Adan’s Mistake

Two

I stared at my Master, unable to believe what he just said. Why would he ask me to break up with Wesley, it made no sense. He was a doctor, it was his job to cure the sick. So why was he putting this condition on me?

“Pa—pardon?” I said, my voice barely above a whisper.

“You heard me, Angel. I’ll take his case as soon as you break up with him, permanently,” he repeated, his green eyes shimmering with purpose.

“What does me breaking up with him have anything to do with you treating him?” I asked, latching on to my anger with all my might. “You’re a doctor and it’s your duty to help the sick. Yo—you’re the best out there and you should be helping people without expecting anything in return.”

Adan c****d his head to the side as he studied me. “Tell me something, Angel, who’s the Master here?”

His tone made me pause and I realized I’d probably stepped over a line. “You are, Master.”

“Who belongs to whom here?” He asked and I bit my lip before answering.

“I belong to you.”

“Yes, and it’ll do you good to never forget it,” he stated and I nodded and pressed my lips together. “I’ve made my terms clear. You want me to treat him, then you’ll have to break up with him.”

I continued to stare at him, unable to understand how he could be so callous. He was more worried about me breaking up with my boyfriend than a sick person. That wasn’t right. I knew he was my Master and he had the right to tell me what to do but right now he was asking me to pick a side and I knew what I wasn’t going to do.

“I cannot leave a person when he’s in pain, Master,” I said, proud of myself for keeping my voice firm. I stood up because I had nothing else to discuss with him. “You don’t have to take his case. I—I’ll help him get a second or a third opinion and in the end if he has to get surgery, then I’ll help him with that as well. But I won’t break up with him.”

I turned to leave but not before seeing his eyes harden. It might not be the answer he was expecting but it was the only one he would get. I wasn’t going to leave my boyfriend just because he was giving me an ultimatum.

“Thank you for your time, Master,” I said and turned around to leave. I placed my hand on the door knob and turned it. The door opened slightly before he slammed it shut and came to stand in front of it. He crossed his arms in front of his chest and pinned me with a glare.

“Did I give you the permission to leave?” He said and fear wrapped itself securely around my heart.

“N—No,” I replied.

“Perhaps you’ve forgotten what it’s like to serve your Master. Maybe you need a reminder,” he said and I looked for another escape because I really didn’t want a reminder.

People didn’t know Adan Diamandis but he was a ruthless snake. Unlike his cousins who were assigned families to govern, he went to his Grandfather and told him which he family he wanted. And I didn’t understand why he chose my family in particular. I tried asking my uncle as he was my guardian, but he was just as clueless as the rest of the family. I didn’t know why he chose us, but he did and he terrified me.

I didn’t know the Diamadis cousins because I didn’t live with them. But according to the gossip Adan was the smartest of them all. I didn’t doubt it for a second. He was the best doctor in the world. I didn’t want to paint him in a negative light but he knew exactly how to kill someone if he wanted to. His reputation was dangerous. The world trusted him but my family and I knew better than to cross him. I was surprised he even gave me a choice, because I thought he would force me to break up with Wesley just for the hell of it.

He can still do that. You really have forgotten how ruthless he can be.

“N—No Master. I don’t need a reminder,” I told him.

“Then sit down. We’re not done talking,” he commanded and flopped down on the chair so fast I almost fell off it. I righted myself just as he took his seat and pinned me with his eyes once again.

I always found his eyes a bit unnerving. They didn’t seem real to me. They were too green, too perfect, and it f****d with my mind in more ways than one. That’s why I often found myself thinking about him even though I shouldn’t. But he was unforgettable so there was no point trying to do something impossible.

“I hope you understand if I’m giving you the mercy of choice, that doesn’t mean you ignore it,” he said, yanking me out of my thoughts.

“Of course not, Master. That was never my intention,” I said, not knowing what else to say.

“Here’s what’s going to happen,” he said after a pause. “You are going to break up with Wesley before this day ends. And the next time you’re interested in someone you will seek my permission before throwing yourself at him, is that clear?”

“Why?” The word left me before I could stop it. And judging by the rage in his eyes, I knew it was the wrong thing to say.

“Why?” He asked as a lone eyebrow rose. I swallowed hard and tried to lean back in my seat in an attempt to create some distance between us but it was nothing but an illusion. “Did you seriously just ask me that?”

I shook my head again, trying to find some way to calm him down. “N—no Master. I didn’t mean it.”

“Then what was it if not a Freudian slip?” He questioned, his voice deceptively calm despite the rage flaring in his eyes.

“I just… I don’t understand…” I tried to explain but I knew nothing I’d say would placate him. Nothing but my obedience and submission.

“What’s not to understand? My words are simple. You’re going to break up with Wesley before tonight ends and you’ll never get into another relationship without my permission,” he reiterated the words which had already embedded themselves in my soul.

“I—I don’t want to… break up with him,” I said, not sure why I was provoking him. I had no problem obeying him. Everyone knows my family was quick to submit to his decree whatever it was. But what he was telling me to do was unreasonable. I was in a relationship and I wasn’t going to break up with Wesley for no reason. It wasn’t fair to him, especially when he was sick.

“Did I ask about what you want?” He asked and I shook my head despite fighting the dread slowly taking over my mind. “Then be a good girl and do exactly as you’re told.”

The next words shouldn’t have left my lips. They should’ve remained sealed up inside me for eternity.

“And if I don’t?” I asked, immediately regretting the question.

“You know, as a doctor I have the right to tell people what to do, right? I know what’s best for people and I tell them to do that. And people who know what’s good for them actually do what I tell them. Which begs the question, Angel, do you know what’s good for you?” He said.

There was only one correct answer here and both of us knew it. As my Master, he had the right to make decisions for me. If he wanted, he could decide where I lived, what I wore and what food I ate. According to the rules, Adan knew what was best for us and he could do whatever he wanted to us.

“I—I think I do,” I replied.

“Good. Then you should have no problem doing what I told you to do, because at the end of the day, I’ll only do what’s best for you,” he replied. He sounded so confident, so matter of fact that it irked me. He thought him telling me to break up with Wesley was the best thing he could do for me? I knew I had no right to question him but right now I couldn’t help but ask, how making me break someone’s heart was the best thing to do? He wasn’t just ruining my life, he was ruining Wesley’s life as well. And I didn’t like that. I didn’t want to do that.

“If I disobey you… hypothetically—” I added before he could be angry again. “—then what will you do?”

His eyes narrowed for exactly two seconds before he composed himself. “My job is to do what best for you, Angel. And I’ll continue to do that regardless of your actions.”

His response did nothing to calm me down. In fact it raised my hackles, making me want to get out of here and never look back.

“Right. Th—Thank you for your kindness and grace, Master,” I replied because I knew it would make him happy.

“So do you understand what you’re supposed to do now?” He asked, once again forcing me to make a decision I didn’t want to.

I knew obeying him was the only option I had. One way or another he would get what he wanted from me. But if he wanted something, then he’d just have to take it, because I wasn’t going to do anything willingly and take the blame for it.

“I understand what I’m going to do,” I said and stood up. “I know you have given me orders and I wish I could obey them. I don’t want to disobey you but it looks like that’s exactly what I’ll have to do.” I didn’t wait for him to respond because I knew it would be dangerous for me and Wesley. “I’m not going to break up with him just because because you’re telling me to. We haven’t been together for long but that doesn’t mean he’s any less important to me. He hasn’t said or done anything that would make me want to break up with him. I don’t know about you, Master, but I value relationships regardless of time, so I hope you understand that I have no choice but to disobey you. That’s my final decision.”

This time I quickly opened the door and all but ran out of his office before he could try and stop me once again. I ran until I nearly collided with Wesley who immediately grabbed my arm to steady me.

“Woah, take it easy there. What’s wrong? Why are you running like the cops are after you?” He asked.

“N—no reason. I’m fine. I just realized I spent way too long in the bathroom and didn’t want you to keep waiting,” I said while willing my heart to calm down. “How are you feeling?”

“Fine. I’m done with the bill so we can go home if you want,” he said and I nodded with a little too much enthusiasm.

“Of course, come on. I’ll even make your favorite soup for you,” I said. “Perhaps it’ll help you feel better.”

“The only thing that will make me feel better is to not have to get surgery,” he said as we walked towards his car.

“Don’t worry. We’ll consult other doctors and figure things out,” I said as I helped him get in the passenger seat. Wesley was kind enough to trust me with his car, so I got in the driver’s seat and started the car and drove out of the hospital.

“Thanks Evie. You’re a doll,” he said and gave me a soft smile before squeezing my hand. And I knew I’d made the right decision. Don’t get me wrong, going against my Master was the worst mistake I could make, but I couldn’t leave Wesley when he needed me most. I hoped Adan would understand instead of punishing me and my family for disobeying him.

As soon as I reached Wesley’s house I parked the car and helped him out before taking him inside. I settled him on the couch in the living room before heading to the kitchen to prepare some lunch for him. Since I’d made my decision, I pushed my Master to the back of my mind as I chopped up vegetables for the soup.

However, Adan was my Master and there was no way he could ever be ignored. It was his right to be the main priority in my life regardless of what I wanted. So when my phone buzzed with a text message from him I paused everything to read it.

I thought you were smart enough to understand what’s good for you, but apparently not. No worries, I know exactly what to do. However, regardless of how you feel about my actions, know that they are a direct result of your actions. So sit back and let me take control, because giving you control is a mistake I’ll never make again.

— A