Veiled Desires

EPISODE 5

Clearly, the purpose of the visit was not to get his rent but to humiliate my dad.

He leaves fulfilled.

While other neighbors look from a distance. I try to get my dad up but he resists and walks shamefully into his room

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It's dinner time, everybody eating gently with an awkward silence. Quite unusual, the usual thing was my dad nabbing at me or threatening me with leaving his house if I don't marry one of his rich friends or their sons.

But that was much better than the look I saw on his face.We were not used to this part of him and nobody really knew how exactly to console him as his new personality has changed a lot and has instilled fear in all of us including my mom.

I'll do it… I break the silence

He looks right at me and asks with a seemingly calm voice

Do what dear?.....

I'll marry Hector!!! I exclaimed.

That's the only way out dad,

Is this really what you want? He looks at me with disbelief.

This is the part of him I remember. The part that cares and that's why he took me to the best schools so I could be independent and marry the man of my dreams and not be a slave to anyone.

I knew his actions were borne out of frustration but deep down he really cared.

I'll do it dad don't worry, tomorrow is the day our suffering ends.

I leave the scene leaving everyone speechless

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It's my wedding day. Hector seems quite happy. My parents are attending from the Maldives and they have not yet arrived. My brother isn't attending, he's currently in Paris having a good time with his older girlfriend. More important than my wedding? well I don't want to think about it, we have never really gotten along since our childhood.

Hector's joy seems so evident and I'm wondering why he is this delighted. I know why we both are into this, to help his company grow and increase profits while I save my family.

Or is he excited about marrying me because he likes me? Nah! He doesn't, he's just like every other guy out there that doesn't do anything for free and he's got his prize afterall. I saved my previous company from bankruptcy and I'm sure he knows that. I'm an asset so well he should.

I immediately counter the thought.

Lia! My mom calls out!

Finally you are here where's d-a-d

Oh there he is, having some men's talk with the groom.

I'm so proud of you baby! We will always be grateful to you. I'm so strong right now that I want to get a job if only your husband will let me…. She whispers

"Little witch" - He calls out

Oh dad we're in public, she frowns

Come here he hugs her gently, and she smiles without him looking

He had never done this for the past four years and it seemed like magic to her.

Oh the priest is here!

They all file in for the marriage ceremony.

You may now kiss the bride

The priest screams to the hearing of the congregation.

My cheeks have turned red already and my nose flaring, my heart pumping twice as fast

This is something I can't run away from, or should I run away?

There was an awkward silence for about 20 seconds

He keeps eye contact, he already knows what that does to me.His eyes are so bright today and his brows so thick while still trying to figure out his charming look

He leans in and before I could realize it, his lips were pressing against mine I was so lost that I closed my eyes

This is a fairytale. Is this me tripping for an arranged marriage?

I get a hold of myself and immediately withdraw from the kiss while the crowd cheers

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It's our wedding night and I'm so scared, the only experience I've had with s*x landed me in the hospital it was a rape with no emotions.

I'm pretty sure Hector doesn't care about my feelings or needs as a woman. At Least he has kept his part of the bargain my parents are living the soft life

My brother is touring the world courtesy of him and I'm no longer receiving hot slaps from my greedy boss.

The least I could do is give him my body, I owe him that and more.

But I'm scared, matter of fact I'm terrified.

First reason is, What if he finds out I'm not a virgin? Would he end the marriage? What becomes of my family?

Finally he walks in and unlike what I was expecting he says,

Go have your bath we had a stressful day

We are flying to the UK first thing in the morning for our honeymoon and you have to make breakfast early.

I thought to myself why he would have to spend so much on a honeymoon when we have a big large house which was like paradise to me.

On a second thought I heaved a sigh of relief.

I couldn't say no to whatever he wanted he seems charming but is rude by nature and I'm trying so hard not to have the experience I had with Phil a second time

It's 11am and it's so cold, he had his bath and he smells so good with his roll-on. If only he could draw me close. I tried as much as possible to keep my distance. He doesn't love me after all.

Closing my eyes and forcing myself to sleep and finally I feel his arms drawing me close.

Come… He says gently

You're my wife now I won't hurt you

I know you're cold, I see goosebumps all over you.

I helplessly look as he draws me closer

Why do I feel so comfortable in his arms? I feel so safe and protected? Why am I loving a man who married me out of convenience?

While I'm still contemplating that he twirls his hand around my hair and only Phil(that bastard)does that.

Suddenly he stops and I'm wondering why he stops doing something I'm enjoying so much. I tried to look up to know if he's sleeping and our lips lock

Damn! What did I just do

While trying to withdraw he draws me back

Kissing me gently, I close my eyes and my heart is already beating so fast.

He kisses my neck gently and down to my breasts. I'm still confused about the fact that I'm enjoying this. It feels so good I can't even let him stop

Before I know it he gets a hold of my breasts exposing my helpless n*****s and sucks gently

Even Phil had never done this before, I felt myself shivering

Probably I'm wet… oh damn