Chapter 1-They meet again

The club was especially full today because of some special events. Ladies can’t stop hyping with the handsome DJ’s music. Boys were merrily jugging down booze as if there’s no tomorrow. 

On the other hand, the staffs and crew of the night club are busy preparing for the event while catering to customers. One particular employee is oddly nervous out of the lively atmosphere. Arya Mit is going to perform a special number as one of the highlights in tonight’s event. 

She had a gorgeous face hidden in a heavy coquet make-up, a beautiful and enticing body, also her skin is clear and fair. The most prominent feature she had is her long natural wavy hair. She had been working in the night club for almost 5 years. She is an orphan; thus, she had a vast dream of being able to live a life of happiness and contentment. Ever since she came to the age of legality, she found jobs that will support her studies. Studying is her first step in achieving success. Now, she is almost finished with her college degree and she is ready to leave this night club.

 “Arya, are you ready?” asked Lira, who is also working at the night club and her trusted friend. 

“I’m kind of nervous, I can’t keep myself still,” she replied. 

“Here drink this first then breath slowly, hopefully this will help you calm your nerves,” Lira handed her the glass of water.

“Thanks Lira, somehow my stomach feels a little un-“

“Arya! It’s your turn in less than a minute. Please standby,” called the floor manager upon entering the dressing room.

“Off you go, you can do it!” Lira cheered in a worried tone. Arya nodded as she puts on her mask and started to the stage. 

The music was seducing as their eyes were glued on to the most graceful belly dancer on stage. Arya moved her body full of flexibility and sexiness with the enticing music. 

A man sitting not far away from the stage was enticed by Arya’s dance. The movement of her body was familiar to him and a woman’s delicate face surfaced in his mind. He asks his secretary to have a background check of who is the woman performing on stage. 

At last, Arya’s performance is over. She quickly entered the bathroom, flooded with nausea. Lira came running after her. “Arya, what happened? You seem shocked. Did someone harassed you while performing?”

“Lira, I saw him. He’s here in Syat City!” she answered frantically.

“Who? Who’s here?”

“Eon Brail.” 

Lira’s mouth opened in shock and dropped the water she brought. “Why is he here? Isn’t he supposed on the other side of the country?”

Arya paced with fear, “I know. I don’t remember he had business here. What if he finds me? He can’t find me. I don’t want to go back in that place, not with him!”

“Okay, okay. Let’s calm down and think carefully first.”

Arya took a deep breath and closed her eyes to recount the things she did after she left her husband. “I changed my name; I wore mask every time I perform on stage. I wore heavy makeup when I’m out of my house.”

“That’s right! Maybe he’ll not know about you. You hid your appearance perfectly,” Lira motioned.

“The thing is, he’s not stupid. He looked me straight in the eyes, while I was performing. He must have sensed something. 

“I guess your dancing gave you away”

“I knew it. I shouldn’t have worked here, but I was left with no choice.” Arya became agitated and bursts out in tears.

Lira comforted her hopelessly, as she wished that her husband won’t find her. According to Arya, he is a powerful man in Country Cirk. He gets what he wants when he wanted it and never let’s go of his prey.

“Mr. Brail! I found your wife. Mrs. Bethany Brail.” 

Eon smiled sinisterly at the mention of his wife’s name. “Let’s go pay a visit to my lovely wife. I miss her so much.”

   Arya went home brokenheartedly. She didn't have any appetite and just wished to sleep so that she could slip out of the reality. 

    Early the next day she woke up feeling stuffy. She tried to be comfortable but something is stopping her. She opened her eyes and saw a familiar handsome face. His facr was intricately carved to the right places. Hos body is also irresistable. Then she jolt awake when she realized it's not an illusion or a dream. 

"Eon!" she said in almost a whisper. Fesr crepy throughout her body.

"Miss me?" Eon winked and sealed his wife's shocked face with a kiss.

Arya struggled but Eon was too strong. She tried to resist and bit Eon's lips, taking the chance to get out of the entanglement. "What do you think you're doing?"

"I'm your husband, I'm just giving my wife a good morning kiss. Is it wrong?" Eon smilrd teasingly.

"You knew that I already signed up for the divorce paper, but you refuse. To me you were no longer my husband," Arya argued.

"Easy there tigress. You may think otherwise but the marriage certificate would have the final say."

"Eon please. Just let me go. We both knew that I am only a substitue. Now that my sister is back, why don't you just marry her!" Besides she's the one you truly love. "

" Oh! Is my wife jealous? " Arya glared at him. He finds her really cute when she's angry.

"Arya- or should I say Bethany! Regardless if I have feelings for you or none, you are mine. You were given to me, it means you belong with me. Also, put this in your mind, only I can have you!"

"No one owns me except for me!" she growled through gritted teeth.

"Five years! I have let you escape! Five years, I let you have the freedom you wanted! Now, I'm only taking back what is originally mine!" Eon furiously grabbed her and flubg her on the bed as he loomed over her.

"Get off me! You're a monster!" she struggled and bit Eon's hands, but she had no escape.

    In the afternoon, Eon aaranged everything for their return in Cirk Country. 

"Please Eon, I don't want to go back to that place. Let me go!" Arya pleaded desperately..

"You already had so much fun. It's time for you to fulfill yiur duties as a wife" Eon answered nonchalantly.

Arya is powerless. She thought she's already strong enough along the years dhe ran away from him. She's not surprise at all to shr had already expected this. Not to mention her linger fear and love for Eon is holding her back. 

They boarded the private plane at exactly three in the afternoon. Arya wasn't able to say goodbye to her friends and colleagues at work. Eon didn't even go to school to apply for leave or withdrawal of her enrollment. 

"I have a condition," she started.

"What?" Eon replied in an irritated tone.

"I will continue to finish my study in Cirk Country, then I will do whatever you ask me, as long as it is moral and does not degrade my value and dignity."

"Alright. I'll ask Jon to get your credentials in your previous school. Then find a suitable University for you." Arya nodded, pleased with Eon's reply.

She closed her eyesto rest and to avoid having interactions with Eon. It is going to be a long flight anyway. And she's really tired because of what happened this morning.

 Monster!

She thought in her mind, until she slowly drift to sleep.

"Wake up! We're here" Eon nudged and started to get off the plane.

Arya looked out the window as she saw the familiar landscape. At the sight of the place, she was flooded eoth mixed emotions. She found it hard to breathe as flashbacks surfaced one at a time like tides in the ocean. 

"Are you okay?" Eon inquired noyicing her pale face.

"Yeah, I'm just a little not used to the long flight. Let's go." Arya said, trying to compose herself.

"Eon! Darling you're back! I miss you so much!" a very coquette voice welcomed them as they get off the plane.

"Careful babe!" Eon catched the delicate woman running for his embrace, lovingly.

Arya ignored them and continues to walk towards the mansion. 

"Sis! You've become prettier. I miss you as well." Vanessa said with a hypocritical smile. Arya just nodded in acknowledgment and continues walking. The couple ignored her as well, and amde their way to the mansion.

"Welcome back Mrs. Bethany Brail!" The helpers greeted her in unison.

"Please call me Arya and thank you." she replied with a tired smile. The helpers were a bit surprised to see her changed aura. Fivr years ago, Mrs. Brail is a weak and poeerless woman. But the woman now is very different.

"Madam, would you like us to serve your food right away?"

"No, I'm okay. I just want to rest for now. I'll eat tomorrow."

"But Madam-"

"Let her be! She can starve herself!" Eon shouted, he was not pleased since they went down the plane. She's didn't show any signs of jealous after what he and Vanessa had displayed.

Arya ignored him and went straight upstairs, followed by two helpers. She didn't enter their room, instead choose another room farthest from the master's bedroom.

"I'll take this room," she said to the helpers behind her.

"We will clean up for a bit Madam, please rest in the lobby for a while."

"No need, just bring some beddings and I'll do the rest."

"But Madam-"

"It's really okay. Besides it's already late, you also need to rest."

The helpers didn't argue anymore and followed her orders.