Chapter 19
Brian's Pov
I haven't slept for a whole damn night because if I went to bed now, I won't get up till afternoon and she might wake up in 2-3 hrs. I want to see her reaction when she will see me. I unlocked the door checked on her and locked it in case I fell asleep and she woke up. The rays of sun seeping through the window and the doorbell rang. I opened the door to find the guard standing with a bouquet in his hand.
" Sir, a delivery boy delivered this for you. "
I took the bouquet from him. I looked thoroughly to find a card or something but I found nothing. Strange. I closed the door. I was checking the live CCTV footage of her house when her parents were still asleep. I was about to close it when I heard her groaning. Hmm she is awake. An idea popped in my mind. Instead of going like this, I covered my face with the bouquet I received few minutes ago. I unlocked the door, she is standing with sun rays falling on her body. She is looking amazing even in this state.
She asked me who I was. Her voice was a little hoarse and she stammered . . . When I revealed my face she said only a single word. " You. " She fainted before she could fall down, I caught her in my arms. I looked at her face. Her eyes are swollen from all the crying she did last night. Her cheeks are pink and her skin is glowing in the sun. I laid her down on the bed, adjusted the pillow and covered her body with a duvet.
Two hrs. passed and she is still unconscious how much chloroform they have used. I opened the door and I was startled. She was standing just behind the gate. I walked past her and sat on the couch. She sat on the bed and looked at me with intriguing eyes and began her interrogation. She asked me the reason why she is here. I don't want to reveal the truth now. I will wait for the right time . When she stuck on my name I told her my last name come to think of it we have met and bickered with each other but i never told her my name. On doctors visit that day I didn't booked an appointment while treating me we got so violent I mean I got so violent she didn't ask me for the name while prescribing me medicines, on the other she told me her name but I forgot and usually, I love to call her Venus.
I walked out she followed me I pushed her back and locked her again in the room she needs to time to sink in what has happened. I took a quick shower in the guest room. After few minutes, I unlocked the door she is nowhere the closet door is left open she is in there. I left the door unlocked and went to the kitchen to brew some coffee on the nespresso. When she came down she screamed looking at me in my boxers.
This is the first time a girl reacted like this looking at my naked body, usually girls scream but that was the different kind of scream which I enjoy. She showed off her engagement ring at my face she really think I care about it, she is wrong. I walked to her removed her hand from her eyes, she peaked from one eye and closed them tightly so childish she is. I pinched on her waist she quickly opened her eyes and glared at me when i moidered her i thought she would fought with me but i saw pain in her eyes she is on the verge of crying when i decided to let go of the topic.
" Let me go, my mom and dad must be worried for me, " is she for real after what happened last night she still want to go back to them.
" You are not going anywhere get that straight soon you understand it will be better for you. If you try to outsmart me even for once I will make sure you regret it for the rest of your life. "
" I will runaway " she answered back with tone I used on her.
" Then try it " I challenged her. I heard the sound of a coffee machine indicating the coffee was being brewed. I walked to it pour myself a strong hot coffee. I didn't slept last night, I feel headache coming in and I cannot take sleeping pills this early, especially when is in rebellious mode. I went back to the hall. She is still in the kitchen. I heard her sobbing. I decided to leave her alone and she will get used to it eventually and it will take time for her to understand.
I was working on my laptop when a cushion hit me on my head. I lifted my face up and she again threw a pillow at me before it could hit. I grabbed it and threw it away.
" You are a bloody asshole, scrotum board, a heartless person, you f*****g kidnapped me, (she threw a vase kept besides her) I will make sure when I leave this place you rot in jail for your whole damn life. "
" Enough " I shouted as loud as I can but that didn't stop her.
" Enough, I haven't even started you motherfucker. " I picked up the knife from the fruit basket kept at the centre table, pushed her down on the sofa and held the knife at her throat.
" Speak one more word I swear, I slit your throat. " A drop of blood oozed out her throat and she winced. " You are going to behave, you will obey me, respect me, you are going to do what I say, understand, she nodded her head. "
" Did the cat get your tongue now you are talking too much just a minute ago. " I got up from the sofa and she was still lying there like a statue. " Get up. " She got up and I saw her body tense. She was fidgeting with her fingers.
" You and I are going to have a serious conversation. You are going to sit here, listen to me silently. I have set some rules for you and you are going to follow it like an obedient girl. "
" # Rule 1 :- You will be doing the household chores like cleaning, cooking, laundry everything till the time you are living here. "
" # Rule 2 :- You have to watch out how you talk to me. Yell at me once and you will see the consequences because I don't tolerate disrespect from anyone and if I ask you something you are going to answer it in words. I don't take sign language as answers. "
" # Rule 3 :- You will talk like a decent lady, I don't want to hear any cursing words from you anymore. A lady does not curse like a sailor. "
" # Rule 4 :- You are not allowed to enter my office. "
" # Rule 5 :- The most important rule is do not try to escape and don't stir up trouble for me. If I find you do something you should not, I swear you will regret it for your whole life. I will kill your ball-less boyfriend in front of you and you will be the one to be blamed for his death. "
" Got it. " When I didn't hear anything I looked back at her. Her eyes are closed, her fist is closed tight, she was counting reverse did she even listen to me what i said just now.
" Venus " i shouted she opened her eyes i saw rage in them.
" I asked you something, did you understand? "
Instead of answering she got up and poured a glass of water before I could react. She threw that water at my face.
" Who do you think you are my master or do you take me as your pet or slave who will lick your feet? You are wrong so so wrong, I am not someone who can be tamed down by anyone you cannot control me get that in your thickhead. "
I wiped my face with my hands while the remaining water trails flew down to my naked body.
" Now let's talk about your stupid rules you have just made for me. I am not going to follow them. Now you listen, i also have rules which I have made right here right now especially for you to listen - "
" # Rule 1 :- If you want someone to do these chores why don't you hire someone you will do these tasks willingly, you are so rich I am sure you can afford them. Because I am not your f*****g maid. "
" # Rule 2 :- You feel disrespected when i talk like this but let me tell you one should have respect to get disrespected. I don't respect you so disrespecting you is out of the question. "
" # Rule 3 :- A lady should not cuss. What about man? A man can kidnap someone, cage them in their house, force them, abuse them. Is this your true man definition? "
" # Rule 4 :- About entering your office i am not interested. I don't want to enter your office , in your room, in your house or even in your life so free me from this cage. If you are so scared that I will enter in your office and learned about information and secrets you have behind that door then why don't you let me go for good. "
" # Rule 5 :- I will plan my escape. I will do everything I can to escape this place till the time I succeed. I will stir up trouble. I will also try to make your life hell like you are making mine till the time I am here, So be ready Mr. King. "
" One more thing, My name is Rochelle Ryne so call by name because I am not your f*****g venus. "
She was about to walk away when I covered the distance between us in two strides and grabbed her hair, fisted them tightly and pulled them down. Her face leaned back giving me a full view of her neck. She winced as she tried to remove my hand but failed miserably. I grasped her cheeks, framing her face with my hands and stared straight into her eyes.
" Listen to me, I am giving you the first and last warning next time. If you dare to talk to me like that, I will punish you severely. You will feel the pain for weeks, I promise.
So you better behave and don't test my patience next time baby because I don't have much of it and I am dead serious about it. "
I left her there and walked towards my room. I took deep breaths f**k she is a little feisty girl. If it was someone else they would be shivering in fear but she she f*****g challenged me, she puts up a fight with me, she defies me every single time, she is the only one who dared to abuse me on my face. I underestimated her. I am still surprised how I didn't lose my patience and still be so calm about this situation. I walked to my room wore a blue shirt and denim. I quickly get ready picked up my phone and laptop, I have a meeting to attend in half an hour.
I was heading to my office, when I saw her sitting on the sofa in the hall.