Lawfully His Book 1.

Chapter 15

Chapter 15

AFTERMATH

Melissa Fernando

Lord,

Lord,

Dear Lord,

Sweetest Lord,

I need your help!

I glanced at Sam, who had a confused expression on his face. But the only thing I was worried about was; what is Aries going to do with me this time.

First of all, he strictly prohibited me from leaving the mansion without a guard and I disobeyed. Secondly, he told me to inform him if I need something instead of reaching out for it myself and I disobeyed.

I was going to get one hell of scolding But I can't be blamed for that matter, we are on his private island.

Nobody knows we are here including the one who is after us.

I mean that's the point of coming here, right, to be secure!

Then why the hell is it necessary to bring a guard with me?

Could it be that he cares?

For me...

My heart flipped at that.

Don't be stupid Melissa, he made it clear as crystal that he abhors you.

My heart flipped at that. Don't be stupid, Melissa. He made it clear as crystal that he abhors you. Disappointment sank into me as reality kicked the surface hard.

Oh no, he is going to be enraged.

No one can save me from his waft this time, absolutely no one.

"Oh hello there, where are your lost merchandise?" Sam waved his hand in front of me causing me to snap out of my thoughts.

I took his hand worriedly, making our way out.

"We are in trouble Sam, it's Aries. He told me- no ordered me to get home this instant and he seemed to be in a temper."

"Oh is that the case?! No worries little merchandise, don't fret silly. It's no biggie, we'll handle him just fine but that depends. How angry is he exactly?"

"Very angry. And no you don't understand, he firmly restricted me from stepping outside the mansion without informing him and without taking a guard. The problem is that I did the exact two things and now he is seething with anger." I told him intensely.

We were already approaching the mansion causing my fear to increase. He gave a comforting smile before mouthing, we'll sort it out.

But that didn't call me, not even one bit. The two guards on either side opened the white gate immediately after they caught sight of us.

I walked past them nervously, the shopping bags were with Sam who is having a hard time keeping each bag in place, I gave him the one I was holding too when we reached here.

Be that as it may, I can't help the poor guy right now. I'm too worried about my fate.

As we reached the door, I took a deep breath and turned around to face Sam who was still struggling with the bags.

"Give me the bags Sam and open the door," I said while giving him a sweet smile.

But hell, he didn't fall for it.

"No it’s okay dear Melissa, I'll hold the bags. You open the door." I instantly shook my head ignoring the fact that he'd call me Melissa this time,

"No I'm not going inside first, you go first then I'll come after you," I started giving him my best puppy look.

"No, you first." He said stubbornly but I wasn't going to back down. I'm not going inside first, His Majesty could be waiting there with a gun ready to strike for all I know.

We kept fighting like cat and dog for what seemed like hours. "Get in already you two." I gasped in fright as I hear his voice. Sam's eyes widened, he pushed me on the door causing it to open widely and I bumped into a chest.

A chest? Yes, and a muscular one. A pair of arms circled my waist keeping me in place.

The familiar minty scent enveloped me and I inhale enjoying the fresh and manly scent.

Aries!

I closed my eyes and let out a dreamy sigh while laying my head on his chest loving the warm feeling in his arms. I snuggled my head closer just under his chin and surprisingly he didn't seem reluctant. His posture wasn't stiff, instead, he was calm. A smile made its way to my face.

I was so lost in my own world, in his arm and he didn't seem to mind either until the clearing of someone's throat was heard. He pushed me back abruptly causing me to lose my balance and I bumped backwards into someone again. Only that, this time the person wasn't careful enough to hold me in a place like Aries. Both Sam and I fell flat on the cold floor along with the grocery bags.

"Ouch...." I yelped clutching my derrière which was stinging. That hurt, stupid Sam! Couldn't he hold me just fine as Aries did?

No, because apparently, the poor boy had a handful of bags with him that you selfishly forced with him as you were so caught up in your fate and love fantasy!

Ohh... yes fate, wait fate!! Angry Aries! Oh s**t! I forgot about that. I look at His Highest who stood there arrogantly above us with his arms crossed. He didn't even bother to help us or pick up the bags.

He raised one eyebrow in a challenging way as I stared at him as if daring me to say something. Huh, arrogant prick! I quickly stoop up still patting my butt which was hurting badly. I gave Sam a hand before picking up the bags and the contents that were spilt on the floor. "Leave that for the maid to clean up."

"Leave that for the maid to clean up." His commanding voice startled me and I turned to look at him. "Oops, I forgot you are the MAID now, right?!" He continued mockingly. I said nothing and went along to pick up the remaining bags. What was even there to say?!

Absolutely nothing.

My mood instantly became sour. "Now now Ms. Fernando,, I cut him off hurriedly, ignoring the fact that he hates it when someone cut him in between, "Oops, you forgot once again, I'm no longer Fernando. I am Mrs. Melissa Aries Alexopoulos now. Are you suffering from Alzheimer Mr. Aries?! That's serious." I said in the same mocking tone with a smirk. His eyes narrowed, his lips forming into a thin line. He clenched his jaw and bawled his hand into a fist. In a flash, he came right in front of me and gripped my elbow.

"When I show you your place, your standards, you will know the consequences of bluffing around with me. Do you get it?" He shouted loudly and I jumped in fright. "No... Y-yes." I swallowed and answered in a small voice.

"Give me a good reason as to why did you go outside without my permission and without the bodyguard?" He asked in a tight voice, I could see Sam from my peripheral view, he moved uncomfortably. "The meatloaf that I was making was ruined and there were no more eggs and breadcrumbs."

"And why couldn't you inform me about that?" He asked calmly this time but I could sense the turmoil boiling in him so I stayed quiet I simply didn't have the answer for him.

"You disobeyed me and went gallivanting around with him. You'll be punished for that. Wait for me in the room upstairs." He said shocking me to death.

Punishment?!! Sam stepped forward, "What the hell man, stop being so cruel to her. She is your wife, dammit! Stop using her when she is not the culprit"

"SHUT UP! Shut up... Don't interfere, Drakos, the matter is between my wife and me so back off." He yelled at Sam furiously. I shook my head at Sam as I saw that he was opening his mouth to defend himself. He angrily dropped the bags on the couch, he gave me a sad smile before going upstairs leaving the two of us alone. "Go in your room!" I walked past him and climbed the stairs without uttering a word.

"You do know that I have been sharing this room with you right?" Was the first thing he asked as soon as he entered the room. To say that I was surprised would be an understatement. How is that possible?! I have never seen him in the room while I was here. Then again, it's been hardly one day since I came here. But still, I should have seen him at night or even in the morning when I woke up. Well, maybe he is an early riser and I'm a heavy sleeper as a matter of fact. Yup, that must be it. It does make sense.

"I had to sleep on the couch but that won't be a problem from now on. I'll fix it later. Come here!" He motioned his hand towards the walk-in closet. I have never used it, my clothes were still in the suitcase. I complied and went to the wardrobe.

He opened the door and inside were all the items a man would dream to have. Button-up shirts, waistcoats, suits, long-sleeved shirts, polo shirts, sweatpants, sleeveless hoods, coats, leather jackets, sweaters, trousers, black jeans, caps, gloves, scarf, business shoes, sports shoes, cardigans. It was all lined up, hanging on the hanger.

All at once, he starts throwing the clothes out of place. I gasped and watched as he threw everything, and I mean every single thing out of the wardrobe on the floor. "What are you doing...." I cried in disbelief, which he seemed to ignore. He continued throwing out all the clothes furiously. When the hanger and desk were empty of any items, he opened the drawers, which contained cufflinks, ties and tie bars. He emptied the drawers then looked at me and I shivered from his gaze.

He grabbed my hand and pushed me towards the mess." You will hand-wash all these clothes, every single one of them, stream them, iron all, fold them neatly and then rearrange them in the wardrobe. I don't want creases on any garment. I like everything neat and tidy. I will give you two days for this task because of the large number of clothes and if you fail, then there will be consequences." He said in a firm voice What- The- Actual- Hell... Holy scorpion!! He must be joking, no that's impossible, I can't do that. "Are you kidding me?!" I asked in disbelief.

"I don't kid around Fernando." There, he said Fernando again, but I didn't dare correct him.

Has he gone mad?!

How am I supposed to hand-wash all these clothes when I have never washed a single handkerchief in my whole existence? And the clothes are already clean! So that's the punishment. It may seem simple, but it's really not. I have to wash his entire wardrobe, and the fact that there are like a thousand garments isn't helping at all.

He wants me to stream, iron, fold and even rearrange them. What the hell is wrong with him?! Oh no, what did I get myself into? How will I do that?! "As for the cufflinks and tie bars, you will wipe them. Am I understood?" He inquired more like commanded and I bobbed my head up and down. "Good!"

I wiped the beads of sweat that were forming on my forehead and plunged the shirts in water. This was fairly the most arduous task ever. It's been nearly one hour and all I have washed are two polo shirts and one sweatpants. Oh God...When will I be accomplished with this?! I have been using cold water and goosebumps are starting to make an appearance on my skin. The tip of my fingers was wrinkled. I started shivering due to the cold. Walking inside the shower cubicle, I switched on the shower and placed my hand under the hot water. Then, after drying my hand with a towel, I walked outside the bathroom.

There on the couch was the devil-looking dashing in his suit. He was sitting with his laptop. Why did I end up with him?! I thought as a tear slid down my cheeks. I always thought that marriage with the love of my life would be the best thing that could ever happen to me. But here I am working like a damn slave.

Slavery was banned, but Mr Aries Alexopoulos seems to be keen on opening closed chapters like s*****y. And no, I'm not joking.

Shaking my head at the thoughts, I made my way towards the closet to change into a warm outfit. My jeans were completely wet. made "Give me that file over there." Came his commanding tone. I took the blue file and handed it to him kindly "Bring me a cup of black coffee." I glared at him this time while gritting my teeth. He is getting on my nerves now, he is doing that on purpose. He raised an eyebrow in the challenge when I sent him a fierce glare. Nonetheless, I went downstairs to make his coffee. I thought about adding salt in it just to take revenge but then went against it as it may enrage the beast and I would be the only one on whom he would lash out his anger. Upon entering the room, I placed his coffee on the table next to him. "Pass me that charger." He voiced out mocking again and this time I lost it. My patience slipped out and I yelled at him angrily.

"God has gifted you with a fine pair of arms, legs and eyes. Meaning that you can see where the damn charger is and reach out for it on your own. If you think that I'm going to employ myself with you, then guess again!" As soon as I said that, I started to regret opening my mouth.

The mischievous expression on his face flew out of the window and it was replaced by his usual hateful expression. Within a swift shift, he strode towards me and seized hold of my hand in a tight grip.

"I believe it is time for you to face the repercussions of your undoings." With that being said, he dragged me out of the room, ignoring my cries and my heartbeat increased just as my fear started increasing.