VOW OF DECEPTION

chapter 2

Jaydisse POV

It was finally time for me to leave. The guy Hades sent was waiting for me in the living room. I had just finished putting my veil on when my dad came to me.

"Jaydisse! Please take good care of yourself. Don't disobey Lord Hades, at least that's the only way he will spare you," my dad advised.

"Don't worry, dad. I'm aware of what I should do. Just take care of mum... please," I said painfully.

"Oh dear, I will" my dad said and planted a kiss on my forehead after lifting my veil up.

"It's getting late, I should probably get going," I said.

My dad and I went downstairs and met the guy leaning at the Porsche.

"Let's go then," the guy said to me.

"Take good care of yourself, Jaydisse," my mum said while giving me a warm hug.

"I'll miss you, Kiddo," Varys said.

"Me too, bro. Duncan will still owe a spar. I'll be back to duel with you," I said.

"I'll be waiting for you, sweetie," Duncan said. I gave a wry smile. I was on the verge of breaking down into tears, but I stopped because of the guy and my family.

If only my family wasn't around, my tears would have been falling endlessly. He opened the back door for me and I took the driver's seat, zooming off.

The silence in the car was too much, so I decided to ask some questions about Hades.

"For how long have you been with Hades?" I asked casually.

"Since I was eleven," he replied. He must've stayed with Hades for so long.

"What's his personality?" I asked.

"Simply put, are the rumors you've heard about Lord Hades true," he replied. "And yes, never call him just Hades while he's around. Call him Lord Hades," he added.

"Is there a reason for that?" I asked.

"First of all, Lord Hades commands respect. Lastly, Lord Hades has laws, and you should not be unlucky trying to go against them," he replied."Oh, seems like I'll have to be more careful from now on," I said.

"We're here, miss," the guy said abruptly, aborting my thoughts.

I came down and looked around. Even the surroundings were filled with power. I could sense the aura gliding from every corner of the house and its environs.

"Hades does know how to match his vibe though," I thought to myself.

"What's your name?" I asked.

"Diablo Alistairre Giovanni, my lady," he replied with a little bow. "May I have the honor of knowing yours too?" he added politely.

"Jaydisse Riccardo Falcone," I replied.

He smiled a little and led me into the house.

Everything in the house defined money, power, and dominance, from the interior design down to the furniture.

Diablo led me to a room and left. I sighed heavily, my hands trembling as I held the doorknob, twisting it gently.

I entered the room, and it looked as if it was specially designed for me.

I sat on the chair in front of the dressing table and took off my veil, shoes and other jewelry.

My hair was still packed in a neat bun when I undid my hair pin, making my hair fall down to my waist.

As I brushed my hair, someone opened the door and my whole world paused around me. I gripped my gown in fear as my heart raced non-stop. Sweat poured from my face down to my neck as I glanced down, but the clacking of his shoes and his cologne gave me chills.

I stood up and turned around with my face down.

"G-Good-day L-Lord Hades," I said as the grip on my gown tightened. I looked up slowly and was dumbstruck by the man who stood before me.

He was a huge figure with a muscular physique. I looked at his face which was void of any emotion. His hair was silver and it was packed upwards. Cold blue eyes stared at me as if I was some piece of meat. His nose stood pointed and his warm pink lips curved into a grin as he looked at me. His arms and forearms were full of tattoos, and the one on his chest was kinda beautiful.

"What the heck am I doing?" I thought.

Vidal's POV

When I got back, Diablo informed me of my wife's arrival. I went to her room and saw her sitting on a chair, frightened. She slowly got up, greeted me and turned around.

I scanned her looks and she was quite the hottie. Her jet black curly hair fell to her waist, her silver eyes filled with fear and it was also complemented with long lashes. Her milky skin was spotless, she had small red cherry lips. Her wedding dress was fitted and exposed the outline of her curves. She was perfect, and I'm going to have a lot of fun toying with her.

I took slow steps towards her, which made her feel intimidated. She gripped her gown even more and it filled me with immense satisfaction. When I closed the gap between us, I forcefully held her chin upwards which made her stare at me.

"La mia donna,(my woman)" I said in Italian.

In my eyes, she was a trophy which I had obtained after claiming victory over her bloodline. I have successfully trapped my price.

"Please... you're hurting me," she said and I tightened my grip on her chin

“Is that so?” I asked in a mocking way “I'm quite surprised that a surrogate debtor still has the nerves to talk to me that way” I added. My smirk vanished and was replaced with a serious expression. I could see the defiance in her eyes. And I'll only be satisfied when she submits to me completely

“Apologise” I said hoarsely still gripping her chin even more, and I was sure I was going to leave a mark

“I'm…. So.. sorry… Lord Hades.. please have mercy, "she said. I released my grip a little bit and jammed my lips with hers… she shut her eyes tightly as drops of tears flowed freely. After some time she gave up

“Good girl” I said after I broke the kiss “This is a little reminder that YOUR FREEDOM IS MINE.” I said making sure she ate my last four words. I turned my back and when I was at the doorway I heard her mutter “Testa dicazza (dickhead) and it made me grin ‘someone still has a lot to learn’ I thought

“Keep an eye on her” I ordered as I walked away from her room

Jaydisse's POV

“Dusgusting” I said fuming with anger

"Your freedom is mine," his words replayed in my head over and over again.

He was truly a creepy freak, and he was very intimidating.

My jaw was hurting, so I got out of my wedding dress heading straight to the bathroom.

After bathing, I wore a black silk nightdress, packed my hair upwards and went to bed.

I couldn't talk to my dad Hades took everything from me

I was weak and tired of crying, so I just stared at the blank ceiling wishing all of this was a dream, but somehow I had to face reality.

“If Axel didn't cheat on me with that pathetic b***h of a cousin, I wouldn't be in this shitty situation. It's all his fault, he's a scumbag and I swear..."

I stopped abruptly, breathing heavily. I was fuming with anger and looking for ways to destroy him. I was going to make him pay.

"Ti scavo la fossa con le mie mani (I'll dig your grave with my own hands)."

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I woke up accompanied by a splitting headache.

I sucked my teeth angrily as I thought of last night.

"So this is my dawn's gift," I said to myself.

I heard a knock on the door which disrupted my thinking. I got down from the bed and went to the door. When I opened it, I saw a maid standing before me. She was a middle-aged woman with brunette-coloured hair.

"Good morning, young Miss. My name is Varisha Klean Hilton, and I'm the head maid. Lord Hades specially assigned me to take care of your needs," the maid said.

I gave way for her and she entered, closing the door behind her. She helped me out of my clothes and wore me a bath robe.

"I'm not handicapped, you know," I said.

"Of course, Miss. But I can't afford to break Lord Hades' rule," she replied as she led meout of my room. We walked a little further, then she opened a huge golden door.

There was a huge Jacuzzi filled with red bubbles and rose petals. The whole place was filled with a lovely aroma of strawberry bubble gum.

She slowly took off my bath robe and led me down the little stairs inside the bath. She poured a moderate amount of red wine inside a wine glass and handed it over before she started washing me.

"For how long have you been with Lord Hades?" I asked.

"Since seven years ago," Varisha replied.

"What's he like?" I asked again.

"Rumors are true, as the name implies. Lord Hades is the most fearless, ruthless and the most terrifying person on earth. He doesn't have any hint of emotions at all," Varisha said, and it made me somehow scared.

"What do you think he'll do with me?" I asked.

I had a lot of questions to ask, but I didn't know how she'd react if I got too deep."Lord Hades is a man of rules. You must abide by the rules in order to survive," she replied.

"Let me scrub your back," she added.

I scooted forward a bit, giving her access to my bare skin.

"Such beautiful skin... please don't let him ruin them. It'll be such a shame to let this beautiful skin be treated as garbage," Varisha advised me.

"No problem, Varisha, thanks for the advice," I replied with a smile.

"But I'm quite impressed you lasted this long. Many others would've died by now... Please, I like you already. Try to survive till the end," Varisha said.

"Don't worry, I'll be fine," I said as I stood up.

"I won't die so easily," I added.

"May the Lord keep you safe.”