Entrapped with Him

Chapter 4

My lips parted so many times as I tried to overcome the shock. Mrs Arthur easily recognized Zayden Alpha and she offered him a sweet smile before leaving us alone.

"Why…why are you here?" I asked. I still very much hated him but I had to be careful now, especially after discovering how he could ruin my life in the space of twenty-four hours.

"Are you slow-witted or just naturally dumb?" he asked and he ran his hands through his perfectly aligned teeth. "I'm obviously here for you," he said.

I glared at him but I still wondered why he was here. Dread instantly clouded my features when I thought about the possibility of him taking me to jail or worse.

"Don't fret, I'm not after your doom, not yet at least" he said and I felt cold sweat roll down my spine, not yet?

He invited himself into my house and he leisurely sat on the small sofa, with one leg on top of the other and I sat opposite him.

"Why are you here?" I asked warily.

"I have a proposal" he drawled, his eyes scrutinizing my little apartment. "Let's get married," he said.

I instantly began choking on my own saliva, I might have slapped him too hard and now it has affected his brain. Getting married? To this punk? Never!

"No" I strongly opposed his ridiculous proposal.

"Hold your horses little girl, hear me out" he smirked, his smile never reached his eyes, his eyes held mirth in them.

Him calling me a little girl, struck more than 2 nerves in my neck. What part of me gave him the notion that I was a little girl?

"I'm currently aiming for something big and for that to materialize, I need to get married. Unfortunately, I'm so good-looking and charming for my own good that every girl I meet clings to me like my own skin. I really hate clingy girls and now that's where little dragon comes in" he paused, gauging my expression.

It took me two more seconds to realize who the little dragon was, I began fuming with rage but I bit my lips to suppress it.

"I need a wife who wouldn't give two f***s about me and would only put up a good face in public and my relatives like we're a lovey-dovey couple but behind close doors, we're just two regular strangers minding our own business" Zayden said.

I narrowed my eyes, what made him think I would agree to this offer?

"Sorry to burst your bubble but I'm not interested" I said in the most polite manner I could think of.

"Did I mention I'm willing to pay 20 million dollars monthly?" He asked as his eyebrows tipped up.

I began choking on air this time, did I hear correctly? 20 million dollars monthly? I began imagining what my life would be like with that sum of money but then again I would be trading my happiness in exchange for that sum. I couldn't imagine spending eternity with Zayden Alpha, I hated Zayden Alpha.

"How long would the marriage last?" I finally asked.

"Just 9 months. I know I'm too dashing for my own good, which is why I'm telling you not to develop feelings for me" he said and I began thinking.

It was 9 months in hell, I bet I wouldn't even last a week but then again, why shouldn't I grasp this opportunity? My life would be more than settled after the divorce. Karen would attend a prestigious school and not by scholarship like I did. It would save me from the embarrassment people like Mrs Arthur could cause.

How arrogant he was to think I would fall for him, I can't even stand his presence.

"I'm in" I nodded and Zayden smirked sinisterly again. He got up from the sofa and walked up to me. He stretched out his hands for a handshake, I hesitated before getting up from the chair and I shook him back.

"My hunch was right, your hand is softer than bread, no wonder I didn't feel a thing when you slapped me. You should try punching instead, little dragon" Zayden said, his eyes holding a mirth in them.

My cheeks turned red instantly, he definitely had more than 2 screws loose in his head. He must like pushing people's buttons for his entertainment.

I took my lips in, biting it as hard as I could to stop myself from retaliating and getting into more trouble.

"I'll tell my lawyer to send the contract for you to sign and then everything would be sealed" he said and pushed his hair backwards.

Zayden was too tall, so tall that I had to crane my neck to look at him or perhaps I was the short one here.

"I'll see you soon, future Mrs Alpha" he chuckled and left the room.

The days flew by so fast, too fast in fact. The marriage had been an unusual one where Zayden had made the court officials personally come to my house to hand me the documents, the rich always had the upper hand. He wasn't present though and I haven't seen him since he came to my house with the marriage proposal.

After everything had been sealed, Zayden's driver came to take my things to his mansion because I would be staying there till our deal expired.

I explained everything to Selena and she agreed to let Karen stay at her place for the time being.

The sleek Lamborghini Aventador SV pulled up in front of my house and the guards quickly came out to carry my things.

Mrs Arthur came out of her house and her eyes were wide as she watched me briskly enter the Lamborghini, the door was shut and they drove me away from there.

It took 30 minutes for me to reach Zayden's mansion, it screamed total luxury but I wasn't fazed though, where the hell was Zayden?

A week passed but I didn't get a single glimpse of Zayden. I was alone in the huge mansion, it was just the maids and servants who were with me in the large mansion.

It was 10 am and I had lost all hope of Zayden coming to the mansion just like the past 7 days. I lay on the large king-sized bed and I fell asleep.

I'm sure I didn't sleep up to an hour before I was jolted awake by a frightening nightmare. I tried to calm my racing heart. I got down from the bed and I left the room.

I was about to head to the kitchen when I saw one of the room doors wide open and light spill from it. I got scared and began thinking it was a ghost, it was way too late for any of the servants to be cleaning.

I stealthily walked towards the room and my lips parted when I saw Zaden there, facing the window with his back facing me.

"Scared of monsters under your bed?" He asked without staring at me.

I was about to ask where he had been when I remembered he had clearly stated to mind my business.

"I…didn't know you had arrived" I said instead while taking my lips in.

Zayden turned around and took daunting steps towards me, it took everything within me to not step back.

He walked past me and shut the door behind him, he didn't have to do that, I was about to leave.

"Feeling ecstatic? Were you missing me?" He smirked but his eyes remained hard and almost lifeless.

I quickly shook my head at the allegations, "I was just curious about why you haven't returned…"

"Did you ever hear the phrase that goes curiosity kills the cat or in this case, the dragon?" He asked.

I gulped, he looked and acted totally different like his devilish side had been fully unleashed. His golden locks were disheveled and 3 of his shirt buttons were undone, displaying his well-chiseled chest. I bit my lips for even letting my eyes trail down his body.

He took another step forward and this time I couldn't hold myself from taking a step backwards and my back collided with the doorframe.

"I should leave, goodnight" I murmured without bothering to answer his previous question.

Zayden smirked and placed his hand beside my head, trapping me between himself and the door. He was an inch away from me and I gulped nervously, feeling intimidated by his larger frame.

"Where are you going, Ivory?" He asked, making me shrink back in fear.

"To….m ..my room" I stuttered nervously.

"On our wedding night?" He asked.

My head slightly ached due to the tight space we shared. "We got married a week ago, maybe you're the slow-witted one here '' I retorted.

Zayden chuckled, and the deep sound resounded in my ear. "Our marriage was legally approved by the court today and you know what that means," he said.

Did he perhaps want us to consummate our marriage? To.. have s*x? I've never even had my first kiss not to mention s*x, I would rather die than commit such an atrocity with Zayden Alpha.

"This wasn't stated in the contract," I said nervously.

"You never asked", he said as he raised my chin with his elegant fingers, making me stare directly into his golden eyes.

"Zayden '' I whispered as my head felt lighter, I might just lose my mind because of him.

His thumb gently caressed my lips. "Now, let's pray you really have wings to escape from me, little dragon because tonight I'll be taking what's mine," he said in a deep, low voice.

My heart continued to beat rapidly, and as I stared into his golden orbs, I realized that the mysterious guy who had saved me in the alley was none other than my psychotic husband, Zayden Alpha.

My heart wrenched as I realized even the air I breathe now belonged to Zayden Alpha.