Married to the enemy's son

Chapter 3

I stood to answer the knock on the door that disrupted my nap. I opened the door to see one of the maids standing there.

"Good evening, ma'am...you have a visitor, " The maid announced.

"Visitor? And who could that be ?" I asked surprisingly.

"I don't know, ma'am," The maid replied.

"Um..... I'll be there soon," I said, and with that, the maid left the room.

Confusion was written all over my face. I wasn't expecting anyone or would I rather say I didn't have anyone to expect. I don't have any friends or family. It couldn't be that he had found me, could it? Or maybe he sent one of his spies? No.....what was I thinking? Donovan guaranteed my safety. I had to brace up and find out who the person in question was. After much contemplation, I finally left the room.

I descended the stairs nervously and prayed silently that I was still safe. Just as I climbed down the last stair the female figure stood joyously and ran to embrace me.

"Oh, my goodness..... Alyssia," She exclaimed as she pulled me into a hug.

"Jenner! ..... You're here," I exclaimed excitedly as we embraced each other. I was so happy, Jenner was the last person I expected to see. We stayed that way for some seconds after which we disengaged and sat down.

"So tell me.....how are you? How have you been coping?" Jenner asked with concern

"Well, I'm fine. I'm coping quite well ..... And you? How are? How is the clan?" I replied.

"Well.... I'm fine, same with the clan, everything's all good."

"What about the boss... He isn't in, is he?" Jenner asked as she looked around.

"No, he isn't. He left yesterday morning and hasn't come back since then," I answered.

"Oh..... He doesn't stay here?" She asked curiously.

"Nah.... not really..... More like he comes and goes. He kind of spends less time here, you know"

"Oh..... Poor you, you must be very bored and lonely right?"

"Well it's not like I have a choice though, at least it's way much better than where I was before"

"Yes of course, way better.... So how are your wounds? Have you healed completely?" She asked

"I can't say I'm feeling quite better..... I can say I've healed quite well physically.... but... I can't say well about emotionally..... you know... I still have those nightmares and it scares the crap outta me. You know more like that very scene is gonna repeat itself." Alyssia explained.

"Oh my gosh.... I'm so sorry about that ..... but then how do you survive all through the night, you know, staying all alone in this gigantic house?"

"I can't say I sleep well... Most times I end up having sleepless nights"

"I'm sorry... I am "

"You don't have to be.... it's likely my fate, so I'll face it anyways......so .....um, how about Godfather?" I asked, feeling less confident this time around, making Jenner heave a sigh.

"Well....I think maybe he's one of the reasons I'm here, "Jenner responded, making my heart palpitate.

"What.... What do you mean...I don't understand you..." I found myself stammering.

"I'm sharing this with you, Alyssia, not to make you panic. Please try to stay calm." Jenner said, trying to keep me calm, but the reverse was the case.

"Godfather is back." She dropped the bombshell, making me reflexively cover my mouth in shock.

"What?.... How?.... I mean when did he get back? " I stuttered

"A week after your wedding with Donovan" She replied.

"He rushed down weeks after the news of your escape went viral and the problem right now is that he's assigned some of his boys to go search for you..... I'm afraid he'll find out about the wedding and all that"

"Oh my God" I whispered in fear, feeling my palm covered in sweat. I was anxious and nervous at the same time.

Jenner didn't fail to notice and tried calming me.

"Be calm Alyssia.... Please put yourself together. I trust Donovan, and so should you..... I trust he'll keep you safe and protect you" Jenner assured.

"What if he doesn't..... I mean, you know how powerful Godfather is... What if something happens to Donovan in the process you know, what if he succeeds in tracking me down... What if he hurts Donovan. .. what if.."

"Enough Alyssia...... Enough.. you're being delusional right now.... come here ." Jenner interrupted and engaged me in a hug.

"You're still living in fear, you know. Don’t let it get to you. Listen, I’ve known Donovan for quite a while now. If I didn’t think he could help, why do you think I brought you here for safety? You’ve suffered enough at the hands of your godfather. While he is powerful, Donovan is also powerful, okay? Just try to be calm. Please, calm your nerves," Jenner said, trying to reassure me. We stayed in this tense silence until the sound of the door opening interrupted us. We both turned to see Donovan walking in, making us stand.

"Good evening boss"

"Good evening" We both greeted in unison.

"Jenner, why are you here?"He asked as he relaxed on the wall.

"I..... actually...I have something to tell you".

Sensing that they both needed privacy, I stood and headed for my room.

Donovan's pov

I watched silently as Alyssia exited the living room nervously making me wonder what Jenner must have told her.

"Sit, Jenner, " I ordered as I also sat and gestured for her to talk.

"Actually... Boss.... Godfather is back"

"When did he get back? " I asked calmly

"Four days ago, and he's in search of Alyssia... The news of your wedding has also reached his hearing" She explained

"He doesn't know Alyssia is my wife yet right?" I asked

"No boss"

"Alright then... Everything's under control" I replied nonchalantly

"But boss... What if..."

"No, what ifs Jenner, return to the clan before they notice your absence " I interrupted

"Boss I mean .. "

"That's enough Jenner... Like I said Everything's under control... I won't repeat myself" I said dismissively

"Alright, boss...I'll take my leave now. " Jenner took a bow and left. I sat back for some minutes pondering what she said and then decided to go meet Alyssia.