CHAPTER 2

MIA'S POV 

My eyes widened,I was stunned to even make a sound, memories from years ago came crashing on me. 

"Don't let me repeat myself. I said strip now" he repeated with his voice dangerously low.His words sent shivers down my spine.

"No!" I retorted, folding my hands in front of me to protect myself from the pervert. I was fuming in anger, he had no right to disrespect me. Who does he think he is?

"What did you say? He questioned, taken aback by my rude outburst.

"I said no!" I repeated loud enough for him to hear me. "I demand you treat me with respect". I snapped. He chuckled softly but the irritation on his face was evident.

I internally prayed he wasn't the mysterious billionaire. The man before me was a pervert and a jerk.

He slowly reached for a white cane beside him. My heart dropped, I began to panic. Was he going to whip me with that? My eyes darted to the door, my only way to escape. 

To my utter shock, he swept the cane from side to side as he walked towards me "Let me reintroduce myself, I am Denver Angelo, your husband." He seethed.

Then realization dawned on me and I froze on the spot.

Danver Angelo, the most attractive wealthy billionaire was stone blind.

Before I could recollect myself, he was already in front of me. He gripped my chin tightly. I whimpered in pain.

"I don't like repeating myself, I'll ask you one last time." He whispered in my ear. His voice was laced with threat. " I fucking asked you to strip".

I nodded in affirmation, I was astonished to let out a word. He released my chin and I quickly pulled my dress over my head. I stood before him in my lacy pants and bra. I sighed when I realized he couldn't see me.

He closed the little space between us, hovering around me intimidatingly."I own you now. Don't you dare lecture about respect when you shamelessly sold yourself to me" he growled.

My heart clenched. He gently touched my face, my chest heaved up and down as I found it hard to breathe. The thumping of my heart made it difficult to hear him mumbling. 

Like he was trying to see my face through his touch, he slowly moved his hand from my face down to my collarbone. He stopped when he reached my cleavage. I felt my breath hitch. Like electricity,I felt tingles from his touch. My body became excited.

He cupped my breast and I subconsciously moaned.

 "It has always been about money. The world is wrapped around your fingers when you have what it takes". He trailed his middle finger from my breast to my belly button.

I pursed my lips as another sound threatened to come out, he mustn't know how my body reacts to his touch.

I found it strange reacting to his touch the way I did. After what happened that night, I hated a man's touch.

"I bet no man has ever made you feel that way," he said with a smirk on his face.

"That's my way of analyzing my whores before I fuck them " he smirked. I wanted to punch the smug off his face and slap myself for letting him touch me. I felt disgusted.

I swiftly pulled my dress over my head but my body wanted more. I have never felt that way before, not even with Tyler.

"You are to produce a child for me before the contractual deadline. Otherwise, the deal is off". So I'm not going to make it easy for you". He muttered. " You will have to earn my touch and my bed".

I instantly regretted signing the contract. I would never want to have a child with a jerk.

"Aside from what you read on the contract, I have my own rules" . He explained. I listened attentively not wanting to forget any and get into trouble. "One!" He raised a finger " you don't call me by my name, it's Sir or Master to you." I opened my mouth and tried to protest but he beat me to it "I own you Mia, you worship me now." 

The way my name slipped out of his tongue made my heart flutter. 

"Two! You are not to leave this house without my consent neither would any visitors aside your family be welcomed". He sternly warned. "You will get to know all the rules as time goes on".

"Don't get the idea we are married couples. We won't share the same bed. You will have a room to yourself ". He explained. I was more than happy hearing that from him. That was the only sensible thing that came out of his mouth.

"I will abide by those rules" I croaked out. He raised his eyebrows waiting for me to complete my statement. "Master," I responded. He gave me a small smile.

"Now! Don't ever forget your place in my house. You are just a tool and when I'm done, your filthy ass is out of my life for good." He said through gritted teeth.

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I waved at the nurse as I walked to Riley's ward. I've always hated hospitals. The cringe memories I have of hospitals were heart wrenching. I stopped abruptly when I saw my Mom in the hallway talking to the doctor in charge of Riley.

"Hope you understand how critical the condition is Mrs Katherine, I hope you find the money on time for your daughter's surgery." Charles explained.

"Thank you Charles, I will continue trying my best" Mom responded as Charles walked away. Mother has always been composed no matter the situation. I wish I was like her.

"Mom! I'm sorry for being away for so long, I…

"You should have been the one on that bed" she cut in. She looked pissed, " you worthless piece of shit, why do you keep taking away the people I love?" She yelled. The venom in her voice made my skin crawl.

I pulled out the marriage papers out of my bag and showed them to her.

"See Mom! I signed the contract. The money will be deposited into your bank account. From the first month to the last, Riley is the beneficiary. We will be fine again" I sputtered trying to make her happy.

"Riley would be treated" she exclaimed. I saw the glint of happiness in her eyes. She was happy but she never showed concern for my own happiness. "You are finally useful to me," she muttered.

I forced out a small smile. I was patiently waiting for the day she would be proud of me and accept me as her child.

"How did you do it?" She asked. I looked at her confused.``I guess you must have slept with him in order to accept you. You shameless slut." She sounded disgruntled, walking away to the opposite direction.

I didn't realize I was crying until my vision became blurry. It doesn't matter how I try to fix up my mistakes. That night would forever be in Mother's mind. She would never forgive me, nor will I forgive myself.

I walked towards Riley's bed where she laid peacefully. The beep sound from the heart monitor and her soft snores made my heart clenched. I wished I had stopped her from going out that fateful day.

"I'm sorry Ri, I should have done something. I shouldn't have listened to you and stopped you from going. I failed to protect you. " I expressed as tears were streaming down my face." But I promise you, you will be fine again. I did this for you Ri, I did it for us. I only hope you begin to see me as your twin, not an enemy…..