His Cruel Revenge

Chapter 4

Riya's POV

I woke up when sunrays fell on my face. I opened my eyes and sat on the bed. I looked around to find myself in a new room.

All the things that took place yesterday came rushing to my mind. Tears filled inside my eyes thinking about how that monster forced himself on me. But I didn’t let them fall. I need to be stronger, if I want to protect myself.

My blurry eyes landed on the window. Sun is shining brightly outside just like everyday, erasing all the darkness of the night. I wonder when my life will fill with lights taking over all the sadness and darkness of my life.

I sighed and got down from the bed. My body is still sore and aching. Yesterday I was so tired that I didn’t even arrange my clothes in the closet.

I took out a black jeans and yellow top from my beg. My eyes fell on my mobile phone. I took it out to find it is off. I put it on the charging and made my way to bathroom.

I took off my clothes and a gasp left from my mouth looking at his cruelty on my body. There are so many marks and they have turned blue and black. They look ugly. I looked at my reflection in the mirror and once again tears filled inside my eyes.

I wiped them but they just don’t stop falling. I stood under warm water to soothe the pain I am feeling. But how am I supposed to soothe the pain I am feeling in my heart which is hurting so much.

What wrong have I done to deserve this. Ever since childhood all I have been through is pain. I always thought that one day, someone will come and save me from my miseries, will fill my life with love and happiness. But now that hope is shattered as I am stuck with a heartless monster.

Do I not deserve to be happy?

When there were no tears left in my eyes to shade, I turned off the shower, dried my body with a towel before applying some ointment on the marks which are hurting a lot. I applied some ointment on the wound on my neck before putting a new band aid.

I wore my clothes and cover some visible marks with make up. I let my long hairs loose. Through mirror my red and puffy eyes fell on my phone.

I picked it up and turned it on to find one missed call and a massage from Kate. I opened the massage and read it,

‘I called you but you didn’t answer. Are you okay? I am going to London as you told me. I am leaving now. Call me'

I instantly called her and she answered in third ring,

“Ri, are you okay?” she asked me as soon as she answered.

“Am fine Katie, where are you now?” I asked her.

“I am at airport.”

“Take care of yourself as you will be all alone in the new country. And I am sorry, I couldn’t come to airport” I said apologetically.

“It’s okay Ri and thank you for helping me escape that prison” she said genuinely. I can sense sadness in her voice.

“Is…. Black treating you… well?” she asked hesitantly. I still remember how much she cried when my marriage was fixed with Black.

“He is, don’t worry about me. Just focus on your studies” I said. I lied to her because I don’t want to make her worry.

“Its good then, but if he treats you badly. Don’t think about anything and run away” she suggested. I felt warmth spread inside my heart because of the concern in her voice for me. She is the only person who cares about me.

“I will my big sis” I joked and she chuckled. Even though she is younger than me, she sometimes acts like my elder sister.

“I have to go now, take care sis, love you” she said. Her words made me smile.

“You too, take care and I love you too” I replied before hanging up. One good thing that happened because of my marriage is Kate is free now. The fact that she is away from my cruel father and brother is enough for me to rest assured, a bit.

I am going to miss her a lot. We were never separated. This is the first time we are going to live away from each other. It is going to be difficult for me.

I placed my phone on the table and decided to go outside to get some water for me. My throat is dry and aching a lot. If possible I will also make some coffee for me. My head is killing me.

I looked at the time and it is one in the afternoon. I slept entire morning. But can you blame me for this, no.

Black kept me awake till dawn. I was so tired that I didn’t open my eyes even for once after I fell asleep.

Well since it is one in the afternoon, I hope that I won’t come across Black or any of his friends for that matter. I want to avoid them as long as possible and stay hidden in the comfort of my room.

I came out of the room and started walking in the direction of stairs. The mansion looks beautiful and extravagant just like my father’s mansion. I was walking when I saw a maid, walking with a tray.

I stood in front of her and asked politely, “excuse me, can you tell me where is kitchen?” she looked at me for few second than did something unexpected. She walked past me without saying anything.

I kept staring at her retreating figure, dumbfounded. She just ignored me. I felt bad but I didn't ponder over the feeling and shrugged it off thinking she might be in hurry.

I reached stairs and started walking down. I saw few maids working in the living room. I made my way to one who is cleaning the coffee table in the center.

“Uhh…” I cleared my throat to gain her attention. She raised her eyes from the table to look at me. As soon as our eyes met she glared at me with her black eyes and started working again.

“where is kitchen?” I asked her. As assumed she ignored me. I stood there for a minute but she continued doing her work as if I am not present here.

Sighing I started walking as per my instinct. I asked one more maid and got the same reaction, she ignored me like others. I don’t understand why they are ignoring me.

Maybe Black told them to not speak to me. That is why? But while walking around I realized that few maids were throwing daggers in my direction as if they want to kill me.

I know it shouldn’t affect me, but it is. It is hurting me from inside. Each person I came across is looking at me with nothing but anger and hate, for what? I don’t have any idea.

It’s difficult to ignore so many hateful gaze. I feel like I have committed a crime because of which they are treating me like I don’t even exist.

It’s painful.

After wandering for almost ten minutes I reached pool side area.

“Where the hell is kitchen?” I muttered under my breath, frustrated. My eyes landed on a small girl sitting on the chair opposite side of the pool. She didn’t notice me as her head is bowed while she is trying to tie her shoe lace.

I walked in her direction and asked, “need help sweetheart?”

Upon hearing my voice she looked up. Wow… she is cute. That’s the first thing that came in my mind when I saw her small face with cute features, green eyes which complement with her shoulder length blonde hairs.

“Who are you?” she asked me in her cute voice which caused a smile to form on my lips. I always loved kids.

I crouch down to her level and started tying her shoe lace, “I am Riya, what’s your name sweetie?”

“Ava” she replied. Her name is beautiful like her.

“All done” I said when I was done with her lace. “Oh thank you, I was trying to do the same for last five minutes” she said with a big smile on her face. Her innocent eyes are looking at me with admiration as if I have done something very big.

“How old are you sweetheart?” I asked her.

“Sam uncle said I will be four after two months” she replied. I am falling in love with her cute childish voice.

“What’s wrong, why are you crying?” she asked me with concern while wiping my face with her small hand. I didn’t realize when tears started flowing down from my eyes.

Not being able to control myself I hugged her tightly. I thought that I was over that incident. That I have moved on in my life but I was wrong. I didn’t forget anything, I have just buried my pain deep inside my heart.

I still remember that horrible day when I lost the most precious thing of my life.

Looking at Ava, all the memories came rushing to my mind. I still miss my little…….

“What happened Riya, did someone scold you. Is that why you are crying?” she asked patting my shoulder with her tiny hand. The gesture filled warmness inside me.

I pulled away from the hug and wiped my face with my hand. I don’t want to scare her by crying.

“No dear, I just miss someone” I said while holding her hand.

“I too cry when I miss my mom” she said slowly. Sadness covering her eyes. My heart sank looking at her dull eyes.

“Where is your mom?” I asked her softly.

“She don’t live with us. She hates me” she said and fat tears started rolling down from her eyes.

My heart broke into many pieces looking at her tears. I know how it feels when your own mother don’t care about you. She is just three year old kid, how difficult it must be for her fragile heart to bear her mother’s hate at this age. My heart sank just by thinking about it.

Before I can say anything I heard a voice which shook me to my core.

“Ava”

“Uncle Black” Ava said and went running to Black who picked her up in his arm.

I didn’t know he is her uncle. There is one more man with Black, I don’t know who he is.

“What’s wrong princess, why my angel is crying” he asked her softly wiping her wet face. My eyes widened hearing his tone. I didn’t know, this cold hearted man knows how to talk softly?

His eyes turned in my direction and in a matter of second they turned as cold as ice.

“I miss mama” Ava whispered in her small voice.

“Oh it looks like someone doesn’t want ice cream today” the other man said playfully.

“no I want it” Ava whined. “Then stop crying and come to me” he said and took her in his arms from Black.

All this time Black was glaring at me. It was as if he wants to kill me. I gulped visibly when that man started walking with Ava. I also decided to run. I could just took two steps when my body froze in place hearing his loud voice,

“STOP”

I didn’t dare to turn around and look at him. The air surrounding us suddenly became suffocating. My mind told me to run but my feet won’t listen to me. It is as if my legs are glued to ground refusing to move.

I felt a tight grip on my arm and he turned me around with a jerk, to face him. My breath hitched looking at the darkness in his eyes.

“What?” I asked trying to look confident though I am shaking from inside. His one glare causes my knees to buckle.

“What did you do to make her cry?” he asked holding my both arms tightly. I am sure it will leave a bruise.

“no… nothing” I stuttered. My heart is beating so loudly in my chest, it feels as if it will pop out any moment.

“They why was she crying?” he gritted slowly pulling me closer to him. His nails dig inside my skin causing me to hiss in pain. Tears filled inside my eyes because of pain.

“Let go….. you are hurting me” I said trying to release myself from his grip but it’s becoming more tight. He pulled me more closer and my throat went dry when his breath fanned my face. I looked to my side not able to meet his sharp gaze. Breathing is becoming hard for me because of this proximity.

“Stay away from her, if I ever see you anywhere near her, I will kill you” he said in my ear. His words sent cold shiver to ran down my spine at the same time they stir anger in my shaking heart.

My head whipped in his direction and I asked glaring at him, “what if I don’t?”

He can’t tell me with whom I should talk and with whom I can’t. He can’t control me like this.

But asking him was a mistake, a big mistake. He left my arms and grabbed my throat choking me, badly. I tried to free myself from his steel grip, but my efforts went in vein. He lifted me up a little.

Tears started rolling down from my eyes. I felt like he will kill me today but I was wrong. He left me when I was about to lose consciousness. I was about to fall down when he held my waist. I took deep breaths to grab as much as air I can.

Once calmed I glared at him with my teary eyes to find him smirking.

“as long as you are in my house you will do what I say. Stay away from Ava. I don’t want her to get anywhere near a w***e like you” he said holding my jaw.

His words stabbed my heart. How can he say such painful words without feeling any remorse.

“In fact, you should stay away from all the kids so that they won’t get bad influence by you” he added.

I balled my hands in fists as anger started building inside me. I am just controlling myself from doing something, I will regret later.

If it was not for the fact that he is very strong than me, I would have slapped him for saying something like this. But I know if I do, consequences will be too hard for me to bear.

But my patience have limits. I lost it when he uttered the most cruel words one could say to another,

“ I wonder, how will your raise a child if you ever have one. What will you teach her huh? To spread legs in front of any guy they came across. I am sure if you ever have a child she will be a w***e……..” he couldn’t complete his sentence and his face turned to the side when my hand made contact with his face.

Rage, that is what I am feeling. He have no right to say something like this when he doesn’t know anything about me.

Silence!

Pin drop silence fell on us. He tilted his face to look at me and my breath got stuck in my throat when I looked into his red eyes and clenched jaw.

All my anger went away when he took a threatening step in my direction and I took one back instinctively.

“How dare you?” he gritted dangerously and I gulped. My hands started trembling. Looking at his crazy expressions, I can tell that he will kill me in the most painful way.

In the fit of anger I did the biggest mistake of my life. The most feared, cruel and ruthless man on this earth, Black stone, who don’t entertain disrespect from anyone,

I just slapped him!!!