His Cruel Revenge

Chapter 5

Riya's POV

Thud… thud…thud.. thud…

This is what I am hearing in the complete silence surrounding us, my own heart beat. My heart is beating like a drum I am sure even he can hear it.

Murder.

This is all I can see in his eyes and before he can lash his wrath on me I decided to run away.

Slowly, I took few steps back. His sharp gaze is following my each move like a predator, who is looking at his prey waiting for the perfect time to kill it.

His fisted hands, clenched jaw and piercing eyes are not making me scared but the fact that he is letting me go away from him is terrifying me.

It is as if he is telling me that I am able to walk away from him because he is allowing me to go. He knows wherever I go he can come to me and punish me in the way he wants.

And it is shaking me to my core.

When I was at a good distance from him, I turned around and started running to save my life. I am still shaking badly from inside.

Suddenly, I felt a burning pain in my scalp when he grabbed my hairs tightly and pulled me closer to him. His breath is fanning my neck. I can’t see his expression as my back is facing him.

“enough playing darling, now it’s time for punishment” he said in my ear slowly. I started wriggling to get out of his hold but he didn’t let me go. Instead his grip tightened and he yanked my head back which caused me to scream in pain.

Tears started flowing down from my eyes.

“Let me…..” I couldn’t complete my sentence and a yelp left from my mouth when he suddenly pushed me inside the pool.

I can swim but as soon as my head dipped into the water, memories of that horrible incident came rushing to my mind.

I tried to get out of pool by holding the railing but he jumped inside as well and started pulling me away from it, and started dragging me to the middle.

He stopped when we were a little away from the railing of the pool. He held fistful of my hairs and pushed my head inside the water.

I tried to release myself from his grip. I even tried to punch him with my fist on his chest but nothing is working.

He is very strong as compared to me and this water is making it difficult for me to struggle out of his grip.

Water went inside my nose and mouth and I felt like I am dying. I can’t breath. After what felt like eternity my struggle stopped. That’s when he suddenly pulled me out and made me face him.

I tried to get as much air as I can. We are standing in the middle of the pool.

His free hand held my hand by which I slapped him and twisted is behind my back. My other hand is holding his arm for support, so that I will be able to stand.

Otherwise I will fall down as my legs are shaking terribly. Not only my legs but my entire body is trembling in fear.

“Aa…” I screamed in pain closing my eyes shut. Tears are flowing freely from my eyes. Saying that I am scared would be an understatement. I am terrified of this man who is standing in front of me.

He almost killed me two times, just now. First by choking me and now by drowning me.

“Don’t you dare pull this stunt again, if you do I won’t hesitate to mark your entire body with my belt” he said threateningly.

Shivers run down my body when I processed the meaning of his words. I looked at him, trying to find any hint of lie but I didn’t.

He meant what he said. And by now I know that he can do whatever he wants with me.

“Understood?” He asked. His glaring eyes are making it hard for me to look into his eyes but his grip on my hairs is forcing me to look at him.

“Answer” he yelled causing me to flinch. I nodded my head instantly.

“Good” he said and left my hand and hairs. He held my arm tightly and started dragging me. He got out of the pool and pulled me out as well. As soon as he left my arm, I fell on the floor.

My heart is beating erratically. I fisted my hands to stop them from shaking. Tears continued to roll down on my cheeks. I don’t want to cry in front of this monster but he always makes me cry.

“You will rot in hell” the words left from my mouth even before I could stop myself. He started laughing like a madman upon hearing my words. Even his laugh is dangerous.

I stopped breathing for a moment when he sat down on his one knee in front of me and held my jaw firmly.

“Trust me sweetheart, I know this already” he said and leaned closer to my ear and whispered, “but you know what, there is no place even in hell for a devil like me” saying this he left me with a jerk.

I can’t believe this. How can this man be so monstrous. He stood up and left. I couldn’t control the burning in my heart. I started crying and soon the silent pool side is filled with my loud sobs.

I let all the pain, anger and frustration I am feeling out in the form of tears. I don’t know for how long I cried but I did feel a little better when I let all the emotions out.

I stood up from the floor. I am freezing because of my wet clothes. I made my way to go out. I want to take a warm bath and hide under covers in my room.

I cursed my fate internally when I saw Black, Rick and Noah sitting in the living room while drinking. Black has changed his clothes. I decided to ignore them and leave the place as soon as possible without getting their attention.

I freeze in my place when his cold voice called me.

'Now what does he want from me?' I thought.

I looked to my side to find all three of them are looking at me. I felt uncomfortable under their gaze.

“What..?” my voice came out in just a mere whisper. He looked at me from head to toe before meeting my eyes.

“dinner will be served at Eight, come down. I don’t want you to die because of starvation. It is the most easiest death” he said calmly.

“Okay, I will” I agreed. I don’t have energy to argue with him anymore. When he didn’t say anything further I resumed my walk. I entered inside my room and took a breath of relief.

Though this room is part of his mansion, I feel safe here. I took out a white colour dress and made my way to bathroom.

My eyes look red because of all the crying. My hairs are complete mess because of him. His fingers are printed on my neck, reminding me of his cruelty.

After taking a warm bath I came out of the bathroom. I am hungry but I don’t have courage to go outside. I don’t want to face him again.

Moreover it is just a matter of few hours after that I will have to go down for dinner as per his command.

Truthfully, I don’t want to obey him but I know I need food. I haven’t eaten anything since yesterday morning except for some fruits Kate fed me.

If I want to run away or bear him then I need to stay strong and need my energy.

Hours passed by, me thinking about the way I can escape but nothing came in my mind. I saw from the window of my room that there are many guards at the main gate.

It will be difficult to go out without getting noticed by them. I am sure Black will not let me go out as he finds pleasure in torturing me. What should I do? How am I supposed to escape?

I came out of my thoughts when I heard a knock on the door. I opened it to find a maid standing outside.

“Sir is calling you down for dinner” she informed me sternly and started walking. I followed behind as I don’t know the way to dining room.

We reached dining area. Black is sitting on the head chair, beside him is sitting a woman wearing a short dress. Her cleavage is visible for everyone.

Beside her Rick is sitting. Noah and the man who came to pool side with Black are also present. Five chairs are vacant so I decided to sit at the furthest one from Black.

“Here, you will sit here” Black said in his authoritative voice pointing at the chair beside him, leaving no space for argument.

I don’t want to go anywhere near him but I decided to follow. It is better than to get attacked by him for the third time. Who knows he might actually kill me if I don’t do as he says.

I sat down on the chair beside him. Maids came and started serving everyone except me. So I served myself.

I only took some pasta. I was about to take first bite when my hand halted hearing Rick's question.

“How was your wedding night, did you enjoy it?” I looked in his direction to find him smirking.

“Enjoy? It was the most pathetic f**k I ever had. It was a complete waste of time” Black said. His words pierced my heart and tears filled inside my eyes.

He didn’t call me down to eat food but to hear his insults. And the worst part is, he is succeeding in doing so.

But I don’t want to give him satisfaction of hurting me. So I fought my tears and took the bite of my food.

“really? Why? Isn’t she a w***e?” This time Noah said.

“She is, may be that is why I didn’t enjoy it. You know I hate whores” Black said.

I bit my lower lip to stop myself from crying and stood up from my place gaining their attention.

Without saying anything I turned around to leave when his voice stopped me, “finish your food”. His voice held command but I am done obeying him.

“my stomach is already filled with your insults. I don’t think I can eat anything more” I said in the most coldest tone while glaring at him.

“you sure because you will need a lot of energy for the things I have prepared for you?” He asked calmly but his eyes told me that whatever he has planned for me is something I won’t like.

“What….. do you mean?” I asked dreading his answer. My heart once again started beating so fast as if it is running in a marathon. I know if he wants something, he gets it.

“I heard you dance well” he said while getting up from his place and took a step in my direction. I was about to move away but he placed his hand on my waist pulling me closer to him.

“Since you couldn’t satisfy me yesterday, I want you to entertain my friends tonight” he said tucking some loose strands of hairs behind my ear.

I don’t have a good feeling about his plans. He won’t possibly ask me to…….

Even the thought caused me to tremble in his arms. Breathing became difficult for me.

No, he won’t. Even if he hates me I am still his wife. He won’t ask me to do something like this, right?

But all my hopes shattered when he uttered the next words which were too much for my broken heart to bear and black dots started appearing in front of my eyes,

“How about a strip show darling?”