his face but he was unyielding." A minute...just a minute. Let's stay like this for a minute" he cooed, touching my face.I felt disgusted by it and slapped his hands off." Get away from me!!" I yelled and finally got out of his hold, after much wrestling.I was breathing heavily." What was that? Are you insane?" I rasped in anger and disbelief.I can't believe this!!." I'm sorry Ruby..I did
Chapter 47The studioRuby's Pov;I woke up to a sudden feeling of tiredness.It was a Saturday and there was nothing to do.The bright light from the sunlight shining through my window had woke me up.I got up immediately and went out.It was already very bright and I started wondering why I wasn't called for breakfast.I walked to the garden and sat down, feeling tired for no reason." Hey!" a voice cooed behind me.I turned to see Louis.He smiled and started walking closer." Hey!" I said back, taking my gaze to the floor." You woke up late, huh?" he said, taking a seat close to me." How are you? Hope you've adjusted well?" I asked, trying to be friendly." Yeah!" he said." I can't believe you're Nathan's brother" I enthused, looking at him." Tell me about it. I am now starting to think you're meant to be close to me" he said, smiling and looking at me also." What?" " Nothing. Just kidding" he said and laughed loudly.I smiled and we both stared into space." Did you guys ha
Chapter 46Total disaster.Author's Pov;Emotions brushed through the skins and graven silence perched on the walls of the dinning, engulfing the graceful and delightful dinner put in place.Candle lights were the centre of attraction as they lighted and ignited a different aura and flame.A poet wouldn't describe this scene as just a dinner. A dinner with people harbouring various thoughts in mind…different questions.At a time like this is when silence is most golden, but it just so happens that at a time like this is when words would be most appreciated.Alot needed to be explained and alot needed to be sorted out also.Ella could feel her anger increasing as the seconds went by. She felt like a laughingstock in a family she holds so dear and in high esteem.She feared for her next outburst and did all she could to stay quiet.Only the sound from their cutleries could be heard." What's taking Nathan so long? Do you think he's still at the office?" Tracy, who was sitting just besid
Chapter 45Welcome back, son.Author's Pov;Seeing Louis in the company was still a big blow to Ruby.She knew he had told her he came to see someone but she was still feeling uneasy. She still felt like something was wrong somewhere. She glanced over at Nathan's side. He was still busy...taking calls here and there.It was night already and they were just going home. She was so tired and didn't know when she fell asleep.Nathan parked for a while to adjust her sleeping position. They still had quite a distance to cover and sleeping like that would hurt her neck.He pushed her hair to the back of her ear and gazed into her eyes, a smile formed at the corners of his lips.He doesn't know what's funny or why he was acting like that but he quickly got back to his senses and hit the road immediately.He stole glances at her at intervals.They soon got home and he carried her all the way to her room, careful not to wake her up." You're back son!" Tracy greeted with a warm smile on her fa