ELVIRA"Goodness," I finally speak up. "Demetrius is going to find out I went snooping in his room, Hendrix, I'm finished!""Sister-in-law, don't be so negative, don't say such a thing," Hendrix says, trying to calm me down, but I am not going to fall for his words. I don't need a soothsayer to tell me that in a few hours' time, I'm going to die at the hands of my darling husband, Demetrius."Yeah... you don't have to tell me that though," I say with an eye roll as I stand up, pacing back and forth. I can feel my heart racing uncontrollably as I begin to fidget with my already sweaty palm. "Oh God, I am dead. I'm dead!""Sister-in-law, don't talk like that," Hendrix says with a groan as he stands up and approaches me. "Don't worry, I will try my best to distract Demetrius, and even if he finds out, I will speak to him to pardon you that it was all a misunderstanding.""And... Do you think he would believe that?" I ask, anxiously chewing on my fingernails."I... I don't know," he repli
ELVIRA“ Jesus" I exclaim, my heart pounding vigorously in my chest. Demetrius is back, he is back! What am I supposed to do?! I have to think of a way out of this mess I have put myself into, but I know I am trapped. How could I explain to Demetrius that I went snooping around in his room?! He is going to be so furious! I feel a panic rising in my chest, my heart racing uncontrollably. What am I going to do?! I look at Hendrix, who is staring at me with wide eyes, clearly sensing my fear. He puts his hand on my shoulder and signals for me to be calm. “ Calm down, Elvira" Hendrix says with an assuring smile. “ I would not let Demetrius punish you, okay?" “ I don't know, Hendrix" I cry, shaking my head. “ I am really scared, oh my God!" “ I know, I understand your fear right now, that is why I need you to take a deep breath and make sure Demetrius does not sense that something is up, okay?" “ But hen.." I try saying but he cuts me short. “Promise me, sister in-law" he says. “
ELVIRA“You look pale, what is the matter?" His words echo within, making me break into a cold sweat.“Umm… umm..pale?” I ask with an awkward smile as I slowly walk towards him and take a seat next to him. “I.. I'm okay, nothing wrong," I reply as I take the cutlery and begin eating, avoiding eye contact with Demetrius who's never left me.“Are you sure?" He asks again."Of course! Of course I'm very sure," I reply and immediately avert my gaze. My heart is beating rapidly in my chest; what if he already knows the truth of me snooping around and is just trying to test me? Oh my God…I'm so dead!But thinking of it, it seems like he has found out about the incident; else his reaction would not have been like this.I take a piece of steak and put it into my mouth. But due to the intense fear I feel, I'm not able to savor the sweet taste of the steak. It feels like I'm just eating plain, unseasoned meat.“Elvira," Demetrius calls slowly, and I finally look to meet his gaze. I don't want h
ELVIRADemetrius's words resound in my ears. At that moment, I can feel my heart thumping vigorously in my chest and I can feel a lump form in my throat, making it hard to speak.“Answer me!” Demetrius thunders. “Or have you suddenly grown deaf and mute, huh?!”“I..I.. I'm..” I stutter, not being able to form any reasonable word. I can feel my muscles become tense and knotted from the intense fear I feel, making it difficult to move, walk or make any movement.With a strained effort, I manage to move my legs and move backwards. But just as I am about to take another step backward, Demetrius's cold voice stops me in my tracks.“Don't you dare take another step or else...” he roars, his voice dripping with anger and threat. “Don't you dare get on my nerves, Elvira.”I immediately obey him and stand still, not daring to take another step or even move a muscle. “I..I'm sorry," I mutter as an apology.“Answer my question, Elvira,” Demetrius says again. Just then, I can see a shadow move, m
ELVIRAMuch to my surprise, Demetrius reaches out and grabs the laptop that was just behind me! I didn't even realize a laptop was beside me until now!I lower my gaze in embarrassment, I had thought Demetrius wanted to slap me but much to my surprise, he didn't and just casually grabbed the laptop behind me!“Look at this,” his cold voice rings out.I raise my head and look at him. He is operating the laptop he had just taken from my side.After a few seconds, he starts a video. My eyes widen with horror as I stare at the content of the video. What the actual fuck?!It is footage of me entering Demetrius's room and snooping around. Everything I did that day is displayed for me to see in the video.“Such guts, Elvira,” Demetrius snarls as he closes his laptop and looks at me, his gaze piercing and intimidating.“I'm sorry, Sir,” I apologize, avoiding eye contact with me. “I am so sorry, I'm being honest, please,” I say again.“What gave you the guts to snoop around, Elvira? This is so
ELVIRAImmediately those words leave my mouth, Demetrius stops in his tracks and slowly spins his heel, his eyes piercing holes into mine."What the hell did you just say?" He asks, his voice deep and husky, which sends chills down my spine. Subconsciously, I shift backwards until my back collides with the bed's headrest."I... I... do..." I stutter, my words stuck in my throat and I can hardly form a proper sentence. I am overwhelmed with fear, feeling my body shivering gently and my heart beating rapidly in my chest. I've messed up big time! Why did I blurt out such a thing without thinking, knowing fully well that Demetrius would react rashly?"I... I'm..." I stutter again, my lower lips trembling."Answer my question, goddamn it!" He roars as his grip on the glass cup tightens. I can see his knuckles turn white due to how tight he has gripped his cup. Then, suddenly, a smashing sound is heard following my shattering of a glass cup. Demetrius has just destroyed the cup with his gr
ELVIRAAs soon as I arrive in front of my door, I quickly open it and enter. My heart is still beating vigorously in my chest.“Calm down Elvira, calm down," I mutter to myself as I lean on my door.After what feels like an eternity of silence, I am finally able to calm my racing heart.“God," I mumble as I drag my feet which now feel heavy towards my bed. I sigh deeply, crashing onto my bed with a thud.My mind drifts off to what had happened earlier in Demetrius's room. I deserve my punishment, I know it.I can still see Demetrius's shocked face as I mention Katherine Diaz's name, that shows something was really up. I really need to know who this Katherine Diaz is, but it seems like both Demetrius and Hendrix don’t want to tell me anything.It is already late and I need to check the time, so I grab my phone just beside the lamp stand. As I turn it on, I can see more than fifty missed calls from Hendrix! Like…what the heck?!I sigh deeply as I dial his number; I know why he was calli
ELVIRA"What else do you know about Katherine Diaz?" he snarls, his voice low and gruff."Kat... Katherine Diaz?" I ask, stuttering. I was not expecting this question from him."Yes," he replies plainly."I... I don't know anything about Katherine Diaz, I promise!" I say, shaking my head.He slowly turns to meet my gaze. "Really?" He growls."Yes, sir," I reply, averting my gaze as I try to ignore the pull I feel to the man who terrifies me. "I know nothing about Katherine Diaz. I just went snooping and saw her name on the books."He remains silent for what feels like an eternity, and I am forced to meet his gaze once again. He seems to be scanning my face, trying to determine if I am telling the truth.Finally, he speaks, his voice low and serious. "I'm willing to take your word for it this time," he says. "But let this be a warning - if you ever snoop around my room again without my permission, I will punish you severely."The threat hangs in the air between us, and I feel a shiver
ELVIRAThe notification that popped up on my phone made me feel broken and helpless.“Oh my God," I cry as I bury my face in my palm and literally cry my eyes out. I was not expecting this kind of news when I was in a happy mood with Demetrius.“What happened, Elvira?" Demetrius asks, but gets no response from me. I am too broken to reply to anyone.“I said, what happened?!" He asks again, this time his tone heightened above normal.He then stands up from where he was seated and crouches down to my height.“What is wrong?" He asks, his tone surprisingly soft.I look up to meet his gentle gaze with my teary eyes; I try to say something, but only more wails and sniffles come out of my mouth.I look down at my phone and then at Demetrius, and almost immediately, he grabs my phone and looks at the content that had upset me earlier.“What?" He mutters as he furrows his brows in confusion. "A birthday invitation?" He asks.I look up at him with tear-filled eyes and shake my head. It is not
ELVIRA"Oh my God," I mutter as I sit down. My mind is racing with endless thoughts that are not the answer to my question.I take a deep breath, trying to steady my racing heart. "Calm down, Elvira, calm down," I close my eyes and mutter to myself and after some seconds, I begin to calm down.But suddenly, just as I calm down, I suddenly hear footsteps in the office and immediately, my eyes fly open with shock and fear.Standing in front of me is the almighty Demetrius, he looks at me with a slight frown on his face.I swallow hard and wriggle my butt on the chair with nervousness, is he mad to see me?!"What are you doing here?" His cold, deep voice suddenly rings out as he walks towards his seat."I..I..he.." I stutter, not knowing how to answer his question. At this point, I have lost my voice and I don't know what to say. I am not thinking straight right now, I am too scared to speak."Calm down now, Elvira," he says as he starts without sparing me a glance as he starts operating
ELVIRA"Bake him a pie and he is all mine?!" I replay in my head. "Hendrix, are you serious right now?" I ask."Trust me, sister-in-law," he says with a serious tone. "I'm not trying to pull your leg right now; I want to help you, so I'm being very serious.""Jesus!" I exclaim, much to my surprise, knowing his knees is like a huge relief to me. At least I know now Demetrius is a human being."Now, let's get baking, shall we?" Hendrix squeals, and I nod, excited to get this done.We then get baking seriously, our hands moving faster than our brains."We need to hurry, put in your best, sister-in-law," Hendrix says. "Bake it with love, okay?"I sneer; Hendrix is a clown. "I know," I laugh."Bake it with your heart! Your blood, your sweat! Your tears!" He says again with a dramatic tone."Yeah, I know…" I laugh. "I'm also going to add my period blood to the pie too, right?""That sounds like a brilliant idea, sister-in-law," he exclaims. "Now you are a genius!""I know," I smile.After a
ELVIRA"Tell me, Hendrix, what did she do to him?!” I ask.“She… she..." Hendrix tries to say, but he pauses and shakes his head as he averts his gaze.“She did what?!" I ask as I shake him on the arm, my inquisitive side starting to kick in.“It's… it's a long story, sister-in-law,” Hendrix sighs. "But trust me when I say this, very soon you will find out about everything, and you won't be kept in the dark again.”I purse my lips into a sad pout, although I am not satisfied with Hendrix's answer, it gives me a little hope of finding out the truth someday, even if it is not now."Alright,” I nod. "But, what are we going to do about my giant crush on Demetrius?!” I ask, my frustration piquing.Hendrix winks at me with a teasing smile. "Tell me, sister-in-law, is it a giant crush, or do you really love him?” He asks. “Which is it?"“I...I... it..." I stutter, feeling shy and embarrassed. I can feel butterflies flutter in my stomach as I think about Demetrius, which makes me kind of exci
ELVIRA“It's… it's about Demetrius,” I finally reply, and this time as I exhale deeply, I want to calm down my racing heart before saying anything.“About Demetrius?” Hendrix repeats as he furrows his brows with confusion. He suddenly becomes interested in what I am saying and shifts close to me, raising a concerned brow.“What about him, sister-in-law?" He asks with interest and worry. “What did that bastard do this time around?" he asks, gritting his teeth in anger as his fists form into a ball, as though he is out to knock all of Demetrius's teeth out.His actions are funny, and I let out a chuckle, shaking my head with amusement. Although I know he is trying to help, he is being funny.“Hey… hey…” I laugh, shaking my head with amusement. "Hold on, big tiger, Demetrius didn't hurt me," I explain.“He didn't?" He asks as his face flushes with embarrassment. “Oh..." he mutters as he bursts out laughing. “I thought he did something bad to you. I was literally ready to burst open his t
ELVIRA“Tsk…” I click my tongue as the urge to smack him on the head grows within me, but I hold back."Don't let me smack your damn sense out, Hendrix!” I warn."Hey... hey..." he laughs, shaking his head with amusement.“Sister-in-law, don't you think I deserve to know, even if it's just a little bit?" He asks."I've been a good boy lately, sorry you think?” He asks with a wink.I shake my head disapprovingly. "No, you haven't,” I reply. "You are an annoying leech who won't let me be! Ugh!”"I love you too, sister-in-law,” he pouts, and I smack him on his head.“Stop being goofy,” I roll my eyes."Tell me, please," he purses his lips into a pout. “Did you and Demetrius… you know… yesterday night?” he winks.I understand what he meant; Demetrius was so crazy!“Of course not!” I roll my eyes. "Nothing happened between Demetrius and me yesterday. Trust me,” I huff, folding my arms across my chest.“Oh…” he says with a sad pout. "That's so sad.”"Yeah, so leave me alone!" I warn.“Nah…
ELVIRA“I am glad you are okay," Hendrix says as he gives out a light smile. I furrow my brows with confusion. Why is he sounding so cocky?“Okay…” I reply. "Me too.” "I am very happy you are getting along with Damien; I can see some changes in him, ones I haven't seen for a long time now," he says again, and I smile. “How do you mean?” I ask. "Well… I can see some changes in him. He is starting to loosen up to you, and he is no longer that grumpy and bitter all the time," he explains as both of us walk towards the chair and sit down. "Wow…" I mutter. “That... that is a lot." “No, no," he shakes his head. “I'm being very honest here, sister-in-law," Hendrix says. “I'm being very serious. You are doing a good job, and whatever you are doing, I advise you to keep it up." My cheeks flush at his words as a blush creeps up on my face; Hendrix sure knows how to say nice things. "Thank you,” I reply with a genuine smile. “But honestly, I'm not really doing much." “You are, sister-in
ELVIRAI remain in that position for what feels like an eternity, thinking about literally everything after I have composed my emotions. I drag myself up, although I am reluctant to start my day's activity.I sigh deeply as I walk towards the bathroom to have my bath and probably wash away my sorrows. After about thirty minutes, I finish taking my bath and preparing myself for the day.I then drag myself down to the dining hall to have my breakfast because my stomach is already grumbling with hunger.I walk down the hallway straight to the dining room, and once my feet step inside, I am met with two men's faces; one has his usual poker face on, and one has a jovial smile plastered on his face.“Sister-in-law!" Hendrix calls with a jovial smile as he signals for me to come over.“Good morning," I greet as I flash a brief smile before taking my seat near Demetrius. I tilt my head to meet Demetrius's gaze. “Good morning," I greet, and he nods slightly before shifting his gaze back to his
ELVIRAI flutter my eyes open, hoping to see the bright rays of the sun, but instead, I am greeted with darkness.I yawn and try to get up, but suddenly, I feel something heavy on me. Instantly, I become alarmed and want to scream out with fear – where am I and what the hell is on top of me?Slowly, I peek down to meet a sleepy Demetrius; his hand is snaked around my waist, making it impossible for me to break free from his grip.I widen my eyes with surprise as I feel my heart flutter. This is the first time I have ever seen Demetrius sleep! And he looks so cute! I just feel like snuggling him and planting kisses on his face!A subconscious smile spreads across my face, my gaze not leaving his sleeping face. His eyelashes are so cute as they are closed, and his slightly opened mouth as he sleeps just seems to enhance his cuteness! He looks so cute while asleep, and it is impossible to believe that this is the same ruthless man when awake. This man is just so perfect in whatever he is