RELENTLESS OBSESSION

THE FIRST RED FLAG

Conrad Blackwood was a young mafia billionaire in his early thirties. He was respected and well-known in the city.

When he walked into a room, eyes clung to him; no one dared to cross his path, whispers lowered. People cleared path when he approached. He was a no-nonsense man; he believed everything should be done in a violent way.

It was at an event at Texas roadhouse that they met. Bella friend had invited her to the party.

He stepped out of his well-polished black tinted car, wearing a black suit, sharp against the night, with his guard holding the door, watching every move he made.

She was standing near the balcony window, staring at the stars studying it so deeply. When she turned she noticed him first and saw how he was respected and feared among people.

Their eyes met immediately, Bella looked away, but Conrad couldn't look away; he kept staring at her so deeply. He wasn't the type that laughed, but when he saw Bella, his expression changed.

By the end of the night, he approached her, knew her name, and they laughed, chatted, and bonded so well. He even dropped her off at her home, and they exchanged their contact information.

Bella Hayes was a 9-to-5 worker who worked in an oil and gas company. She came from a middle-class family of five, was not financially stable, and was the eldest of her siblings, so she had to work her ass off as she had a lot of people to cater for

After she was done with her high school, she got an admission to study business administration in the higher institution. Her father wanted to see her a graduate and see her progress in life. So, he had to do everything in his power just to see her through school.

After four years of studying business administration in the higher institution, she relocated to a new city to start up her life.She got a job as a banker and, at first, lived in a one-room apartment. She was then promoted and one year later, she got a new job where she is currently working in an oil and gas company.

Although that was not her dream job, she did appreciate it. While working in the company, she was able to save and rent a two-room apartment, which was well-furnished, in Texas With her salary, she was able to send some money to her siblings and parents.

Everything was going perfectly until she met Damien, her worst nightmare...

He didn't believe in waiting; gifts were sent to her, and cars were sent to drop her off. He was so drawn to her beauty; all his attention, affection, and care went towards her. He gave her everything she asked for. Although she didn't love him for his wealth, she genuinely loved him.

They started a relationship, and one month later, she moved into his home, and they lived like a couple. That was how fast he wanted their relationship to be. He didn't believe in delay.

"Who are you talking to on the phone?" asked Conrad when she excused herself to respond to a call at a meeting in the office. He suspected something, as usual, and went after her.

"You always monitor me whenever I'm on a call," responded Bella, complaining and almost shouting. "Anyway, I was talking to my best friend, Jay. It has been a long time."

Conrad cut her off before she could finish her statement. "Could you lower your voice?" he said, looking around to check if anyone was listening to their conversation.

"Babe, I've told you I don't like it when you speak to other men apart from me," he said calmly. "And you know what? I want you to stop communicating with him again," he commanded her.

"What do you mean? You always control me on what I should wear, eat, and who I talk to," complained Bella. "Jay has been a good friend to me."

"I don't care. I love you so much, and I protect what's mine," he said, coming closer to her.

"Mine?" Those words settled in Bella's mind. She was feeling uneasy; she felt something was wrong but couldn't figure it out.They went back into the office, and he laid his hands on her Bella th*gh, fingers pressing just enough to remind her he was there.

Conrad has always acted like that when it comes to Bella. He was always overprotective, monitoring her movements and who she talks to. He didn't allow any man to come close to her.

At first, it all felt like care until he started becoming more and more protective.He was so possessive, manipulative and monitored her like he was a stalker.

On one occasion, a guy approached her while they were out shopping. Conrad was in the toilet, and when he came out, he immediately spotted a guy talking to her, rushed over, and punched him in the face.

"Who the f**k is this guy??" he asked, dragging Bella aggressively to the car.

...he was breathing so fast, like he had run a five-meter race.

"What's wrong with you? He was asking me for directions," said Bella, trying to pull her hands away from his forceful and aggressive grip.

"I don't f**king care. I've said it before, and I'm going to say it again: I don't like you being around other men," he said, forcefully pushing her inside the car, Locked it, went to the driver's seat, and drove roughly onto the road.

Bella was then sure of who he was... a psychopath...

When they arrived home, Bella stormed out of the car angrily while Conrad ran after her, calling out her name.

"Babe," he called in his romantic tone, "it's just that I don't like seeing you talk with other guys," he explained. "I couldn't help myself when I saw you talking with that stranger," he continued.

"Why? What are you afraid of?" she asked. "I just don't like the way you behave very protective when it comes to me," she said and stormed off, heading to the bathroom.

"I'm afraid of losing you," he shouted as she banged the door.

Immediately after she was done having her shower, Conrad had already decorated the room with flowers and colorful lights. As soon as she step in into the room,he rushed towards her , kissing her on her neck but Bella resisted,so her pushed her onto the bed, touching her all over her body—her neck, b*tt, b**bs, and th*gh so roughly, that was so in lost in the mood.

Bella tried to resist, but he was more stronger than her.

"I'm not in the mood," she said finally.

Conrad paused, then looked at her with disappointment.

"You called me by my name? What happened to those sweet name you always call."

"Moreover, I need you now; I can't wait any longer," he said, "and I promise I won't be h*rd on you"he said continuing

"You know I'm ovaluating and I can't have s*x, now" she said to him a

Still grossing her b*tt, he said, " I don't care, but I need you now. I'm sorry, but I can't stop,"he said grabbing her b*tt more aggressively.

Bella tried to fight back but couldn't.

"Stop it now! I said stop it! You can't force me, Conrad," she shouted.

Immediately, he heard his name again He strangled her by the neck, twisted her hand so hard to the back,faced her to the wall and had his way with her.

From the back, he was so hard on her and was inside of her throughout the night; he even released in her.

Taylor cried her eyes out.

When he was eventually done with her, he realized what he had done but was still not remorseful, he believed that how it's should be done

It was as if someone were controlling him; that was how he behaved ... a real psycho he was.

A knock sounded suddenly at the front door.

Both of them turned.

The interruption shattered the tension but not the damage. Bella wished that the knock could have come before the damage. But it was too late.

Damien stepped back, his expression smooth once again. “We’ll continue this later.”

“If you had allowed me to have my way with you, I wouldn’t have been hard on you,” he said, looking satisfied, holding her by the neck and gave her a last kiss

As he walked out of the room, Bella stood frozen, her heart racing, crying out more loudly.