mafia love

Chapter 5

Chapter 5

“you do know that’s not going to change anything, right?” Malcom said to the furious Skylar who has been banging on Caleb’s office door for the past hour, he knows that his boss is not inside but he has been entertaining her for the past hour. For the past month, this has been the life they have been living, Skylar wants out and is rebelling about it, and his boss just ignores her, he sometimes comments his impatient boss on his never ending patience for Skylar. But after spending a month with her as her bodyguard to make sure she does not escape, he has gotten to understand why his boss is unwilling to let her go, he found that not only is she smart, she is also strong, strategic, and most of all, gets along amazingly with the young master and mistress, they became friends, some would even say family. But on the down side, this war between them has resulted in half the house being repaired because Skylar burned it down, a second piece of everything bought in case she breaks them, since she has been doing that a lot lately. It always gets the stuff frustrated, they are always careful not to break anything, but she seems to be doing it for fun, when his boss sees it, all he ever does is order someone to repair or change, and just ignores her. But in private, he also knows how much this has affected his boss’s health lately, he drinks more excessively, and his health is getting worse by the day. He understands why Skylar wants to leave, she loves her freedom and wants to achieve her own goals, but he wishes she would do so without causing harm.

When Skylar heard Malcom’s question, her hand stopped mid-air, she knows he is right, she has been at it for a month, trying her best to anger him so that he could get tired of her and throw her out, but he always ignored her. In all honesty, she was tired of this, she just wanted a bit of freedom, she envied Carla, she got to leave this house, go to the mall, meet friends, shop, and in a few weeks, she will be leaving for collage, she got to do things that she was now made to only dream of. True she finished her online course, but she also wants to go to college, to meet people and make new friend, she wants to be with her friends most of all. “I know, and I’m honestly tired of this. I just want to be given my freedom, even a bit of freedom will do Malcom, I miss Stacy and Lewis, and I don’t even have a phone to text or call, I even forbidden from touching the landline. I won’t escape, I’ll keep coming back here, after all I have nowhere else to go, I’m just tired and want to have a life of my own, a life not controlled by a man” she said, a sob escaping her lips. Malcom looked at her and just sighed, he wished he could help her, but that would be going against his boss. “how about you try to talk to him about how you feel, he always grants your crazy requests, I’m sure you can reach an agreement” he comforted her, he knew she was right, she has nowhere to go, and even if she did leave, his boss would hunt her down and bring her back, even if it kills him, besides, if they reach a compromise, she will fight less, and his boss can work on his health again.

“don’t cry, come, I’ll take you to him” he said walking down the hall. Skylar stood there for a moment with no response, ‘take her to him?’ does this mean he was not in there all along? She just wasted her time and he was not even in the room? She felt her anger rise and she ran to catch up with Malcom, “he was not in there, and you just stood there and let me bang on that door for the past hour for nothing” she growled and he laughed. “it was fun to watch, I was bored” he smiled at her and she frowned but kept silent. She had to think of a way to communicate with Caleb without looking weak or scared. She may want to anger him, but that because she knew he would not hurt her, but now, she was afraid he really might if they talked, there will only be the two of them, and no one will help her. Moments later they got to Caleb’s room, “stay here for a while” Malcom told her seriously and he went inside. She tried to listen in but it was useless, she knows the rooms are sound proof. Minutes later, Malcom came out looking miserable, only he knows the sacrifice he is making for her. he told her to go in, once inside, Skylar stood by the door and looked at the refined man that was sitting on the couch, looking at him frowning and furious, she found she forgot what she wanted to say and her fear resurfaced, “are you going to stand there and waste my time, or are you going to talk so we get this over with?” he growled at her in annoyance, scaring her, and soon her breathing became laboured. He knew he had this effect on her, she was always scared around him and it pissed him off more than anything.

“calm down and say what you want to say, I won’t hurt you” he said gently, knowing she will get even more frightened if he showed that he was mad. Skylar looked at him, and it took a few minutes before she calmed down, then she went to sit beside him. “Caleb, tell me honestly, what do you think of our relationship?” she asked curious, and trying to find a route to follow for this conversation. “you are mine” he answered simply, staring blankly at her. Upon hearing his answer, Skylar’s anger rose, she was not his property, but to get through this, she had to keep a calm front. “I am not your property Caleb, I am a human being, a woman with goals she wants to achieve” she growled out, barely keeping her anger in, but looking at him frown again, she calmed down. “Caleb, I know you don’t want me to leave, and I also think that you also want me to stay with you willingly. I don’t know why you chose to pick me, I mean you can have any woman you want, any woman would be willing to turn into anything you want, if you want fat or thin, they will change, and even go for plastic surgery to turn into any face you want, why don’t you chose any of them?” she asked curious, why did it have to be her? “I only want you” he said simply and she felt this conversation was not going anywhere. She sighed and tried a different approach. “Caleb, it’s been a month, and I am over Brett. How about you take this as a chance to win my heart and get me to stay without fighting. But with a condition that you set me free, allow me to do as I please, but always return to this house, I will treat this house as my own.” She said holding his hand while staring deep into his hazel eyes. When Caleb heard her request and saw her actions, he wanted to agree immediately, looking into her round black eyes that seemed to regain their spark, he nodded, he was happy that she was giving him a chance, but a huge part of him was doubtful. “Skylar, you can treat this place as your home, you will be free to do what you want, and I will take the chance to win your heart and keep you happy with me. but you have to promise that you will not so much as look at another male, or even think of leaving me, or I will hunt you down and kill you both” he said his voice carrying a hint of warning. Skylar laughed when she saw he was not angry, she wanted a carefree life, and this could be the start, even if she had to trick him, but who knows, he might successfully win her heart.

"Don't worry about, I will be a good girlfriend from now on" she smirked and Caleb stared confused. 'she said girlfriend, does this mean she was officially his?' he wondered, refusing to believe it. "Is that so, give me a kiss to prove your commitment" he said seriously, he knew she would not do it if she was not serious and Skylar was stunned for a moment, they where not there yet, but she still gave him a quick kiss before she giggled and ran out the door. Once outside, she heaved a sigh of relief,thankful that she had made it through that. She never wanted to use love to trick him, but she also did not want to forever be stuck here. She felt guilty for lying, but it soon turned into excitement for the victory she just got. When she saw Malcom ho was standing down the hall, she ran to him and hugged him, chanting her appreciation before she ran off dancing.

*I am sorry for not updating for so long, I was busy with exams, but they are over now. Thank you nfpr staying patient:-)*