It was time for breakfast the next morning. Everyone was sitting in the dining hall, except for Derek and Amelia.One was quite stunned and confused about what was going on. She had seen Amelia dressing up yesterday, but to her greatest surprise, she didnโt return after she left the room.She had thought that she was with Alexander, but when she didnโt return at daybreak, One knew that there was something more.The breakfast hall was quiet as everyone exchanged quiet glances with each other. They seemed to have a thousand questions in their hearts, but none of them deemed it fit to let it out.โWho are we waiting for?โ Stan, the second guest, suddenly said as he took in a deep breath and shot a questioning gaze at Alexander.Alexander took in a deep breath and glanced at his wristwatch again. It was almost 8:am and breakfast was slated for 7:am.He had called Derek that morning to remind him of the time for breakfast. But then, he was yet to show up, and that was beginning to get infu
Ameliaโs PovI could see the rage in Alexanderโs eyes and deep down, it made me shiver. I had never seen him that raged since I came into the mansion.On my part, I was extremely annoyed. How could he have given me a punishment that involved spending three nights in the dungeon?โWhat did you say?โ Alexanderโs voice pierced into my thoughts, and that was when I recalled that I had said something that angered him.โDid you say that you wonโt get on your feet?โ He asked in a louder voice, digging into my soul with his eyes.I gulped down hard and looked at the other girls who had an amused look on their faces. Apparently, they were surprised at the taunt I was presently pulling. The men around looked at me calmly, with a smirk on their faces. I couldnโt bear looking over at Alexanderโs face because I could feel how he looked already.โI meant that I would love to go start my punishment alreadyโ, I suddenly said, since I didnโt want an additional punishment to the one that have been dis
Alexanderโs PovMy eyes popped out of its sockets the minute Amelia started walking close to Derek. It was strange to see her doing it with so much ease, even though he was only a stranger.I had told every lady to do a little display that would make the guests see them fully. Most of them danced, but Amelia was doing something that I couldnโt place my hands onโฆShe sat on Derekโs lap and started swirling her body in delight, chuckling as she did it and licking her lower lips in excitement.My heart dropped each minute, and all I wished to do was go over to her and grab her away from him.However, there was no way I could do such a thing right there at the front of everyone. At this point, I understood what she was trying to do; she wanted to gain Derekโs favor and make him to choose her.I clenched my fist in rage as I gulped down and wiped off the sweats that had formed on my forehead. There was this urge to claim Amelia and make her for myself alone, but there was no way I could do
Ameliaโs Pov โYou are meant to be serving your punishment, but youโre out here on a walk?โ Alexander asked angrily as he grabbed me on my wrist and started leading me away from Derek.Derek made to talk, but he gave him a dead glare that caused him to remain mute. Hot tears threatened to fall out of my eyes when I thought of his cruel he could be. I was out there having a great time with someone who was willing to listen to me, but he decided to end it by reminding me that I had a punishment to serve.โLet me go!โ I cried out as the tears finally dropped out of my eyes.Was there anyone as cruel as him?He was literally punishing me for spending a night at Derekโs room, even if he was aware that I wasnโt feeling great. โDidnโt you know that I wasnโt sick? You gave me the permission to spend the night there! Why then are you punishing me for that?โ I asked and for a minute, I though I saw a string of jealousy passing through his eyes.He pushed me forward while I staggered, almost l
Derek woke up that morning and decided to take a quick stroll across the palace. He couldnโt help thinking of Amelia as he wondered why she turned out to be so bold unlike other ladies who never spoke up.โThat is a very interesting oneโ, he muttered under his breath as he picked up a flower and gazed at it intently.He wanted to visit Amelia at the dungeon and pass the flower across to her since it reminded him of her.Just then, he bumped into someone who almost fell to the ground.โIโm so sorry!โ I heard a ladyโs voice.โItโs fine. You should try to watch your lane whenever you are walkingโ, He said while she nodded her head in understanding.It was five. Five could be passed to be a miserable lady and quiet one. She was miserable, because most times, it was difficult to let out her emotions. She had been present during the breakfast when Amelia swirled her body around Derek and for some reasons she couldnโt decipher, she felt a wave of jealousy.She was a very good friend to Ame
Derek was taken aback and confused at what Five just said to her. He took a moment to go over her words again after which he glared at her.โAre you trying to say that Amelia is a trouble?โ He asked and five who let out a small scoff. She smiled calmly, but it was quite clear that the smile did not get to her eyes.โThatโs sweet. You even call her by her name. We refer to her with her numberโฆelevenโ, Five said as though Derek had no idea of that.Derek let out a scoff and this time, folded his eyes to his chest with an inquisitive look in his eyes.โI canโt refer to my friend with a mere number. Her name is Amelia and Iโm so glad to refer to her as thatโ, Derek said with a corrective look on his face while Five gulped down hard and nodded her head in understanding.She thought of what to say, with different thoughts going round her head. A part of her heart was feeling a pang of guilt because of how swift it was for her to turn against her friend. But then, this was her major change
Ameliaโs PovMy joy knew no bounds the minute Derek revealed that I would be the one leaving with him. It was hard to conceal how much excitement I felt, but my face was filled with smiles.โThank you so much!โ I said to him as I finally pulled him into a warm hug and wiped the tears that had scattered all around my face.We chatted about a few things pertaining to the mansion and everything in it. However, the moment i mentioned the fact that Five was my best friend at moment, he wore a big frown on his face.โAre you sure that she is really your friend?โ He asked quietlyI stared at him intently and couldnโt help but see the uncertainty that laid in his eyes. There was every reason to question his present mood. However, rather than doing that, I resolved to smiling and nodding my head in affirmation.โShe have been the best person I had ever since I came into this mansionโ, I responded, with every certainty in my eyes.He made to say something, but swallowed it almost immediately an
Alexanderโs PovI couldnโt believe myself just the same way she couldnโt believe her ears. She stared at me the moment I walked into the dungeon and for a minute, I could see the shock in her eyes.โYou should have your mealโ, I repeated, with a voice that sounded a lot more softer than the first. She gulped down hard and glared at me again, obviously trying to decipher what I was up to at the moment. There were different flashes in her eyes and most of them made my heart ache. She had a form of distrust and then, I could see hate as well in those eyes.โAnd why should I eat?โ Amelia asked defiantly as she took a step backwards, making it seem as though I was a predator who was about to make her my prey.I took in a deep breath as I pondered over the question which she had just thrown to me. Deep down, I knew that I wanted her to eat since she was sick and still recuperating. However, I knew that if I laid that to her, she would take me to be a vulnerable and pretentious man who was
Amelia blinked her eyes severally to be sure that she wasnโt having a mere hallucination. Alexander on the other hand walked over to her and touched her cheeks to ensure that she was real. Even if he had wished to meet her soon, he never thought or imagined that it would be in such an unplanned situation. โAmelia?โ He said in a voice that sounded like a whisper, blinking off the tears that welled up in his eyes. The past couple of months was so much to handle and for a minute, he had thought that he lost Amelia forever already. Amelia gulped down hard as the different memories of Alexander started playing out in her head. โYouโฆyou were the person who helped me with the money?โ She asked, with tears dripping out of her eyes and falling to the ground. Alexander didnโt have an answer to that. All he wanted was to feel her head on his chest. At this, he pulled her into a very warm hug and inhaled every part of her body. โI missed you so much that it felt like I would dieโ, Alexander
Alexanderโs PovI groaned as I stood to my feet, wincing in pain when I felt a crack somewhere at my back. I was getting better and could move around, but I still felt down. The door opened and a nurse walked into the room, wearing a frown and making to lead me back to the bed. โYou should go back to bed sir. Itโs not ideal for you to walk around in this mannerโ, the nurse declared, holding my hands and making to lead me to the bed.I sighed deeply and walked over to the bed, with my heart deep in worry. I had a lot to think about but the main thing was Amelia and how she fairing at the moment. The nurse looked up at that point and took in a deep breath.โExcuse me sirโฆI think I just have to let you know because itโs very importantโ, she said, causing me to lift my head in surprise.โWhatโs going on?โShe shrugged slightly, as though she was still contemplating if she should let me know or not. After a while, she finally looked at me.โThe lady just had a child. Itโs a boyโ, she sa
Noahโs PovMy heart dropped in shock the minute Amelia told me that she had her memories back. That was the last thing I was expecting to hear because I didnโt see any signs of thatโฆโWhat?โ I muttered as she scoffed and wore a very wry smile. โYou have your memories?โ I asked and again, she nodded in affirmation.I staggered and dug my hands into my head in shock. What the hell?โAnd I know that Alexander didnโt rape me. He is not a bad person like you pained him to beโ, she added, with a glint of pain in her eyes.I felt a tightening in my throat just as I tried to think of what to say. My head was totally blank and I was lost on the next line of action to take.It was beginning to look like I was the loser in this game and I certainly didnโt like the feeling that came with it.โGet out! I donโt want to ever see you againโ, she dropped and for a minute, I thought that Iโve just heard wrongly. At first, I thought that she was only trying to joke with me and so, I stayed still and r
Ameliaโs PovThis was not the type of life I wanted. Noah had made things look so easy that i didnโt bother having any thoughts about what I would do if things didnโt work out.We got stranded on the road, without a dime on us and then, I got into labor. I never believed that it was it, until my water brokeโฆWe made our way to a hospital not far from where we was. From the look of the hospital, I could easily tell that it was for the rich. I screamed in pain and cried continuously just as I was led into the hospital premises. Just then, the doctor walked out and looked at me with a strange gaze.โIs she registered in this hospital?โ The doctor asked and for a minute, I thought I had heard wrongly.I never actually thought of this. It was actually ideal to have your child in the hospital where you got registered in. โIโm not! But pleaseโฆโ, I cried out as the pain in the lower part of my stomach became fiercer.Noah tried to talk to the doctor as well, but he wasnโt making any attemp
Alexanderโs PovMy men came into my room later that evening, with a big frown on their faces. I jerked up the moment they walked in, wondering why they wore a very dull look on their faces. โWhat is going on? Did you find her whereabouts?โ I quickly asked, trying to steady my heart that was beating out of my chest. They stared at each other after which one of them shook his head negatively.โShe is not at Greyโs mansion anymore. From what we gathered, Noah took her away and their whereabouts are unknownโ, he explained and for a minute, I thought that Iโve heard wrongly.โWhat?โ I screamed and made to get on my feet but they kept me down with a worried look.โYou are not fit to walk around yet. Please get some rest and we would handle thisโ, they tried to persuade me but none of their words made sense in my ears. My heart was broken to tiny bits and there was nothing to do. My body ached severely and I groaned the minute I tried to raise my legs.โI need to get better. You donโt un
AmeliaI felt a bang in my head and for some seconds, I felt dizzy. โAmeliaโฆare you okay?โ I heard Noahโs voice, but it was distinct. What was Noah trying to say to me? He had said that we were currently in trouble because the treaure he had with him was the fake. That simply meant that we had no money or option of what to do. โIโm okayโ, I gasped as I swallowed hard, trying to steady my heart that was beating frantically. Deep down I was scared and greatly disturbed. I was beginning to think that I was finally away from Grey and One. Noahโs plan sounded so good and for a while, I thought that I would have a brand new life that would be free from all the drama.โLook at that mallโ, he said and shifted his gaze to the mall that was just across the street. I nodded my head in understanding, deeply wondering what he wanted us to do at the mall.โWe need to steal from someone. That is our only way out. We have to leave this cityโ, Noah said and for a minute, I thought that Iโve just
Noahโs PovI was almost at the end of the line. It was just left for me to gather enough money, after which I would leave with Amelia. Amelia was quite puzzled, and I could see this in her eyes. She was exhausted and, at the same time, filled with so much uncertainty.A part of my heart told me that she didnโt fully trust me, but I didnโt care much about her. I had her by my side and that was all what mattered. โEverything will be fine in no timeโ, I said to her again as we both shifted our gaze to the antique store owner who was examining the treasure with a small frown on his face. โIs this really a treasure?โ He asked and for a minute, I thought I had just heard wrongly. I was beginning to run out of patience. I had thought that he would scream in excitement the minute he laid his eyes on it, but his countenance was so cold and sour.โWhat do you mean by that?โ I asked him with a cracked voice, staring at him as though I would tear him apart in no time.He let out a deep hiss an
Ameliaโs PovNoah held my hands and led me out of Greyโs mansion. From how restless he appeared, I could tell that something was wrong.The minute we got outside the gate, I let out a small scoff and looked at him.โThis was not the plan! We said that we were going to escape much later at night. That was what you said. What happened?โ I wore a confused look on my face as I looked at him curiously.He wore a small smile on his face, after which he took my hands and placed a small kiss on it. โItโs much better to achieve your games peacefully, besides causing trouble and creating chaos. At this point, none of them knows that we are escaping, and the best is that they wonโt have an idea of where we are heading toโ, he explained as his eyes glittered with excitement.I forced a smile to my face and nodded in understanding, even if I barely understood what was going on. I thought of Alexander at intervals, wondering where he was in the middle of everything.โHow about Alexander? Where is
Alexanderโs PovA small groan left my lips as I felt an excruciating pain on my head. I winced and made to move, but the bang on my head returned, fiercer this time. โWhere was I?โ I silently asked myself as I tried to open my eyelids that was strangely heavy. After what seemed like ages, my eyes finally shot open and I met a purely white ceilingโฆIt was extremely quiet at first, until I heard hushed voices beside me. Turning my head to the left, I met some of my men who I had hired to watch over the mansion. They had worried stares on their faces and that got me more curious. โWhat is going on? Why are you all staring at me like that? And why are you here?โ I asked, trying so hard to get to my feet, but feeling numb all over.They had their heads bowed in respect and didnโt make an effort to utter a single word. That simple act from them got me more enraged. โWhy arenโt you saying anything? Talk to me!โ I yelled out of my lungs, causing them to jerk up in shock. In a moment, th