Chapter 8 Trapped

“You make me feel things I didn’t believe anymore.”- Unknown

Dexter POV

Today will be the day she will be here. I can’t approach her in a nice way so I don’t have another alternative but to use my mafia’s way to make her follow my plan. I knew she hates but me but it doesn’t matter. I don’t need love from anyone. I don’t do romance because I knew eventually it will hurt in the end.

“Welcome, love.” I greeted her when the bodyguard brought her to my office in the mansion. I asked them to fetch her from her condo this morning.

“Don’t call me with that name. That word doesn’t fit to be on your lips,” she scolded with her calm voice. Feisty, I liked it.

I know she wasn't really scared of me but she just accepted the offer to protect her family. Family always is the weakness of human beings. I knew it well, been there. It killed.

“But that name suit you,” I purposely teased her. Teasing people was fun, it brought satisfaction. She rolled her eyes without arguing back. I hid the smile that almost creeps onto my face.

“I will show you the room first,” I walked closer to her and led her out from my office. My office was on the top of the mansion, which easier for me to monitor the surrounding of the mansion clearly. CCTV was installed at every corner and many bodyguards guarded around the mansion but still, I will check the security of the mansion from time to time. I trust myself more than others.

She follows me from behind with her luggage in her hand. I didn’t bother to help her carry the luggage though. Although she was someone special to Andrea, it doesn't mean that I will treat her differently.

We moved to the second floor and I led her to the right side of the mansion. “This,” I opened the door of the room that I asked my maid to prepare before she arrives. “Your room,” I continued standing near the door and gesturing her to step inside.

She looks at me before step into the room. Her eyes scanned through the room. It was a bedroom themed in black and white, complete with everything that she needs.

“Like it?” I inquired wanting her attention. She stays quiet from the time we came out of the office.

“Oh, since when do you care?” Her statement makes me want to laugh at her. It amused me. What a brave girl, my conscience remark.

“Yeah, true. I don’t care at all.” I shrugged my shoulder.

“Be prepared and meet me downstairs in 10 minutes,” I commanded and left her behind headed to Andrea’s room. I need to see my little princess; I guess she will be really happy with this surprise.

“Hey, daddy.” I heard her cute voice from the room.

“Hey, sweet pie. Are you ready for your surprise?” I moved towards her. She was busy playing with her doll on her bed.

“Yeah, I’m ready,” she grinned and raised her hands asking me to hold her in my arms.

I lifted her up and kissed her cheeks. She was cute in her pinky blouse matched with a black legging.

“Let’s go for the surprise.” She clapped her hands; her face was filled with excitement. I loved it when I can see her big sweet smile on her face. It was hard to make her happy after she learned that her parent was gone. I even brought her and seek treatment from a child psychiatrist. It wasn't easy, that tragic incident almost killed both of us emotionally. This was one of the reasons I want Elsie to be in her life, just for her happiness.

“Ok, now we are here. You need to close your eyes,” I told her when we reached the living room. I saw Elsie coming out of her room and walking down the stairs. The living room was on the first floor and I can see her clearly from here. I was facing the stair and I purposely made Andrea’s back facing the stairs so she won’t notice Elsie’s presence.

“Can I open my eyes now?” She asked in my embrace. I can felt the excitement in her.

Elsie comes closer to us without making any noise. She noticed the surprise and I’m glad that she plays along. That was kind, after what I have done to her.

“Hello, princess,” she stood beside us and whispered something to Andrea’s ear. Her shoulder almost touched my body and it feels so warm but I didn't show any response. She tilted her head waiting for Andrea to open her eyes and I watched them with anticipation. Andrea removed her hands and opened her eyes immediately searching for the familiar voice.

“Ahhh, Elsie!” She screamed which made Elsie hollered laughter. She was cute just like Andrea. I’m wondering how she managed to put aside her anger towards me and treat Andrea like there was no conflict existed.

Andrea pulled her and clutched to her which made her almost trembled with the sudden force. I caught her body with my other hand while I’m still holding Andrea in my arm.

“Whoa, careful sweet pie. You will hurt yourself,” I said glancing at Andrea but her attention was all on Elsie. She hugged her neck tightly and my hand was placed in between them.

“Let me,” Elsie spoke noticing the awkward position we were in.

She slowly took Andrea away from me and frees my hand that stuck between both of them. She suddenly cleared her throat, asking for my attention.

“What?” I raised my eyebrows not understand what she meant.

“Hand, your hand.” She said in a low tone.

Oh, I almost facepalm myself. What a naughty hand. I forgot my hand still rested on her waist, comfortably might I add. I quickly removed my and she took a step back, away from me.

What a naughty hand, I scolded myself inaudibly.

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