CHAPTER 5

Felix's car stood in front of his exquisite mansion and everything I saw was intriguing from the gates down to everything in the compound of the mansion. 

I gasped when I entered inside I had something to say about every single thing I saw from the furnitures to the chandeliers. The lighting was the nicest I’ve ever seen. 

While day dreaming about how my life will be in the mansion I was brought back by a deep soothing voice,

“Make yourself comfortable Mrs Bailey” he said with an unclear tone leaving me confused

‘Have I done anything wrong?’ I asked myself 

“I’ll be showing you to your room since it’s your first time here” he said walking towards the stairs without looking at me 

“Why do you mean ‘my room’?, we are married I thought we’re supposed to share a room so why do I have a room of my own” I looked at him with curiosity and confusion and all the excitement in my face faded away

I had all these images of our wedding night in my head and here this man was telling me about having my own room? ‘He’s joking right’ I said to myself. 

Asides the wedding night, I was so sure we were supposed to be in a room together. We finally got to the door and he stopped, opened the door and signaled me to go in. 

The room decor was a mixture of luxury and solemnity just as the whole house was. I walked in to a big bed that looked comfortable from the door and I couldn’t help but smile lightly. 

Although the idea of staying in a different room away from my husband was unclear to me, my room was exceptionally beautiful. 

“You haven’t answered my question” I said glaring at him hoping for an explanation 

His lips pursed into a thin line he said “let’s just talk about it now shall we?, I wanted you to settle in first before talking but let’s just talk now” he said flatly 

“I know you’re not interested in this marriage and honestly neither am I. I told you why I needed to get married already so there’s no need to go over it again. We’ll be married couples outside but we’ll stay out of each other’s business inside to avoid crossing each other’s boundaries. I’ll have the freedom to do whatever I want and so can you. The only thing is that we’ll have to consummate the marriage because as I said I need an heir. Is there anything you’d like to add” he said

“So there are rules?, that’s interesting but don’t worry I’m fine by them. Do you and I do me it’ll benefit us. But a question— how do we consummate the marriage when we don’t stay in the same room?” I asked nonchalantly although my heart ached but I hid it 

He sighed lightly and said “that won’t be a problem, you don’t have to worry about it”

Walking away he said “goodnight Dana”

I turned around,walked slowly to my bed and stared at the lights outside the window. I couldn’t help but think that my life was always different because why do my married life have to go this way. I’m not only in a contract marriage but I have to do things like I’m not married. 

‘My life can’t get any worst’ I said to myself 

***

I sat up on my bed looking around at how incredibly beautiful and neat my environment was, after few minutes I remembered that I was married to a very wealthy man and I was now in his house. 

Excitement and happiness showed on my face as I smile to the fact that I didn’t have to go carry heavy boxes to get paid. 

I took my bath, arranged my things rightfully and in my flower patterned dress I matched downstairs. Thinking I’ll have to make breakfast I walked towards the kitchen but I saw that I didn’t have to because the dining table was set and Felix was already having his breakfast. 

“Good morning ma’am” Melissa, the elderly cook greeted 

“Good morning and please the ma’am isn’t necessary”I laughed lightly making her smile 

***

Why am I feeling these tickles anytime I see her? How does she make me feel so calm? 

I’ve been having these emotions since I met her at the bar, who is she to have these effects on my body? Why is her smile so mesmerizing and soothing?

I had lots of questions and I’m too busy and not interested in falling with love so I rather not get answers to me. 

“Morning Dana” I said casually hiding everything I feel for her 

“Morning to you too” she said with a vague smile 

I had a very busy day ahead of me but I wanted to see her face before I left for work. I stood up and made my way towards the door. 

“You can do whatever you want, I’ll see you by 9pm” I said trying to sound calm but casual

I drove myself to my office and the only thing in my head was how Dana makes me feel different anytime I’m around her. 

I didn’t want to bring myself to agree to it because all the relationships I’ve known always ended in tears and commitment wasn’t ‘my thing’. 

***

I walked round the luxurious and exquisite Felix Bailey’s mansion all day with the help of Melissa admiring the expensive furniture. The flawless decor of the house was everything and breathtaking. I strolled down the hallway towards the swimming pool and this door was standing on its own and as an inquisitive person I opened the door and I couldn’t believe my eyes. 

‘These paintings are incredible’ I said out loud. 

I couldn’t believe how amazing and definite the paintings were. There was a lot of finished work and they weren’t showcased out in the house meant the powerful billionaire’s hidden talent is painting.

I was about to feel what the paintings were when I was stopped by a deep scary voice “you don’t touch everything you see” 

Gasping, I turned with fear and I thought to myself  I’m as good as dead , what was I thinking coming into an isolated room. 

“Uh-uh I’m so sorry I just saw this room by chance and I thought it was like any other room” my voice barely coming out, and out of fear losing my breath 

“I didn’t tell you the rules before going out, that's why you thought you could just do whatever you want,right?” he said with a mean tone and a cruel look. 

I have never seen him like this, and before I could defend myself or even try to apologize I felt my back pinned to the wall with a strong grip. 

“Don’t you ever and I mean ever come into this room again, go around the house but don’t ever come close to this door neither should you walk in, AM I CLEAR?” he howled with bloodshot eyes

I nodded, shivering and tears pouring out my eyes and I walked away to my room

This was the first time I had experienced something as mean as this and not just from anyone, MY HUSBAND?!

I cried my eyes out as I went into thinking of how I would live my life in the next five years and suddenly I felt frustrated and depressed. 

I clenched my hands and legs together with fear. The door opened and a broad figure stood in front of me.