Chapter 5

Chapter 5

The black car stopped in front of a tall and wide golden gate. Suddenly a light turned on the adjacent pole, it scanned the car then the light turned green and the gate opened. The driver immediately drove inside. I looked around and was amazed to see how spacious it was here. all black poles were lighting the way, I looked around and saw many different types of plants and trees. There are also a few familiar flowers.

"We're here." Hearing Desmond's voice ruined the moment I was having and brought me back to reality.

I looked at him who was next to me, he smiled but I immediately looked away. His smile is the worst. The driver got out and opened the door for us.

"From now on, you're going to live here.." Desmond pointed out when we got out of the car and faced the unbelievablely huge modern house. ".. with me."

I swallowed because I knew what he would say would be followed. I have no power in this place, I am just his toy. I can't do anything but accept what he wants.

"Shall we enter our house, Mrs. Cro'esnt?” He held out his hand to invite me in but I didn't accept it, instead, I used my hands to lift the hem of the gown I was wearing up several steps of the house's entrance. "Maybe you should cut down on the grumpiness because we're going to be together every day from now on." I heard him say while chasing me. I stopped and looked at him, "or maybe you should train yourself to bear with my attitude as you're the one who wanted to marry in the first place," I replied emphatically as I faced the white double door.

I looked at its door knob which was long and gold in color, it was so clean and shiny. I could see my reflection through it. "Don't worry, no one will bite inside." He laughed at the same time and opened the door.

When he opened the double door, the maids and butlers lined up and immediately greeted us. "Welcome back, Master," they greeted as they bowed to pay their respects.

I was surprised when Desmond took my hand and pulled me inside, we walked to the other end of the line and then he raised my hand. "Ladies and gentlemen, I have an important announcement," he called everyone's attention. "Meet Mrs. Nieva Cro'esnt. My lovely wife.” They all looked at me as if they were examining me and memorizing every nook of my appearance.

"Congratulations, Sir!" Said the oldest maid near us.

"Thank you, Manang Gina." Desmond smiled and then let go of my hand. "Is the room done?"

"Yes, Sir. We did all your requests." The maid nodded and then looked at me.

"That's Manang Gina, she's been my maid since I was young. Now she's the head of the maids," Desmond introduced Manang Gina.

"Nice to meet you, Ma'am Nieva." She nodded at me, still smiling. "Finally Sir Desmond has found you." I frowned hearing what she said. Have they been looking for me for a long time? But why?

"Alright, it's been a long day and I'm feeling kind of tired," Desmond interjected. "Why don't we go to our bedroom now?" He faced me and smiled as if he was planning something bad.

"Our bedroom?" I frowned even more.

He didn't answer, instead, he took me by the arm and pulled me up to the second floor. We walked down the hallway full of expensive paintings and vases and stopped in front of a black door. After opening it we entered and saw the king-size bed with rose petals scattered on the bed sheet. I swallowed, hearing Desmond close the door.

"What's wrong? Didn't you like it?" He asked. "I asked them to decorate my room a little so you would like it."

"It's out of the question. I want my room, Desmond," I said seriously and emphatically.

"Isn't this normal especially since we're married?" He asked as he walked closer to me, touching a few strands of my hair. He is too close and I can smell his perfume that makes me drown and sleepy.

"But we don't love each other. We can't sleep in one bed.." I quietly answered.

"Aren't you also having sex with men you don't love for money? What's the difference between this and your job?” I was stunned by what he said. There was a mix of teasing and arrogance in his voice. He was still smiling at me, "I will pay for your service, I will give you all the things you want."

I violently removed his grip on my hair and stepped back. He's a jerk. What else can I expect from him? He kills people. He's a Mafia boss. Yes, he has bottomless money but what could all of that do in this miserable life?

"You're.. unbelievable," these words spontaneously came out of my mouth.

He laughed softly and then shook his head. "You're right, you all look at me like that." His laugh subsided, and he looked at me deeply and sharply making me feel scared for my life.

"Why are you doing this to me? Why did you choose me? I didn’t even know you!" I looked at my finger with a diamond ring on it and my tears started to fall one by one.

"Aren't you glad? I pulled you from your miserable life. You can use my money as much as you want."

"That's not what I want!"

"Don't you dare shout at me, lady!" I backed away when he shouted and took out the gun inside his suit. "We can talk without yelling, right?" He asked while looking at the gun.

My whole body went cold and my heart beat faster. I felt my knees go weak from fear. He can kill me at any time he wants and no one will know my death.

"You want to know the truth Nieva?" He asked as he slowly stepped closer to me.

With every step he took, I was pushed back until I felt the door behind me. I couldn't take my eyes off the gun he was holding while my tears were falling. I can't die yet, Mother needs me.

The next thing I knew, he was right in front of me. He held my chin with one of his hands and raised my gaze to match his. I saw his black, empty eyes. They are scary.

"Fine, I'll tell you so that you'll shut your fucking mouth," he said emphatically without breaking our gaze. "Remember your Dad having a Mafia friend?" I immediately remembered the wrong things Dad had done in the past and one of them was having a connection with the Mafia. "Our Father was a good friend. When your Father committed suicide, my father watched over you. It was only a few months ago when he lost his life too and you know what his last request was to me so that I could inherit his position?" He stopped and smiled. "It's to find you, Nieva. He wants me to look after you so here I am helping you."

"You call this helping?" I asked weakly. "He wants you to look after me, not marry me and use me!"

I saw him close his eyes tightly when I shouted in front of him. "Didn't I tell you not to yell at me?" He said in an emphatic and threatening tone as he opened his eyes and pointed the gun at my head.

I didn't flinch or anything, at this moment I wanted to fight for my rights.

"You made me struggle to find you! You made me struggle to find you for a year and I deserve a reward for finding such a goddess beautiful woman like you!" He cupped my face while still holding the gun. "You are a rare item, Nieva. You are precious and I shall treasure you," he said deliriously.

Despair hit me. He's crazy, he's a psychopath. How can I escape from him? "You're crazy.." I said quietly.

He just smiled and backed away. "I know, wife. Since you know I'm crazy, don't try to run away.. " He lowered his hand and grinned. "If you don't want something bad to happen to your Mother in the hospital."

I felt like I was hit with ice because of what I heard. He already knows about Mother. There is no way to escape this demon.

"Since this is only our first night, I shall forgive you and I agree to give you your own room." He took out his phone and then called someone. "Prepare the guest room now."

How will I survive this?