I own you!!!!

Lovely's pov

I stared at the package then back at Elle "did you order something?" I asked, looking suspiciously at the package.

"You should pick it up"Elle said.

What if it blows up?

"There is no way I am picking this up" i moved back. "You can go ahead and pick it up, I don't mind"

"Lets make a deal, you pick this up and dinner is on me tonight" she straight forth her hand for a shake.

I strained my eyes at her "you want me dead, don't you?" I took her hand in mine.

"Maybe, now pick it up"

I kicked it with my feet, waiting for the explosion 

"Lovely" she sighed

"Fine!" I picked the package, lifting it into my arms and headed back deeper into the room.

"Did you order something by the way?" I asked

"Does it look like I did?"

"Not really"

She picked the card attached to the box and read out loud "Get dressed in this"

She looked at me, looking as confused as I felt "Any body I should know about?"

I burst out laughing, she must be silly to think I had a man in my life right now "What do you think?"

"That's a no then" she turned to the box inspecting it "Then who sent this?"

Opening the lid I am meant with a black dress, I pulled it out, examining it"looks like a dinner dress"

"It doesn't look like it could fit me" Elle added, I rolled my eyes at her

"It must have been from my boss, Elle"

She snapped her fingers "oh right, the party"

I shook my head, blowing a breath "it is not a party if it is full of rich people babe"

She chuckled "imagine finding a man with a black card who falls in love with you at first sight there, like those books"

"Not happening Elle" 

no one could love me, I felt unlovable. The fact that my mother had picked my stepfather over me taunted me, an ugly creature at the back of my head raising its head at the thoughts of my self loathing.

A palm touched my shoulder, gripping my attention "what's wrong?"

Everything Elle, everything.

 "Nothing, just can't wait to try it on" I smiled, the lie seeping through my mouth in a well taught well.

"You know I am here for you right?" She rubbed my shoulder, tapping my back lightly "it is two of us against the world, Lovely"

I nodded my head, embracing her in my arms "Always"

"You should try the dress on, there isn't much time left" she released me, picking up the dress and handing it over to me.

I got dressed in an hurry, and sat down for Elle to complete my makeup,I left my hair down in it's natural wavy state. A car honk outside has me jumping in my sit.

"There must be him" Elle rushed to get me the bag that came with the dress "you look beautiful, lovely"

"Thank you" I smiled.

"Now hurry"she pushed me towards the door and yanked it opened "you owe me every details to night"

"Sure"i laughed, gasping immediately at the sight of the sport car, sitting at the front of our place.

"Oh boy.."

The honk sounded again, what an impatient man!

*******

I have always wondered what it would feel like sitting in an expensive car. Don't get me wrong, I am from a rich family but my father didn't see the need to ride an extravagant car or clothes, he always believed in spending less for a comfortable life. 

"For the gathering we are going to, make sure not to speak with anyone and do not leave my side" This seemed to be screaming danger.

"Where ever we are going, is it dangerous?" I murmured, nervously nibbling on my lips.

"Yes"

That single word spiralled my heart into a frenzy, I should have just stayed home to read a book or something, that was nice and comfortable and....boring.

But that's not bad right? 

Boring was safe, boring wouldn't put me at the hands of death.

His left hand came down to grip my hands in my laps and squeezed "Relax"

I try to ignore the sparks I swear I saw fly.

So here we are and when we pulled into the driveway of a normal-looking, huge house I swallow

Fuck, I should head back. But I don't have time to contemplate more about it because the next minute Daxton is out the car and waiting for me. Sucking in two breaths, I scold myself for coming down the car.

It is just a party, lovely you have got this.

I take his arm and he tugs me to the front door, he doesn't even knock just yanks the door open and step inside.

The inside looked big and beautiful even though the vibe I felt here made my skin prick, I felt like people were watching me.

He greets the first person the walls up to him, leaving me standing there awkwardly, I move from one feet to another,

 I slip away cautiously, his last warning blaring in my mind, but what was I supposed to do? when he ignored me as he talked to that man.

I walked forward in the hallway, ignoring the long stairs to my side. Everywhere was bussing with people, and i tug again on my lower lips.

I stand there looking around, trying to figure out where next to go.

"Lovely"

The air whooshed out of my lungs at the figure of my stepfather standing in front of me.

"What do you want?"I clenched my teeth, folding my palm in a fist.

"Wouldn't you want to say hi to your mother?" He smiled, his yellow teeth baring straight at me.

Peter William's, a man who has been set to ruin my life the moment he stepped foot inside our house since my father had gone missing.

"Lovely dear" my mother's familiar voice rang in my ears making me close my eyes with a sigh.

Of all places why does it have to be here?

"Mother"

She smiled at me, looking at me with triumph in her eyes "you seem to be holding up good"

"What did you expect?"

She ignored me question, touching the arm of that vulture "you should beg for our forgiveness dear, that way you wouldn't have to fuck to get a dress"

That was it, my last restraint snapped "Fuck you mother and you excuse of a husband"

I walked away, shit I must have been too loud, I ignored the stare and made my way outside the house.

Tears began flowing down, I shouldn't have come here, I hate them so much.

"Love"

I ignore him, sitting at the step of house. He came closer choosing to sit beside me 

"Are you okay?"

I glared at him "do I look okay?"

He shook his head staring ahead "you should stop assaulting your lips"

"How does that concern you?" I was livid

"I do not want my property to be damaged"

My heart thumped. one ,two.

"Your property?"

"Yes" before I know what was happening, his lips came down fast on mine, capturing my mouth in a kiss.