Shattered dreams

#4- Acceptance

Clara's pov

Waking up I am surprised I slept like a baby

Yesterday’s event replaying in my head

From when he stopped his car beside me to when he killed that guy like it was nothing to when he proposed a contract marriage

It all felt crazy

I wonder if my aunt is looking for me or maybe they are happy I left

Damien seems like a devil and an angel at the same time

God knows what would have happened if he wasn't there yesterday but at the same time I feel like if I go against him I might die too

Thinking about that I shivered

My life has been on a roller coaster since last night

Two people died in front of me yesterday and I am starting to wonder if I am dying next

If I refuse Damien's proposal he might kill me but if I accept it I might be digging my grave

I never knew I will one day have a child I won't be be able to see after sometime

My thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door

Anna came in and told me breakfast is ready

She also told me Damien has gone to and I felt relieved as I wasn't ready to face him

I am currently trying to gather my thoughts

Stepping down from the bed I walk to bathroom to take a bath and brush my teeth

Slipping on one of my simple old gowns

I went down the stairs to eat brunch cause it is already past afternoon

Anna kept telling me some do’s and don't in the house and I was completely absent minded as I can't seem to still understand whatever is happening

I have questions but I don't know who to ask

I finally gathered the courage to ask Anna about Damien and his family

She told me about his father and how I shouldn't mess with him, how I should never mention his mother and his love for his sister

Anna took me round the house and showed me things I should touch and those I shouldn't

She also warned me against entering Damien’s office as he has warned everyone not to go into his office without his permission

Damien feels like a total mystery to me but the most important thing right now is my survival

If I leave I might not survive a day and worst case scenario I might run into my aunt and that is double hell but if I stay I don't how this man is

He is a total stranger and a murderer as far as I know

Two days later

I have been avoiding Damien as much as I can

Coming down late, sleeping early and staying in my room.

I was coming down for breakfast and I was shocked to see him seating there at the dining

My heart raced out of fear

I took a minute to look closely at him, he is really handsome, emerald green eyes, dark expression he never smiles

It seems it is a taboo for him to smile

“How long are you planning to stand there?" He said

I jolted but soon composed myself and walked towards the dining

“You didn't go to work?” I asked

He smirked and said he knew I was avoiding him

Trying to denying it as much as I can but with no fruitfulness I gave up

He reminded me I have only one day left and it felt like he was telling me tomorrow is my last day in earth

I said I want details of our contract as he can't possibly just decide for the both of us

Telling me his lawyer will bring a contract in the late afternoon he stood and made his way out of the dining

I sighed and released the breath I didn't realize I have been holding

He always has a way to make me shiver whenever he is around

I followed him and he stopped in his track when he noticed me

He turned back and asked what I wanted

I asked "you don't plan to kill me right?”

His answer left me breathless

“Maybe" he said

" Just joking"

You are such a good jester I said sarcastically

He said as long as you don't mess with me,lie to me or steal from me you are safe

I will marry you then I said shocking both of us

He said ok so casually that it felt like he was just purchasing a book

He said we will be signing the contract in the afternoon and we will be meeting his family tomorrow and the marriage is in two weeks

“Two weeks?”

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