A beautiful nightmare

chapter two

(Tatiana's POV)

My eyes were feeling so heavy when I tried to open them and when I eventually did, I found the environment I was in strange. I was in a bedroom which was a haven of luxury and relaxation. Soft, plush carpets cushioned every step, and rich dark drapes framed the floor-to-ceiling windows.

A king-sized bed dominated the space on which I laid its headboard upholstered in sumptuous fabric and its sheets and duvet made from the finest Egyptian cotton. The room was accented with warm wood tones and tasteful but dark art, creating a wave of feelings within. Everything about the room was designed to create an atmosphere of comfort and sophistication, but how did I get here?

The last thing I remembered was that a big bus parked by the roadside on my way to church, my mouth was forcefully covered by a strong palm and then I felt a syringe pierce the skin of my neck I struggled to free myself but began to loose consciousness and in seconds everything went pitch black . I stood up weakly and started banging the door and when I almost gave up i heard footsteps approaching and panic filled me, my heart racing violently.

As soon as the door knob was turned, I saw the most beautiful creature I had ever seen. A fine young man... tall and broad-shouldered, with a chiseled jaw and piercing blue eyes. His blond hair was neatly combed, and his posture was impeccable. He looked every inch the picture of success, and he carried himself with an air of confidence and sophistication.

As if he could see how awestruck I was, he gave me a soothing smile and I chuckled awkwardly before it dawned on me that I was face to face blushing with my kidnapper.

Who are you? what do you want from me? I asked weakly.

He in response dropped a tray of food, raspberries, freshly cut coconut and tiki cocktail drink with lots of ice in it.

You have not answered me.

Russell Kingston he simply said pushing the tray towards me.

I wasn't interested in eating, I wanted to be home as soon as possible. This man was making emotions and feelings well up from within me, I couldn't believe a day like this will come..Tatiana Paige falling helplessly for a guy with an expressionless face.

I decided to go with Plan B, Do you know who my father is? If you want to remain alive and continue to enjoy all of these...let me go now. I am not just his only daughter but his only child _The apple of his eyes.

You mean Louis Paige, the senator?

My confidence plummeted, I couldn't have imagined someone will ever call my dad's name so carefreely, as if he couldn't care any less he picked up another spoon and began to dig into the food.

I am hungry if you are not, he scooped a full spoon in his mouth.

Take me back to my father, I yelled at once feeling flustered by this complex...not so complex individual.

I stood up from the bed throwing aside the duvet and headed towards the door in attempt to get the hell out of the room but guess who blocked my path.

Yes you guessed right...Mr Perfecto.

What do you want? I yelled. Money? Are you trying to blackmail my dad?

Search out Russell Kingston, you seem to be ignorant.

He stretched out his phone towards me but I ignored him as I searched for my own phone.

I had all your personal belongings confiscated I heard him say.

What! My ears perked up instantly as I boiled within. I snatched the phone from his hand determined to know who the son of a ....was. Shock was written all over my face.

I couldn't believe I was standing right in front of "the ladies man", I have never been a big time social media person so I didn't know much about him or about his career. My friend Lovelyn has a huge crush on him and would talk about this billionaire non stop. She stalked him 24:7.

Is this who you truly are? Someone to kidnap and molest ladies...Is this a fetish of some sort?

He gnashed on his teeth and I could tell I already stepped on his toe but I refused to show how nervous I was, maintaining a straight face.

Myself and your dad have unfinished business and since you truly claim to know him, you should know what he is capable of. He is in trouble and now I have to hide and keep you safe according to the promise I made to him, in return he promised me a gift.

I had a hard time believing him as I stared at him intently secretly wishing I had the ability to read minds. I am fine, I can take care of myself...I am am adult now... making my way towards the door.

His expression darkened and he suddenly looked dangerous, his irises were black-pitch dark. His face still showed no trace of emotions and it scared me the most as I couldn't depict what mood he was in. The dangerous aura he emitted made me realize I wasn't just dealing with a money thirsty politician or black mailer. This man had everything in style and comfort..only power couid explain the.reason why he didn't seem fazed when I mentioned my father's name.

The door opened again and another man walked in, I looked from Russell to the other man amusingly, I could tell right away that they were brothers.

Russell I will take it from here, the other man who later introduced himself as Lucien said, he pulled me out of the room and together we made toast and eggs in silence.

Seeing that I could as well go silent forever if he didn't say a word, he decided to start up a conversation. He cleared his throat a little too loud obviously to get my attention but I continued to stare into empty space like someone intrigued at a particular page in a book.

You see Russell can be anything but difficult, you just have to understand him and remain in his good books. It's bad already that you guys started on the wrong foot.

Excuse me! I said sharply, what do you mean by that? Your brother kidnapped me and you are here telling me to become a slave to you guys over night. What do you want from me or is it my dad? Just because I am a lady doesn't make me a fool...you cannot threaten me.

I am just being blunt with you. Stop attacking and play defensive, you are not in the position to protect yourself now. Also, we are friends_like_brothers, we've been friends since childhood. Lucien said before walking away.

I stood still boiling in anger at the audacity of those two. Who cares about who they are and what they think they are....I just want to go home. They should wait till my dad lays his hands on them, they will be fed to dogs in no time.

As I strolled around the house, I discovered the house was very dark just like the magnificent room I had seen earlier. The splendour of this house was just compelling but why is it so dark in here, the colours are just too dark.

Are they mourning? I humphed before pulling the sitting room drapes apart allowing the ray of light from outside seep in.

What did you just do? A deep baritone voice from behind came through and I jumped in fear. It was Russell with his dark penetrating eyes staring as if he could see through me into the deepest part of my soul.

I....I....I just wanted to see things more clearly I said in a rush wondering how he got downstairs without me noticing.

Don't you ever touch my curtains or anything that belongs to me without my permission again or else...I will have one of the security personnels lock you in a room where you can stay put.