Entrapped with Him

Chapter 2

I really didn't know what got over me, I just friggin' slapped Zayden Alpha!!

I prayed in my soul for me not to face dire consequences for what I had done. One word and I would be thrown in prison, never to see the daylight again. I had let my anger overshadow my thinking.

I ran all the way to my small apartment where my little sister, Karen, was waiting for me. Karen was 15 and we were still trying to get over the death of our beloved mother who had passed away 7 months ago.

Our father had passed away when I was just 6, Karen was a few months old then. It was only a year ago that i had found out my mother had been diagnosed with Leukemia, she was at her last stage. I struggled to the bone to pay for her hospital bills but it wasn't enough and she died at the end.

I had a lot of debts to cover, the rent was due in a few days time and then there was Karen's school fees to worry about.

"Are you feeling okay today Ivory? Karen asked and i nodded with a smile.

I went to the kitchen and I was surprised to see Selena in the kitchen, cooking who knows what.

"Babe" Selena gushed. I was too scared to take a look at what Selena was cooking, last thing I wanted was to get attacked by some monstrous food.

"You're cooking food again? I told you to stay away from cooking!" I scolded and Selena laughed heartily and I turned to leave.

"You'll die hungry if you don't try this" Selena yelled after me but I ignored her and went to my room.

Selena was actually my best friend, she had been by my side through thick and thin, she's like a sister to me.

As I had my bath, I contemplated on telling Selena I slapped the almighty Zayden Alpha, she would freak out for sure.

I came out of the bathroom and my heart skipped a beat when Selena barged into my room.

"Ivory what did you fuckin do!!!?" Selena yelled dramatically.

I was confused at first, but it was not until Selena brought out her phone that she showed me the video of me slapping Zayden. Someone had recorded everything on video. What was worse was the hateful comments towards me.

"You've successfully murdered us Ivory, how on earth could you do that?" Selena wailed.

That night, I could barely sleep, I kept turning restlessly on the bed. I thought of everything that happened between Zayden and I. It was all his fault, to begin with, how dare he talk to me that way!? His fault or not, it was me who was going to bear the brunt of everything that happened.

The next morning, I woke up pretty early as always. I was dressed in my red shirt and black pants. I picked up my small purse and I headed out of the house.

On my way to work, I could sense some people stealing glances at me. If what I'm actually thinking is true then I'm doomed for sure.

I got to the restaurant and surprisingly, my manager was waiting at the front. When she saw me, she glared at me harshly. I felt cold sweat trickle down my back and I gulped.

"Good morning ma'am" I greeted respectfully and politely, I was about to take a step inside the restaurant when she stopped me.

"Stop right there Ivory!" She said spitefully.

I was about to ask what I had done wrong when she slapped me harshly, my face stung and I almost began crying.

"Do you know what you've fuckin done!!? You've brought my prestigious restaurant to the mud!" She yelled, gaining the attention of passers-by.

My eyes stung, I had dreaded this turn of events but no amount of preparation could make me handle it.

"You're fired Ivory Thompson, get the hell out of here before I call the cops," she said spitefully, the looks in her eyes clearly said she wanted to strangle me.

I quickly ran out of there, I knew her words weren't empty threats, she might actually call the cops.

I ran to my apartment and I began crying my eyes out. I felt confused, lost and helpless. How on earth was I going to get the money for the pending bills now? My face and the sin I had committed were all over the internet, I'm certain no one would employ me now.

Thankfully, Karen was at school so I could peacefully cry my eyes out, I didn't want Karen to see me in this condition.

Hours passed and I reluctantly readied myself to head for the club where I worked. I got there after 20 minutes of trekking.

I had only set one foot into the club when the manager there dragged me out by pulling my hair harshly.

"What made you think I'll let you work here after what you did? Who knows who you'll hit in my club, probably the president's son. Don't ever step your filthy feet in here again", She said and she got back into the club, leaving me there.

I fell on my knees weakly as I cried, this was it, my life was completely ruined and all because of Zayden Alpha. My hatred towards him intensified even more, I clenched my fist angrily and I ran out of the place.

Why was no one seeing things from my perspective? Zayden had started it all by offering me money like I'm some w***e but no one saw that part because I'm poor. I'm the wrong one here just because he's rich.

I wiped my tears with the sleeve of my shirt. There had been so many times I just wanted to end my own life, being poor wasn't a crime, was it? I was used to being bullied, even back in college, a day didn't pass by without me being bullied by the rich students.

I stood on the lonely bridge, and millions of thoughts flooded my head. I spent 3 more hours there and I was finally ready to head home. I got home and met Karen already asleep, lucky me.

After having my bath, I fell on the bed tiredly. I was literally swimming in misery. I closed my eyes and after hours of thinking, I slept off.

The loud banging of the door was what woke me up from my deep slumber, it was morning already. I rushed out of bed and I quickly went to get the door.

My heart almost came out of my mouth when I saw my vicious landlady outside, she glared at me like some worthless fly.

"It's month end now, where's the remaining balance of the rent?" She asked and I gulped fearfully.

"Mrs Arthur, I…"

"Enough of your useless excuses, I want my money right now", Mrs Arthur flared.

My eyes reddened with tears and my body shook fervently. I was glad Karen wasn't at home to witness this embarrassing scene.

"No money huh?" She grabbed my hand roughly and pushed me out of the house.

I braced myself for the painful impact of falling flat on the floor but the pain never came because someone caught me on time. My throat ran dry when I saw it was Zayden Alpha, what…what on earth was he doing at my house!!?