BOUND BY DESIRE

MALENKIJ VRUNISHKA

༆CREE'S EXQUISITE VILLA;

EVENING༆

The round dinning table was adorned with assorted dishes, edible fruits was stacked at the center with clean tableware.

Surrounding the table was various silvermade chairs and sitting gently on those chairs was Donald and Alora.

Donald had a cutting stiff look as he ate from his plate while Alora just focused on her meal.

Maids stood some distance away hoping no complaints comes from the master. Donald.

Donald stole a short glance at Alora and he cleared his throat picking up the serviette, he wiped his lip.

"Where is your sister Alora.. She came home quite a while ago.. Why isn't she here.. joining us for dinner '' He asked and Alora raised her head up forcing a smile.

" Maybe she's taking a shower in her room "Alora said and bowed to continue eating.

*or probably drugging herself to stupor on her basement * She thought with a scoff.

Ever since that day.. Emily and her became distant and the most valid reason was because she refused to quit taking drugs.

She had gone to report her own sister to the authorities both from gulf and because she badly wanted her to stop it but, she didn't even get to the station before Emily abducted her midway and thought her a lesson threatening to end her life if she tries reporting her again.

Her own dear sister.. Emily... She was so different from the girl she usually knew.

Donald gave a curt nod and took out the papers, the document containing the marriage contract and he dropped it on his desk.

" You're getting married to the CEO of Titancore Studios.. The day after tomorrow.. You'll gain the pleasure of seeing him tomorrow evening" Donald said standing up and Alora's fork dropped to the ground, her eyes widening and her jaw dropping alongside from the sudden unexpected news.

"Whattttt!! " She exclaimed in horror standing up straight.

"Dad what are you talking about.. Me.. Marry.. Marriage... The day after tomorrow.. To a CEO.. Someone I know nothing of... Dad what's all these.. Where's this coming from" Alora ran crazily towards her father stopping in front of him and causing him to halt his steps , her blood painting the ground red.

"Do you dare question me lady" Donald fired and Alora shook her head.

"Am sorry father.. But what happened.. Why marriage all of a sudden... I don't want to get married just yet.. I'm just twenty-five.. At the peak of my life. " Alora pleaded desperately.

" When you're done blabbering.. Get off my sight " Mr Donald said sidestepping her and Alora gritted her teeth shutting her eyes tight from frustration as tears filled them up.

" Dad.. Fine.. I'll gain more recognition like you want.. I'll make myself known as the owner of Blooms Majestique, I'll let everyone know about the me as the one behind my brand just.. I know you're doing this cause of my private life.. So pls call it off. "Alora said. She already knew her father's intentions.

" Call off your so called blind date tomorrow.. You're getting married and that's final..." Donald said and Alora's shoulder slumped weakly. The tears which filled her eyes slowly crawling down her cheeks.

Her world collapsed at that instant.. Bringing a document only meant one thing.. Her dad sold her out.. It was all for business.

༄NEXT DAY ;

ROMANOV'S PRIME CASTLE ༄

Edgar Romanov, sole owner of Titancore, who passed it down to Davian.

The old man was too old and could no longer run the business as his limbs shook from old age so he had to pass it down to a successor, although he had a son, he gave it to Davian, whom he adopted 5 years ago after he saved him, since his son only proved to be foolish.

His son, Greyson wasn't serious with the business as he spent most of the time flirting and wallowing away with women.

Davian had dropped by to say hi to him like he did once in a while, he doesn't live together with them. He had his own personal space.

Walking in with Jephtha strolling behind him as usual, Davian stopped at the middle of the living room

Edgar Romanov stepped down the wide spiral stairs, large enough to fit a piano through sideways and flow into the living room.

"On your way to visit your mother's grave It seems... You only stop by here whenever you go to do that.." Edgar said with a gentle smile as he stopped in front of Davian.

" Your actions and behaviors towards this old man isn't fair Davian.. Yunno this old man wants to see you often" Edgar said as the maids served his dishes while he sat.

Davian stood across him on the dining staring his way.

" You know I can't come often because..."

" You're a busy man Davian.. I know.. But at least if you won't come.. Give me some grandkids to play with" Edgar smiled chewing gently on his food and Davian's expression turned smirky even if his lips weren't stretched.

" I'm getting married tomorrow" Davian dropped.

"WHATTT... You marriage.. Impossible.. Since when.. You can't marry... Who would pick an interest in a two faced demon like you who acts this way to keep getting MY father's approval" It wasn't Sir Edgar who replied... It was Greyson.. His son.. Emphasizing on the My when he referred to his father.

"You sure have your ways huh.. How come all Of a sudden" Sir Edgar replied Davian whose expression didn't change like someone didn't speak now.

" I do my own things" Davian replied curtly yet again and Edgar nodded.

He knew about Davian's story and knew Davian was a hard nut to crack.. He didn't force him... He doesn't bug him.. He just let's him do his thing.. Because he knows well Davian never makes mistakes.

"I would take my leave now" Davian bowed slightly.

"Mail me the place of event" Edgar said and Davian just left.

Edgar took his now cold gaze to his son and Greyson recoiled.

He got up angrily from the chair wiping his mustache with the napkin and he exited the dining area as well.

Greyson blinked and pouted.

"He's always picking that ex-convict over me... I only f**k women for fun... I'm better than a druggie" Greyson muttered and picked his fork stabbing into his food.

* A RESTAURANT *

Alora was standing at the entrance of the restaurant and she kept on exhaling. All she needed to do was cross the transparent door and ding... She'll be in a relationship... The CEO of Titan core definitely wouldn't marry a girl who's already in a relationship... It would be gross...And bad for his image.

She had dressed up specially for this... Probably too extravagantly but anything to look her best and impress her soon to be suitor.

She even wore makeup which was the unusual her..her dress was short and exposing.

Alora too a deep breath.

Alright... She was doing this... No going back..

She would never sign that darn contract.. Never ever..

As she approached, she saw the back view of the person and she smiled even wider.

"Hi I'm here.." She announced her presence going to seat in front of the man without raising her gaze to his face as she tried to sit properly.

She started talking still while trying to place her things properly.

"Alora Cree... Nice to meet ———YOU " ALORA trailed off at first but she adjusted back her chair and herself backwards, her eyes widening and her heart slamming hard against her chest from the sudden shock as she gazed at the cold smirky face of the one who sat before her looking hot in every way. His head slightly tilted to the side as his gaze focused on her and his fingers intertwined on the desk.

Her nemesis.

Her tormentor since five years back.

The Black Devil.

Davian Cedar.

Shock zipped her vocal cord, shutting her dumb, her eyes expression and her open lip giving more than enough of how she felt.

" So desperate to meet me ... Eh.. Malenkij Vrunishka (little liar)"